Every Opportunity

I had the opportunity to attend the Character Matters Professional Development offered by NCDPI two days last week.  This professional development was focused on creating schools of character and the group attending heard from a multiple number of award winning schools of character in NC. 

 Each school shared that the starting point for positive change begins with the adults in the building.

 I took a ton of notes and began building a character plan that adopts all that we are doing at TCEA but just adding accountability and intentionality to our current initiatives.

Below are two "take aways" that I feel the need to share with you:

The second is a thought:

So, what part do you play in building the character in a school? A huge part. 

We, the adults, create the culture and climate in a building.  

Every day and every minute matters and there must be a sense of urgency in creating an environment that our students can thrive both academically and socially.  We are the constants in their ever changing world.  Take time to watch this video and see a visual example of how every opportunity we have to "pour" into a student's life is important in their development.

Also, if you have not completed the form shared in last week's blog (only 10 have) please do so today. Here is the link.

Hope you have enjoyed this fabulous weekend and I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Angela

Week of April 10-14, 2017

Monday, April 10

• Professional Development in the cafe at 3:30 focused on social emotional state of students at TCEA.
• Last day to turn in auction items to office

Tuesday, April 11

• Progress Monitor Red TRC/DIBELS Students 
• PLC (focus on Finishing Strong (K-2nd) and Preparations for Boot Camp (3rd-7th))
• 5th, 6th, 7th at 8:30-9:30
• Kindergarten at 10-11
• 1st & 2nd at 12-1
• 3rd & 4th at 1-2
• Support Team at 2-2:45
• IS Night K-2 at 6 PM and IS Night 3rd-7th at 7:15 (please see email from Brownlee for details and Hill's email for addendum of locations of staff members)

Wednesday, April 12

• Progress Monitor Red TRC/DIBELS Students 
• Admin Mtg at 9:30-10:15
• Beginning Teacher Mtg at 3:30 in Cafe

Thursday, April 13

• PJ Dress Down Day (staff can participate but please dress appropriately)
• FEO Meeting at 3:30
• Lesson Plans for Boot Camp and Pre Test for first week due before you leave (3rd-7th grades)

Friday, April 14

• First day of Spring Break