In case you did not know... I am a huge fan of CBS Sunday Morning. There is something about the stories they share that just make everything feel like home. Today, I was fortunate enough to be able to watch this Sunday Morning at my dad's house (which is a treat in and of itself) and this was one of the stories that was aired today.

Take 5 minutes to watch it if you have not seen it already. If you have seen it, I recommend you watch it again because you just might catch something you did not catch the first time.

Have you watched it? What did you take away from it?

If you would have told me 20+ years ago that Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg would be hosting a TV show together I would not have laughed out loud and said, "yeah right." They could not have been any more different.... or so I thought.

Isn't life wonderful?!

Here are two people that could not appear to be any more different on the surface but in all actuality they are very much alike in so many ways.

Think about that. Look at the history of their lives and you will see what I am talking about.

• They both are self made business people
• They both have fought for what they achieved
• They both had to overcome difficulties and long shot odds to be successful
• They both have spent time in prison
• They both have reinvented themselves
• They both have tremendous work ethic
• They both are recognized around the world, just by their name
  

"We are not all so different." ~ Martha Stewart.

Just when you think you do not have anything in common with someone, I challenge you to talk with them. When you take the time to have a conversation and build a relationship, most of the time, you will find that you have more in common than you realize.

Don't believe me? Try it with your most challenging student. I bet you will be surprised to see how much you have in common with that student if you take the time to get to know him or her.

Isn't life wonderful?

Think. Achieve. Succeed.

Jeff

Making Connections

We have almost made it to Thanksgiving! These next 2 days, there’s a lot going on with field trips and possibly students being out. This is a great time to start reviewing for the end of the semester, but it is also a great opportunity for us to spend a day or two connecting with our students.

Check out these ideas for fun activities to help students make connections:

• Icebreakers
  
• 12 Volumes of Ice Breakers
  
• Community-building games
  

My Simple Show is a great tool to make animated videos. It really is simple and free (of course they have a premium account with more tools). Check out the video below.

Hello Cat Family! I want to take a minute to show you this cool tool.

The tool is called My Simple Show and you can make an animated video just like this one! You can make it yourself or you can have your students make them. It really is easy. This video took me less than 10 minutes!

Have a great Thanksgiving and check out My Simple Show so you can make your own cool video!

Stephen

Monday November 20

• Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
• Be at your duty station-- 7:50
• 8th Grade CATE Tours -- See Emails for the info you need to know
• Be at your duty station-- 3:50
• Afternoon Tutorials 3:55 - 4:30

Tuesday November 21

• Morning Tutorials 7:50-8:20
• Be at your duty station-- 7:50
• AVID Field Trip
• Be at your duty station-- 3:50
• NO TUTORIALS after school --NO School Wide Detention -- If you have a class detention, please make sure students have a ride
• #CSISDChat on Twitter -- 8pm

Wednesday November 22

• No School

Thursday November 23

• No School
• Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday November 24

• No School

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