My Favorites from the first full week of 2015-16 at CHS

I decided to name my blog "Meget's Manic Minutes" because I wanted to be able to give brief reflections of my week.  I don't want a long blog, but I want to be able to rehash what I saw, and I have seen a lot this week.  I can't cover it all.  I also want to keep this blog about the good things going on at CHS.  Every once in a while I might throw in a struggle or two, but I want to share greatness from CHS.  Here goes nothing.

On Monday...

Mrs. Garrison makes her kids feel at ease.  She is great at checking individual understanding with students during the assignment/project time in class.  I appreciate her demeanor and patience with her students.  

On Tuesday...

Mrs. Wheeler had her students bring an item to class that sparked conversation about themselves. Students shared passions and details about their life.  What a great way to make kids feel like a part of the class.  

Coach King brought his coaching expertise into the classroom.  One thing I've have always thought holds true, your best coaches are great in the classroom.  They are good at breaking fundamentals down and getting students/athletes to understand.  Coach Kings breakdown of keyboarding fundamentals was actually fun to see.

Mrs. Berry has a problem on her hands, but it's a great problem to have.  Her Art program is busting at the seams.  CHS has a ton of great, budding Artists.  We have to find a way to give them space to work.  Of course she makes her space work, but one of these days we are gonna have to find a way to give our kids some elbow room to work on their master pieces. 

On Wednesday...

Coach Beck was highlighting an interview from N. Scott Momaday. It was an actual radio interview with the Pulitzer Prize winning author from Oklahoma.  I especially liked the part about having the students write a reflection on the interview.  

Mrs. Johnson's class was learning to make peach jam, peach cobbler, and pickles.  I see some added weight to my frame in the future if her kids can cook.  

Mrs. Rodriguez Biology students were using the Scientific Method to find a mystery powder.  I used the Periscope app to show the lab.  Her students explained the procedure and answered my questions in an impressive manner.  

On Thursday...

Mr. Miller had his welders putting together iron gates for CMS.  It's awesome that our students take part in making our campuses better by fine tuning their skills.  

Mrs. Hough had the chance to meet with her Teacher Cadet students.  These kids will be all throughout CPS schools helping in Classrooms.  Like I've said before, having a servant's heart is a great way to lead.  These kids are doing just that. 

Coach Pinnell has her volleyball kids rolling!  The Lady Reds are 12-2 and have won 9 straight. 

On Friday...

Well its 7AM so today I haven't had the chance to see our school in action, but I bet I get the chance to see something or someone that I can learn from today.  Have a great weekend!