THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

"It's rare for a teacher to only have one challenge on his or her plate."

Are you overwhelmed? Think about the following questions. Your answers or attitude may assist you in finding ways to gain control.

1. What factors or tasks cause you to feel overwhelmed?

2. Rate your flexibility. How does your flexibility or lack of flexibility affect the feeling of being overwhelmed?

3. What role does attitude play in juggling tasks?

4. List the advantages of organization by (sequence) (priority). Being prepared will reduce stress. When we "fly by the seat of our pants" we are the cause of our own stress.

5. What can you teach students about handling life situations that seem overwhelming to them? It helps to "practice what we preach!"

The Dribbling Team from Hoover City Schools (Deer Valley Elementary) was a wonderful experience for our children. It seems all faculty and staff enjoyed the show as well. Several of you have mentioned beginning our very own "Dribbling Team." If you would like to see our students have this opportunity, please e-mail me with your thoughts on the idea. Our students were well behaved and I appreciate your cooperation with all events/activities here at Henderson.

I want to thank everyone who helped with the Breakfast in honor of our Board Members. The food was delicious, the decorations were wonderful, and the students were well behaved. I appreciate all of you and I hope everyone received a plate this morning. I am so proud of our school and all we have accomplished. We are the best and I want everyone to know about it. Keep up the great work!

Week of January 29, 2007

Monday - Happy Birthday Ms. Kemp!!! Mock Writing Assessment for K-6

Tuesday - Movie/Popcorn for students with good conduct grades.
9:00 a.m. - 6th grade girls will meet with Mrs. Haynes - cheerleading

Wednesday - Payday - Thank goodness!!!!

Thursday - Local Science Fair

Friday - Talladega County Spelling Bee - 9:00 a.m./RECYCLE

Week of February 5, 2007

Monday -

Tuesday - Supper Club - Parigi's at 5:30 p.m./Faculty Meeting

Wednesday -

Thursday - Mrs. Sims will be at a DIBELS Conference

Friday -

As always, there will be additions to the calendar. I will notify you as soon as I get the information.

THERE ARE GREAT THINGS HAPPENING AT HENDERSON. I am so proud to be part of this faculty/staff.

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"Charisma is always a huge advantage to its holder."

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT!!!!

When planning lessons, an effective teacher asks herself/himself the following questions:

1. What techniques do I use to ensure that I think in terms of teaching individuals rather than a roomful of students?

2. What strategies do I use to create individual relationships with students?

3. How does the power of an advocate show in the life of a student?

4. What traits do students model as a result of their contact with advocates?

5. Why does committing to being an advocate for every student give me the highest probability of professional success?

What are YOUR answers?

Week of January 15, 2007

Monday, January 15, 2007 - MLK Holiday/Happy B'day Mrs. Barksdale!!!

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - School Spelling Bee/BBSST @ 2:45 Bring a notebook!!

Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - Meeting with 1st grade at 2:45 - Conference room

Thursday, January 18, 2007 - GLAD Meeting for 4-6

Friday, January 19, 2007 - RECYCLE/BOOK BUDDIES (11:35-1:10)

A LOOK AHEAD:

Week of January 22, 2007

Monday, January 22, 2007 - Meeting with 2nd grade at 2:45

Tuesday, January 23, 2007 - Meeting with Kindergarten at 2:45

Friday, January 26, 2007 - Dribbling Team - 9:30 4-6 and 10:00 K-3

Please remind your students about yearbooks on a daily basis. Please push this for our school. We are not making any money, we just want our children to have what all other children in this system have - MEMORIES!!!

THINK ABOUT IT!!!
In order for outsiders to think Hal Henderson is great - WE have to first think we are great! What are you doing to make our school a great learning environment and a great place to be? Make it a great day - everyday!!!

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"We are in the profession of creating bright futures."

WELCOME BACK!!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, Happy New Year, and was able to get much needed rest. Shane, Brady, and I had a wonderful holiday. Believe it or not, I stayed home with Brady the majority of the time. Since my six week maternity leave was only a week long, I truly enjoyed being able to spend this time with Brady.

Before Christmas, Mrs. Horn's mother had a massive stroke and heart attack and is in critical condition in Birmingham. The prognosis doesn't look good at this time. Please keep them in your prayers!

With the new year upon us, we have a great deal of work to do before testing in April. Please take advantage of every day with your students. They can't do well if we don't prepare them!!

Week of January 1, 2007

Monday - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Tuesday - Professional Development - See Henderson blog or teach talladega

Wednesday - Students return - please get them started - every day counts!!

Thursday - Report cards go home/K-3 Data Meetings/GLAD Meeting for K-3

Friday - 3rd Six Weeks Honor Roll Assembly

A LOOK AHEAD:

Week of January 8, 2007

Monday - Board Meeting - R.L. Young/Faculty Meeting 2:45 lunchroom

Friday - 3rd six weeks honor roll field trip

Week of January 15, 2007

Monday - MLK Holiday/Happy Birthday Mrs. Barksdale!

Tuesday - BBSST Meeting - 2:45 library

Thursday - GLAD (4-6)

There will be additional information added to the calendar as we move into the new year. I have given you all the information I have at this point; however, I know other things will come up. Please mark the above information on your calendar and I will update you as soon as possible. Thanks for all you do and have a great week!!!!