Gator Run Friday Focus - October 17, 2014

I have been in Orlando the past two days attending a special training.  I was selected to be a part of the Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Leadership Academy.  The Academy is made up of 150 school, district and state administrators throughout the State.  We are working on a year-long project to develop a shared understanding of and a common language for effective instructional practices in order to make informed decisions that will positively impact the learning of our students.  I am thrilled to be part of this group as I know that my own learning will be heightened and that I will be able to bring back best practices to Gator Run that will benefit our teaching and learning.  As part of this Academy I will be visiting several schools in the State and attend two other conferences throughout the school year.  

• NESS meeting Monday at 2:15 in Mrs. Heyman's room.
• Puzzle Pin for Autism sale next Tuesday and Wednesday.
• SAC meeting on Tuesday at 2:15 in the Media Center.  
• Family Nights at the Carolina Ale House.  One next Wednesday and the other the following week.  
• Kids of Character names are due to Ms. Felton by next Thursday.
• Next Thursday is also an Early Release Day.  We will be meeting in the Media Center at 1:15 for a training on the RtI process.
• Next Friday is an Employee Planning Day.

Quote of the Week: "There are two primary choices in life: accept conditions as they are, or accept the responsibility for changing them." - Dr. Denis Waitley.  What choice are you making about your current situation?