Weekly Inspo Vids - Week Thirty-Five
Hey friends,
Happy weekend! As the hotter days set in (it’ll be 80+ degrees in Western Oregon today), we enter the home stretch.
I don’t know about you, but students are antsy these days. Oh, and hacky sacks are back! Which means no one wants to do anything except pop out in the hall and kick around.
And yet, there’s still much to be done.
Amidst all the end-of-year tasks, I hope you’re able to find enjoyment with your kiddos and staff before they leave for the summer. Everything seems a bit more pre-nostalgic as summer approaches, and we realize that many of our kids (and some teachers) are moving on.
This week’s video is very sweet. A reminder to let your students run with simple ideas. And this week’s Emailable PD is a strategic tool for anyone with final parent conferences before the end of the year. I hope you find it helpful!
Cheers,
Mike
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Weekly Video
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Possible Caption: Small ideas can be powerful
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Weekly Quote
“Real courage is when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.”
Harper Lee from “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Weekly Emailable PD
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This week’s resource shifts our focus to another subtle but powerful influence on student success: the quality of our conversations with families. In many schools, parent conferences are intended to build partnership, but often become one-way updates that limit meaningful dialogue.
The challenge is not that we share information, but that conversations can leave families feeling unheard or disconnected. When parent voice is missing, we miss important context that shapes how students experience school.
This week’s resource offers a few simple, practical ways to shift from reporting to partnership, helping build trust, strengthen relationships, and support students more effectively.
