Happy March All!
Ok, so March only has a few days left in it, but I have been so busy creating that the time has gotten away from me! Plus, a school counselor's life is always a bit crazy in the daily grind. This month has been no exception; between Professional development days, new curriculum, Career units, and getting those 8th graders ready for high school, I am nothing but exhausted by the end of the day! I have used the most of my Spring Break this week rejuevenating and resting, plus a little fun here and there. But I also wanted to share with you a week we celebrate before we leave for Spring Break in our school: SW-PBS Spirit Week! So, how does this week work? Well, let me give you the rundown:
The Purpose
The purpose of SW-PBS Spirit Week is to help maintain a positive atmosphere among teachers and students right before a big break. We actually host it twice a year; the week before Thanksgiving break and the week before Spring Break.
Spirit Days
We have spirit days for the students to help them get pumped up for the week. We let the SW-PBS Leadership Team decide on the days, and then they are approved by our administrator and SW-PBS Team. Here are the Spirit Days they chose for this last spirit week:
PBS Spirit Week for Students
March 20 - 24 MONDAY: Thunderbird Pride! TUESDAY: Athletic wear WEDNESDAY: Luau Day THURSDAY: Hat Day FRIDAY: Rainbow Day
We also have Spirit Days for the teachers as well! We coordinate the days mostly around food and any days where the teachers can dress comfortably. Here are the Spirit Days for the teachers this last spirit week (very inspired by Pinterest):
SW-PBS Spirit Week for Teachers
March 20-24 Monday: There is "Muffin" Better than our Teachers! (Muffins provided) Tuesday: Just "Poppin" in to say there is no one "Butter" than you! (Popcorn provided) Wednesday: Thanks a "Latte" for all you do for PBS! (Coffee Bar) Thursday: "Nacho" average teachers! (Nacho Bar) Friday: PBS is no "Sweat" for you! (Sweats Day)
Check out some of the posters we created for the workroom using the awesome website of Canva:
Golden Tickets
Needless to say, this week is a big hit with students and staff! And it provides the perfect, positive way to cruise into a much needed break.
As a SW-PBS School, we are also busy with recognition paperwork and wrapping up the end of the school year. WE are excited to be attending the 2017 Summer Training Institute in Missouri in June! Check out the link; if your school is serious about SW-PBS, then this conference has a plethora of resources! I hope you all are having a great week and I hope you are finding the energy to finish your school year strong.
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