The Best First Week EVER!

 Trevor Muir - The Epic Classroom

One of the best people I follow on Facebook is Trevor Muir.  I like him because he is full of energy, really encourages us all to create innovative/collaborative classrooms that prepare students for the 21st century AND, most importantly highly supportive of teachers! 

I wanted to share his video about the first days of school.  He encourages us to be innovative, teach students how to work together, and even throw in a surprise and delight!  Setting the culture of your classroom is so important in the beginning.  Developing relationships, setting clear and kind guidelines and procedures, along with engaging lessons to really start the year out right are most important.  When students start school, they are never more ready to learn and and be engaged!  Taking advantage of precious time is important!  

In the video, Mr. Muir mentions that he has a resource called, "Best First Week of School Ever!"  I was a sucker and purchased the ideas.  Some are a little more focused on the elementary, but I think you may be able to gain an idea or two!  HERE is the document!

I hope all of you have THE BEST FIRST WEEK EVER!

**Trevor has a book called the Collaborative Classroom that is a practical way to teach 21st Century Collaboration skills in the classroom.  It is a very helpful resource.  Please see me if you are interested in the book!  I can get you a copy!

Important Information: 

First Teacher Day - Wednesday, August 10th will be our first teacher day!  Tara sent out an email with the corporation agenda.  I copied her agenda and added some details for our day.  You can find the updated High School Agenda HERE.  Please bring your computer to the building level meeting.

Assistants - Assistants will work from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (right after lunch) on Wednesday.  We will have chrome books for everyone, along with your schedules, updates for the school year, etc.  Please meet us in the cafeteria for the corporation meeting at 8:00 a.m.!   

Important Dates: 

        * Junior High House Choosing Ceremony - Friday, August 12th during 7th period

        * PBIS Celebration for grades 9-12/ Along with Club Sign-Up - Friday, August 19th 

        * MTSS Tier 3 Behavior Meeting (counselors) - August 18th,  9:30 - 10:30 

       * PD Day (no school for students) - September 6th 

       * News 14 Sunrise Pep Session - September 9th   (The fun is back!)  

       * First Faculty Meeting - September 20th