It is my hope that you all had a restful, relaxing Spring Break. As we enter the final 8 weeks of school, I realize this can be a challenging time for us, as both students & staff get Spring Fever. We have been working hard for 7 months and we’re getting closer to the end of the school year. Now is when we must do our best work. The cliche of “it’s not how you start, but how you finish” is so true! We must finish strong and carry out our momentum until the end of the school year. Keep in mind, the more you stray from your classroom routine/schedule, the more antsy your students will get. If you keep focused, they will follow your lead.

As we approach the final 8 weeks of the school year, it is easy for many teachers to get into that familiar habit of wishing that the year would end. I want to encourage you not to fall into that rut and make the last 8 weeks enjoyable and productive for your students.

Each and every day our students need us. Remember that you may be the only constant presence in some of our students’ lives. Make a choice each day for your presence to be a positive, constant factor. It is a great opportunity that we have to come to school and have an impact on students’ lives from day to day. We all became educators because we care about kids. When the students feel that their teachers care about them, when they feel safe in our classes, optimal learning will take place.

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, April 2nd
Welcome Back! School Resumes!

Tuesday, April 3rd

Wednesday, April 4th
8th Grade Buddies visit Kennedy 3rd Grade Buddies (10-11am)

Thursday, April 5th
SLT – Math @ 2:45pm (Upstairs PD Space)

Friday, April 6th
1st Grade Field Trip to Kohl Children’s Museum (10am)
SLBC Swimming

(04/07) Happy Birthday Beata Dering 🙂
(04/08) Happy Birthday Sharon Muntova & Mirta Cruz 🙂

Blog Posts Worth Reading:

Anchor Charts 101: Why and How To Use Them by WE Are Teachers

Leaders Are Readers by TalentCulture

7 Ways for Teachers to Beat the Sunday Blues by Angela Watson