What on earth do you include in a paper newsletter when you have a blog and school Facebook page? I struggle with this every month. It actually drives me crazy. Last year, and the beginning of this year, I tried to get away from sending home a paper newsletter. But it seems like a nice service to provide families. We also use a Google calendar but I still do a paper calendar. It's crazy! I feel ... Read More about Newsletter Nuisance

As the weekend winds to a close I just wanted to say THANKS to all my principal friends, aspiring principal friends, and teachers who read this blog. Some of you I've met face-to-face while others it will always feel like we have known each other our whole careers.  Many of you have commented here, emailed me, skyped me, and/or tweeted me such great help and ideas I do not know how to thank ... Read More about Thankful for my Principal Friends

This is our way of collecting for our holiday drive........ Hats, Underwear, Gloves, & Scarves ... Read More about Tree of H.U.G.S.

Now here's an idea you can use tomorrow! Usually I write a Thanksgiving note/letter to my teachers. Some years I give them a little treat of some kind. Our school district always provides each staff member a free ham/turkey dinner the day before break. Just a little bit of decoration can spice this up. This year my treat will be a hot chocolate bar with all the trimmings. In the morning they ... Read More about Thanksgiving in the Workroom