Monday Memo Musings

jocular Do you like to make a lot of jokes? Are you often silly? Are you usually happy? If so, then you are a  jocular  person. I'm expanding my vocabulary through a game called Words with friends. It's true that we seldom expand our vocabularies unless pressed to do so. Learning a new word or two each day keeps the mind fresh.  Staffing Paul is out today. I am in Zama all day  tomorrow, as there is a Parent Council meeting in the evening.  I am in Rainbow on Wednesday. We have a student there who will be taking the Rig Simulator Course. We will get him all set up on Wednesday.  Thursday- In La Crete and Fort- Taking Bonnie and Eva out for lunch as it is Administrative assistant week. Be sure to let the ladies know how much you appreciate all they do for you/us. We will have a few lovely surprises this week. Friday- in High Level- Meetings with HLPS about duals and Post Secondary Expo next May 2017.  Everyone else seems to be ...

This the season where the sun stays up until 10:00 and students are up well passed that. Sleep is such an integral part of a person's well being. Our body requires sleep to regulate itself. Interrupted sleep or lack of ,can cause havoc to the human mind and body. I've been in education a long time and have a rule when I see a kid sleeping I let them sleep. They need the sleep.  Another  good check for our students is to offer them food. For many of our students proper nutrition is an issue. We need to make sure we have healthy food and healthy snacks available for our students and for staff when they need a nutrition boost. You each have a visa card and should be able to supply fruit for your schools. Except Zama where I usually bring snacks and fruit out.  Thank You Thanks to Alex who was acting admin when i was away two days last week. The days were event free and Alex saw how easy it is to be admin! Tha...

My son texts me this article this morning. I thought he was in Fairview last night but it turns out his girlfriend convinced him to drive in the morning. Thansk goodness.  Grande Prairie Regional College Shooting Wounds 18-Year-Old Student CP   |  By The Canadian Press Posted:  04/04/2016 11:18 am EDT  Updated:  4 hours ago Share 4 Tweet 0 Comment 0 FAIRVIEW, Alta. — An 18-year-old man was shot at a college parking lot in northwestern Alberta Sunday night. RCMP Sgt. Jack Poitras said the man was wounded at the Fairview campus of Grande Prairie Regional College. "One person was out of the vehicle. The second vehicle showed up and started shooting at the other vehicle in the parking lot area,'' Poitras said Monday. "As a result the subject that was out of the vehicle was injured.'' The man was in critical condition and was being treated at an Edmonton hospital. RCMP said classe...

So it is that Spring has arrived. Soon many of us will have some well needed relaxation time. We are fortunate in our line of work to have intermittent breaks which allow us to keep well mentally. When you look at many people working in our communities  they do not have those wellness breaks. Many moms and dads have only two weeks off a year to spend with their kids/families. We can see how the stresses would mount. We can empathize with them feeling like they can't catch up. So, please use your time wisely and look after yourself, we owe it to those who do not have intermittent holidays to enjoy to the fullest. We will come back refreshed and are ready again to take on the role of the best educators we can be.  La Crete, Rainbow and Fort Vermilion Learning Stores have a holiday next week. High Level and Zama have holidays beginning April 9th.  Thank yous Thanks to all who sponsored people for the WE ARE SILENT campaign in High Lev...

Just a quick Monday memo to catch you up on a couple of things.  Happiness Challenge is still on enjoy the challenges. Some of them truly are challenging and tough to do but you sure feel happier after you do them.  Staffing Bonnie is out Monday for family reasons.  Anne is GP Monday. Tuesday pm Zama overnight overhauling the resources. Wednesday- Morning Zama- pm back to High Level Thursday La Crete and Fort Friday- High Level Eva is out Thursday and Friday. I am there Thursday pm to be with Alex.  Events Science Fair Thursday the 17th.  I will be in Fort at morning and will stop in to see the Zama projects then.  We Are SILENT Day High Level Learning Store on March 18th. Raising funds for a Mental Health initiative in our community. If other schools want to jump on board you are more than welcome to.  Cat test drop off March 17th at Central.  Diploma digital writers I need to kn...