In the Loop June 2020

In This Issue In the Loop
Inspirational Quotes
Six Ways to Recharge Student Support Services Newsletter

Ladles of Love
Crossword Puzzle

State Superintendent Mark Johnson
honored Harnett County Schools with
the Superintendent’s Purple Star
District Award.
Our district has earned this distinction
thanks to every school in the district
qualifying for the Purple Star
designation.
This is quite an accomplishment and
we are very proud. We know it is all
because of you. We want to thank
you all for making this happen!

Dates to Remember
June 11th - Last Day for 10 month employees

June 12th - 504 End of Year Tasks deadline
August 12th - First Day back for 10 month employees

We want to take this opportunity to say Farewell
to the student support staff who are retiring or
moving on next fall.
You have made a great difference in our lives and
the lives of the students in Harnett County.
We are very grateful for your hard work and
dedication.
Life is about the journey, not the destination.
Thank you for gracing us by making us a stop on
your journey.

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Inspirational Quotes Kathryn Englander

Kathleen McNeill

There are as many nights as days, and the one is just as long as the
other in the year's course. Even a happy life cannot be without a
measure of darkness, and the word 'happy' would lose its meaning if it
were not balanced by sadness Carl Jung

Robert TJ Carver

Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but
because of who you are. Harold S Kushner

By trying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree-Buganda proverb Brittny Gainey
LaShonda Jones
Be Thankful for what you have: You’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on
what you don’t have you’ll never ever have enough
If you never have to borrow you’ll never have to lend
Becky Wade

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not
see Hebrews 11:1

Audra DeSorbo

Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your
life. Confucius
Amy Tudor
Always be a little kinder than necessary. James M. Barrie

Michelle Anders
The comeback is always stronger than the setback.

Denise Logan

Don’t stop until you’re proud. --Unknown

Audrey Noble

If Better Is Possible, Good Is No Longer An Option. Dr. Kenson J. Griffin

Rekenya Edwards Katie Cooney-Schofield

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Inspirational Quotes Cont’d Kari Stott

Christy Jarvis
Everyone is facing a battle you know nothing about, be
kind...always.
Jessalyn Pedone
One day, an old man was walking along a beach that was littered
with thousands of starfish that had been washed ashore by the
high tide. As he walked he came upon a young boy who was eagerly
throwing the starfish back into the ocean, one by one.

Puzzled, the man looked at the boy and asked what he was doing.
Without looking up from his task, the boy simply replied, “I’m saving these starfish, Sir”.

The old man chuckled aloud, “Son, there are thousands of starfish and only one of you. What difference can you make?”

The boy picked up a starfish, gently tossed it into the water and turning to the man, said, “I made a difference to that one!”
Janet Johnson
The sun don’t shine on the same dog’s butt everyday.
You can’t make soup out of chicken poop!
“Sometimes,’ said Pooh, ‘the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”
Girl, read your bible. You can eat all the kale, buy all the things, lift all the weights, take all the trips, trash all that
doesn’t spark joy, wash your face and hustle like made, but if you don’t rest your soul in Jesus, you’ll never find peace
and purpose.
One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries- Pooh.
I spend an insane amount time wondering if I’m doing it right. At some point I just remind myself that l’m doing my best.
That is enough. - Myleik Teele
Suzanne Wood
T h e o n ly th in g b e tw e e n y o u a n d so m e o n e y o u e n v y... Is y o u se ttle d fo r le ss!
B e t h e k in d o f w o m a n w h o , w h e n y o u r fe e t h it t h e fl o o r in t h e m o r n in g t h e d e v il s a y s , “o h n o , s h e ’s u p ”!
A w o m a n is lik e a te a b a g - y o u c a n ’t te ll h o w s tro n g s h e is u n til y o u p u t h e r in h o t w a te r.
Kim Baker
Alone we can do little. Together we can do so much. Helen Keller
Tracey Carlson
Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection

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Student Support Spotlight

Six Ways to Recharge in the Summer

By: Dyan Branstetter, Integration for Arts Education and STEAM

Summer is a time to find balance in our lives. It is a time to clear our head, reflect on the school year, and think of ideas for the upcoming
one. I’ve found a few ways to help me recharge in the summer. They all follow the same loose theme: taking care of myself. Find what works
for you, and don’t feel guilty when you engage in self-care. It will clear your head, allowing your passion for your students to come to the
forefront, and all of those creative ideas that were squashed down due to the stress and race of the school year will bubble to the surface.
1. See New Sights

