I hope each of you finds a long weekend of rest and relaxation! Do something for YOU this weekend.
Monday:
Monday is our first READ Act Live Session/PD Day. Please make sure you know your plan for Monday - times and locations. Also, Monday is school pride day! Wear your school pride and dress comfy for a great day of learning! If you are participating in the READ Act live session, we are hosting here at McKinley from 10:15-11:15. 
The above quote resonates with me around our work and Monday. Please remember this as we enter into our learning and collaboration on Monday - we all have "unfinished learning around literacy". 
Online Free Posters:
Linked are some free posters to download if you are looking for some positive quotes in your space.
Student First Language:
As you know, student-first language has been a big rock in our building over the last 10 years. It's important to remember that our words become our beliefs - and our beliefs become our actions. When we refer to students as "sped students", "low student", or "EL student", we are only perpetuating that belief that their service/need becomes their identity. Every student enters our building as a student-first; their services are secondary.
Please continue to be observant and reflective around the language you use - and help remind each other, if needed. Including me! Our language becomes our actions.
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Have a great LONG weekend!
-Justin
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