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• We are three days away from the 1st day of school for the 2015-2016 school year!  It's the beginning of an 180 day journey that will include hills and valleys (because we know life is like that).  We're in it to win it and the best thing about the journey we are departing on this Wednesday is that we have each other to help us navigate the hills and valleys.  We need each other because we have taken on one of the hardest jobs on Earth...educating children.  I have been saying in small conversations with staff that the key to staying focused on the job at hand is "getting over ourselves" and that is so true.  When you think about all that we have to do outside of the classroom to prepare and then the way we're sometimes treated  by stakeholders you can leave at the end of the day feeling joyless and questioning your purpose.  Don't let situations steal your joy!  Get over yourself and see the real purpose for what you do. Wondering how to get over yourself?  Dig deep and see the real purpose of what you do and if it enhances the lives of those around you then you have refocused and ready to make great things happen for other people.

I am honored to join you in this journey next year and I am looking forward to arriving at our destination, Day 180, with successful growth for all students at TCEA!  Have a sensational Sunday and I'll see you Tuesday at 12:30 in the cafe.

Angela

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• Teach Like A Champion Focus For First 10 Days
• Although we covered multiple Teach Like A Champion techniques, I want us to focus on 2 for the first 10 days of school.  These two, I believe, need to be practiced starting August 26 and done consistently each day.
• Technique 32: SLANT SLANT is an acronym for what excellent attention behavior looks like.
• Technique 41: Threshold This threshold is the one at the door. By meeting and greeting students as they enter you can set the tone for your class.

Make sure that you explain and model this to out students in all spaces in our building.  When we continue to expect these behaviors from our students and hold each other accountable then it becomes second nature to our students.  New staff members, please look for an email from me regarding a sessions on these techniques.

Week of August 24-28, 2015

Monday, August 24

• TCEA Board Mtg at 5:00 PM

Tuesday, August 25

• Staff Mtg in Cafe at 12:30

Wednesday, August 26

• First Day of School

Thursday, August 27 (Day 2)

• Regular Schedule

Friday, August 28 (Day 3)

• Regular Schedule

As always, if you see a mistake or something that I need to add...let me know.