Having a GPS Mindset and how it can help students succeed.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_mindset_shifts_that_can_help_students_succeed
The 5th grade students and staff brought a lot of joy and holiday spirit to the residents of two assisted living facilities in the area as they sang holiday carols yesterday. I think the students and the residents both benefited from this experience. Thanks to Chris, Melissa, Lauren, Debbie, Melissa and Matthew for making it happen.
Giving teachers the freedom to teach!
https://www.tes.com/news/why-teachers-must-have-freedom-teach-their-way
Thanks to Melissa L for representing Benjamin on the Evergreen Principal interviews and to Sherry, Rich and Angela for doing the same with the Tech interviews. There is a lot of change coming up in the district and it is vital to get feedback and input from our staff on these important decisions even when it requires extra work and late nights! Thanks should also be given to Dr. Woell and Greg Martin for being ahead of the game and getting these processes organized and ready ahead of other school districts.
When in doubt...go down the chute.
The 6th grade is ending their unit of study today with a Sock Hop! What a great way to tie learning and fun together. Meanwhile 8th grade is ending the break with an ice skating reward trip earned through work completion and good behavior.
Best YA books of the decade as voted on by the best YA authors of the year.
https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=best-ya-books-of-the-decade&utm_source=editorial&utm_medium=SLJTW&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=articles
Thanks to all of the staff for keeping an academic focus this last week before break. These days count just as much as the ones before the end of the year.
I appreciate the Team Leaders meeting with me in our monthly meeting Tuesday after school. Being able to give and receive information and feedback keeps our school strong and running smoothly.
When middle and high school students set short- and long-term goals, they can see a path to the success they hope for.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/framework-student-goal-setting
Newspaper, Cheer and Art Club were all having their before break parties yesterday. Jessica, Nicole, Lynette and Lyn should be recognized for celebrating student accomplishments and for sponsoring activities that allow students to follow their interests.
For winter break the hours are going to be 6am-noon. If you want to come in outside those hours let me know. I will also send an email out when I am working and will be staying past the noon deadline. Check your email to keep up to date.
What you focus on Grows. Improving your well being.
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/emotional-well-being-2/
Student council has been serving up hot chocolate each morning this week. Special thanks to Ellen T for helping them get set-up early each morning so the hot-chocolate is hot for the customers!
Because of the different ways our brains are wired, we all experience reality in different ways & any single way is essentially distorted. This is something that we need to acknowledge. So if you want to know what is true & what to do about it, you must understand your own brain. Ray Dalio
Jen and Lynette have been knocking the Healthy Cooking recipes out of the park this week. How awesome is it that our students get to have these experiences of healthy food prep, cooking, cleaning and eating!
I want to thank everyone for the portillos gift card , I'm sure my family and I will use it over break....like today! I hope everyone gets to spend break relaxing with friends and family. You deserve it!
