Welcome Back

We’re back, and I am so excited!  Today I welcomed a new sixth grade class.  The first day of school brings mixed emotions- happiness to see friends yet anxiety-not knowing what to expect.  Today the students learned all about the expectations.

The half day of school was spent on PBIS- Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. PBIS is a program implemented in order to reduce disciplinary incidents and promote a climate of greater productivity, learning, safety, and kindness.

Students interacted with various teachers and each other in order to learn the expectations of our middle school.

Activities throughout the day included expectations for the:

  • Cafeteria
  • Bathroom
  • Technology
  • Attendance/Dress Code
  • Classroom
  • Being a Productive Student
  • Organization

Also, students were introduced to their Guidance Counselor.

Today was a wonderful way to introduce the students to their new school.  It is always important to introduce the students to what is expected of them right from the start.

Below is a video that sums up some of the learning today! (A special thank you to our World Language Teacher for showing it)

 

Remember to  BE MORE AWESOME and GET YOUR LEARN ON!

Good Luck to a successful school year!

Think about this:  What do you want to teach the world?

 
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Summer Reflection

Even though Monday is the official first day back for teachers, tonight is the “unofficial” last night of summer vacation for me.  Tomorrow will be my first day back to set up my classroom.  Who knows how much I will get done because I will have my “helpers” with me.

But tonight I reflect on some of the things I have accomplished over the past two months.  I realize what a FABULOUS summer I experienced.

  • spent time with family (The cabin in the woods in New Hampshire, outlet shopping in Freeport, Maine, Sesame Place, Legoland Discovery Center, picnics/cookouts, and beach/pool days)
  • experienced another Michael Buble concert- Madison Square Garden (my favorite)
  • channeled my inner child to ride a roller coaster and many other rides with my son (have not done that in 20 years)
  • read Novels, Novels, and much more- Some were the Divergent Series, Absolute Normal Chaos, and my favorite- One for the Millers
  • participated in Teachfest with over 800 educators
  • learned to build a structurally sound Lego building
  • can run ta mile in under 10 minutes- getting ready for a 5k maybe

All of these experiences have assisted me in being relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to start a new school year!  I am so excited and ready to meet my new sixth grade scholars! 

So what did you do over your summer vacation?  I would love to hear about it!

 

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