January 10, 2020

Maya turned 14 on Monday. I can't believe it!! Time goes by too fast!  

Please remember to teach a 10 minute Character Counts lesson on respect/

citizenship every day :) Character trait for January is citizenship.

Here is a website to get ideas for your grade level - http://charactercounts.org/

Congratulations Jennifer McGuinness for winning teacher of the year for
Suisun Valley.

Walk through data for Nov/Dec: We did a great job in the
areas of DOK level 2 and 3. Areas to improve is for me to come in
during your small group time.

Observable Fish Moments at SV:

Be There:  When people need you, they need you.  Setting aside distractions and judgments to be fully present is a sign of respect.  It improves communication and strengthens relationships.

Play: You can be serious about your work without taking yourself too seriously. Play is a mindset more than a specific activity.  It allows you to throw yourself with enthusiasm, creativity and CURIOSITY, into whatever you are doing, in a way that is natural, not forced.  “Playing” with ideas helps you find solutions to everyday challenges.

Choose your attitude: To actually choose how you respond to life, not just react, you must be intentional.  Ask yourself throughout the day, “What is my attitude right now? Is it helping the people who depend on me? Is it helping me to be most effective?”

Make Their Day:   Simple gestures of thoughtfulness, thanks and recognition make people feel appreciated and valued.  When you make someone feel good, you feel good too. Thank you Jamie, Fern, Jennifer, and Melody for snacks at our staff meeting.

THROUGH THE FISH PHILOSOPHY, WE BUILD STRONGER

RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE PEOPLE WE WORK WITH, THE STUDENTS WE

TEACH AND THE PEOPLE WE LOVE.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EACH OF YOU - I APPRECIATE AND RESPECT

EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.