Education can be very similar to the Kentucky Derby. There is a lot of fanfare in the beginning of the year as we kick off with open houses and back to school events. We get to know the names and personalities of all our students. Sometimes we have a clear track ahead of us and some years the track is muddy and slippery, but we race down it all the same. It's easy to have that excitement at the beginning of the year, but as the year goes on it can be exhausting. The key is to save up enough energy and spirit for that final push at the end! Our students need that encouragement as the year comes to a close and so do our teachers. I think one of the reasons that Teacher Appreciation is in May is to help give teachers that final push and encouragement that says, "You can do this! Finish strong!".
Our students will take their lead from us if we continue to be enthusiastic until that final bell. When the halls are empty and the students are gone, then we can enjoy some rest, knowing that our race was well run. Champions finish strong at the race track and also in the classroom. Keep up your excellent work and your enthusiasm and know that you are making a difference right up to that final bell!
Always Dreaming wins the 2017 Kentucky Derby!
PEARLS OF WISDOM
"Starting strong is good. Finishing strong is epic." - Robin Sharma
"Where you start is not as important as where you finish." - Zig Ziglar
"That's one thing you learn in sports. You don't give up; you fight to the finish." - Louis Zamperini
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, May 8: Celebrate Monday Assembly 9:05 am
Schedule B Negotiations 3:30 pm
Jon to Buchanan for "Popsicles on the Playground" 6:30-7:30 pm
Tuesday, May 9: School Improvement Meeting with Paula 8:00 am
504 Meeting 2:30 pm (Jon & Erin Krause)
504 Meeting 3:15 pm (Jon, Erin Krause & Erin Casucci)
Wednesday, May 10: K-6 Administrators to Central Office 9:30 am
Thursday, May 11: Collaborative Learning Time 7:50-8:50 am
Elementary Principals Meeting 1:30 pm
LEA Negotiations 3:30 pm
Friday, May 12: Jon out of building for presentation / Sandi Benson covering the office
F&P data due
Yearbooks go home
Monday, May 15: Celebrate Monday Assembly 9:05 am
Tuesday, May 16: Data Dives in the LMC (rotating subs)
Wednesday, May 17: LEA Negotiations 3:30 pm
Arts, Beats, Eats & Books 6:00-8:00 pm
Friday, May 19: Student Growth Sheets due
Wednesday, May 24: Volunteer Tea in the LMC 2:45-3:45 pm
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