1-8-2016

If you have not checked in with me on the progress of your alternative evaluation please set up a date with me soon.  The end of February will be here before you know it.

I want to thank Melissa L and Nicole for the work they are doing to prepare for NJHS.  Also thanks to the 5 staff members who went through the applications for them.  This is a great organization that has many benefits for our students.

Good article on Coding and the different approach Scratch is taking.
https://medium.com/bright/a-different-approach-to-coding-d679b06d83a#.gtduvetil
More importantly a link to their website...please explore
https://scratch.mit.edu/hoc/



Thanks to Michelle or organizing the data base logins for research project.  This will help make research projects more efficient.

10 modern skills that teachers must have
http://www.edudemic.com/the-10-skills-modern-teachers-must-have-2/

I want to thank Steve and Laura for the support and professionalism they showed yesterday when dealing with a difficult situation and for being an advocate and valuable support system for their students.

Please remember that your newsletter article is due to Ellen today.

The Art of Platforming Using One Achievement to achieve another:
http://addicted2success.com/success-advice/the-art-of-platforming-using-one-achievement-to-reach-another/

Please check out the article that Greg sent out this week.  I know time is valuable and you always read every resource that I put in the blog...but try to find the time..
most-popular-of-2015-no-five-these-6-questions-determine-if-youre-technology-rich-innovation-poor

Congratulations again to Melissa F for being selected as the employee of the month.

Thanks for your feedback during our staff learning meeting.  Honest discussion and real conversations will move us forward and contribute to the growth of our school.  I look forward to taking action  on  your ideas from the notes that were taken.

Happy 81st Birthday to Elvis.  You can get his 30 #1 hits album for Free on Google Play today, unless you already own it like I do.
 https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Elvis_Presley_30_1_Hits_Google_Play_Bonus_Track_Ve?id=Bzfkcqnllwxf5uj6evvxifemdza


It's not how much you have that makes people look up to you, it's who you are.
Elvis Presley