Gator Run Friday Focus - August 15, 2014

Well, the big day is finally here - the first day of school!  The day that brings so much promise for each of our students.  The day where they bring their hope that you will help them find their passion, that you will light the spark to lifelong learning, that you will love them and believe that they can reach the highest levels.  We are blessed to work in the greatest profession there is.  Let's go out there and change the world each and every day this year!  Enjoy the journey.

• This year we are placing scheduled Collaborations on the CAB Calendar for Wednesdays.  Obviously additional team planning and collaborating is welcome and encouraged.  The expectation of Team Collaborations for this year is that they turn into true PLCs.  We will work with our Team Leaders this year to learn what PLCs should be and how we can begin the process at our school.  This week you should begin plotting out the standards you plan to teach in the first quarter utilizing CPALMS. 
• Lice checks for all students will be next Thursday and Friday.  Ms. Felton will be sending out a schedule at the beginning of the week.  
• I encourage each of you to join our PTA.  They do so much for our school and for each of us.  Let's show our support for them by signing up!

Quote of the Week - "So often you will find that the students you're trying to inspire are the ones that end up inspiring you." - Sean Junkins.  Get ready to be inspired!

Article of the Week - The First Days of School by Doug Reeves - http://poofnstoof.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-first-days-of-school-by-doug-reeves.html