11-11-2017

I'd like to thank Melissa LaMantia for all of the hard work and effort that went into the planning of the Veterans Day Assembly today.  It takes a lot of planning and organization to make it come together just right.  Thanks also to Matt and Melissa for the wonderful performances by the band and choir respectively.  Thanks to all of our Veterans including Rich and Bill.



Just a reminder that we have subject area meetings on Wednesday of this week.

Reboot: 5 Resources for Teacher Inspiration

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/reboot-resources-for-teacher-inspiration-monica-burns


Tim K has already started to make an impact in his first week at Benjamin 25.  It is nice to see him getting his hands dirty and working with the day and night crew to make sure tasks are being followed through on.

8 Things Everyone Should do Before 8A.M.
http://www.inc.com/benjamin-p-hardy/8-things-every-person-should-do-before-8-am.html



Nicole has really done a nice job with the cheerleading squad.  From the new uniforms to the choreography the team seems much improved this year.

Thanks to the 5th grade team for taking the 5th graders to see Peter and the Starcatchers at WCHS on Wednesday and also for agreeing to run the PTA Art Awareness program for its last year.  I appreciate your flexibility.

Common Sense Media Seal of Approval for TV Shows for Kids...out of the 37 shows only one for Kids 13 years old or older.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/about-us/news/press-releases/common-sense-media-recognizes-largest-crop-yet-of-common-sense-seal-for?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social#


Just a reminder that the Week of Food otherwise known as American Education Week starts next week.
  Tuesday-you could sign up for the Turkey hot lunch($3.05) the kids get during lunch.  Dr. Ehrhardt and I will be carving!
Wednesday- Staff Catered Turkey Feast (sign-up to bring something or $5.00)
Thursday-Taco Buffett brought to you by the Ad Center and the Board of Education
Friday- 18th Breakfast provided by the PTA.

8 Ted Talks to Watch When your Family is driving you Nuts!  Probably not applicable for anyone here.

http://www.ted.com/playlists/260/talks_to_watch_when_your_famil


We have reached the end of the first trimester.  It's hard to believe we are 1/3 of the way through the school year.  Michelle F found this in a Fish Philosophy Blog.  The full post can be found at this link
but I think the following is appropriate to remember when we may be feeling beaten down or overwhelmed.  Bringing your whole self to work.
http://www.fishphilosophy.com/3-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-fish-philosophy-part-1/

When filming was done, Steve flew home. John stayed in Seattle an extra day and visited the Pike Place Market, where he saw the fishmongers in action. He was immediately hypnotized by the energy and the flying fish, but the longer he watched, the more it became obvious that selling fish is cold, exhausting work. Where did all the energy come from?

Then he remembered David Whyte’s observations about wholeheartedness. Suddenly it made sense. The fishmongers were bringing their “whole selves” to work—their personalities, their humor, their desire to make a difference, all of it. John knew instantly he must make a film about them. FISH! was the result.

How much of “you” do you bring to work each day? You may have good reasons for what you leave outside. As David says, work may have so much of you already that you have decided it can’t have “what is most precious” to you too. But how good would it feel if you did? 

Thanks to Kim for working the Late Night Shift for conferences the last two weeks.  She has been a big help getting everything organized and running smoothly.  

I'm pretty sure that I have sent this before, but it is my favorite "parent conference" cartoon