I thought this was a great example of all the growth mindset language we are trying to use with student (and ourselves) around the word "yet"....
Some "random" updates:
- Integration Subouts start this week. The schedule is attached is the building weekly newsletter (below).
- We were accepted into a PBIS grant through the state of MN. This grant will help us continue to develop our work around PBIS. I'm super excited!
- The MCA schedule was sent out yesterday. Thank you to Denise Carlson for your work on this schedule!
At our Staff Power Hour this week, we started our work with Eric Jensen's book "Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind". We had a great conversation centered around ways to engage students. The thing I appreciated the most about this meeting was how reflective and growth mindset-focused we all were. Each staff was looking for ways to get even better.
As a team, we agreed to trying three things before our next meeting:
1. Say what you do want instead of what you don’t want (rule #4 – page 29-30).
2. Finding time to get to know kids. Try a relationship thing every day. Let kids know something about you or do a mini-morning meeting (some personal sharing).
3. Watch your body language throughout your day. As we read, body language sends many messages to students, staff, and families (without us even realizing it!).
Click here to access the Staff Power Hour learning notes
Furniture Group for New Building:
The furniture group went to a showroom last week to look at new furniture for our new building. I went into the visit thinking we'd look at desks, tables, chairs, etc. that just looked newer. It was amazing to see how much furniture has changed to meet student and teacher needs. Below are some of the pictures of the furniture (and our McK furniture group). It's amazing to hear all the ways this furniture can be used. The group will continue to explore our options over the next few weeks.
Twitter for Educators:
This has shown up in previous blogs, but it's something worth sharing again! For those of you who are not on Twitter, it's time to join. You will love it. For those of you who are on Twitter, below are some ways to continue your growth on Twitter. This year, I started participating in "Twitter Chats" with fellow principals (below). The conversation and PD is awesome!
Don't forget about our hashtags:
#mckinleystrong for information and events around our school community
#mckinleyPD is a spot to share professional development ideas/articles/links
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Click here to access the building weekly newsletter
Valet Parking for the Week:
The Valet Parking for the Week goes to Marie Sjulstad! Marie is an amazing paraprofessional who puts students' needs first. She is flexible, focused on students, and collaborative. One of the things I appreciate the most about Marie is how positive she is - she always finds something good in every situation. Thank you for all you do, Marie!
Enjoy your weekend!
-Justin
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