There's something revitalizing about coming back from a break... perhaps it's because we feel rejuvenated and recharged. Perhaps it's because we just needed a good chunk of time to reflect and think about what's happened so far in the school year.Either way, Spring is in the air, and now, more than ever, there are an increasing number of variables and factors vying for not only our attention and focus, but also that of our students.
As we start this week anew, consider these questions as you prepare to end the school year even stronger than when you started:
When was the last time...
- You did something you have been procrastinating...
- You asked a colleague or a student for help...
- You laughed so much that your jaw hurt...
- You made a point to "pay it forward..."
- You tried something new...- You encouraged a student, friend, family member, or colleague to do something great...
- You made a list of the great things going on in your classroom and in your life...
- You took a walk & simply observed the world around you in a non-judgmental way...
- You said something positive to someone who was obviously having a bad day...
- You rekindled a strained relationship by being open & honest...
- You listened to some up-lifting music driving toward no particular destination...
- You thanked someone you had forgotten to thank...
- You exercised and broke a sweat...
- You helped someone because you knew they were struggling...
- You pushed yourself to be great...
If we all did just one thing from this list on a daily basis...think how much better the world would be!
Approach every day with the goal of making the world a better place than it was yesterday...
**Also, don't forget, we will be talking formative and summative assessments and increasing rigor after school (3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, 4/2) at the main floor computer lab at Clark-Vitt Elementary. We hope to see you there!
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