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The school year is right around the corner! As you brainstorm all the things that need to happen before the first day of school, here are 35 simple back-to-school organizational tips to kick off the school year: http://spr.ly/6041cjDYS

🎉 **High Fives for Every Student!** 🎉 At the end of every assembly, I make it a point to give each student a high five. It’s a simple gesture, but it carries immense power. Here’s why: 🌟 **Building Connections**: A high five is more than just a greeting; it’s a moment of connection. It shows students that they are seen, valued, and appreciated. 💪 **Boosting Morale**: This small act of recognition can significantly boost a student’s confidence and morale, setting a positive tone for the rest of their day. 🤝 **Creating a Positive Environment**: High fives foster a sense of community and belonging. They help create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. For school administrators, educators, and event planners, incorporating such simple yet impactful gestures can transform the school culture and enhance student engagement. Let’s make every student feel like a superstar! 🌟 📅 **Book Me for Your Next School Event!** 📅 Bring this positive energy to your school! Contact me today to schedule an assembly program that will leave a lasting impact on your students and staff. #Education #SchoolCulture #StudentEngagement #PositiveEnvironment #HighFive #Motivation #SchoolEvents #EducationalLeadership #BookNow #InspireStudents #GenerationHope #elevateyourlifeschoolprogram

🌟 Back to School, Back to Clarity: Time to Declutter!✨ As the school year kicks off, it’s the perfect opportunity to refresh our spaces and minds. Here are some basic tips to help you declutter and organise effectively: 1. Preparation: school mornings can be chaos, get as much as you can ready the evening before. Clothes hung out for you aswell as the kids, bags ready, breakfast set up. 1. Tackle the house entrance: With busy school mornings, a clean entryway can make a huge difference. Use baskets or hooks for bags and shoes to keep everything tidy. 2. Sort Through School Papers: Set up a system for managing schoolwork—decide what to keep and what can go. Consider a digital approach by taking pictures of artwork before recycling it. Decluttering can create a calmer environment, making it easier for kids to focus on their studies and for parents to manage daily life. Let’s embrace this fresh start!

Often in the summer, when I am volunteering within my community, people will say, "𝗢𝗵, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿" immediately followed by, "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 do you teach?" I wish I could capture the intrigue on their faces when I reply, "𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀." We don't often think about this - teachers and administrators are 𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 learning. We have to grow and change to adapt to new curriculum, classrooms, staff and student needs, the list could go on for miles... Luckily for educators - we are most likely in education because we love learning and are always looking for that teachable moment. 🍎 So 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼. At Positive School Solutions we partner with schools to identify their unique needs and implement positive solutions that transform the entire school into a thriving hub where both students and staff experience success. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲? We are hosting a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿. You'll leave with strategies to: ✅ BUILD ENGAGEMENT: Techniques to captivate your team from start to finish. ✅ SPARK INTERACTION: Tips to encourage active participation and collaboration. ✅ ACHIEVE STRUCTURE: Implementing the BASIC framework to streamline your meetings. 🔗Registration link in the comments below! 📌 Follow Positive School Solutions for more tips and strategies to create a thriving school environment where both staff and students excel.

📚✨Ever wondered how your classroom would feel if every student had the space to honor the learning environment with their unique gifts? Here are three easy ways to elevate the gifts your students bring to the classroom. 1️⃣ Attend Extracurricular Activities Take time to attend your students' extracurricular activities. Observe their engagement, enthusiasm, and proficiency. Learn how to incorporate their gifts into the classroom. 2️⃣ Foster Collaborative Learning: Create a collaborative learning environment where students share their expertise and skills with peers. This not only showcases their gifts but builds a sense of community and support. 3️⃣ Acknowledge and Celebrate Success Celebrate student successes tied to their gifts. Move beyond teacher-led measures and highlight student-driven efforts. Remember, the key is to leverage and elevate the gifts of your students in the classroom environment. Happy Wayfinding! 🚀 Checkout the Video: https://lnkd.in/eGEgsv3d #StudentGifts #ClassroomInnovation #EducationInspiration #Wayfinder #WeeklyWayfinding #HappyWayfinding #socialemotionallearning

