Thanks to Alex and Colleen for organizing a trip to Feed My Starving Children for about 40 student council students. What a great way to show kids the importance of giving back to the community.
Use Adversity to your advantage:
http://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/7020
The seventh grade team will be taking the 7th graders to Main Event today for their reward trip. I heard Jim takes no prisoners when he dominates all of the kids in Laser Tag.
Speaking of seventh grade, we are looking forward to Adrienne coming back on Monday and are grateful to Mrs. Patel for keeping the classes moving forward for the last two weeks.
5 tips to avoid teacher burn-out.
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/5-tips-avoiding-teacher-burnout-mary-beth-hertz
Greg and Mr. Johnson are doing a great job sponsoring Robotics Club. The kids are engaged in many different building/tech/robotic activities while also learning cooperative skills and teamwork.
Thanks to Jen for continuing Fit Club this year. Students are coming out in droves for roller hockey and healthy cooking.
Exercise may be the way to sharpen your brain.
http://www.openculture.com/2015/11/this-is-your-brain-on-exercise-why-physical-exercise-not-mental-games-might-be-the-best-way-to-keep-your-mind-sharp.html
Michael Miles teaching our students is really a magnificent gift to our district. Besides music skills he is able to inspire the students to be passionate about whatever they want to pursue. Thanks to Melissa L for setting this up each trimester.
If everyone could make a concerted effort to be more visible in the halls during passing period it would be appreciated. I know the two minutes goes by faster for you then the kids when answering an after class question or trying to organize something for the next period. thank you
Grandfather Aged 81 surprises guitar store clerk.
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