Creativity Connected to Confidence

Katie and me at the training - Fun!

It was a great morning!  We were finally able to hold our Drama For Schools training for HP parents and the creativity was flowing.  I loved hanging out in the cafeteria with parents, the always engaging and inspiring Katie/Sarah/Lara (a most dynamic training trio!), as well as incoming Highland Park principal Katie Pena, current Lee principal Elyse Smith, and incoming Lee principal John Hewlett.  These "newbies" are sharp, highly interested, and going to do great things at both of our campuses. I feel so good about the upcoming transition for HP.

The power of tableau

Today's creative learning training once again centered around how we help students build connections between concepts, build deeper understanding/critical thinking skills, build relationships, and much more.  Plus it always keeps student learning outcomes in mind.  I was glad some of our parents were able to participate in a few strategies (such as the tableau, centered around the iconic Rosa Parks photo), as well as some others connected to children's literature and math.  Parents walked away with some things to try at home with their own children (and hopefully saw a bit of what goes on in a classroom when CL is used); many also expressed the desire for more trainings in the future.  My hope is that it continues and expands across our district.  Building common understanding for the work that's working.

When we think of building confident girls, confident boys, confident "kids" who will become confident and competent adults, it really goes without saying that the arts and humanities, the work of creative learning and arts integration is right there at the forefront of getting the job done.  I feel it's the heart of all we do, all kids learn, and all they will be as adults.  Keep the flame lit y'all!

Parents learning too!  Love it!

Rewind to Thursday evening.  Quick thank you to many of my current and former PTA board members for a fun get together at Olive and June restaurant.  Big 'ol thanks especially to Shawn & Bria for hosting (great food and drink!), to Debbie for putting it together, and just to everyone for a nice evening.  Many more days to come with many more Scotties, but this was nice.  Truly.

#GoodPeopleAll

Finally, make plans to check out the annual student t-shirt design entires lining our cafeteria walls.  This year's crop is very creative and though I can't show all designs in this posting, here are a few that especially caught my eye.  I hope you can check them out as they all show a child's love of learning and of this school.  Scottie Pride, with a dash of creativity! Pretty cool.

Coach D was thrilled!