NOTICING THE GOOD FOR OURSELVES
I think there are lots of avenues we can travel in locating our very distinct examples of teaching/learning goodness. The suggestions here serve as a sort of starter pack for collecting your own shining moments and to train your eyes to see more of the bright spots. Some of these can be done on your own, yet many might be fun and enlightening to try with a friend or colleague.
OBSERVING AND LISTENING:
- Describe a winning moment/event you observed in someone else’s classroom.
- Describe a winning moment/event in your own classroom.
- Be on the lookout for bright spots in your learning community. Consider documenting them in a journal or through other means.
- When dealing with a student behavior you find difficult, later consider asking: What have you seen the student do well? When is the student most likely to set the difficult behaviors aside?
- When something makes you laugh out loud when you are with students, write it down afterwards. What was it? What was the source of the humor?
- When a student gives you a compliment, listen carefully. Which compliments do you hear from students most often? What do your students love about you?
- When parents express gratitude, listen carefully. What are parents grateful for? How have you served them and their children?
- When colleagues ask for your advice or input, think about what allows them to trust and value your contribution.
Today is Miura's last day for the school year. She will be back at the beginning of next year. Dina Gabbart will be subbing for her for the rest of the year. Welcome back Dina. We are happy to have you back, and Miura we wish you a speedy recovery!
Upcoming dates:
May 17- Grade level mtg.
May 19- ELAC mtg.
May 24- UC Davis math coaching
May 25- PC mtg.
May 26- AR deadline
May 30 No School
May 31- June 8 (no dancing on 6/3) Royal King dance starts; 7:45 am teacher dance practice by the mural of the Dragon
June 3- AR party; Report cards due to Jas
June 6- Fire drill
June 7- Staff meeting/social 3:15 at Caymus in Suisun Valley
June 8 Dance performance K-7th 5:00pm
June 9- In person promotion for 8th graders 10:00am in MPR
June 10- Last day of school; minimum day Field day
June 17- Genentech Give Back day
Aug 6 - PD- buy back day - NEU
Aug 15 - Welcome back staff meeting
Aug 17 - First day of school
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