I know that we are all in need of a break and it's so close you can almost smell the turkey. I am not going to make this too deep or make this too long since we only have two days with our kids (plus I am STILL SICK!!!!). I promise a more inspiring video clip and message next weekend. This weekend I am just going for laughs! Hope you enjoy this family! I know that it's a bit corny but it makes me laugh and they're from NC so we're supporting homegrown "talent"! See you Monday and I really HOPE I am back on my A Game...the full moon rises this coming week!!!
Week of November 23-27, 2015
Monday, November 23
1st Grade PLC
Correlate Meeting at 3:30
Tuesday, November 24
Arts PLC
5th & 6th PLC
Nacho Eat Off at 8:00 AM (Each class needs to submit at least three items, via email reply, that I can pick from to put on nachos-nothing alive or bugs)
Wednesday, November 25
Teacher Workday (if you are not working please turn in paperwork to Joe ASAP)
Reminders
When you're out please make sure you let Joe know that you're going to be out and who your sub is going to be. It's great you're telling Amber and I but we're still having major miscommunication.
Remember that when you're talking to a student you're talking to some one's child. As you all know, some times it's not what you say but the tone that pushes it from helpful and supportive to hurtful and destructive. Also, our rooms don't have ceilings so someone most likely is listening and judging you by your actions/words.
Wash your hand...often! What ever mess I have caught is the worst I have experienced in years! I don't want anyone to go through this!
Dickens Holiday is Friday, November 27th. If you're looking for something so Anti Black Friday check it out: http://www.theartscouncil.com/dickensmain/
I am going to get really REAL right now! Since being hired in July of this year, I have been STRESSED and have questioned if I should be at TCEA. I mean seriously...this position has been a challenge and the crazy thing about it is that I really wanted this challenge. Have you ever wanted something so badly, but once you got it you realized you might not be completely ready for the challenge?
So here I am and I am doing what I've always wanted to do and it's not easy. Some days it's downright HARD but you know what???? I know that this is where I need to be. It's where I want to be. And you are the people that I want to be taking on this challenge with. And I am learning to appreciate all the challenging situations (carpool, poop on the floor, vomit, uninvited guests, pulled fire alarms, etc.) because they are giving me experiences that are making me a better principal. I am thankful for having the opportunity to work alongside you, making good things happen for other people! What are you thankful for? Who are you thankful for? Research shows that those that express gratitude feel better about their lives and are happier. Take a moment to watch this clip below and they go out and thank someone for what they do or for influencing your life...what do you have to lose?
Week of November 16-20, 2015
Monday, November 16
Bookfair Preview Day: Teacher preview time is 7:00-7:30 AMon Monday. If you have a moment, stop by and create a teacher wish list!(There will be muffins & coffee . . .) If you don't get to it the preview please make your wish list when you bring your class tomorrow. Here is the schedule:
8:00-8:20 ~ Russell
8:20-8:40 ~ Lee
8:40-9:00 ~ Pearsall
9:00-9:20 ~ Jackson
9:20-9:40 ~ Vaughn
9:40-10:00 ~ Grunden
10:00-10:20 ~ Kyles
10:20-10:40 ~ Jones
10:40-11:00 ~Daniel
11:00-11:20 ~ Willis
11:20-11:40 ~ Griggs
11:40-12:00 ~ Falls
12:40-1:00 ~ Caldwell
1:00-1:20 ~ McLaughlin
*The bookfair is happening in the theatre. Hence, ALL DRAMA CLASSES WILL BE TAKING PLACE IN CLASSROOMS THIS WEEK.
1st Grade PLC
SIT Mtg at 3:30 at Coffee Cup
Board Mtg at 5:00 in the Music Room
Tuesday, November 17
Tuesdayis Doughnuts with Dad & Granddads: dads & granddads can come into the bookfair and get a doughnut as they browse books with their student(s).
Arts PLC
5th/6th Grade PLC
Wednesday, November 18
3rd Grade PLC
BT/ Mentor Mtg at 3:30 in Cafe
Thursday, November 19
2nd Grade PLC
4th Grade PLC
Thursday is Muffins with Mom and Grandma: Thursday morning, moms and grandmas can come into the bookfairand get a doughnut as they browse books with their student(s)
Friday, November 20
Spirit Day
K PLC
Reminders:
* Teacher Gratitude Week: Please complete google form ASAP (Favorite Things)
*Lunch Duty: Please check your weekly calendar to see if you're on duty and if you are...don't forget about the green stickers
*5x5: please check your spreadsheet to get feedback
* Submit PLC Agenda into PLC Folder before PLC and please allow 10 minutes on agenda for me
Sunday, November 8, 2015
To improve, things have to be "tweaked" and improved. All people agree with this fact and no one will argue about this being true. The struggle comes when the "tweaking" and improving relates to people having to change what they're used to doing and/or if the change seems to involve more work.
This struggle is real and has happened to me many times in my life. One area where I struggle and have fought improvement has been my health. I know what to do and have done it twice (proof below) but I still feel like it's not going to happen again. It takes work...it take perseverance...it means I have to make sacrifices and know that although every day won't be my best, small changes here and there can get me back to where I need to be.
I am sharing my personal struggle with being healthy to be transparent and let my "humanness" show. I also wanted to share my struggle because there's another struggle that we are all a part of here at TCEA. That is the struggle to create a mission and vision that guides all we do while still trying to find who "we" are. A school in it's second year is still a baby but we have the adult responsibility of giving our best to the kids in our building. That means we have to dig deep. That means we have to admit mistakes and know that although we fail, at times, we need to dust ourselves off and move forward. It means we celebrate what we do well and try to replicate it in every room in our building. It means we have GRIT!
Let's dig deep for our students and not become stagnate. Let's challenge ourselves and model this vital skill of never settling for easy when better is available.
I hope you've had an awesome weekend and are ready for an AMAZING week!
Angela
Week of November 9-13, 2015
REMINDER: IS Survey from round 2 are DUE! Please make sure your complete the survey and submit. This is not optional!
Monday, November 9, 2015
IS Planning 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Veterans Breakfast 7:30-7:50 in Lobby
Veterans Visits to Classrooms
Arts PLC
5th/6th PLC
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
No School!- Veterans Day
Thursday, November 12, 2015
2nd Grade PLC
4th Grade PLC
FEO Mtg at Sweet Palette at 3:30 (would love to have teachers attend)
I really enjoy Kid President. The insights shared seem so simple but wow...simple is so vital. I really hope you enjoy this clip. This coming week is much needed and I hope you really enjoy these two workdays. It should be a time to learn and work on your craft. I also hope you've had a SWEET weekend filled with sugary goodness...if not, stop by my office...SAVE ME FROM MYSELF SINCE OUR TREATERS WERE LIMITED THIS PAST SATURDAY :)
See you tomorrow! Angela
Week of November 2-6, 2015
Monday, November 2nd
Workday (PLCs for each grade level should be held during the days)
Tuesday, November 3rd
Classroom Management 9-12/ PLC at 1
Differentiation Workshop 9-2 (bring current ELA and Math plans)
Chair Meeting 8-9
Wednesday, November 4th
IS Block 2-WCL/Drama at 10
Thursday, November 5th
IS Block 2- Media Arts/ Music at 10
FEO Executive Board Mtg at 3:30
Friday, November 6th
IS Block 2- Visual Arts/ Dance at 10
5x5 Walkthroughs begin this week; More info will be shared during PD on Tuesdays!
