Monday Moanin Thoughts #202 What Is Your Spring Message Going To Be?

Happy Monday Moanin to all of you. Here in Michigan,  most school districts will be enjoying their last week with students before a well-earned spring break. Spring break represents lots of things for all of us. They may include warmer weather, blooming plants, renewal and the possibility for transformation. It is a perfect time to refer to these ideas and others  as you lead your staff into the final weeks of the 2015-16 school year.I urge all leaders to write a letter/email to staff either before break or when you return to school. What will be the theme of your message?  Listed below are some other ideas that may resonate with you as you begin to craft your correspondence.

• Restate your vision
• Focus on your strengths
• Finish strong
• Focus on the importance of teaching and learning
• Reinforce positive relationships between colleagues and students
• Be well planned and organized
• Work in collaboration with others
• Each lesson should have choice and movement
• Lead with respect
• Get some rest

Here is wishing you a great break and an effective message for your staff. Have a great week and keep finding the good stuff.