Lincoln Lion's Local Buzz
November 22, 2019
Reflections
This week Leigh Anne and I had the privilege of becoming trainers for IIRP and can present the official training for restorative practices--not just the "Zahner Special". The training is so much more than circling. It really reminded both Leigh Anne and I that we, and in effect all of us here at Lincoln, are on a bigger mission to provide hope and support positive relationships between our students. We are building a stronger Kingsport in the future because of what we are doing here at Lincoln today. One reoccurring theme was that we work best when we have strong relationships with each other. This job is hard. The education profession is difficult and at times we may feel alone in our endeavors to support our students. We are not alone, and we are not able to do what we do alone. We need each other, and as a collective group there is so much we can accomplish.
There is so much I want to tell you about those three days, but it is difficult to put into words due to the amount of research, theory, and restorative practice covered in three days. So what I'll do is share these two things with you for you to enjoy and to make connections within your own world. These are two things that are now part of who I am and will be a reminder of why I do what I do every day. One is a poem. It is called "Alone" by Maya Angelou. I had never heard it before, but a fellow member of our group recited it from memory at our training for her segment of the learning. It was powerful, and made me really think of our journey in life because truly "nobody, not nobody, can do this alone." The second thing I'm leaving you with is a quote that was posted on the first day for us to consider. It starts with a question. "How do you change the world? " And the answer would be, "One room at a time." The next question is, "What room do you start with?" And the reply to that question that is, "Start with the room you are in." Each of you have the ability to change the world, starting with the room you are in. I would attest that this happens daily here at Lincoln because of your dedication to our kids.
Alone
Maya Angelou - 1928-2014
Lying, thinking
Last night
How to find my soul a home
Where water is not thirsty
And bread loaf is not stone
I came up with one thing
And I don't believe I'm wrong
That nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.
There are some millionaires
With money they can't use
Their wives run round like banshees
Their children sing the blues
They've got expensive doctors
To cure their hearts of stone.
But nobody
No, nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Now if you listen closely
I'll tell you what I know
Storm clouds are gathering
The wind is gonna blow
The race of man is suffering
And I can hear the moan,
'Cause nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.
Alone, all alone
Nobody, but nobody
Can make it out here alone.
From Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well By Maya Angelou. Copyright © 1975 by Maya Angelou. Reprinted with permission of Random House, Inc. For online information about other Random House, Inc. books and authors, visit the website at www.randomhouse.com.
The Best Turkeys In Town
Holiday Faculty Party-MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Reminder From Previous Local Buzz---GO NOODLE--Just for Lincoln
Go Noodle For Everyone!!!!
The next time you see Misty Keller be sure to give her a big hug! Thanks to the grant that is connected to our Grab and Go breakfast, we now have access to GoNoodle Plus for a year!! It is all paid for with the help of Misty!!! She sent this along to me to share with you:
Dear Teachers,
Great news! Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has purchased a subscription to GoNoodle Plus, an online suite of movement games and videos designed to keep your students focused and engaged throughout the school day. Check out our new Plus resources page here!
If you already have a GoNoodle account associated with Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, you will automatically gain access to Plus content.
If you don't have a GoNoodle account:
If you are new to GoNoodle, simply visit gonoodle.com or create a profile directly by signing up here, and be sure to select Abraham Lincoln Elementary School from the school drop-down menu.
Don't know where to start? After you log in, click on "Plus" in the top menu bar! Here are some of my favorite Plus activities:
Field Trip: Take your class on virtual adventures to wacky locations meant to inspire interest in STEM topics.
Freeze It: Choose from built-in categories like multiplication, emotions, and geography, and enjoy a flash card infused dance party with your class.
Mega Math Marathon: Increase math fluency while running a virtual marathon. (Disguising math practice as fun has never been so easy!)
Enjoy!
The GoNoodle Team
P.S. Questions? Email us at support@gonoodle.com. We’re here to help!
Thank- You -Gram Delivery
Upcoming Dates You Need to Know
- PLC Day for Math Grades 3-5--grade level planning
- CLUBS ARE TODAY--9:00-9:45--various classrooms
- Faculty Meeting--Focus on Standards for the Month--3:40-5:00
Tuesday Nov, 26
- PLC Day for ELA grades K-5--grade level planning
Wednesday Nov 27-Friday Nov 29
- Thanksgiving Break--Enjoy the time with family and friends
Tuesday, Dec 3
- PLC Day for ELA grades K-5--grade level planning
- Leadership Team Meeting--Conference Room 3:40-5:00
- Spark 3:30-5:00--Gym
Wednesday, Dec 4
- PLC Day for Math grades 3-5--grade level planning
Thursday , Dec 5
- 4th Grade Musical Performance--School Wide Assembly--9:30-10:15-Auditorium
- Farmer's Lego League--3:30-4:30--conference room
- 4th Grade Musical EVENING performance--7:00-8:00--Auditorium
Friday, Dec, 6
- 5th grade to Gray Fossil Sign
- PreK-2 Student of the Month Assembly 9:00-9:45--Auditorium NOTE DIFFERENT DAY