January 10, 2020

As we have come back from Winter Break, we often continue to hear a rise in concerns about students being unmotivated, apathetic and not valuing their education; that they are too distracted with technology (which is true!) and more.  How do we make/encourage/push for our students to be MORE engaged, thus increasing their achievement (see our dashboard results for ALL subgroups) and decreasing disruptions from learning (again, see our dashboard results for ALL subgroups)?

Seriously, take a few minutes to read THIS ARTICLE about creating deeper learning experiences through questions.  All them to be curious.  Allow yourself to give up some control (you can do it, I promise!).  Ask more questions using WHY and HOW.  Make connections that MATTER!

New Ideas for ENGAGEMENT!  Until we are at 100%, WHICH WE ARE NOT, we will CONTINUE this conversation as high levels of engagement directly link to higher achievement, LOWER off task behavior, and all around happier students!  

As we start a new year, let's implement new and rejuvenating experiences within our classrooms!  Let's make it AUTHENTIC with purpose! Take a MINUTE to check out THIS ARTICLE to help make your life easier and our kids' experience and education more meaningful!

LOVED reading all of the positive posts from our meeting!  Here they are so you can feel the positive vibes too!  See if you can guess which one belongs to which staff member =)

*Spent lots of time with family over break! *Got smart girls glasses! *Able to rest and see family I don't usually see! *I became an aunt! *I feel better than I have in 8 years! *The 49ers are in the playoffs! *My students clean up after themselves! *Lets of rest and relaxation and time spent with husband and dogs! *Baby Maximina celebrated her 1st Christmas and was incredibly spoiled! *18 students with 0 missing assignments before break and I did lots of crafting! *Celebrated my 25th wedding anniversary on NYE! *Spent precious time with family and attended 1st game at Golden 1 Center! *Saved money on gambling by NOT going to Reno and I see a lot more smiles and happiness in my classes! *Got to see one of the last Beach Blanket Babylon shows with my adult children! *I didn't kill my kids! *Gained custody! *I got to see my baby for the first time at my OB appointment! *I became financially solvent and have no more credit cards! *I am caught up with grading! *I got engaged! *Had fun at the ocean and got 3 classes of essays graded *Great time spent with family and friend including a fun art project *I am not longer the "bad cop" in PE! *I spent the holiday with my daughters and their husbands! *Lots of rest and relaxation and my daughter had a great Christmas! *I have not written a referral or send a student out of class this year! *I went horse back riding and remembered how to do everything! *My students are stepping up their work ethic, accountability, responsibility and enhanced learning! *I rode my recumbent bicycle everyday during the break and lost 39 lbs! *I did lots of hiking and running over the holidays and my mom is getting healthier! *My foot is fixed!

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• SUPER awesome shout out to KAREN for handling ALL those kiddos during the lunches!!! ~KC
• SUPER awesome shout out to ALISA, PETER, and LIZ for taking care of everything in PE and athletics while I was out! ~Sarj
• SUPER awesome shout out to ROSA for making the college and career signs! ~Peter
• SUPER awesome shout out to HEATHER for encouraging the use of her classroom for faculty meetings and FSUTA voting! ~Carol
• SUPER awesome shout out to JULIE and TAMIA for always checking in to see if the can help or support me!  I cannot say thank you enough! ~Carol
• SUPER awesome shout out to KAREN for always accommodating my classes every time we "need" to go to the library! ~Julie
• SUPER awesome shout out to ALANNA for staying in the library to give me a break during the lunch rush! ~Karen
• SUPER awesome shout out to KEN for ALWAYS covering TAP 1st period! ~Brenda
• SUPER awesome shout out to CRISTINA!  We are happy you're back! ~Heather
• SUPER awesome shout out to SARJ for covering my yard duty! ~KC
• SUPER awesome shout out to L-TRAIN!  Our Math team is back together again! ~H-town
• SUPER awesome shout out to TAMIA! Thank you for ALL that you do! ~Heather
• SUPER awesome shout out to LARISSA for always being willing to cover my yard duty! I appreciate you! ~Heather
• SUPER awesome shout out to ALISA and CHRISTINA G for covering score board for us at the basketball game! ~Peter