Since it's a short week, I will give you a short post this week. I have included 3 quick, inspirational video clips to get you pumped up for a great week. Go be amazing for kids!
What if we acted more like geese? Yes, I am all for spending time in warmer weather, but that's not what I am talking about. Check out this clip that has 5 lessons for us to learn from geese:
What if we challenged ourselves to do more with less? What if we could let learning be guided by kids' passions? Watch this 5 minute video about a group of kids who were motivated to problem solve and let their passion lead them to great things.
What if every kid had a can do attitude instead of a cannot attitude? What if students did not let deficits, disabilities, or disappointments keep them from being successful? Watch this 8 minute video clip about a man who was raised to believe he could do anything if he put his mind to it.
Currently reading:
I had about 10 chapters to go to finish reading Resistance, and I just could not put it down this weekend! I have to stop saying that I don't like reading historical fiction, because there are so many great historical fiction books being written for upper elementary and middle grades. This book tugs at your heart strings and forces you to try to imagine the unimaginable time during the war when Nazis had taken over Poland. I had to keep reminding myself that the main characters, two young girls, were merely children, yet they were fighting to save as many Jews as they could. The book is full of wonder sentences written by the author that make you stop and think about how awful is was to be fighting for your life during that period of time.
I went to a bookstore the other day...surprise, surprise. And I bought a few new books. One is a picture book by Jacqueline Woodson titled The Day You Begin. This is a beautiful book about when students feel different and sometimes like they are not a part of the group. But then the book shows what happens when students begin to feel brave and share about what makes him or her special, and then how that sharing sometimes helps us discover that we can be different and find similarities and feel good about that. I just love everything Jacqueline Woodson writes. I also started reading her new book for upper elementary/middle grade readers called Harbor Me.
Monday - Columbus Day, No School!
Tuesday - Mr. Wilde's Fit Club @ 8am, PTA Studio Art Fundraiser in the cafeteria 6:30-9:00pm
Wednesday - Wellness Wednesday! PTA Craft Fair Meeting in the library 6:00pm
Thursday - Mr. Wilde's Fit Club @ 8am, Flu Shot Clinic from 8;00-10:00 in room 212 across from the library
Friday - Holden Elementary Principal Meeting @ Mayo 7:45, Teacher Book Fair Preview in the library from 11:00-4:00. Liz will be providing food in the conference room and then teachers can check out the book fair!
Great things I noticed last week:
- The 5th graders had an exciting, tiring, full day of team building on their field trip to Sargent Center in New Hampshire.
- We had some great discussions about behaviors and expectations at our staff meeting. I enjoyed showing everyone how to use Kahoot!
- Mrs. Hilton was discussing what opinions were during her writing work with 2nd grade authors.
- So much fun to start World Smile Day with a dance party in the lobby...#1 song choice..."Happy!"
- 1st graders were practicing their drawing skills with sharpies...look at those awesome pumpkins!
- Our 5th grade chorus group did a wonderful job representing Mayo at the Providence Bruins game. They sang the Canadian National Anthem and then had fun dancing and cheering for the home team. Way to go Ms. Hall for directing this group!
Check it out:
Since I decided that this week was about inspirational video clips, check out this one. I just love the idea of using human connections to give everyone involved in this exchange program more than just the English lessons learned. I tear up every time I watch it!
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