By Rachelle

In November, our minds naturally shift to reflecting on what we are most thankful for, but as educators, we develop dispositions that encourage being thankful, and grateful, not just in November but every day of the year. We cultivate these states of mind by our actions and impact on the students in our classrooms and the community we serve. 

We grasp the value of being thankful; that when we think of what we do have, rather than what we do not have, our whole mindset changes and our blessings become more appreciated. However, when we take our thankfulness one step further, we experience gratitude, which is the action one takes based upon their feelings of thankfulness. 

Examples of gratitude may include writing a note or card, making a phone call or sending an email to let someone know they’re appreciated. My challenge to myself, and to you, is that we would not only identify what/whom we’re thankful for, but that we would practice gratitude and show it.

During this busy time of year, when many educators are feeling stretched and tired, I want to let each of you know that you are making a difference here at Venture, that you are needed here and that you are appreciated. 

Wishing you a wonderful, restful Thanksgiving break! 

Bus/Parking lot duty: Higgs and Levy

Monday 11/29:  Non Work Day

Tuesday  11/30:Kaiser@ Training; Baker Admin designee

Wednesday 12/1:

Thursday 12/2: Student Exhibit Night

Friday 12/3: Last day of Trimester 1

Bus/Parking lot duty:

Monday 12/6:  New Student Orientation 10:00 - Noon

Tuesday  12/7: First Day of Trimester 2

Wednesday 12/8:

Thursday 12/9:

Friday 12/10:

Bus/Parking lot duty:

Monday 12/13:  Certified Staff PD Day

Tuesday  12/14: 

Wednesday 12/15:

Thursday 12/16:

Friday 12/17:

December 20 - December 31 - Winter Holiday!