September 21, 2018

We have said, since day 1, we are NOT looking for quiet classrooms when we come and visit!  Why, you ask?  Well, here it goes:

*Students learn more from each other on a daily basis.  Think about it.  Don't you learn more from discussing something versus being "talked at"?

*It improves classroom climate

*Students feel ownership to their classrooms

*Off task behavior declines

Take a look at THIS easy article on some recommendations for discussions in your classroom.  As always, PLEASE let us know if you need discussion cards handy to have on your desks to give students ideas on continuing academic conversations!  We are happy to print, laminate and cut!!!

Check out some of the Tweets that are ALWAYS going on around campus!  Stop by and see what's happening in your colleague's classrooms!  Aren't following everyone yet?  Follow US @GVMSVIKINGS and we have everyone's Twitter handle! =)

Soul Shoppe is COMING and we are excited for the positive impact for our students AND our staff!  Need to remember what it's all about?  Check out their website at www.soulshoppe.com

The dates that they are coming to GVMS are:

September 25, 26

October 2, 3, 9, 10

March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20

The schedule has gone out so make sure you know where to be!!

SUPER HERO SHOUT OUTS!

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• SUPER awesome shout out to Mimi for subbing for Reimer and helping with all the certificates!
• SUPER awesome shout out to My Secret Pal for making me feel incredibly spoiled!  I love the sunflowers, they're beautiful! ~Karron
• SUPER awesome shout out to DHH for the coffee supplies in the conference room!  THANK YOU!
• SUPER awesome shout out to History Department for the awesome collaboration on Monday! ~Carol
• SUPER awesome shout out to front office for working together with all of the absences!
• SUPER awesome shout out to Katherine for always being willing to help!  She helped me with the paper cutter and is always sharing with math and science! ~Lynn
• SUPER awesome shout out to Peter for coming to my class and teaching them to use Naviance! ~Katherine
• SUPER awesome shout out to Heather and Lorraine for being so supporting and helping through a tough week!  You are both so caring! ~Aubry
• SUPER awesome shout out to Heather T for taking the tutoring on Thursday!
• SUPER awesome shout out to Tamia for all she does! ~Heather P.
• SUPER awesome shout out to Lynn for talking me off the ledge about science! ~Heather P.
• SUPER awesome shout out to Cristina for the laughs and the support! WE WILL SURVIVE THIS GROUP! ~Heather P.
• SUPER awesome shout out to Annette and Karen for being support helpful when I need to use the library! ~Peter
• SUPER awesome shout out to Paula for letting the College and Career Club meet in her room! ~Peter
• SUPER awesome shout out to Steven for taking on a new club at GVMS