"I want to have life giving conversations, not life sucking ones, even when they are hard ones to have," Lisa Landy.
Lisa's thoughts struck a cord with me on Friday. So did the reminder to think about my own 'elevator speech'. One of my favorite quotes came to mind: Be true to the best you know. I have this stamped into a bracelet. It is a reminder to me that I have lots (LOTS) left to learn, but my responsibility (to myself) is to do the things I know to be helpful and good (though not always easy) and to remain hopeful, faithful, and loving. And to have grace for myself and others as we keep growing.
What you considered for your 'professional elevator speech? I would love to hear it. Even if you don't share it with anyone, find a place to put it to remind yourself. Your heart reasons for being an educator will sustain you on days when school isn't easy.
Thank you for all you do for our kids at Jefferson!
Angie
MCOMP
This is the week for the MCOMP (A few of you may have completed these this week and that's fine). Please load scores for all students in the spreadsheet on the common drive and then turn your hard copies in to Anne in the office. These need to be turned into the office by Monday Morning, Feb, 8th.
Dads and Donuts
Dads and Donuts will be this Friday, February 4th. It starts at 7:30AM. Please join us in the gym for a donut! This is such a great time to build relationships with parents. Also, please have the students get books out and ready to read to their dads. Thank you for all of these extra things that you do! They make a big difference!
Heads Up on the Calendar
Monday, February 15th is a day off for all staff. A 3 Day weekend!
Monday, February 22nd is a professional development/work day for staff. No students or paras. Schedule to come soon. Plan on about 2 1/2 hours of PD in your teams and the rest of the day to work on report cards or as you see fit.
Dual Immersion Trips
Please let me know if your team does not have a date to visit Rigby approved yet.
New Playground?
It could be as easy as getting lots of votes! Please go to this link, put in our zip code 83338 and select Jefferson. I also encourage you to share this link with families, friends and on social media. Who knows! Maybe we could add an extra playground area to Jefferson too!
Defining Phonemic Awareness
This is a great little article on phonemic awareness that might help if you need to share information or ideas with parents.
Fun and Engaging Ideas for Sight Word Practice
Your kids are becoming readers! There is amazing growth happening at Jefferson. As we continue to move forward, I thought you might like a few more ideas to keep the energy up for sight word practice. If you have another idea, please share it!!
Thought for the Day from the Daily 5 "Sisters"Blog post on perspective
The Leader in Me and Disney
Thoughts on how the popular song "Let it Go!" applies to effective teaching. :-)
Upcoming Events
Feb. 2nd - Data Team Meetings (all day)
Feb. 2nd - Delta Dental - Last Day
Feb. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th - MTSS
Feb. 9th, 16th, 23th - BLT
Feb. 15th - No School
Feb. 19th - Blue Jean Friday
Feb. 19th - PTO - Jefferson Gives - Crazy Hair Day
Feb. 22nd - Teacher PD/Work Day
To Do List
Please turn in your nominations for the Idaho Theater for Youth Workshops.
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