Monday memo November 1st

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Monday Memo Nonmember 1st, 2014

 Ha ha see my spelling of November, couldn't change it too funny! I am a nonmember of November. However, if November wishes to behave like September, i will become a member. 

 Hope you are getting ahead this weekend. I am trying! 

 There are great shadows with the fabulous sun!! 

 Remember to set your clock back!! yeah!!!! Another hour for us! 
You will notice i have no idea how to figure out the spacing on my blog next weeks lesson. sorry! 

Staffing 

 I am out to Gp for Steve's knee appt. Will be back Monday late as i get to see my MarcE, haven't seen him since August 15th or so!!! We are going to put our shoebox together, it is our tradition!!  . Esther is in for me she can help with We Day.

 Shane and I are out to LTM on Tuesday. I don't leave until 10:00 so that helps. Kim Brown is acting. Esther is in for her should she need her to take over classes. Look after your kids please. 

 Nov 5th is health team meeting at our school. Kim and I are out to that. No sub yet for Kim but still looking. 
Natalia is out On Wednesday Bethanny is in. 

 Andrew is out on November 7th. In the morn it will be Erica with Bethanny. In the pm it will be Emily with Bethanny. Could not get a qualified for this day. hopefully this is the last time we use Erica. 

 Rob is in subbing for Gillian while she works in Janelle's classroom. 

 The TA position closes next week we will hire from there.  


Events

 WE DAY- we are hosting about 170 extra people on this day. Fun! 

 Remembrance day assembly- 10:30 Friday . Please get kids to wear red or wear something Canadian. Does anyone know where to get poppies??? 

 Shoebox collection- Pick two kids who are going to lead the collection in your class doing daily reminders etc... This is a huge service learning opportunity. 17 days till we send out the boxes. 
Instruction and programming

 PGP's it was great to sit with you and give you the time to chat with me about concerns and celebrations. We do have our hands full with students with special needs. Once we get them learning,everyone else can relax and teach on. We are arranging schedules and are filling in holes this week. 

 report cards- get those marks in please or this will take you a lot longer than it should. As it stands half are handing them in before the 7th and half after. So Shane and I will just come in over the weekend and get them read for you. 

 I have a 16 page paper due November 11th for my masters any takers on doing that for me. 
  1. Thanks so much Spirit

 Halloween team you are bootiful people. That punch was truly delicious the raspberry was gross though. Such fabulous ideas!!! You make our events a HOOT! 

 Electronic challenge team- Especially Kim P and Shane and that fabulous group of TA's who rock to infinity and back!!!!!!!  . That was such fun to watch those kids group up and have so much fun. Our kids are so caring the groups were of grade four and sixes and fives and fours. They group up so easily.

 Assembly- Thanks to all who presented Kim, Sheila,teams and  kids. More kid involvement in assemblies now that's cool. 

 Have a week that has you moving forward.

 Comments to the Blog:

 We had 15 people comment to the blog it means 15 people are moving ahead with technology. 

 Our big prize winners for giving us 5 words about themselves are:  Michelle, Natalia and Sheena- Your gift cards are in my office come and pick them up. 

 This week blog on how do you stay ahead: Real how do you balance your life???
here is mine:

 I balance my life by taking one positive step at a time. Doctor Oz counsels his heart patients to think fabulous thoughts before being operated on, as the body has a way of benefiting from positivity mode. People who think negatively have a really tough time recovering from operations.

 To encourage you blog on..... there will be more prizes this week. 



  



Comments

  1. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 15:16

    Prioritize and plan ahead. Never leave too much to do in the morning – always try and do it the night before. Keeping positive? Make your computer password one that makes you smile keeps you focused and encourages your heart. It's amazing how many times in one day when you type that! Including the five times I tried to comment on this blog. Trying to stay positive about blogging!

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  2. Unknown1 November 2014 at 15:31

    I balance my life by trying to be as organized as I can. I couldn't do it without the help of my family though!! Keller and the rest of my family definitely help me get things done and stay a float. Teya, Jackson, the kids in my class and coworkers get me laughing in the day; they say laughter is the best medicine:)

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  3. Anonymous2 November 2014 at 16:55

    ah balancing life...the constant struggle. I try to keep it all in perspective. Sometime my friends & family need me more. Sometimes work needs me more. As long as one doesn't take more time for a long period of time, then all will be good.

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  4. Unknown2 November 2014 at 21:01

    Tough one, I have been thinking about it all day. I guess I am still adjusting to my new life in High Level and finding that balance. I do try to have a quiet, winding down time every day. It allows me to not ruminate about stuff that happens. I also try to do my best in keeping up with everything, but when I do not, I take it easy on myself, keeping things in perspective as Shane said.

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  5. Anonymous3 November 2014 at 07:47

    First off I don't mind you using me whenever I am needed. :)
    and balancing my life well I think most days I'm not staying ahead but just at the surface. I really try not to put things off until last minute and be as organized as I can but at the same time I have two kids so organization isn't always happening! I am also trying to worry less and laugh more :)

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  6. Unknown3 November 2014 at 10:11

    I balance my life by always thinking glass half- full thoughts. I try to think of everything in a positive way and I don't stress the little stuff. So what if my kids have to find their clothes in the clean clothes basket instead of the dresser for a couple days. I am also a huge list maker and prioritize items. This year my goal is to laugh with my kids more and see them as the whole child not just the report card sent home. I want them to know their true worth and strengths. This will relieve some of my stress and help balance our home life.

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  7. Anonymous4 November 2014 at 07:27

    One day at a time. One class at a time.

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  8. Unknown6 November 2014 at 20:36

    I try to balance my life by not sweating the small stuff. I am a worrier so this is sometimes hard for me. However doing that allows me to be calmer and then I can laugh more, because there are some pretty funny things that happen every single day. When it's time to work, work hard but when it's time to relax, relax to the max. I also try to add a little physical activity everyday to reduce the stress.

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