Author Archives: melaniekaywyatt

Reflecting on Leaders

Posted on January 27, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

During the last few months, I have had the chance to talk with several presenters and national speakers who powerfully impacted their audiences. I started to reflect on the remarkable leaders with whom I have worked with over the years and how they have impacted my career and life with their wisdom, insight, guidance and [...]
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Advocacy, Educational, Reflections, Self-Reflection, VCU

Balance for Busy Families

Posted on January 21, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

Finding Balance for Busy Families
Kids have lots of options for activities these days, but an overscheduled child can go from busy to burned out in no time.
by Emily Graham
http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/739-finding-balance-… Read more »

FCPS, Whole Child

Tips for Middle School Parents

Posted on January 7, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 1

Please read this article on parent involvement. It’s nothing new, but we often need a refresher….even I need a refresher at times.   http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/801-10-tips-for-middle-school-parents  
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Advocacy, FCPS, School Reference

Benefits of Sport Participation

Posted on January 1, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

Involvement in middle school sport and physical activity programs outside of the regular curricular physical education classes provide countless positive benefits for middle school students. Middle school sport programs are based upon developmentally appropriate ways that focus on student needs and interests. Benefits of Sport Participation includes the following: Improvement of motor skills Improvement  in [...]
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Who I am… Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

“I am a woman above everything else.” Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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Just for Fun

Helpful form for School Adminstrators

Posted on December 22, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

School Calendar Month-to-Month Checklistf_revised PDF
This may be helpful in future planning.
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Educational, School Improvement

What is your position for the need for SROs in Schools?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

I originally had purposefully avoided posting any messages on the Newtown tragedy, until I read this article. I have a very strong opinion about SROs in school. Please post your opinion about whether schools need full-time SROs (School Resource Officer… Read more »

Advocacy, Policy and Influence, School Reference

Melanie Kay-Wyatt 2012-12-13 23:21:59

Posted on December 13, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

After thinking about our blogs and recording our reflections: I saw this quote by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis “I want to live my life, not record it.” Just a thought…….
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We believe…

Posted on December 3, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

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Game On: Teachers!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

To encourage the students at Walker-Grant Middle School our instructional staff continues to support students to become self-motivated independent learners by incorporating the following in our classrooms: Ensure opportunities for students’ success Provide frequent, early, positive feedback that supports students’ beliefs that they can do well. Help students find personal meaning and value in the [...] Read more »

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