January 25, 2019

Wow.  What a start to 2019.  I have to say, it certainly hasn't been an easy year all the way around.  To be honest, I am really struggling to try to remain positive at all times.  I am trying to send positive post cards, leave notes of encouragement and more to all of our staff every chance I get and it definitely makes me happy to do that!  I am also blasting Taylor Swift EVERY chance I get, much to Kendall's dismay =)

I am trying to really take advice from THIS ARTICLE, including taking short walks during the day, remembering to take a deep breath, and laughing out loud.  Try it!  Got some ideas to share, please do!  

Also, just for laughs.....this is one of my FAV songs that makes me smile and always puts me in a better mood (and has been my ring tone for YEARS!).  Yes, I am a middle schooler and yes, Kendall is rolling her eyes =)

Continuing our discussion on student engagement (one of THE MOST important things in teaching), building relationships with our students is CRITICAL to how effective we are as educators.  We cannot simply close the door, turn our back, ignore the signs, or pretend that our kids DO NOT need us.  They do.  Plain and simple.  So how can you build these relationships with 30+ students in your class?  Some ways can be simple.  Check out THIS ARTICLE on some of the "golden rules" of easy peasy ways to make SIMPLE connections.  C'mon people.  Don't they deserve it?  Don't YOU?

WOULD YOU WANT TO BE A STUDENT IN YOUR CLASS???

SUPER HERO SHOUT OUTS!

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• SUPER awesome shout out to Lynn for making our schedule work during MAP Testing! ~Julie
• SUPER awesome shout out to Heather T. for helping me with the bizarre choices on the NWEA site for MAP testing! ~Julie
• SUPER awesome shout out to Heather T for helping me with the revision of the tutorial schedule, testing schedule and Soul Shoppe schedule! ~KC
• SUPER awesome shout out to Gwynn and Tamia for helping with TAP when we have been short staffed! ~Uma
• SUPER awesome shout out to Heather T for taking MAP testing make ups for me!!!  I owe you AGAIN!! 
• SUPER awesome shout out to Heather T for helping to organize the Stanford Trip! ~Peter
• SUPER awesome shout out to Sue for taking care of the revised MDTP and guiding 6th on when to administer! ~KC
• SUPER awesome shout out to ALL STAFF who allowed students to come during tutorial to complete their MAP Testing!  It greatly helped the Math Dep! ~Sue
• SUPER awesome shout out to Jason for always helping me with tech issues and being a super supportive person! ~Paula
• SUPER awesome shout out to Tamia and Carol for getting a jump on the tutorial feedback! ~KC
• SUPER awesome shout out to Sue for her support, kindness, hard work, and dedication throughout the last 18 years! ~Paula
• SUPER awesome shout out to Dustin for always having my back for the good and bad times! ~Paula