We start off the school year with well intended plans. Before you know it we are writing the November poem on the board and counting down the days until Thanksgiving break.
Now it is November,
Trees are nearly bare;
Red and gold and brown leaves
Scatter everywhere.
Dark now, are the mornings,
Cold and frosty too;
Damp and misty evenings
Chill us through and through
Busy are all creatures,
Winter food to hide;
Nests to make all cozy,
Warm and safe inside.
As I near the end of this week, it’s time to grab a coffee and review the plan.
Here are the 5 must do’s before the end of fall session at school.
- Say Hi. Check in with all parents. I had this dream of sending each family a photo of their child, happy at school, with in the first 60 days of school. Well that mark is nearing. I might not complete sending the pictures to everyone, but it is important to check in. Parents and children all need to know they belong at school.
- Team up. Set up winter events. At school we have an “Imaginary Trip,” “Winter Family Sing-a-Long,” and “Literacy Night” each of these events needs a teacher team to spear head the organization and implementation. This also give us a common goal going into the winter.
- Clear that drawer! Yes, you know the one. Where on Friday I put those last few things I didn’t get to during the week.
- Read. There is a revolving stack of educational books on my desk from parents and friends about education. It is time to pick one to finish by January.
- Appreciate. Think about all the help and support we’ve had to get to this point in the year. Shine a little gratitude on those team, family, and friends who have helped you get to this stage in the year.