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My Challenge to You
Take a couple minutes to watch the video above. Jamarion Styles is a kid that I want on my team and you probably do to. Even though at first glance he may not appear to have it all, I think that he does. He has the right attitude, he has the right approach to life, and he has that can do attitude that will drive him to success.
Jamarion's story is way more powerful than his arms. His is a story of what all kids want. To belong; to be "normal" (whatever that means); to be a part of something bigger than himself. I see this in all of our kids and I am sure that you do to. My question for you is: Does your attitude about their situation allow them to feel as if they have a chance?
That is the key.
Here is a young man that was told to go home when he tried to play basketball like the other kids. Here is a young man that was told to go play soccer because people thought that was best for him. Here is a young man that was not given the chance he looked for... until Coach Williams said, "How can I say no to that?"
In public education we work with everyone from all walks of life. It's just what we do. There are times when a student like Jamarion comes along with an obvious obstacle to overcome. As educators we have a decision to make... are we going to decide what that student can and cannot do or are we going to say, "How can I say not to that?"
This story reminds me of one of my long time mentors, colleagues, and friend, Randy Matthews. Randy was my head athletic trainer at Angelo State University. Randy taught us that we are not the ones to determine what someone can and cannot do. We are the ones that are supposed to remove as many obstacles as possible, help them along the way, and get out of their way when they start to fly. I believe that to this day.
Yes, we may see the road ahead and it may be really rocky, but why did we become educators? Are we here to determine someone's future or to help them achieve their future? My answer is to help them achieve their future, what's yours?
Think. Achieve. Succeed.
Jeff
P.S. Share this video with your students and ask them... "What's Stopping You?"
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Dress in Star Wars Attire... You May!
Dress up for May the 4th Be With you Day and you may wear Jeans!
Use the Star Wars App and have some fun on May 4th.
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AMCMS SPED Tip of the Week
Peer Tutoring
In our classrooms, we are outnumbered by our students! It would be wonderful if we could help all students immediately when they need help or redirect their behavior immediately and privately, but that's not always possible.
Fortunately, our classrooms are also filled with a great resource: our students! Having students help each other and be accountable to each other for their behavior is a great way to make sure students' needs are being met.
Teaching/Re-teaching through peer tutoring benefits both students and develops social skills and relationships between peers. Sometimes students are more receptive to instruction and feedback from their peers than they are from the teacher.
Try it out!
Academic Tip of the Week
Try This
Encourage the use of a ruler, marker, index card, or other tracker to maintain the place in reading text or assist in task completion.
Wellness Tip of the Week
Are you ready to dust off those exercise shoes and get back into the routine? Here are some tips to help you get back into the groove:
- Take it slow. To avoid injury and discouragement, underestimate your abilities in the beginning and gradually increase intensity, whether it’s mileage, time, or amount of weight.
- Consider cross training. Cross training allows you to maintain a relatively high intensity level while varying your workouts enough to avoid injuries from overuse.
- Train with others. Training with others who are at a similar fitness level can keep you progressing at a steady pace.
- Always remember RICE. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Combine to relieve muscle soreness in the event that you do go overboard.
Technology Tip of the Week
Easily turn a Google™ Spreadsheet into a Set of Online Flashcards and Other Cool Stuff
Flippity is an online tool that you can use to make flashcards for your kids.
Tammy Worcester has instructions here.
Check out the video below as well!
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#CSISDchat is Tuesday at 8pm on Twitter. This week's topic: Genius Hour. Check it out.
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Check out some of the great things going on at #AMCMS this past week!
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Here are some articles and blogs that I read this past week from Twitter.
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Week at a Glance
- There will be Donuts for Appreciation Week
- Mann being Shadowed by Lauren Given
- Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
- Be at your duty station-- 7:50
- Be at your duty station-- 3:50
- Afternoon Tutorials 3:55 - 4:30
- Campus Leadership Team Meeting 4:30 - 5:30 Lecture Hall
Tuesday May 2
- Sonic Drinks Will be Delivered for Appreciation Week
- Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
- Be at your duty station-- 7:50
- Be at your duty station-- 3:50
- Afternoon Tutorials 3:55 - 4:30
- #CSISDChat on Twitter -- 8pm
Wednesday May 3
- Check your box for your "Smart" water for Appreciation Week
- Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
- Mann at Success Team
- Algebra I EOC Testing Day -- Wear Jeans
- Be at your duty station-- 7:50
- Be at your duty station-- 3:50
- Afternoon Tutorials 3:55 - 4:30
Thursday May 4
- Check you box for your Popcorn for Appreciation Week
- May the 4th Be With You Day! Wear Star Wars Attire with Jeans
- Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
- Be at your duty station-- 7:50
- Be at your duty station-- 3:50
- Afternoon Tutorials 3:55 - 4:30
- Orchestra String Fling -- 7pm Consol High School
Friday May 5
- There will be a luncheon during all lunches for Appreciation Week
- Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
- Be at your duty station-- 7:50
- Be at your duty station-- 3:50
- Afternoon Tutorials 3:55 - 4:30
A&M Consolidated Middle School
Email: jmann@csisd.org
Website: http://amcms.csisd.org/
Location: 105 Holik Street, College Station, TX, United States
Phone: 979-764-5575
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