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Can’t commit to a treat trolley? Try treat pouches instead! Staff take everything out and return the pouch to be refilled! I do these once per month as a random surprise!
We made it the first full week with students! Walking around this afternoon surprise for all staff today so they can start their weekend remembering they are appreciated. @CalvertEnt1 @KSPrincipals
Back to school! Gifts laid out the night before and a school supply charcuterie table for all staff to grab what they need. Oh, and of course, a dirty soda bar! @KSPrincipals
If you haven’t looked into the impact that your gut biome has on your overall health - please do! The impact that helping your body with supplements can have will shock you - and you will feel so much better! DM me if you want to learn more!
Back to school prep….admin style! First day back to work and first day with student gifts are ready!
YES! We have to stop over scaffolding and giving students the answers.
Students do not build persistence by having every obstacle removed.
They build it when the challenge is meaningful, support is available, and they are given enough time to wrestle with the learning before someone steps in with the answer.
Productive struggle is not about leaving students frustrated. It is about helping them discover that difficulty can be part of progress.
What helps your students keep going when learning gets hard?
ALT Dark teal illustrated quote graphic featuring Frederick Douglass’s words about struggle and progress. A person pushes a large boulder uphill against an orange and purple sky. @WeinsteinEdu appears subtly at the bottom.
Nothing makes teachers happier than being surprised with their favorite school supply! Check out my @DonorsChoose project: donorschoose.org/project/mak… or share my project! 💛💛
I’m moving districts next school year and am starting over with my stash of rewards for staff. Any help is appreciated! #clearthelist #buildingprincipal #culturematters
Amazon List: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LH…
Donors choose: email.donorschoose.org/ls/cl…
Principal friends!
1️⃣You need to follow this group. It’s like teachers pay teachers but for administrators.
2️⃣This virtual conference happens twice a year and is amazing!
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Such a blessing and honor to serve the Grant community! @CalvertEnt1
Congrats to Grant Elementary School Principal Dr. Heather Calvert on being named the Area 1 Elementary Principal of the Year by the Kansas Principals Association!
Dr. Calvert was recognized for her outstanding leadership and dedication to student success. #BetterEveryDay
ALT A photo of Grant Elementary School principal Dr. Heather Calvert.
My dream job would be to brag about @GrantMustangs in any capacity all day, every day. Endlessly proud of the community, students, families, and staff.
Mrs. Klein and Dr. Calvert had the opportunity to share the transformational work happening at Grant today at the @eseanetwork conference! @drjoshuasnyder @kckschools @heathercalvert
Such an honor. I am blessed to be at Grant! @CalvertEnt1
Join us in celebrating our Administrators of the Month! Your leadership, vision, and unwavering support create positive learning environments where students and staff can thrive. We appreciate all that you do for KCKPS. #BetterEveryDay kckschools.org/newsroom/deta…
Celebrating success is our culture! @CalvertEnt1
We welcomed staff and students back with celebrations! Thank you to @jasonsdeli for our baked potato bar! We followed that with celebrating 122 Mustangs who had outstanding attendance during the 2nd quarter! Students got pizza, pop tarts, and fruit snacks! @KCKPS_Engage
#eseaconference is in my favorite state! If you are going make sure to check out my session on Prioritizing Recruitment and Retention! @CalvertEnt1
Excited to spend the morning with @KSPrincipals at the KPA Annual Conference showcasing the amazing work happening at @GrantMustangs! @CalvertEnt1
One of the best ways I have seen to showcase student writing! @KSPrincipals
Such an honor to be apart of this work! Thank you @KSPrincipals!
It’s a double episode day for KPA’s Cool Coffee! First is a Principal’s Perspective from Principal Cort Haynes of Maize South Middle School who talks about “perspective matters”. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-ajw22-199…
Also, a full feature episode with two amazing principals who’ll be presenting at the upcoming KPA conference in Wichita. Principal of the year Mrs. Inge Esping, principal at McPherson MS, and published author and principal at Grant Elem. in the KCK School District, Dr. Heather Calvert! Both share a preview of their presentation as well as insight on the position. Listen in!
podbean.com/eas/pb-9skye-199…
Continue to listen in daily on October weekdays as we recognize National Principals Month!
