December 11, 2015

HAPPY 2nd WEEK OF DECEMBER!!

There are so many things we SHOULD do. I know it, you know it...;) Sometimes, it's easier said than done! Take a look at an EASY 10 Things Teachers can Say More Often and how easy it can be done!

Did you know that engagement starts with respect? Either way you look at it, EVERYONE is more engaged when they respect the person giving them information. Take a look at THIS ARTICLE on ways to earn teens respect and keep them engaged!

Sentence stems? Scripting? Transitions? Check out THESE 8 strategies for teaching academic language!

Want to know how to TALK LESS in your classroom with THESE easy strategies?? Who doesn't want that to happen? Check out THIS ARTICLE for easy ways to get kids talking more and you talking less!

One of I LOVE this video that came through Kid President on how EVERY kid is ONE caring adult away from being a success story!!

Upcoming events: Please remember that Challenge Day is coming up on December 14th and 15th and that, if there is bad weather outside, PE will need to use classrooms during the day. This means that if you have prep and it is raining outside, there is a good chance we will need your classroom. And yes, we are also utilizing the library and the cafeteria as well.
Also, January 14th we will have another rally for Academics and Basketball! Schedule will be coming out ASAP!

Have you checked out our Fish Moments?

BE THERE: Thank you to Gigi, Sue, Lacey, Elizabeth, Heather, Dave F., Carol, Paula, Dave O., Jason, Dalal, Alex, Dustin, Ken, Shawna, Kevin, Christen, Tamia, Josiah, Kimberly, Katherine, Joe, Anita, Elizabeth, Kristy, and Don for already entering your Student of the Month for Most Dedicated!

PLAY: Thanks to Dan Peckham for music instruction that was awesome! Thank you for the cute doors that are being decorated!

MAKE THEIR DAY: Thanks to LYNN for the countless hours to make Science Camp happen for 162 6th graders! What an amazing experience!

CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE: LET'S STAY POSITIVE PEEPS! SMILE MORE!