Finding the Positive
Posted by mevingham on September 1, 2009
Okay, so a few things went wrong today. I forgot to put out all the sign in sheets. Some teachers felt frustrated because they had to travel between buildings a few too many times. The CPS test for tomorrow did not go smoothly.
I am struggling to find the light. So many things went right, and yet I find myself focusing a few things that I could have done better. I promised myself not to sweat the small stuff. The missing sheets – no big deal, they just signed on a sheet of paper. The travel between buildings – claiming mileage is always an option. The CPS – I have a back up plan so no big deal with that either.
What went right:
- Our SAVE trainer did a superb job! She was succinct, used video and reminded us of how important it is to be vigilante in our duties to be sure that our colleagues and students have a safe environment in which to work and learn.
- Our PE Department met and relished the fact that we won a great deal of grant money to make our PE Program even better for kids!
- Our Director of Instructional and Informational Technology provided us an overview of the new things ahead, and I am in awe of all that department accomplished in just two short months.
- Department Goal Setting has begun, and goals are being emailed right now. We really have some amazing teachers!!
- Our district office had a nice lunch to celebrate someone’s birthday.
- Our High School Principal is setting the stage for some work towards 21st Century Learning Skills.
Tomorrow, Will Richardson will be in the house. This is so important to us and our mission for kids. I am really excited to hear his keynote and tap into the energy from around the world. Gotta love web 2.0.
