I have reread this blog post from this gifted principal 3 times. It’s just too good not to share. Actually I didn’t know that something called ‘reblogging’ was a thing. It’s a thing. So let me click ‘reblog post’. Here we go! And thank you @laura_jennaro for this!
Students joined staff this week to kick off the 2016-2017 school year. The energy in the building was palpable! Teachers shared a little bit about who they are as a person and a learner with their classes. Students worked through ice breakers and team-building activities, setting each group on its unique journey to becoming a team. Students high-fived me in the hallways. Smiles were infectious. Positivity strummed through the building.
I know the beginning of the year is shiny and new, but I started wondering how we can we ride this momentum into the best year yet? What was it that made these first few days special?
Was it the focus on relationships first, knowing the rest will come?
Was it the staff community joining forces to share a unified message?
Was it the fact that everyone stepped out of their comfort zones to do what’s best for kids?
Whatever…
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