More than 15 years later, I can look back on that incident and laugh. It seems so silly and insignificant, but at that point I was a little frazzled. I often think of that episode when a teacher sends a student down and says, "I need a break". I get it. I've been there! The key is knowing when we are getting frustrated or hyper-focusing on a student and allowing a break (for the student and teacher). It's okay to say, I need a break from time to time. Better to lighten the load than let the straw break the camel's back. Don't be that teacher who sends their student to the office for pointing out a clothing mishap:) The truth is that often our most challenging students can be those that are the most dear to our hearts (like Jimmy is to mine) and the things that push us over the edge can be things that we can laugh about (at least 15 years later :).
The Fashion Police:)
NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, February 17: No School
Tuesday, February 18: No Students/Staff Professional Development Day
8:00-11:00 in Board Room/12:30-3:30 at Various Buildings
Building will be open until 4:30 pm
Wednesday, February 19:
Thursday, February 20: 8:00 Staff Meeting in LMC
1:00-4:30 Elementary Principal Meeting
Friday, February 21:
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 25: 3rd & 4th Grades to DIA 9:30 am-1:30 pm
SOTM Assembly 3:00 pm
February 26: 100th Day of School!! 100 Ties will be on display in my office for any classes that
want to come down.
February 28: MIRM Kick-Off Assembly 3:00 pm
March 3: Board of Education Presentation by the School Improvement Committee 6:30 pm
March 6: Red Wings Assembly in the afternoon
PEARLS OF WISDOM
"Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself." - Saint Francis de Sales
"I'm extraordinarily patient provided I get my own way in the end." - Margaret Thatcher
"Endurance is patience concentrated." - Thomas Carlyle
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