It is my hope that you all had a restful, relaxing Spring Break. As we enter the final 8 weeks of school, I realize this can be a challenging time for us, as both students & staff get Spring Fever. We have been working hard for 7 months and we’re getting closer to the end of the school year. Now is when we must do our best work. The cliche of “it’s not how you start, but how you finish” and “the school year is like a marathon” are so true! We must finish strong and carry out our momentum until the end of the school year. Keep in mind, the more you stray from your classroom routine/schedule, the more antsy your students will get. If you keep focused, they will follow your lead.
As we approach the final 8 weeks of the school year, it is easy for many teachers to get into that familiar habit of wishing that the year would end. I want to encourage you not to fall into that rut and make the last 8 weeks enjoyable and productive for your students.
Each and every day our students need us. Remember that you may be the only constant presence in some of our students’ lives. Make a choice each day for your presence to be a positive, constant factor. It is a great opportunity that we have to come to school and have an impact on students’ lives from day to day. We all became educators because we care about kids. When the students feel that their teachers care about them, when they feel safe in our classes, optimal learning will take place.
The video below is an oldie, but a goodie! 🙂 Remember, you have the ability to make an incredible impact on each and every student you come in contact with on a daily basis. What you say and do has such a huge impact on your students. You may never know how much you inspire your students, but please know that you do! Please take a moment to watch this video below & revisit it when needed. What we have is a gift.
Monday, April 2nd:
School Resumes (Welcome back Marisha & Ami)
*Cycle 5 Assessment Week*
Math & Writing Committee Meeting @ 2:30pm (Room 107)
Tuesday, April 3rd:
Wednesday, April 4th:
PreK to Washington School for Buddy Activity
SLC to Super Low Foods
Math/Writing Common Plan
District SPED Meeting @ 3:45pm (Washington School)
Thursday, April 5th:
NEDSRA Event with SLC/SLBC @ 8:30am (gymnasium)
SLT Meeting @ 3:00pm
Friday, April 6th:
Pre School Screening
Reading Room Plan
BOX TOPS School-wide BACKWARDS Day
(04/07) Happy Birthday Mirta Cruz 🙂
(04/08) Happy Birthday Sharon Muntova 🙂
Here’s a neat Prezi with some cool app ideas: 60 Education Apps in 60 minutes
You Are Your Words: Students can create a self-portrait with their words. Pretty neat!
Ideas for dying easter eggs:
http://inkspiredmusings.blogspot.com/2011/04/more-easter-egg-fun.html
http://www.thechocolatemuffintree.com/2011/03/tie-dyed-coffee-filter-easter-eggs.html
http://www.bhg.com/holidays/easter/eggs/pretty-no-dye-easter-eggs/?page=2
http://www.heyjenrenee.com/2011/04/kool-eggs.html
http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/03/rubber-cement-dyed-eggs.html