1-22-2021

 Jessica and Lauren did an excellent job organizing and hosting our NJHS Virtual Induction Ceremony Wednesday Night.

6 ways to build Community in online classrooms.  (Good article)

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/57241/six-ways-to-build-community-in-online-classrooms

I loved getting into classes yesterday to see the great job each of you are doing. I know how hard it is to balance remote and in-person students and I appreciate it.

PBS lesson plan on Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem, The Hill we Climb

PBS Amand Gorman

Funny Enough Megan Peterson was already tying this poem  to her own lesson planning yesterday !

Please make sure you take time to fill out Dr. Woell's vaccination interest form he sent out yesterday.

Thanks to Tim, Frank, Tony and the night crew for staying on top the cleaning and requests since students have entered the building again this week.  We appreciate it.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1352386995469877250

Thanks to Ellen and Kim for the great job they have been doing keeping up with the hustle and bustle of Hybrid Learning.   We appreciate your positivity and extra effort you give each day.  

Thanks to the team leaders for meeting with me after an exhausting first day back this week and for sharing information with the rest of the staff. 

 

Thanks to everyone for continuing to self-certify on the district health website.

How to help students feel a sense of belonging.

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_help_students_feel_a_sense_of_belonging_during_the_pandemic

"Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don't be afraid to take that first step." -- Muhammad Ali

For there is always light, If only we’re brave enough to see it If only we’re brave enough to be it’

@TheAmandaGorman