In this episode we catch up on what we've each been working on, what we wish we would have done earlier so we aren't stressed now (the story of principals' lives!) and what is most important the first week of school.
Need some ideas on books to read in classrooms the first week of school? PrincipalJ shares ideas HERE.
Stay tuned for future podcasts on...
Staying Healthy to Outlast this School Year Marathon
Guest Hal Elrod, Author of The Miracle Morning
Series of podcasts on tips for being efficient
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcC67ZmCO5E]
Great resources for planning your first staff meeting of the year:
First Staff Meeting Ideas:
Notes to prepare for my first staff meeting (includes what I learned from What Great Principals Do Differently by Todd Whitaker)
Mr. Bean idea then have teachers “pack their suitcase”
Example of a staff meeting agenda
Example of agenda/plans for new teachers/mentor day
Youtube Clips are always good to include:
https://www.youtube.com/user/DrSanfelippo (go to presentation videos)
http://www.principalj.net/video-clips-for-staff-meetings-2/ (blog post with a few and links to other posts with videos)
Kid Snippets Too Sick for School (search youtube for other funny “Kid Snippets”)
Penguins (for teamwork)
When I Become a Teacher (use with new teachers)
Kid President: Pep Talk for Teachers and Students
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipAI6MJwzz8]
The audio is available for download here: https://soundcloud.com/principalpln/principalpln-3a
