March 22, 2019

As we head into Spring Break, please take time to reflect, relax and rejuvinate as we are about to head into the busiest time of year with testing, activities, 8th grade promotion stress, events, and more.  I know it may seem silly, but watch the video and follow along to calm and center yourself.  It truly does make a difference....=)

How do we, as educators, take a step back and avoid burn out (which usually happens around this time for teachers AND students!) so that we are still on top of our game?  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE for 10 EASY choices that you can make to help avoid burn out.  From choosing to be mindful to choosing to disconnect to something as simple as getting outside, it's an easy peasy read to help make your life less stressful and more focused!

As said above, we are not the only ones that can get burn out.  How do we continue to motivate our students so that they don't lose focus?!?!  That definitely can be easier said than done!  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE for simple ideas to change your focus of your lesson so that EVERYONE in the room is still motivated!!

YEP!  We are gearing up for CAASPP!!!  This is coming in just over SEVEN WEEKS (YIKES!!!!) and there are practice tests for ELA/MATH/SCIENCE (CAST).  Please visit www.fsusd.org/assessment or CLICK HERE and click on the green button "SBAC Practice and Training Tests" to access the site!  

SUPER HERO SHOUT OUTS!

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• SUPER awesome shout out to Sandy for ALL she is doing to make this trip happen for many 8th graders!  THANK YOU! ~ KC
• SUPER awesome shout out to Carol for being an invaluable resource and for keeping me informed of everything going on at GV! ~Kevin
• SUPER awesome shout out to 6th-8th History, again, for taking on Soul Shoppe!
• SUPER awesome shout out to Dustin for keeping the coffee drip flowing! ~Kevin
• SUPER awesome shout out to Anita for all her help last week! ~Peter
• SUPER awesome shout out to Sandy for sharing lessons and ideas with me! ~Kevin
• SUPER awesome shout out to Alex Chalmers for letting us know of a problem and then fixing it!! ~Sue and GVMS Staff!
• SUPER awesome shout out to Lynn for collecting money and getting gift for Ryan!
• SUPER awesome shout out to Sue for making the Academic Olympics happen for our kids!
• SUPER awesome shout out to Sandy for helping with the Academic Olympics and snack sales!
• SUPER awesome shout out to Megan, Cristina, Larissa, Julie, Lynn, and Kevin for helping with the A.Os!!!