Thoughtful Thursday

Got to love alliteration, right?

I thought that on Friday Eve we could all use a positive thought to get us to the end of the day on Friday.
"Spending time with children allows us to experience our own sincere enjoyment of activities-going to the circus, decorating cookies, making balloon animals-that we wouldn't undertake on our own."

Have any of you tried positive affirmations? I really enjoy them. I use them when working out or when I'm trying to re-frame my mind. Sometimes I post them on my home screen of my phone or write them on a note card that I can see multiple times throughout the day.
Here are a few, maybe one will peak your interest.

May my heart be kind, my mind fierce, and my spirit brave.

Where I am right now is exactly where I need to be.

I surround myself by those who make me better.

Every day in every way, I'm getting better and better.

Jeanna

Walking Wednesday

Sorry we had a late start today to our walk. Thanks to those that joined us. It was lovely to get out even for 10 minutes in the sun and just breathe and chat. Hope to see you next week.

Jeanna

Tuesday Toning!

Let's Do This!

Are you ready for our first workout???  I am so excited!!

I'm sharing a workout from my favorite workout program, Tone It Up.  They are fun, short, but good workouts.  Today, we will be completing the Conference Room workout.  10 minutes, a guaranteed burn, and no workout clothes needed!  

Click HERE if you choose to do the workout on your own.

Come to the conference room Tuesday at 3:40 if you choose to join me!  I will be in business clothing...I have a meeting at 4. :)

AND...don't forget to join us in the gym at 3:40 for our Walking Wednesday.  We can go as far/short, as anyone wants.  It's totally flexible!!  Can't wait to see you there.

~ Amber

Carolyn's Delicious Healthy Recipe

There were several requests for a copy of the yummy quinoa salad Carolyn made, so here it is: 

 

Winner!!!

We have a new winner from our step competion last week! Congratulations to Coach Eddie for winning 1st place with a total of 111,569 steps for the workweek!! It was a close second for Wendy at 106,658 steps!! Congratulations and let's see who wins this week!! 

Don't forget you can now compete without a Fitbit by downloading a free app: 
 https://stridekick.com//challenges/43083/gourley-steppers

Faculty Social Outings

Greats times with great friends and co-workers!! We'd love to see everyone come out for next month's social activity!!

 

Oktoberfest

Pokémon Go Walk

 

 

 
 

 

Compete in the Step Competition without a Fitbit!!

We found an app that seems to work with  other devices besides Fitbits! If you are using your phone or another brand of step tracker download the free app and we can track steps together!! Use the link below to join: 

https://stridekick.com//challenges/43083/gourley-steppers

Healthy Food!

For those of you who don't know, Mary Ann has amazing baskets of produce available on Saturdays! Fresh fruits and veggies every week!! If you are interested talk with her!

Staff Social Activity

WINNER!!!!

Congratulations to Wendy for winning the first week of the step competition!!! I am seriously impressed by how much some of our teachers are waking every day!! We have some new competitors starting next week so we will have to see how our leader board changes! Great job to everyone!!! 

Food Pantry

Thank you to everyone who came out to help with the Food Pantry today!! It was a great turnout for the first time!!

Sonic Night

Looks like the Sonic Night was a lot of fun!! Check out our awesome teachers out there supporting our PTA!  If anyone has more pictures please send them in and we can get them posted!!

First Step Competition!

Hope everyone is having a great Holiday Weekend! Even though we are not at school today, our first Step Competition has officially begun! If you sent in your FitBit e-mail, you should have been added to the challenge! If you don't see it, please resend me your e-mail and I'll get you added right away! There is still time to join for the week!! If you are using another step counter, just send in your totals and I will include you in the running! We will announce the winner at the end of the day Friday!!

Let's get stepping!!! :)

*B*R*A*G**T*A*G*S*

Since there is some buzz around the school about Brag Tags and how completely awesome they are, we thought it could be nice to do a post about them! If you are using Brag Tags in your classroom, e-mail a picture or your ideas to Amanda. We would love to post them here so everyone can get ideas and inspiration on how to use them!  If you aren't using them ask one of the teachers who are if you want some ideas!

I love Brag Tags!! Even in 6th grade, my students get excited and cheer for each other when someone gets a new Tag. They love wearing them in the classroom and I can't wait to share them with parents at SEPs!

Ms. Sessions

Ms. Skeete

Ms. Matthews

Ms. Heslington