Gator Run Friday Focus - September 20, 2013

Book of the Week - Through the Cracks - This is an amazing book that highlights what can happen when we don't make school engaging for our students and don't adhere to their emotional and intellectual needs.  The students in the story literally shrink and fall through the cracks of the school because they are bored.  The students then grow as they are exposed to learning that allows them to be expressive and to work collaboratively.  Ms. Felton and I both have copies of the book for anyone interested in reading it (and then passing it around).  I highly recommend it!

• Please make sure to complete a "No Aftercare" slip for those students who will not be attending that day.  This can help our aftercare staff finalize their attendance in a timely fashion.
• BAT 1 is next week.  Please utilize the schedule sent out by Ms. Felton.  
• Articles for next month's newsletter are due to Mrs. Thompson on Monday.
• We have a Collaborative Learning session scheduled for Tuesday.  Your team will be discussing the guiding principles/expectations that were created at Wednesday's Team Leader meeting.
• Our first SAC meeting is Wednesday at 2:15 in the Media Center.
• Thursday is an Early Release Day.  We have several trainings scheduled for that day. 

Quote of the Week - "High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectations." - Charles Kettering

Think Like a Detective - Can you determine the Gator Run teacher based on the following clues?

• From Ohio
• Went to school at Barry University
• Used to snowboard before injuring her knee
• Loves doing things with her children
• Is related to General Lee

Oh yeah, one more thing -