Blog - Melinda S. Miller

The Ultimate Blog Birthday Party! New Blog on WordPress

Just like kids celebrate their birthdays at school with birthday treats, I am celebrating my new blog birthday with treats for you! But not the sticky, sugary kind. How about a digital birthday treat? See below to claim your treat and start following my new blog on Wordpress!It's been a long time coming to switch from Blogger to Wordpress. Years ago, when everyone was converting to Wordpress, I ... Read More about The Ultimate Blog Birthday Party! New Blog on WordPress

4 Biggest End of the Year Mistakes

Ahhhhh the end is near. Only one more week of school. It's bittersweet but more sweet than bitter if you know what I mean. But it's A LOT! Hopefully sharing my experience will keep you from making the same end of the year mistakes I always make. The last week of school is a mixture of many emotions. Relief that summer is coming and time for rest and rejuvenating. Pride in the kiddos who have grown ... Read More about 4 Biggest End of the Year Mistakes

5 Tips for a Successful Teacher Appreciation Week!!!

Ready or not here it comes! I have always loved Teacher Appreciation Week. As a teacher I remember how special our PTO and students made the week. Now as a principal I have enjoyed being a part of the planning process.Over time our process has changed and families and PTO members have come and gone. We have also established different committees that take on some of the responsibilities. Of course ... Read More about 5 Tips for a Successful Teacher Appreciation Week!!!

Confessions of a Forgotten Fabulous February

I didn't do it! Nope! No Fabulous February for Willard East this year. Before February(2019) started I told my "Culture Club" we are not doing it. As the leader it is my job to look ahead and filter things that are on the calendar or would like to be on the calendar. When I looked at February I knew there was no way. In my defense, I have talked about this before. If Fabulous February ... Read More about Confessions of a Forgotten Fabulous February

Principal Planner – Complimentary Copy

Happy Sunday friends! I was able to get quite a bit done on some of my creative projects this weekend. Of course there are tons of other things to do but on a dreary day there is nothing better than coffee, clipart, and chillin' with my kids! Can be digital or paper. I currently use as paper but have uploaded it to Goodnotes too. This is the FREEBIE I teased a little bit about this ... Read More about Principal Planner – Complimentary Copy

Fall Break & Freebies

Hello Friends! Is there really anything better than a fall break inserted right at the end of "Shocktober?" Perfect timing! Especially for my teachers. I know October is tough and I try to do everything to keep the humor alive and support teachers. Just knowing a break was coming up was a big incentive. Bring on naps, coffee, movies, and of course LivePD!!! Totally forgot there was a ... Read More about Fall Break & Freebies