And we are on to plan four for the lunchroom and lunch recess. So close.
As we have brand new teachers and staff new to education, it can be overwhelming or uncomfortable when trying to communicate with families whose first language is not English. As I travel and interact with diverse groups often, we have so much more in common versus differences. We have been out on the front lawn after school checking in with families, brought families into the school for immediate check ins, and attempted phone calls. Here are some tips to assist with supporting our students who are second language learners:
Speaking of new staff, our school definitely synergizes. Everybody jumps in and assists wherever they see a need. I appreciate seeing everybody working together, learning together, laughing together, and definitely crying together. It's only August, but it's all uphill from here. Even though the article says teachers, even our classified and support staff are teachers and teams:
And then there is behavior and learning disruptions. It is crazy to think of what we have experienced in just one week of school, students toward staff. From scratches, hitting, kicked, punched, hair pulled, pinched, and more. Our Kinders and first grade students are our hardest this year. While not appreciated or deserved, we know that there are reasons for behaviors. Behavior is communication. Please continue to reach out for help, keep communicating with families, call the office when you need a break, go outside and walk on the walking path, and know that we have staff who will drop what they are doing and take your class for you if you need to step aside. Here are some thoughts:
Let's throw in a writing video:
Thought for today:
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