I am so THANKFUL for all of you!

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 AM on 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 book fair 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

• Tuesday is Doughnuts with Dad & Granddads: dads & granddads can come into the book fair 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 book fairand 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