Dear Teacher,
Your kids missed you. Not your classroom. Not your content. They missed you.
You did that.
No easy thing to be what kids need. But it’s less-hard when all they need is you (to be you).
Let that be the lift you need tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Not-So-Secret Admirer
Remember SMNW Students 6A volleyball Sub-State. First 50 SMNW students will have their ticket paid for. See Me Giacalone at the gate @smnw_office@smnwvball
Alright, SMSD- let’s hear it for the SM Northwest Girls Basketball team! 🏀🧡🖤🐾
The Lady Cougars advance to State Semifinals this Friday.
Visit this SMNW link for ticket info (Advance tickets only, available for a limited time!): smnwcougars.com/2021/03/10/l…#SMSDStrong
According to a survey, student discipline is *the biggest* source of friction in the teacher-principal relationship. These strategies can help teachers and principals see eye-to-eye.
edutopia.org/article/key-str…
Are we impressed by...
1. High test scores
2. Good grades
3. High GPA
4. Compliant behavior
5. Perfect attendance
Or are we impressed by...
1. Creating outside the box
2. Communicating effectively
3. Sincerity
4. Integrity
5. Self-awareness
Ousley acknowledges negotiations and said she's glad there will be a neutral third party doing fact-finding. "I know this process has been very stressful for everyone" – Yes, Heather, especially the teachers whose salaries aren't keeping up with the cost of living.
The African Drum Assembly was AWESOME!! We learned about their culture and even a dance! Thanks @PrairiePTA for this incredible cultural experience! Students and teachers loved it! @prairie512
What you should know from the social-emotional state-level outcome presentation to the state board: Kansas' student to counselor ratio is 468:1, the American School Counselor Association recommends a ratio of 250:1 for ideal student engagement and success.