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I just want to take a moment to tell you how thankful I am for each of you. Every day, I come to Star and feel so lucky to know such passionate people and every day you bring so much joy to kids and to me! I especially felt so loved on Bosses Day, thank you so much for all of the goodies, the beautiful flowers, and the gifts. I treated myself to a fun Friday shirt, and some fancy FitBit accessories. Thank you so much for being so fantastic!

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If you are tweeting out the awesome in your class, don't forget the hashtag #ncsstar ! I retweet everything I see with that hashtag on the @staracademyncs Twitter feed.

Dates & Details
October 21 Star cadre - all staff meeting at 8:00 am in the staff room
October 22- No Dive in PD-- conference prep
October 30- Jennifer & Julie at Fall CUE, Amy teacher in charge
October 26-30 Minimum days for conferences (progress reports go home at this time, conferences for all students) *No intervention during minimum days
October 28- no late start - and Jog-a-Thon! Schedule 

October 28 no mtg / min day
October 29th- No Dive In PD- parent conferences
November 4th October 14 Star staff meeting in Jenny's room at 8 am. Check out Google Classroom for a few docs to review in advance.
November 5th- Dive In PD Got Mentor Texts? Come explore how to use your favorite books to create mini lessons that focus on ideas, craft, and structure.

Star Academy Red Ribbon Week: October 26-30th
Red Ribbon National Theme: “Respect Yourself, Be Drug Free”
http://www.redribbon.org/
Social Media Campaign - Show your school spirit on Facebook or Twitter and share how you’re making #healthychoices all week long!
Monday - Day 1: #MindfulMonday #NCSRedRibbonWeek #NCSStar
Share a picture of something that brings you happiness or peace!
Spirit Day: Pajama Day

Tuesday - Day 2: #ChooseHealthy #NCSRedRibbonWeek #NCSStar
Choose Healthy! Share a picture of your healthy food choices today!
Spirit Day: “Aloha” Theme/Tropical Style

Wednesday - Day 3: #GetActive #NCSRedRibbonWeek #NCSStar
How do you get active? Share a picture of what you do to burn energy!
Spirit Day: Sports Team/Active Clothing

Thursday - Day 4: #KindnessMatters #NCSRedRibbonWeek #NCSStar
Kindness Matters! Share an act of kindness that you did for someone or that someone did for you!
Spirit Day: “Crazy” for Kindness Dress Day - Wear mismatched or extra bright/colorful clothing!

Friday - Day 5: #SayBooToDrugs #NCSRedRibbonWeek #NCSStar
Say “Boo” to Drugs and make healthy choices for life! Share a picture of something you enjoy doing during the fall season or the month of October!
Spirit Day: Say “Boo” to Drugs: Wear a Costume or Orange & Black Clothing
(no masks, “weapons”, 0r scary/gory costumes)

Mindful Minute

Here is our padlet wall from last week's staff meeting! Love it.

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