Back to School August 17-21

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Diving in... the first week of school! Congratulations on a fabulous first week back! It was so fun to be out and about in classrooms, at drop off and pickup, and at our first Workout Wednesday walk! Students are excited to be back and your hard work and preparation are evident everywhere! Students and teachers were diving in to many things this week and teachers tackling content engaging way starting the first week of school! Here are some of the things I loved this week:

choice time in kinder

dress up!

building in k

5th grade Go Noodle

2nd grade Star in Motion

1st grade Star in Motion

1st grade Go Noodle!

Growth Mindset in 5th grade!

Building community in 3rd grade

Two truths and a lie

First selfie stick shot

Working out!

Health and happiness!

Thanks for a great week!

Dates and Details!
August 18 BTSN TK, K, 4th, 5th (5:30 in the gym, 6:15 present in rooms)
August 19 BTSN 1st, 2nd, 3rd (5:30 in the gym, 6:15 present in rooms)
August 19 grade level
August 26 PIP - we'll meet in the staff lounge to chat briefly and brainstorm topics
August 28 Minimum Day and Project Lead the Way Training! 1:30-3:30 led by Carly and Susie location TBA
September 2 Star staff meeting in Susie's room 8 am
September 2 Love & Logic 6-8 (first session) click here for info
September 7 No School - Labor Day
September 8 NCS PD Day. 8 AM main campus, 10-4 Star for La Cucina Matematica!
September 9 grade level
September 14-17 upper grade GLAD demo in Jenny's room
September 18 picture day
September 16 K-12 cadre
September 23 PIP
September 25 Minimum Day (planning)
September 30 prep
October 14 Star staff meeting in Amy's room 8 am
October 21 Star cadre
October 28 no mtg / min day


Mindful Minute
Did you know coloring can be as relaxing as meditation? Try this free app recommended by Caroline: Colorfy! A coloring book app for adults!

Tammy also shared the adult coloring books last year - there are a bunch on Amazon! Click here to check them out.

Here are some other mindfulness apps you might enjoy: http://www.mindful.org/free-mindfulness-apps-worthy-of-your-attention/     My favorite is Calm.