Gratitude

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we will practice gratitude just like our students did.

grat·i·tude

ˈɡradəˌt(y)o͞od/

noun

1. the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

   "she expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support"

   synonyms:

   gratefulness, thankfulness, thanks, appreciation, indebtedness;

Here is a 7 minute video about gratitude!  

It shows the research behind the link of gratitude to happiness.

Take some time to share your gratitude with your...

Students
Colleagues
Family
Friends

Your PLC on Nov. 24 is designed for you to share your gratitude with your team and colleagues. 

 No protocols are needed.

I would like to share my gratitude with you:

I am thankful for teachers that will do everything to help every student grow and succeed. 

I am thankful for the teamwork we show at TARGET time, with special educators, and with our team.

I am thankful that we are all learners and committed to continuous improvement.

I am thankful students are first in every decision.

I am thankful for the smiles and care we show each other everyday.

I am thankful to work with people who like to laugh.

Comment on what you are grateful for on our blog.

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On Dec. 10 we have a late start from 8-10:30 in our building.
Music, PE, Art, Media, Counselors, Psychologists, Early Childhood , Gifted and Talented, ELL Motor may choose to meet together at the location of their choice. If your small group is meeting separately send plan to Terri Gulbranson if under student services and building principal.  Here is a Google Doc to communicate plans.

I am asking that prior to Dec. 10 every teacher videotape themselves teaching guided reading or teaching a class that we can reflect on.