Monday Memo Musings

Seriously, I want to thank you for hanging in there. The long days of winter are here. There is an energy differential between us and the kids. You have so much on your own "to do" lists. I want to thank you for having grace and continuing to be positive influencers in our schools. I recognize it is not always easy, but you make it look easy, that is because you are excellent at what you do!  Thank you  Huge thank you to Bonnie for ordering a fabulous birthday cake for just a few of us to enjoy. ( It was so good) Stupid rain! Thanks to Bonnie as well for ordering the fabulous Christmas gifts you will all soon receive. She's got fabulous taste and we all benefit from that!  Thanks to you all for the most lovely, big, black bag I unwrapped on Friday. I must have whined numerous time about my previous bag being stolen out of my vehicle. I almost cried when I opened the box. What a meaningful gift... Thank you so very, very, very ,much! I promise to lock my car

Bad Weather Always Looks Worse Through a Window- that is the quote I am reading on my calendar. Today that is not the case, it is treacherous out there if you are walking anywhere. Please be careful, our goal is to get to Christmas without any bumps, slips or falls.  ( sounds like a seniors message but it is for everyone!)  This is the time of year, I remind you that not everyone loves the holidays like we might. For many of our kids, it is a time they have to spend at home and they would rather be at school. They have little to look forward to over Christmas, they would rather sleep through this season and wake up in January. Well to do families have break downs over Christmas as well.  We need to be cognizant of these feelings when we ask what are your plans for Christmas?  Will you be spending Christmas with your family? Just be aware that all our conversations do not have to center around the holiday.  Thank you to those who have made your schools look festive. That is re

Just an example of how communicating with this kid went: text one: Hi D was hoping you'd come in today. You got so much done a few weeks ago.  No response. text two: Not sure what you are up to today. It's a good day to come start with some modules. No response text three: Hi D, lots of students dropping by the school today. Drop in and we will get you started on some modules.  No response text four: When you don't hand in work for 30 days we send out an inactive letter. I sure don't want to send one out to you. Come in and we will start you with some modules.  No response text five: Hey there D, great news We are doing your credit count and you have 25. You earned a free hoodie. Come on in to get your free hoodie. Mrs. Isaacs has it for you.  Response: That is sweet! Thanks. I should be in on Monday to get more work.  All I can think of is that my tone changed then he was ready to communicate. Telling a student they got a good mark on a module is a g