Welcome back! I hope that you had a fantastic Spring Break and have come back to school rested and ready to tackle the end of the year! We know what this looks like- a whirlwind of activity, so hang on to your hats!
A HUGE thank you to Anita for stepping in while Christine was on maternity leave! I cannot thank her enough for the ideas, support, patience and dedication she gave to this position. I know it was hard especially since her students desperately miss her! Until Christine returns on April 8th, John will be filling in as AP! Please welcome him as we are "borrowing" him from Crystal for just a bit!
Take a look at THIS ARTICLE for 10 teacher tools that can help "techify" your classroom from Kahoot ideas, to Edpuzzle, to Let's Geddit, this article explains (quickly) how to incorporate these tools to make your job and life easier, while engaging our kiddos even more!
When reviewing the grades and grade reports, I was reflecting on how many students are really failing and what more we can do to support them. I don't have the "golden ticket" answer for this nor am I by any means suggesting we don't currently help our kids... I really want to think outside of the box as a whole school team. What does it say when a student earns an F or a Zero? Is there a pattern? Yes, our kids need to complete and turn in their work. No arguing there! Can we think of anything that is radically supportive (especially as we rewrite the SPSA within our budget constraints) so that we have less Fs and zeros? Just thinking out loud....
Have you checked out our Fish Moments?
BE THERE: Thanks to ALL who are staying to help with the dance! Thanks to ALL who are at their yard duty regularly! It is so impressive that we have almost 100% every day!!!
PLAY: I love our new shirts! Tell me what the GVMS stands for on the back to get yours...and no, it's not just Green Valley Middle School silly!! :); Thanks to DON for FREAKING me out this AM! :)
MAKE THEIR DAY: Thanks
CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE: LET'S STAY POSITIVE PEEPS! KEEP ON SMILING!
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