Thursday Thriller
February 10, 2022
This was National School Counselor Week. A HUGE THANK YOU to Becky Jo, Angie and Steve! While we don't always see the work being done by school counselors, their impact, work with students, support of staff and admin is critical. Garrison has a TOP NOTCH TEAM!!!!
A concern for students and the capability to inspire them.
The ability and willingness to work cooperatively with colleagues.
A drive to initiate activities that improve instruction for students.
An ability to work effectively with different groups in the community.
The desire to stay informed of current educational theories and practices.
An ability and willingness to make meaningful contributions to education.
Examples of innovations started in the nominee’s classrooms.
1. Conferences will be held the week of March 7th-10th. Jen, Marie and Chad will be asking certificated staff which evening they would like to conference on. We know Thursday, March 10th is a conference day and Friday, March 11th is a no conference day (elementary had their conferences this week. No school for students today and tomorrow. Wonder how attendance will be?) We do not know if conferences will be held in person or via Zoom. Governor Inslee had a news conference today. Not sure of the outcome but will wait until Wade and Chris give us further direction.
2. Thank you for patience as announcements are made daily on the intercom for lunch. This week with the weather being wonderful we have eaten inside and gone outside for some sunshine. Hopefully, I won't have to make too many announcements. Brent took the tables from the staff room and put them in front of the trophy cases. The students LOVED sitting at them.
3. Listening sessions are Monday and Wednesday 8:15-8:45. This is not a staff meeting. It's a drop in, share your thoughts, ideas, concerns, frustrations. You don't have to stay for the entire half hour. Carina and I are eager to listen aggressively while you share.
4. The custodians need your help! PLEASE shut and lock your doors AND WINDOWS before you leave each night. Leaving garbage cans by the door is also helpful. Finally, we have noticed that the doors at the end of the '7th grade hall', between the breeze way and by Jen's room have been left unlocked. I have asked the custodians to double check them each night. These doors need to remained locked during the day. Staff of supervision can unlock the doors during lunch to let students in.
5. Report cards have been mailed home.
6. Armida, Yajara and Stephanie are working in hard to keep the office running smoothly. Alicia is stepping in to help which is appreciated.
Something to Ponder
We have all asked ourselves this question before: "What would it take?" This question, while only four words, offers unlimited hope, inspiration and sense of 'we can find a way.'
"What would it take for my grandson, Axcel, to be potty trained?" :0 :)
"What would it take to team up with my grade level colleague to reteach the ideas that students didn't quite get on our last CFA?"
"What would it take for......?"
This seven minute podcast was inspiring. My wheels started spinning. "What would it take" opens the door to possibilities and problem solving.
I hope you find a gold nugget and even steps to accomplish your, "What would it take?" question(s).
A couple of reads for everyone:
***Please know that when I put links to articles, podcasts, books etc. it's to grow our knowledge, reflect, learn and CONFIRM some GREAT THINGS YOU ARE CURRENTLY DOING! So read and own your great strengths! YOU'RE A BAD ASS!!!!
While the title is limited to 'teachers' the content is for everyone working with students.
How Successful Teachers Create a Nurturing Classroom Culture
Retrieval practices for students and why these practices work so well.
Why Retrieval Practice Works So Well
Quote
“You don’t have to
become something you’re not to be better than you were.”
Sidney Poitier, the Oscar-winning
actor, who died last month at 94
Friday, February 11th Fri-YEAH!!!!! Read or listen to a great book for
the February Book Challenge
Monday, February 14th Pink and Red Day, Happy Valentines Day
8:15 Listening Session in Mike Bertram's Room
Tuesday, February 15th PJ Day
Wednesday, February 16th Wacky Tacky Day, Listening Session #2 @ 8:15 Bertram's rm. Collaboration Wednesday Priority Teams:
SS 6, Sci 6t, Sci 7, ELA 6, Math 8, Electives as determined
Thursday, February 17th Tie Dye Day
Friday, February 18th Garrison Swag Day
