October 18, 2019

How do we keep them engaged, even with the craziness of all of the holidays coming up??? We know it can be a crazy time of year, so just HOW do we keep our Vikings engaged?  Take a look at THIS ARTICLE on some easy ideas to keep em' engaged even with the October stretch!  

Stressed and burnout seem to be a common word we hear, especially in October!    Are you feeling irritable?  Not wanting to attend social gatherings, even the easy ones that involve food?  Increase in complaints? Fatigue or insomnia?  You aren't alone.  I think we are all feeling these warning signs in one way or another.

So, how do we reverse this and charge ahead, focusing on the positive/great/wonderful things that are happening in our lives- both at home and at GVMS?  It's time to TAKE ACTION!!  Take these easy ideas, (even something as easy as loading the "momentum" app to your computer like I demonstrated at our faculty meeting last month) including remembering to smile, shift your focus to your home, laugh uncontrollably, try teaching something new, take up yoga, go for a walk during your prep, and share with your colleagues.  I know, I know, easier said than done sometimes.  And, if you have ideas, PLEASE share them with me too =)

*Take a moment to read THIS ARTICLE about additional Super Heroes that we (all schools) have at GVMS.  I think each one of us would COMPLETELY agree!!

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• SUPER awesome shout out to CRISTINA for helping me with Padlet! ~Karron
• SUPER awesome shout out to ROSIE for always covering the crosswalk with me! ~KC
• SUPER awesome shout out to LYNN for making me some awesome GVMS spirit shirts!  I really love my sparkly one! ~Karron
• SUPER awesome shout out to RIC and BRENDA for propping the door for me in the morning! My hands are ALWAYS full! ~KC
• SUPER awesome shout out to our SPED SQUAD for attending the PD at the DO on Tuesday and being on top of all IEPs! 
• SUPER awesome shout out to LYNN and CRISTINA for sharing lesson plan ideas and formats! ~Julie
• SUPER awesome shout out to LEADERSHIP for their work with MTSS, FIT, Intervention and more!
• SUPER awesome shout out to the MTSS TEAM for getting moving on the Check and Connect for struggling students!!
• SUPER awesome shout out to TAMIA for rockin' the student led IEPs!  LOVE these! ~KC
• SUPER awesome shout out to HISTORY DEPT for their work on Collab day!