So, I embrace it. This is how I prepared for the teachers', students', and bus drivers' return to school:
1. TEACHERS
I always like to start the school year by giving the teachers and staff a little something, often with an uplifting message attached. Two years ago I bought highlighters and added a card that read, "You're a highlight of our school!"
Last year I passed out ibuprofen! (A tongue in cheek thing since we were beginning our 1-to-1 device initiative.)
This year, our principal decided to order a box of books for each teacher! That was such a great gift I didn't have to worry with anything else, although I had made red candy melts-coated pretzels into little apple treats.
Got the idea from a Pinterest post here.
Although mine are not as fancy I am still pretty proud of myself for getting them done!
2. STUDENTS
I concentrate on the attitude I exude as well as the message I want to give children the first days of school. And recently in church I learned a new principle from my pastor that I want to put on a poster to display in my office:
"Every contact leaves a trace." Locard's Exchange Principle--it's basis is forensic, yes, but the pastor expanded it's meaning to help me and others remember that everything we say or do when relating to people will leave some sort of impression. We need to be sure it's a positive one. (No, haven't made the poster yet, but I am getting closer to it! Next post will show you why it has taken a while to get this part done.)
3. BUS DRIVERS
Since I'm in charge of handling discipline issues that arise on the bus, I have frequent contact with the drivers. From the beginning I wanted them to know I would support them always. I put a lot of effort in getting my point across to the students and parents, the people who really needed to understand this. At the same time, I committed to show my appreciation to the drivers with little treats from time to time. To begin the year their treat will be an adaptation on this…
Thanks to Parties & Patterns for this idea! |
Well, I hope my little treats gave each person a sweet reminder that I care for each one of them and hope their year is fulfilling.
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