Here We Go !

We have officially welcomed all students back this week and we are off to what I know will be a successful year. With the addition of passionate new staff members, including our new therapy dog, Serenity to add to our already stellar staff, it is inevitable that we will continue to grow together in a culture of excellence.

Speaking of growing, I challenge each and every one of you to truly reflect on what a growth mindset entails for you as a professional.  As we move forward this year, it is critical that we believe we can always grow beyond where we are.  It is irrelevant if you have been in education for 20 plus years or if this is your first. The journey never ends. We can always be better tomorrow than we are today. To me, that is exciting! The expectations for educators are high and the job is difficult, but our work matters. We truly do make a difference in the lives of children. Please remember this when the going gets tough or you are feeling overwhelmed. YOU matter and the work you do matters.

In order to not only grow but excel, individuals need to be in positive and supportive environment. As it is for children, it is for adults. Continue to work together as a team, support growth and forward thinking, take risks, and smile! : ) Do this and know I am your biggest cheerleader! Let the journey begin.

Kudos
Thank you to Heidi and the Reading Team for the book closet and bulletin board, Dorothy for the Bus Schedule, Margy for the first successful community meeting on Growth Mindset, Jen Chirco for helping with extra duties, Mrs. Roy for being Ryan's 1:1, Keith and Richie for a building to be proud of, Jen and Serenity for staying for the Cove Picnic, Grace for the endless work on special education schedules and of course Pat...for everything.

Articles Worth Reading

8 Good Morning Questions to Create Happiness by @marcandangel

Teaching Fish to Climb Trees by @ajjuliani

5 Phrases to Say to Kids Everyday by @JFuhrman3932

The Courage to Teach by @shiraleibowitz

Next Week at a Glance

Monday Sept 9th: Elementary Principals Meeting 9:00 at Memorial
Tuesday Sept 10th: Literacy Meeting 1:10 Dorothy and Heidi
Wednesday Sept 11th: Staff Meeting @2:30
Thursday Sept 12th: Picture Day, PTO Meeting @ 7:00
Friday Sept 13th: DIBELS Testing Begins

In case you did not get a chance to view Rita Pierson's Every Kid Needs a Champion...check it out.