November 15, 2019

(I got this from Kristen Cherry's newsletter- thank you Kristen) Stressed and burnout seem to be a common word we hear, especially in November!  Are you feeling irritable?  Not wanting to attend social gatherings, even the easy ones that involve food?  Increase in complaints? Fatigue or insomnia?  You aren't alone.  I think we are all feeling these warning signs in one way or another.

So, how do we reverse this and charge ahead, focusing on the positive/great/wonderful things that are happening in our lives- both at home and at SV?  It's time to TAKE ACTION!!  Take these easy ideas, (even something as easy as loading the "momentum" app to your computer) including remembering to smile, shift your focus to your home, laugh uncontrollably, try teaching something new, take up yoga, go for a walk during your prep, and share with your colleagues.  I know, I know, easier said than done sometimes, but very much needed so you have work/life balance. 

Please welcome Jen Green to our RSP team. If you see her please introduce yourself. 

I’m sure you’ve seen me around campus mom-ing, parent club-ing, and subbing - I’m SUPER excited to take on the role of teaching at Suisun Valley! After graduating UC Davis I received my teaching credential while long-term subbing in the district. I taught 1st grade at Crescent Elementary, then spent 4 years at Tolenas where I taught 3rd grade and looped students through 4th/5th grade combo classes. I also taught 6th grade summer school in Walnut Creek. While I’ve been out of the classroom I’ve dearly missed the students and working with educators daily. I’m passionate about our dragon community and am honored to join the team :). 

Observable Fish Moments at SV:

Be There: Thank you Jamie and Heather H. for planning a successful and fun AR party!! Thank you for creating weekly AR PPT's to share with us on a weekly basis. You ROCK!!!

Play:  Thank you Daniel for being at Green Valley for our final cross country meet.

Choose your attitude: Your attitude can decide how you will feel for the rest of the day- EVERY DAY!!

Make Their Day:   Make at least one positive phone home this week.