Ms. Evelius

Ya know those moments that you’re like “wow I love this job”. Usually have them about once a day in the classroom? Those moments that make all the stress worth it. Those “AHA!” lightbulbs kids get. The smile after that specific moment. I miss those moments 🙁

Finding the importance of turning my email notifications OFF after 3:00. Work and home life is crashing too much 😩

Coaching challenge!!! I was nominated by @MissAntczakPE. Thanks for letting me reminisce on better, happier days with my girls 💛

Three weeks ago today I posted a snap chat saying “I am so overwhelmed and need a break. This job can be so hard sometimes” & now here I am into a week and a half long break with no end in sight wishing I could just see my kids. This job IS hard sometimes 🥺

That being said... I am taking my main focus of health classes to mental/emotional health. Prioritizing their mental health and stress management will hopefully be a sigh of relief.

I’m nervous and on edge about this entire process we are about to go through. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t. But I know my students are going to be looking to me to be a pillar of comfort so I’m keeping it together for them.

@PMS_HEALTH @tiktok_us It’s on my choice boards for advocacy! I’ve had a few students create them pertaining to STDs. Surprisingly a lot of the trending songs could be twisted to fit STDs and the kids have fun with it!

@CourtsPhysEd I’ve shown fed up to my classes a few times when we talk about the sugar intake we get as Americans and we measure out our sugar on plates from snacks they bring in. Don’t watch the entire movie though ☺️

Are people still watching “Super Size Me” in health? Are there any other good videos similar to this or about nutrition (middle school) that are newer releases?

Practicing our advocacy today in health by trying to inform about how to access birth control. Here’s my example. Excited to see students results! Stay tuned #healthrocks #iteachhighschool #HSHealth

Thank you @WoodburySpine for coming in this week to teach my students about possible career paths in the health field as well as practicing the movement exercises with them! Wonderful company with genuine staff 🤩⭐️

It’s been one of those days where I feel defeated by a lot of things. The best part is I get to restart tomorrow. ⭐️🌼🌻☀️

@mrhealthteacher Right now our principal is fully on board and is putting together resources to present to our school board. I’ll look into public health officials to see if they can also provide info! Thanks!!

@EveliusMs How and where to advertise birth control - and negotiating what you’re allowed to say - is an issue that public health departments deal with all the time. Can you partner with your local public health folks to develop something together?

Needing some Advocacy Project ideas!!! Looking for a project that will help students know where to go for birth control options/persuade our district to allow BC to be better advertised at school! HELP 😬

@mrhealthteacher Growth and confidence!!!! 💛

Hey health teachers - what are the big outcomes you hope to see in your students as a result of taking your class? #healthed

Small victories are having a student say “I don’t feel like talking with anyone today” to volunteering to be the spokesperson for their group activity. You don’t get that by lecturing or taking notes, folks. FUN & ENGAGING activities are key 🔑

Yesterday a student of mine told me I should be a doctor because I have all the answers. Oh if only 😂

@CourtsPhysEd Don’t be afraid to ask for time during classes to work on your EDTPA. You are STUDENT teaching so as much time as you get in front of the students, also take time for yourself and your work so you aren’t as stressed.

Met with my CT and supervisor today, before I begin student teaching Monday! Could not be more excited (& a tad nervous)! Any advice you wish you would have known as a student teacher or that you wish your own student teachers knew?!

One of my favorite activities on the hardest days. After discussing warning signs and risk factors of suicide, we did the lifeline activity that discussed the “dream life” for a fictional character. I cut the line where suicide rates have spiked and the kids faces were 😦

Parent communication became a priority for me this trimester and it truly paid off with some emails I received. I’m forever thankful for this opportunity to be part of the kids villages 💓

Every trimester I go through the same feelings- I hope I did good enough, I hope every student felt heard, I hope every student learned something. But most of all, I’m gonna miss those connections every day. Finals week and then break, then on to new faces and hearts.