https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs April 2021 en-us 2021-03-15 14:28:54 UTC 2024-07-22 23:27:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f973.png girardl1 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1465996284 2021-04-27 18:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1465996284 eaves https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466003121 Need I say more! LOL]]> 2021-04-27 18:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466003121 girardl1 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466005262 2021-04-27 18:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466005262 eaves https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466008163 Have a hobby or do something fun every day of the week! Mine is landscaping because it is a great way to decompress and get a great physical workout.]]> 2021-04-27 18:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466008163 girardl1 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466012513 How resilient our students are. ]]> 2021-04-27 18:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466012513 eaves https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466018247 One of my students demonstrated this year that she understands and has retained the information I have been teaching her for the past 5 years! 😂]]> 2021-04-27 19:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466018247 girardl1 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466021821 Through all the bad, it felt like this year had a lot of potential for change, but was a wasted opportunity. On a national/county/societal level there's still a focus on scores/grades/rigor instead of SEL or seeking balance. Not related specifically to WES, but still weighed on me a lot. It felt like this year especially, we're trying to fit a square into a circle.]]> 2021-04-27 19:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466021821 girardl1 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466025030 Trying to eat better and exercise, and actually take care of myself lol. Trying to actually treat my body like a temple.]]> 2021-04-27 19:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466025030 girardl1 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466032656 Going with the flow and not getting too upset if things don't go as planned. ]]> 2021-04-27 19:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466032656 eaves https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466034337 Never enough time in the day to get it all done!]]> 2021-04-27 19:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466034337 eaves https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466037560 Here again... I enjoy landscaping because I get to express my creative side, get the benefits of exercise, and make money on the side.]]> 2021-04-27 19:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466037560 girardl1 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466038950 I love an appreciate you all! Thank you for the contributions you make to this team, and to our school :)]]> 2021-04-27 19:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466038950 eaves https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466049535 My students like the I-Movies I make reading the Unique Learning stories and they seem to prefer it over me just reading it in person. 🤣]]> 2021-04-27 19:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466049535 eaves https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466060931 Find your "other" passion and a balance between work & play.]]> 2021-04-27 19:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1466060931 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1468394297 Ciara]]> 2021-04-28 10:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1468394297 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1468400641  To be peaceful is to be free from disturbances, to be calm, tranquil, and at ease. Peace does not take life challenges away, but serves as my navigation through them all. Be full of peace. Be peaceful. ]]> 2021-04-28 10:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1468400641 staplesheathern https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469175486 2021-04-28 14:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469175486 staplesheathern https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469180616 At the end of each day, be done with it and know that you did what you could. 
And the classic: replace the words "have to" with "get to"]]> 2021-04-28 14:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469180616 staplesheathern https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469190285 Some students excel at virtual learning and prefer to learn this way. ]]> 2021-04-28 14:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469190285 staplesheathern https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469198230 At times I struggled with balance, but I remind myself that as long as my family is healthy and happy that is ENOUGH- the house, the paper work, their errands  will get done....eventually. Sometimes we can't do it all, even with balance and help!!]]> 2021-04-28 14:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469198230 staplesheathern https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469216032 Taking time to soak it all in and laugh. This past year of isolation has shown me the importance of living in the moment.]]> 2021-04-28 14:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469216032 staplesheathern https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469238962 Not taking so much work home and getting it done and out of the way to focus on my weekend. ]]> 2021-04-28 14:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469238962 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469638850 I was surprised and amazed to see how many teachers adapted to the constant changes with this school year and MADE! IT! WORK! no matter what was thrown at us!]]> 2021-04-28 15:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469638850 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469651154 I struggled with balance. This school year required a unique level of planning and preparation with the simultaneous model and teaching multiple grade levels. I found myself working more on the weekends than I wanted to. I came to realize that it will all get done somehow and that I should make time to rest, relax, and recharge on my weekends. ]]> 2021-04-28 15:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469651154 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469664992 Q-TIP 
Quit Taking It Personal! ]]> 2021-04-28 15:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469664992 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469672477 Thankful to be on the PBIS team with you all!! Looking forward for more opportunities to continue the work of SEL at WES! ]]> 2021-04-28 15:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1469672477 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470320531 Plans don't have to rule your life. If somethings not going the right way then change it! Skip it on your lesson plans if it feels right. If your kids need some instruction - take the time to do it then. Don't wait to put it in your plans.]]> 2021-04-28 17:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470320531 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470345509 2021-04-28 17:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470345509 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470347821 I loved being able to focus on my in-person students and get to know them in a smaller setting. It turned out to be such a sweet year.]]> 2021-04-28 17:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470347821 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470356849 2021-04-28 17:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470356849 schauder https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470661984 2021-04-28 18:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470661984 schauder https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470665830 Leave. Work your contract hours and that's it.]]> 2021-04-28 18:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470665830 schauder https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470668606 I have the absolute sweetest students. Some of you may recall my classes from previous years...

Also, I surprised myself. I'm leaving most days by 3:05 and that makes me so proud! I'm really prioritizing work/life balance this year because I can't afford not to.]]> 2021-04-28 18:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470668606 schauder https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470676197 Like Lauren, disappointed with how this year was pretty much the same as any other year, just with half our kids online.]]> 2021-04-28 18:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470676197 schauder https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470679125 🤬]]> 2021-04-28 18:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470679125 schauder https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470683581 At the end of the day, saying, "Screw it" and leaving.]]> 2021-04-28 18:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470683581 schauder https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470685443 Technically I'm supposed to be one of the leaders of PBIS or something, but I know I haven't been my personal best with that. Lauren has shouldered this team. Thank you, Lauren, for everything you do. I've learned that I'd much rather be part of the team than leading it.]]> 2021-04-28 18:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1470685443 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1473221566 2021-04-29 11:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1473221566 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1473226230 That I'm still standing and made it this far

]]> 2021-04-29 11:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1473226230 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1473227688 Walking more and setting boundaries

]]> 2021-04-29 11:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1473227688 https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1473229752 Things that are out of my control, especially parents ]]> 2021-04-29 11:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1473229752 msbahar https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475797738 2021-04-29 20:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475797738 msbahar https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475799770 That's when our contract says to be here...]]> 2021-04-29 20:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475799770 msbahar https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475802452 How independent (some) 7-8 year olds can be! ]]> 2021-04-29 20:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475802452 msbahar https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475806379 Never feeling caught up]]> 2021-04-29 20:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475806379 msbahar https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475808432 2021-04-29 20:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475808432 msbahar https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475810355 I think the best thing to come out of this year is how familiar I became with learning technology I hadn't used before, like Nearpod and Flipgrid.]]> 2021-04-29 20:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/girardl1/avmxkyuvt8z6ivfs/wish/1475810355