We have gone right from winter to summer... wow! I love this weather! I hope you get a chance this weekend to get outside and enjoy the sun!
Power of Your Thoughts:
Your mind is an amazing thing. Not only does it control the physical operations of your body, but it also controls your unconscious side of things - things you don't even realize you are doing or saying. Please remember this as we continue down our path of identifying our biases. Your thoughts, beliefs, and conversations eventually become your "reality". Each of us have different "realities" - all based on your experiences. This is the power of diversity - we all bring different "realities" to the table. However, our "realties" can also influence our body language, words we choose, and overall demeanors. This is where the power of unconscious bias' comes in - your internal thoughts are showing in your external communication, whether you want it to or not. Remember - your thoughts become reality.
Instruction & Last Day of Interventions:
As you know, we are coming to the end of a great year. We've done so much great learning and teaching this year - I'm proud of the work we have done! Please remember - we still have instruction time left. And, students need routines. We should still be fully engaged in balanced literacy and math blocks, including guided/small group reading.
Our last day of services (EL, Tier 3, and Power 1/2 Hours) will be on Friday, May 25.
FastBridge:
As you saw from Michelle Krell's email this week, we will be moving to FastBridge next year (instead of NWEA/MAP). Michelle presented to Site Team on the benefits of FastBridge- there are many! As we do more preparing for next school year, this will be an item we discuss.
It Doesn't Just Happen at Starbucks:
Last week, I came across an article on the power of educators acknowledging and addressing their biaes. It's a quick read and well worth it - please read!
Click here to read the article!
Taste of McKinley:
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Lorri will be sending this out later today!
McKinleyStrong Educator of the Week:
The McKinleyStrong Educator of the Week goes to Lorri Harrison! Lorri has a natural gift of organization, flexibility, and compassion for people. Lorri keeps our school running efficiently on a daily basis. The thing I appreciate the most about Lorri is the way she works with people. She is personable, compassionate, and lets people know they are welcomed and valued at McKinley. She is our first "view" of McKinley to visitors - and she does it well. I will greatly miss Lorri next year. Keep up the great work, Lorri!
Have a great weekend, everyone! Get out and enjoy the weather!
Justin
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