Friday, May 16, 2014

Gator Run Friday Focus - May 16, 2014

As we get closer to the end of the school year, I really want to focus on finishing strong.  Too often students and teachers take their foot off the gas pedal at the worst time, right before the end of the year.  Don't let that happen in your classroom.  Don't focus on the "end" of a school year.  Summer is not an end its a time to rest along the journey.  Here are a few links to articles with ideas to implement these last few weeks:

10 Lesson Ideas

Final Weeks Motivation

And here is one that Ms. Genovese shared with me:
  

I have seen some exciting new ventures these past few weeks.  Thanks to Mrs. Crowther and Mrs. Rush for inviting Ms. Felton and I to see their students' milk carton creations.  The creativity and imagination of the students was awesome.  Another big thank you to Mrs. Bryce and Mrs. Mitchel for sharing their students' blogs.  It is amazing to see what the students are writing about and, even better, how they are responding to each other via the comments section.  What is something new that you are attempting these last few weeks?
  • AR Party for 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders will be on Monday.  See the CAB Calendar for details.
  • Our last NESS meeting of the year will be on Monday afternoon at 2:15 in Mrs. Heyman's room.
  • The last SAC meeting of the year will be Wednesday at 2:15 in the Media Center.
  • The Spring Festival will be next Wednesday evening at 6:30.
  • Next Friday is a Planning Day.  Specials Grades are due to be in Pinnacle on that day.
Quote of the Week - "You can't use up creativity.  The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou

Think Like a Detective - Can you determine the Gator Run teacher based on the following clues?
  • Is from Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Went to St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Barry University.
  • Loves the beach, her boys, dancing, and scrapbooking.
  • Danced in the half-time show at Super Bowl 29 and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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