At Risk

As we welcome the nice weather, we are also met with the end of the grading period.  Take a moment to think about the students we identified as 'at risk' in our first day meeting and review where they are after 6 weeks.  If they are not meeting expectations, I encourage you to intervene.  If we let the students, they will wait until the last week of the semester to come forward for help.  For some reason, their ability to forecast the future by projecting their path is impaired.  It's no different than a child that chases a ball into the street into oncoming cars, oblivious of the danger that awaits. Just as that child, we will intervene.  Stop and redirect the student, because the failure to get an education is just as dangerous. Have a great weekend. (Cue: Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone) 

Labor Day has Past

Labor Day has past marking the traditional end of summer, and as etiquette tells us, the end of wearing white (not certain that even applies anymore). We do know that by Labor Day school is rolling along at full speed with activities and plenty of homework for both student and teacher. Soon the weather will change and we will look forward again to the warm weather. For now let us just hope of a cooling trend. This weekend, get some rest and do something for yourself. You deserve a treat. Have a great weekend. Go Pups! (cue: 2 Legit 2 Quit – MC Hammer)

Labor Day Weekend

The end of August past without fanfare and we are already at Labor Day weekend. Just as Memorial Day is the ceremonial beginning of Summer, Labor Day is thought to distinguish the end.  Though that is the case, the heat remains.  Enjoy the restful weekend indoors or floating in a lake or backyard pool.  Treat yourself some of those umbrellas for your iced tea as you pass the time on the horribly hot days.  Most importantly, get the rest you have earned.  Shaping the lives of students is hard work but it is exhilarating when you find out from a student that you made the difference. Have a great weekend…Go Pups! (cue: Summer Nights – John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John)

Off to a Great Start

We are off to a great start!  It is important for us all to remember the ‘why’ of our profession.  We believe all students can learn at high levels and we believe it is because of what we do.  Parents send us their best and they expect our best in return.  Take some time to build the relationships with your students.  The return on the investment will be amazing!  I wish you all a great year…Go Pups! (cue: Pink Floyd – Another Brick in the Wall)

Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox arrived March 20th and the days have started to stretch out. Not only does the springtime bring longer days, but for us at school, the spring brings the nice weather and very busy days. The Spring also brings that sickness we all know called Senioritis.  Unfortunately, it is a condition that effects not only our 12th graders, but is contracted by all.  The best way cure for the condition is to keep your eyes on the target.  Spring is the home stretch and June will be here before we know it.  Stay the course, keep the students engaged, and focus.  Then when the weekend arrives, take the time to get yourself out and enjoy the great weather.  Have a wonderful weekend....Go PUPS!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!!! Well, 2017 has arrived and with it many resolutions for change. As we are all aware, hope is not a strategy, so we have to work hard to reach our goals. If in 2017 you have set new goals for yourself, I encourage you on your journey. As Chinese philosopher Lao once said “even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point.” Sometimes just starting is the hardest part. The Law of Inertia states that an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. In other words, the first step is sometimes the toughest. Have a great 3-day weekend…Go Pups! (cue: Michael Jackson – Man in the Mirror)

Random Acts of Kindness

November is finally here and next week we are going to be voting in a new President. It just seems with all the craziness of the election, there needs to be more kindness. One random act may just start a chain reaction that changes the world. Whether changing the world is the goal or just changing a moment, an act of kindness can mean the world for one individual. Pause to smile, laugh, or say hello to a passerby. Don’t let the election turmoil, start your holiday season off wrong. Kindness can always be an answer. Have a great weekend…Go Pups! (cue: New Sneakers – We’d like to Teach the World to Sing…better known as “In Perfect harmony” from the CocaCola Commercial).