Nothing is better for inspiration than seeing something new. So often, we have such a routine during the school year that we see the same
places, people, and commute each day. Take a day trip to a local place you’ve never visited, or plan a longer trip to a place you’ve never
seen. This doesn’t need to be expensive- sometimes being a tourist in your own town can be enough to break the monotony of day to day
life. Think broad, and feast your eyes on museums, national parks, local parks, or vacation spots. Just seeing something new can broaden
your perspective and inspire ideas.
2. Tap Into Your Creative Side

As educators, we rarely have enough time to immerse ourselves in creative endeavors during the year. Are you a visual artist? Devote time
each day to your craft, or take a class to extend it. Are you a musician? Find a local group that you can practice or perform with during the
summer months. As a dancer, I find that just picking up an extra class during the summer helps me reconnect with my creative side- I start
to think of myself not as a “educator who takes a dance class every now” and then to “a dancer who is also a educator”. Challenge yourself
to a new aspect of your creative self. How great to be the one going through the learning process for a change, rather than leading it. Find
something that challenges you and helps you grow as an artist.
3. Read!

Summer is a great time to catch up on books you’ve been saving in your Amazon cart. I try to balance my reading between books for
pleasure, educational topics, and children’s literature to preview for the upcoming school year. Keep it personal and read on your own, or
make it a social event: find a group and read the same book so that you can discuss it. I like to get ahead with the Global Read Aloud books,
and I follow the Innovator’s Mindset Book Group online.
4. Grow your PLN (Professional Learning Network)

Speaking of online connections, summer is a great time to find or grow your online network of educators that can inspire you and build
you up. Some of my colleagues don’t like to talk “educator” over the summer, so finding connections online helps me to bounce ideas off of
other educators without disrupting my colleagues’ way of recharging. Participate in a Twitter chat and follow the participants.
5. Exercise and eat healthily

Find a way to move that works for you. If you struggle to stay motivated, find a friend to hold you accountable or sign up for group classes
somewhere. Take daily walks with a walking buddy, find a yoga studio, or ride a bike. Take advantage of summer fruits and vegetables and
try new healthy recipes. Taking care of your physical body will help you stay strong to handle the pace of school year. Now is a great time to
settle into a healthy exercise and eating routine. Why? So that you don’t have to adjust to it during your more stressful months!
6. Prepare yourself for the upcoming year

We know that as soon as we start back to school, the race begins again. Plan ahead for your own self-care. One way is to use pockets of
time in the summer to organize and think ahead. Clean out your closets and make it easier to grab what you need once the year begins.
Double your recipes and freeze meals for September. Shop ahead for wardrobe essentials, gifts for the year, and school supplies. Now is
the time to look into time savers for the school year. Have you checked out Stitch Fix for clothes, or meal services such as Blue Apron, Hello
Fresh, or SunBasket? Does your grocery store have an online pickup service? Are there other time-saving services that can help you, such
as a cleaning service or landscapers? It doesn’t really matter what you do to recharge, as long as you take the time to do it. Slow your pace
during the summer. Allow time to clear your head and find yourself again. You’ll return to school in the fall satisfied, balanced, and relaxed.

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Community News
New Donation Only Restaurant in Lillington
Ladles of Love is a non profit that has been preparing and delivering
about 350 meals a week out of Harnett County churches. Larry
Alexander decided that it was time to expand services by opening a
brick and mortar restaurant at 301 North Main Street in Lillington.
The restaurant will be a donation only establishment. If you are
able to make a donation for your lunch that’s great. If you are able
to donate a little extra to help pay for someone else’s lunch that’s
wonderful. If you are unable to make a donation that’s ok too.
Maybe you will be able to the next time. They will serve a different
menu each day depending on what food we have donated or what
food they are able to get. The plan is to offer delicious, homemade meals each day. We are very close to opening but are
not quite there yet. They are having a fundraiser this week so if you can stop by and have a hamburger, hotdog, or bottle
of water please do!

In the Loop Summer Puzzle

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3 ______ Parker is celebra ng 30 years with HCS. 1 Student support services team members
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9 ______ Cappola - one of the wonderful team 6 We should aim to ______ from new
leaders who helps keep Student Support experiences and challenges
Services running smoothly.
7 #EMERGE______ - our plan for coming out of
this pandemic

8 We hope your summer break is ______!

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