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Welcome to Summer,

Today I lay out a simple way to rest during summer break while still coming back ready to serve students better. I use the three Rs reflect, refocus, and regroup to review what worked, fix what didn’t, and build a real plan instead of repeating last year. 
• reflecting on the previous school year with pluses, minuses, changes, and keepers 
• building a PE culture that stays fun and educational 
• using a wristband-style student leadership program to create ownership and responsibility 
• dealing with tight equipment budgets, missed grants, and making do with what you have 
• spotting games and routines that feel stale and deciding what to tweak or drop 
• refocusing the yearly calendar around weather, indoor days, and units like net games 
• adding new games, music, exercises, and better ways to run large-group flag football 
• planning bigger projects like a treasure hunt challenge, archery, and a bike trailer 
• regrouping with a written plan, backwards planning, and meetings with administration 

 Take care,

Dave

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-High Fives and Empowering Lives  book available as an ebook or paperback

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-Amazon Ebook: HERE