#OC17 – Opening Session, Content Notes

The Opening Session of Orange was chock-full of great information. It was challenging and inspiring, all at the same time. In addition to great music, there was dancing, laughing and tons of fun! But beyond all of that, there was solid content. As always, there...

#OC17 – Opening Session, The Experience

Off To A Great Start! OC17 opened last night and it did not disappoint. In true Orange fashion, the conference theme is woven through everything they do. The connections they make to the theme (including a hopscotch board for us to jump through as we exited registration)...

Determination – The Amazing Maze – May 2017; Our Plan

Life App: Determination—deciding it’s worth it to finish what you started.  Theme: The Amazing Maze Date: May 2017 We've Got This! We were so excited as we approached May's brainstorming session for set design. That's because back in January when we were cooking up what we wanted to do for our Brain...

Humility – GOAL! Pass It To Win – April 2017

Life App: Humility - Putting others first by giving up what you think you deserve.   Theme: Goal! Pass It To Win! Date: April 2017 March Madness is Right! The month of March was surely filled with madness, but for me, it had nothing to do with the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Well,...

Forgiveness – Fix It Up – March 2017; Finished Product

Life App: Forgiveness - deciding that someone who has wronged you doesn't have to pay   Theme: Fix It Up - A Forgiveness Project Date: March 2017 C3K Workshop - A Place for Forgiveness! We have had a blast in our C3K Workshop this month. It's funny how our set is a perfect...

Forgiveness – Fix It Up – March 2017; Our Plan & Process

Life App: Forgiveness - deciding that someone who has wronged you doesn't have to pay   Theme: Fix It Up - A Forgiveness Project Date: March 2017 Working Sets For the second month in a row, we've got a set that has been intentionally created to be messy. The idea is that our...

Love – Behind the Scenes – February 2017; Our Plan & Process

Life App: Love - Choosing to treat others the way you want to be treated.  Theme: Behind The Scenes Date: February 2017 Inspiration from Lucille Ball Growing up, I Love Lucy was one of my favorite TV shows. Now, before you go thinking I am THAT old (although I am getting up...

Knowledge – Brain Games – January 2017; Our Final Product

Life App: Knowledge—learning something new so you can be better at whatever you do. Theme: Brain Games- Know More, Do More Date: January 2017 I LOVE THIS SET! Every week, when I walk into our elementary environment, I can't help but smile because of how much I love the way this month's...