Sunday, March 13, 2016

March 14-18 #springbreakiscoming


And the 1,2,3,4,5 blogging challenge continues! All you have to do is answer 5 questions. Seven of our teachers have already accepted the challenge! I'd love to hear your take! Here are the questions:

One: What has been your one biggest struggle this year?
Two: Share two accomplishments you are proud of from this year.
Three: What are three things you wish to accomplish before the end of the school year?
Four: Give four reasons why you remain in education in today’s rough culture.
Five: Which five people do you hope will the take the challenge of answering these questions?

Tammy's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Amy's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Hope's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Julie's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Karen's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Jenny's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Carly's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Emily's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Caroline's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Sarah's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post

Other NCS colleagues?
Trisha Sanchez, Leading Edge Tech post
Jenell Novello, Leading Edge Art post
Tammy Lee post
Who's next? :) And did I miss anyone?

Dates & Details
Library Schedule here  
March 16th- late start Wednesday- since there is no school next week, feel free to choose PIP or prep
March 17th Dive In PD  Work time (Project Lead the Way, etc)
March 19th-April 3rd NCS Spring break

April 8th 2nd grade wax museum 2:00-2:45
April 8th Fancy Family Dancy 6-8 Click here for an image to share
April 11-14 GLAD demo in Hope's class
April 11-15th CAASP Testing/Science CST for 5th
April 20 Choir Performance
April 21 and 22 GLAD coaching - schedule to be out later this week
April 29th Minimum Day

May 11/12 5th grade to Angel Island
May 18th - last ELA Cadre
May 19th Minimum Day & Open House
May 27 NCS PD day and PIP presentations
May 30 no school

June 1 Talent Show school assembly
June 2nd Talent Show- night
June 10 Last day! Minimum day

Mindful Minute: Spring Break!




Here's a little inspiration for your vacation!






Love this Kid President video. I think it's great for everyone, not just kids on vacation :) 



And if you haven't seen it yet, 21 things you all should do on Spring Break!
http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2016/03/11/21-things-every-teacher-should-do-while-on-spring-break 


Have a great week! 
Jennifer

Monday, March 7, 2016

March 7-11 #appreciation #gratitude


And the 1,2,3,4,5 blogging challenge continues! All you have to do is answer 5 questions. Seven of our teachers have already accepted the challenge! I'd love to hear your take! Here are the questions:

One: What has been your one biggest struggle this year?
Two: Share two accomplishments you are proud of from this year.
Three: What are three things you wish to accomplish before the end of the school year?
Four: Give four reasons why you remain in education in today’s rough culture.
Five: Which five people do you hope will the take the challenge of answering these questions?

Tammy's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Amy's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Hope's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Julie's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Karen's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Jenny's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Carly's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Emily's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post
Caroline's 1,2,3,4,5 Challenge post

Other NCS colleagues?
Trisha Sanchez, Leading Edge Tech post
Jenell Novello, Leading Edge Art post
Who's next? :)

Dates & Details
Library Schedule here  
March 10th Dive In PD  Work time (Project Lead the Way, etc)
March 7-10 Library closed GLAD training
March 9th- grade level planning for late start (be thinking about what supplies might be needed for new teachers)
March 10- One Voice visitors from China! 10:00-11:00
March 10th and 11th- 4th grade to Coloma
March 19th-April 3rd NCS Spring break

April 8th Fancy Family Dancy 6-8 Click here for an image to share
April 11-15th CAASP Testing/Science CST for 5th
April 20 Choir Performance
April 29th Minimum Day

May 11/12 5th grade to Angel Island
May 19th Minimum Day & Open House

Mindful Minute
I've been thinking a lot about gratitude and appreciation lately, especially in light of the fact that we recently put ourselves out there for feedback. I think that it's much easier to receive critical feedback if we have some confidence and positivity "in the bank" which I really think comes from feeling appreciated and valued on a daily basis. I hope you know that I truly appreciate you all and I never feel like I say or show you enough. Have a great week!