Here we go!

Library ready? CHECK.

Word walls? CHECK.

Peace corner? CHECK.

Giant 5 foot dolphin representing our school mascot? DOUBLE CHECK.

The first week of school has come and gone! And boy did it fly by.

As soon as students came in we began using technology. Using the innovation station we learned how to choose our avatars for ClassDojo. ClassDojo is a digital point system that teachers can use to increase participation, reward students, track patterns in their behavior, and communicate with parents (there's an app too!).

We created classroom expectations and then voted on the most important to keep learning at a high. We also voted on appropriate rewards/consequences and set point values to reach our rewards (exciting!).

One of the most important needs for our community is to agree on how we will govern our space and to get to know each other. We are having a great time doing that! 

Speaking of getting to know each other...last year I was hired in January. So it's been a totally new experience starting in August. I am so thankful for this extra time. I was a bit nervous to start at a new school, being the new kid is always challenging. BUT, my new team and school are both humbly supportive. I can tell that this is a place that will challenge and inspire me.

So, that's our story! So far. 15 sweet, eager, and wonderfully happy students and 1 teacher. I am so excited for what this year has in store for us!