Let’s Begin Principal: You are ready to start the school year, so one of the first things you will need to do is to organize your teams. Building Leadership Team: Representation from each grade level, specialist, and special education. (The size of your school will determine the number of those on your leadership team and … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday-20
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Reflection time-Emotional Regulation This is an important part of Two Rule Schools. What do we know about Self Regulation and Relational Contagion? In the realm of education, assessment is often thought of as a means of evaluating students' academic progress and understanding. However, there is a deeper and more profound form of assessment that goes … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday-16
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Two Rules is the foundation of building more than feeling good and safe. The Two Rules philosophy is a promise to students that their welfare is the center of a school’s culture: Everyone will feel good in this school and everyone will feel safe in this school. It is also a request that students work … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 13
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Schools Out for Summer-But Learning never stops! Let me help! The graduations have been held, the report cards have been given and everyone is ready for summer vacation! The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible impact on society, affecting individuals on personal, academic, and societal levels. The resulting stressors have significantly impacted the mental health … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 12
We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 11
One…… Graduation ceremonies have been held, report cards have been shared and the school year finds an end! It is time for a summer break to begin! Take some time to relax, enjoy time with family and friends. Listen to yourself and make a plan to begin self-care each day. Two… Take time to reflect, … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 11
Two Rules: Feeling Safe-Feeling Good
The alarming statistics of school shootings in recent years highlight the urgent need to address the underlying issues that lead to such tragedies. While debates about gun rights and school safety measures are important, it is equally crucial to focus on prevention strategies that can make a lasting impact. One approach to promoting a safer … Continue reading Two Rules: Feeling Safe-Feeling Good
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Two Rules Mental Health awareness is recognized during May. Bringing awareness to mental health is essential, but we must never forget attention remains just a word if we do not follow them up with actions. The mental health needs of our children are at the highest levels they have ever been. There are many reasons … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 8
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Two Rules is more than feeling good and feeling safe. As we continue to learn about how we put these in place, it is in how we present, prepare, and consistently do and say each day that the promises made in Two Rules are lived each day. Control is not something to fight for, but … Continue reading We can with Two Rules Wednesday 7
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Two Rules We have covered what the two rules are and the questions to ask. This is the foundation and beginning of building on so much more in our process of developing this philosophy. One of the skill sets is resilience. How can you build resilience? This is a skill set we work on all … Continue reading We Can with Two Rules Wednesday 5
We can Wednesday with Two Rules (4)
Two Rules Bringing Two Rules to your school is reinforced by recognizing the importance of building good habits. One concept I reinforced over and over with students was that when something becomes a habit, it can move you from where you are. A good habit can move you forward; a bad habit can have unpleasant … Continue reading We can Wednesday with Two Rules (4)