A new semester begins on Monday and that means new students, new courses and new beginnings. The phrase has been used so much in the last 5 years that it has probably lost its meaning, but I'll say it anyway: Begin with the end in mind. Your interactions with students next week will set the stage for the next 90 school days. Students will instantly make a judgement on what kind of teacher you will be and inadvertently they will also decide what kind of student they will be. Over the weekend I encourage you to "think big" about what you do on the first day in your classroom. Do something impactful! Be creative! Set the tone! Students will remember that. Remember that if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten.
Setting the tone also needs to spread to each student's parents. Remember to make those good news phone calls and to establish a relationship that can be mutually beneficial later. Parents and teachers want the same thing; success for the student. Don't let a lack of success be the first communication you have with the student or their parent. Invest in both and you will have more to help you down the road. Have a restful weekend and come back with a ton of energy...we're going to need it!
Here's a little motivation to inspire your new semester:
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