Welcome back! What a whirlwind summer. Not sure if I would call it a vacation, but there were many opportunties to stretch and grow and in that sense I'm ready to be back.
The Boise State National Writing Project was AMAZING! I've got ideas coming out of my ears. Hopefully I won't wear out my welcome, but I'm so excited to work with all of you and share thoughts on learning, thinking, reading and writing with our GT and advanced students.
Kim, Jelena, and I have also set to work on digesting the Common Core State Standards. They are rich and deep and we are super excited (and a little nervous) for the changes they will bring to learning targets, rooms, schools and our district. We look forward to sharing and thinking about what we've looked at so far with you.
There are two phrases from the summer writing project that have stuck with me:
"Consciously Competent" - The ability to understand, recognize and support what you are doing professionally
"Thinking Partner" - A colleague who comes beside you, asks you questions about your practice, encourages you to be reflective supports you in professional growth and someone whom you reciprocate the process
This is how I see my relationship with all of you and am so looking forward to growing and thinking on behalf of our kids and watching them become everything they can be!
See you soon,
Angie
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