Ya’ll, can you imagine? Us, parents, school leaders, and people in your communities realizing your full political power. The world is not ready. But, it’s about to be. Think about this: How many times have you been engaged in conversation at the grocery store (or anywhere) about changes you want to see happen in your community, but uncertain on how to do it? With the right tools and resources, just imagine just how much impact you’ll have on your community. Do yourself a favor and check out Parent Activation 101 training. 6 hours and 4 days? It’s 🚀 from here. https://lnkd.in/eb37cVqN

Our school culture (whether it's intentional or accidental) impacts so many vital aspects impacting the success of our schools. And building a thriving school culture can feel like herding cats... on roller skates... blindfolded (you get the picture). Especially when your rockstar teachers keep leaving for greener pastures? You're not alone! This episode's all about reframing the state test obsession and focusing on what REALLY matters - the humans in your school. Yes, you heard me, HUMANS. Virginia Gills, a principal who built a rockstar school culture, joins me to provide an unfiltered perspective on how she uniquely built a school culture that retains teachers. She shares a ton of concrete strategies that go beyond boring staff meetings- creating a work environment where her teachers feel seen and heard. Here's the bottom line: When we prioritize trust, authentic connections, and maybe a sprinkle of risk-taking, we build something magical for our schools. So hit play, and let's get ready to ditch the negativity and toxic positivity and transform our schools into places where everyone thrives! So kiss the "kumbaya" goodbye and tune in for some real talk about building a school that inspires and empowers. Listen here: bit.ly/3Urv5Oy

We love seeing all of the back to school posts, it's such a special time of year. We just wanted to post some safety reminders to keep your information and kids whereabouts as private as possible! Here are a few safety reminders to think about going into the new year: -Don't post pics of your kids getting on the school bus with the bus number or your house number in them. (Tells bad guys where you live as well as what bus your kid will be getting on and off of every day.) -Don't post what school and who their teachers are. (Tells bad guys where your kid will be all day as well as what classroom they will be in.) -Don't buy back packs with their names embroidered on them or large tags with name/address on them. (A display for bad guys what your kids name is so they can more easily seem to know them. 'Oh hey John, I know your mom, come with me.' John doesn't realize his name is on his back and that the stranger just read it there and does not know his mom.) -This is a great time to come up with or remind your kids of your family safe word. This is a word that you only share with each other and in the instance of an emergency and someone needs to pick your kids up, you tell so that the kids know that person is safe. If the person doesn't know the word, your kids know not to go with them. Have an amazing and safe school year! Please add any additional tips in the comments! Here's a throwback photo of the first day of school for my kids the year I homeschooled them in the office...hard to believe that they'll be starting 5th and 6th grade this year! #gooseheadacademy

School communications requires being one step ahead of the game! So here’s what’s on the horizon for May, including—woooooooo!—May 7 (National Teachers' Day). Make a plan to acknowledge the important educators in your life.  #schoolmarketing #gemboxstudio #schoolcommunications #schools

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!!!! It's not as harsh as it sounds! And it's the perfect system to start implementing this time of year at your school. Struggling with classroom clutter? Discover a unique and practical solution in our latest article! Read about how John Hinds used "Take It or Leave It" at his schools to help educators declutter their spaces, recycle unused items, and even treasure hunt for classroom essentials. Ideal for new teachers or anyone looking to freshen up their teaching environment without stretching their budgets. Embrace this simple yet effective strategy to keep your school neat and ready for learning. Dive into the details and consider introducing this event at your school! Read more about how to organize and benefit from this event: https://lnkd.in/g9etwVY7 #EducationalInnovation #TeacherResources #ClassroomManagement #SchoolCulture