Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I hope this finds you rested and ready to return to the halls of Houlton!  I know many of you had a lot of plans for fun and family - we spent a lot of time at home, and it was fantastic!

The new year is always a time to restart, to refocus on what you want to accomplish in the upcoming year.  As is the topic of many New Year's Day conversations, we have many hopes and dreams for the year to come.  What are your goals for 2017, professionally and/or personally?

 Here's a list of the Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Teachers...

1.  Stay positive.

2.  Spice up your classroom routine.

3.  Build fitness into your curriculum. (it wouldn't be a resolution without some mention of healthy lifestyles...)

4.  Get your work/life balance in order.

5.  Give individual time and attention to students.

6.  Get organized - work smarter, not harder.

7.  Don't let admin and school policies get you down.

8.  Get students involved/empowered!

9.  Make efficient use of planning.

10.  Plan some fun in your day.

Or, you might be just fine the way you are!  Whatever the case may be, Happy New Year!!  Here's hoping 2017 is filled with the pursuit of all of your hopes and dreams!

Welcome Back!
Sue