It certainly has been an action packed first two days. We have had a welcoming assembly for our MS students, we have gone through policies and procedures in the student planner, we have distributed locks and lockers, we have helped students to decipher their individual schedules, and we have held tech boot camp sessions for all MS students. The students certainly know that they are back at school.
In amongst all this I have had the opportunity to observe teachers taking the time to build relationships with students. This has happened in a variety of ways: ice breaker activities, sharing personal information and stories, group activities, and lots of faculty/student interactions as we pause to help each other find our way.
The teachers have been very open in sharing their stories with the students which has really helped the students to see that our teachers do have a human side; one that genuinely cares for the students and wants them to do their best. This is a great way to begin our and to ensure that our students feel valued, respected, and cared for. Establishing these relationships from the very beginning creates an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and ensures the development of the whole child.
Mr. Cooper, I appreciate this blog. It really helps me as a new parent to GSIS of what the principal thinks... Thanks, once again. Janice H.
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