If there's one thing I've learned over the last few years, it's that it takes all of us to build a school culture. The administration plays a part, the staff plays a part, and the students and parents play a part.
It isn't just a one person show. But sometimes I think we all find ourselves guilty of waiting for someone else to do the lifting. I've even found myself guilty of it! But the truth of the matter is, when we aren't happy with the way something feels, we have the ability to change it!
When we don't like the way something looks, the message that was sent out, the idea that was chosen, the decisions that were made, we have two choices. The first one is the easy one, sit and complain. It's so easy to tear something apart and talk about how terrible it is. How much you hate it. How you sure aren't doing it. But the second, and much more difficult decision, is deciding that despite what is taking place, you have the power to make it better!
When we wallow in our own frustrations and complaints we begin to show others that it's ok to do nothing. I find myself easily drawn into a mindset of complaining. I have to continually look at a situation and ask myself, "Stop. How can you make this better? How can you fix this? Who can you work with to build this up?". Those answers don't come easily and they don't always come quickly. But I found, that I am happier and enjoy what I do much more when I'm working hard to look for solutions instead of drowning in what I find wrong.
Week at a Glance
Monday - Jackson Counseling day
Nesloney Coaching Day
Tuesday - 4th Grade Math Benchmark
5th Grade Science Benchmark
Nesloney out at Region 6
Picture ReTakes
Wednesday - Short Coaching Day
4th Grade Reading Benchmark
Thursday - Staff Prayer Time - 7am - TP Room
Principal/AP Bootcamp - Admin may be off campus off and on throughout the day
Friday - Argueta Coaching Day
Nesloney Off Campus
School Spelling Bee
Saturday - EdCamp Aldine
Sunday - Grades due by Midnight
Benchmarks
This week is the finale of our Fall Benchmarks. This week 4th-5th will be Benchmarking. This is our time to see exactly where kids are and how we need to work moving forward.
I expect you to sit with your classes and set goals with your students. Bring in a level of competitiveness between classes as well. And remind them that kids who improve the most will get House Points.
Things to keep in mind...
1. No schedules will change. Just please be aware of testing if you're in that grade level's hallway.
2. Monday during conference tested grade levels will sign out bins with Marylee Argueta.
3. We may be pulling IAs to help in some areas.
PLC This Week
Due to Benchmarks and Data Conversations, PLCs this week will be as follows...
Monday - 2nd Grade
Tuesday - 3rd Grade
Wednesday - 5th Grade
Thursday - 4th Grade
Friday - Kindergarten
On your PLC day your team should split between at least 2 at car rider, at least 2 in Gym, and at least 1 at the cafeteria door (and if team is large enough another in the cafeteria).
On Time
This is just a reminder that all contracted staff's work day starts at 7:30am. Just like any other job, that means that you are ready to work at 7:30am and not pulling into the driveway at 7:30am. Your contracted hours are also until 4pm.
This week will be having discussions with those who continually arrive late or leave early.
Tell Your Story
This week's conversation was with Derek Lopez from Stand Up Our Kids.
Blogs/Articles
We are Family. All of Us.
Teaching Between Thanksgiving and Christmas Break
The Difference a School Librarian Can Make
A Year of Healing, Part 1
In Closing...
When helping others, sometimes they just need a little encouragement. Be a voice that uplifts this week.
PLC This Week
Due to Benchmarks and Data Conversations, PLCs this week will be as follows...
Monday - 2nd Grade
Tuesday - 3rd Grade
Wednesday - 5th Grade
Thursday - 4th Grade
Friday - Kindergarten
On your PLC day your team should split between at least 2 at car rider, at least 2 in Gym, and at least 1 at the cafeteria door (and if team is large enough another in the cafeteria).
On Time
This is just a reminder that all contracted staff's work day starts at 7:30am. Just like any other job, that means that you are ready to work at 7:30am and not pulling into the driveway at 7:30am. Your contracted hours are also until 4pm.
This week will be having discussions with those who continually arrive late or leave early.
Tell Your Story
This week's conversation was with Derek Lopez from Stand Up Our Kids.
Blogs/Articles
We are Family. All of Us.
Teaching Between Thanksgiving and Christmas Break
The Difference a School Librarian Can Make
A Year of Healing, Part 1
In Closing...
When helping others, sometimes they just need a little encouragement. Be a voice that uplifts this week.
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