The Big 3 - Treat Others Right, Make Smart Decisions, Maximize Your Potential by Brooke Adkins https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k This year’s big idea/value words will always point back to the big three guiding principles. All year our goal is to make treating others right, making smart decisions, and maximizing your potential central to what happens in the lives of everyone in the school. To kick off this effort and create a visual reminder for all of us, please take a moment to reflect and answer 1, 2, or all 3 of the following questions. 1) Describe a time in the last month or two when you treated someone right. Or alternately, describe a time someone treated YOU right. 2) How do you make smart decisions? Or how do you know that a decision you have made is a smart one? 3) What are you currently doing or plan to do in the future in order to maximize your potential? en-us 2025-09-14 13:51:05 UTC 2025-09-19 19:00:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/30189346/4e95c7e9dfc312f906769d6c8113cefe/Screenshot_2025_09_14_at_9_18_07_AM.png Maximizing Potential: I am working on organizing and decluttering. There are certain things that I feel I organize well, while lacking in others. I am also, slowing, trying to get rid of things that I haven't used or needed in a long time to make room for future changes. https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3585326496 2025-09-15 11:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3585326496 Recently I supported a student who was struggling by giving them space and encouragement, which reminded me that treating others right often means slowing down. I try to make smart decisions by thinking about both short-term and long-term impact. For example, what’s good for today but also what sets us up for success later. To maximize my potential this year, I’m focusing on building better routines and consistency so I can give my best energy to my students. https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3587800445 2025-09-16 14:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3587800445 https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3590044206 2025-09-17 14:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3590044206 I make smart choices by exercising forward thinking. I think about how the decisions and choices I make will affect me/my students/etc. in the future rather than focusing only on the present. https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3590201207 2025-09-17 16:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3590201207 https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3590693176 2025-09-18 00:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3590693176 I maximize my potential by being ready for the next day. If I arrive at school and feel rushed or like I'm not ready, my day gets off to a bad start. Then, my mood quickly follows. However, I find that if I have everything ready to go, I am a much more effective and cheerful person! https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3592360500 2025-09-18 16:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3592360500 lbegley6 https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3593903688 2025-09-19 12:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3593903688 https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3594223190 2025-09-19 16:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3594223190 1. When I was in the grocery store recently, I only had one item to check out. There was no express lane, so a very nice lady let me go in front of her. 2. Smart decisions in education are made when we consider what is best for the students involved. 3. To maximize my potential, I am choosing to only work on school work at home for a limited amount of time. This way I can get more rest and be better for my students in the classroom. https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3594300320 2025-09-19 17:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3594300320 I am working to maximize my potential by making smart decisions in all areas of my life. I am being more intentional about my eating habits, working to be as present as possible in my family relationships, and trying to be mindful of my attitude throughout the day. Being organized and planned is huge for me. If I can prepare ahead of time, I can be more efficient with students during lessons and instructional times! https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3594396487 2025-09-19 19:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/eadkins2/lgjhz95c4kuo793k/wish/3594396487