Resolve Is Needed

Many people focus on resolutions at the beginning of a new year and this year I TRULY did not make a resolution.  I have wishes for my family, myself and those in my "bubble" but I have resolved not to make a resolution this year.  This past Sunday, I heard all about the difference in resolve and a resolution and this year I have decided to focus on the word: RESOLVE.  First, I think we all need to agree on the differences between the two words.

Resolution:

noun

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   a firm decision to do or not to do something.

   
   

   "she kept her resolution not to see Anne any more"

   synonyms:

   intention, resolve, decision, intent, aim, plan; More

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2. 2.

   
   

   the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.

   
   

   "the peaceful resolution of all disputes"

   synonyms:

   solution to, answer to, end to, ending to, settlement of, conclusion to "a satisfactory resolution of the problem"

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Resolve:

1. verb

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      settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter).

      "the firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days"

      
      

      synonyms:

      settle, sort out, solve, find a solution to, fix, straighten out, deal with, put right, put to rights, rectify; More

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      decide firmly on a course of action.

      "she resolved to call Dana as soon as she got home"

      
      

      synonyms:

      determine, decide, make up one's mind, make a decision "Bob resolved not to wait any longer"

3. So resolution is the noun and resolve is the work.  Resolve is the "hard work" part of a Resolution.  The example given this weekend was dream of your resolution but resolve during the day.  Our school resolution is to increase proficiency in reading and math for our students at TCEA and for all of our students to show growth but what do we resolve to do to get to that goal? 

On Monday, January 9th at our Faculty Summit we will be completing a project revolving around resolve and school wide resolution.  Please have what you resolve to do to help our students in 2017 ready to share out.  I look forward to hearing your course of action for success.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Angela

Week of January 4-6, 2017

Wednesday, January 4

• Child Nutrition Visit- PLEASE BE ON TIME TO LUNCH!!!! All lunches :)
• SIT Planning with SIT Chair and Process Manager (Kline, Majka, Thomas and Hill)
• i-Ready Testing: Falls (Math) and Cain (Math)
• Reading 3D

Thursday, January 5

• i-Ready Testing: Fogg (Math) and Samuelson (Math)
• IS Lesson Plans Due
• Reading 3D

Friday, January 6

• i-Ready Testing: Woods (Math) and Mclaughlin (Math)
• Reading 3D