Gator Run Friday Focus - April 4, 2014

At Tuesday's Faculty Collaboration, Ms. Felton led us in an activity where we had to recall the qualities of each of our favorite teachers.  She asked if each of us exemplified those qualities that we had shared.  She also mentioned that teaching is indeed a popularity contest and that students will work harder for teachers that they like.  So I ask each of you to think deeply about what your students think of you.  Truly try to look at yourself from their perspective and try to see how you come across in their eyes.  I was in Mrs. Bryce's classroom yesterday for an awesome lesson on point of view.  Mrs. Bryce had her students watch a clip from the movie, Toy Story, three times.  Each time she had them think about the scene from each of the character's perspective.  Do the same.  Put yourself in your students' shoes and try to see you as they see you.  Where do you think you rank against the other teachers here at Gator Run?  Would you classify yourself as one of the best teachers?  If so, what are the qualities that you exhibit that others should model?  If not, why not?  What do the best teachers do that you can emulate?  How come some teachers make a great connection with their students and others seem to keep their students at a distance?  Bridge the gap and become your students' favorite teacher.  They deserve it.

• Report cards are due to Ms. Felton by Monday.
• We are holding auditions for our 5th Grade Talent Show.  These will take place in Mr. Weiner's room each morning next week from 7:30 - 7:55.
• Team Work is scheduled for next Tuesday. 
• Kindergarten Round-up is next Wednesday.
• We have a Family Night at the Carolina Ale House next Wednesday night beginning at 5:00 PM.
• Author Ridley Pearson will be here next Thursday to speak to our 4th and 5th graders. 
• Team Leader Day is next Thursday.  We will be visiting Indian Trace Elementary.

Quote of the Week - "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde


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

• Is from Guatemala City.
• Went to school at FIU.
• Loves competitive powerlifting.
• Repelled from a glacier during a trip to Alaska. 
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