Be Like A Chameleon...

Did you know that chameleons don't actually change their color to match their surroundings?  Seriously, they don't. I found this out after doing a quick Google search.

"Chameleons don't change color to match their environment. Rather, they change color as a response to mood, temperature, health, communication, and light. ... For instance, the Panther Chameleon will change to red and yellow when they are angry or are getting ready to attack."

Chameleons also are able to independently move both of their eyes and can see 360 degrees around.  That means that they can focus on two different stimuli but when ready to attack, both eyes can focus with laser like attention on their prey.  That's pretty impressive!

After visiting the Arts Based School (an arts integration charter school) and attending a two day session about the process of joining the A+ Network, I feel that I can truly see clearly.   I believe that by joining this network we will be able to continue to see the goals that the state has laid out for us (increased proficiency of state assessments) while tracking our ultimate goal of The Capitol Encore Academy:

The Capitol Encore Academy will develop artists who inspire others with principles of design and artful thinking through the integration of academic excellence, virtuous character and disciplined artistry.

 We should also be like chameleons when it comes to "changing our colors".  Each of us are at The Capitol Encore Academy because we have a talent/gift that our diverse student body needs.  We should not change who we are or forget why we decided to work at TCEA just because the environment might change at our school or in our world(s).  We all need to be attentive to how we might alter the school's mood, temperature, health, communication, etc. based on our feelings, thoughts, and emotions.  Our students deserve to see our very best and Haim Ginott said it best...

“I’ve come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It’s my personal approach that creates the climate. It’s my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child’s life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or dehumanized.” 


Let's go into this coming week focused and intentional.  I hope you've had an awesome weekend and I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday! - Angela

🦎👏 Chameleon Claps🦎👏

From Mrs. Clough:

Middle School Team: For being so supportive and such a pleasure to work with. I do not know what I would do without y'all!

Mrs. Mac: For being such a great co-worker and always letting me borrow her hole punch and any other materials I need. =)

Mrs. Majka: For always offering so much support and guidance. You always have the words I need to hear. I appreciate your kindness, thoughtfulness, and selflessness. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!

Updates/ Reminders

• There has been a change in the Master Schedule; 3rd Grade now has recess from 1:30-2:00 and Science/ Social Studies Block from 2-2:55
• Please remember to move at a Zone Zero while in the lobby area of the school. K/1 grade students are learning and there are so many transitions during this time that some of the students are struggling to attend.
• Monday, October 30th is a mandatory workday and there are PD opportunities scheduled between 8 AM and 3 PM.
• Don't forget to complete the survey found here: Red Ribbon Week Lanham Link
• Would love to have you join me and two of our families on Saturday, October 28 from 9-Noon.  Please sign up here if you can join us! http://www.makeadifferenceday.com/dashboard/project/we-are-meant-to-encourage-other
  

Week of Monday, October 23-Friday, October 27, 2017

Monday, October 23: I mustache you not to do drugs!

• Kindergarten at library at 9:50
• 5th Grade Planning at 12:50
• School Improvement Team Mtg at 3:30 PM
• Board Mtg at 5:15 in Mrs. Samuelson's Room

Tuesday, October 24: Use your head; Don't do drugs! (Crazy Hat Day)

• Arts Integration Meeting
• 8-9: Middle Grades
• ELA-Strimel
• SCIENCE-Falls
• SS- Pond
• MATH-Lanham
• 3rd Grade Planning at 10:10
• Library
• 1st Grade 9:45-11
• Eat Less/ Move More for 6th Grade at 11:00

Wednesday, October 25: Don't be caught sleeping, say NO to drugs! (PJ Day)

• PLCs (Intervention)
• 8-9: Kindergarten
• 9:05-10:05: 1st Grade
• 10:10-11:10: 2nd/3rd
• 12:50-1:50: 4th/5th
• 1:55-2:55: Middle Grades
• 4th Grade Field Trip to Crown 9 AM-11:30 AM

Thursday, October 26: Friends don't let friends do drugs! (Twin Day)

• Kindergarten Planning at 8 AM
• 2nd Grade Planning at 10:10 AM
• Arts PLC at 11:15 AM
• Eat Less/ Move More for 6th Grade at 11:00
• MTSS Leadership Team at 12:30-2:45
• 4th Grade Planning at 12:50

Friday, October 27: Better things to do than do drugs (Career Day)

• Read to Achieve Testing in EC Wing
• Hill covers Brownlee
• Kindergarten Planning at 8:00
• Admin Planning 9-10
• 1st Grade Planning 9:05-10:05