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Charities & Schools

Having a Process. I know and understand that it is extremely important for a school to be involved in the work of local charities. The learning that students acquire by giving to others is a key part of any curriculum. The positive feelings and acknowledgement you receive as a school for giving back cannot beContinue reading “Charities & Schools”

Starting a Movement

I wanted to do something slightly different this week in my blog. I want to promote a book and illustrate how this books aligns with the important work we did at our school in regards to building and maintaining our positive school culture for staff, students and families. The book is Starting a Movement: BuildingContinue reading “Starting a Movement”

Cell Phones at School

One School’s Story We had a problem with cell phones at our school! I want to share one school’s story on how we worked with students, staff and families to address the issue. I will start by saying we are an elementary school so our solutions are based on one thousand plus studentsContinue reading “Cell Phones at School”

Teacher Evaluation=Leadership

I wanted to write this week about the Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA) process and share with a you a few Interesting Ideas as you make your way through your evaluations this year. No matter where you are located or what your process is for teacher evaluation in your district I imagine we share enoughContinue reading “Teacher Evaluation=Leadership”

Never Stop Being A Teacher

This week I wanted to share with you some resource ideas and a simple point for you to consider that will assist you with your work building climate and culture in your school. It is a leadership move that will aid your teachers, benefit your students and give you a huge pat on the backContinue reading “Never Stop Being A Teacher”

Build School Culture With Reporting – Learning Skills

While reading and signing hundreds of reports cards is not always the most pleasurable task for an administrator, reading excellent report cards can and will restore your faith in what happens when excellent educators work their magic with students and families. I remember spending time in Australia and seeing an elementary report card. The entireContinue reading “Build School Culture With Reporting – Learning Skills”

Getting Things Done

I wanted to share with you training that I have received that made a profound difference in both my personal and professional life. I truly wish I had done this training much earlier in my career. We all want more hours in the day. I think back to how inefficient I was at theContinue reading “Getting Things Done”

Build Climate Through Visuals

I want to share three bulletin board ideas for the front hallway of your school close to your entrance, or as a front display case. These visuals will add to your climate and culture with staff, students and their families. During regular times when parents entered our school prior to the pandemic these boards wouldContinue reading “Build Climate Through Visuals”

Awards

The idea of having ‘best of’ in elementary schools is particularly concerning to me at this stage in my career. As we begin at Boyne Public School it is important to develop our view of awards, not just for graduation but awards throughout the school as well. As the staff that begins our school weContinue reading “Awards”