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Hey everyone,

Just popping in to say hi and send a little support as we all deal with this serious heat!

Whether you're still in school mode, easing into prep for the year ahead, or fully in holiday mode (yes, please!), I hope you're finding ways to stay cool and take care of yourself. These hot days are a good reminder to slow down, rest when you need to, and check in on one another.

If you’ve got a fun tip, a go-to cool-down routine, or just want to say hi, feel free to drop it in the community. It’s always great to hear from you.

Stay safe, enjoy the break, and keep cool,

Dunja

• Maybe it’s not answering emails.

• Maybe it’s not planning next term’s units (yet!).

• Maybe it’s not feeling guilty about doing nothing.

Let’s normalize pausing, disconnecting, and just being.

What’s your “non-plan” this summer?

Let’s play a little game to celebrate everything you’ve accomplished this year… even the messy, magical, unexpected parts!

• How many can you cross off?

(Feel free to screenshot, circle, or just shout “Bingo!” in the comments!)

✅ Survived a tech fail mid-lesson

✅ Taught outside your comfort zone

✅ A student made you laugh unexpectedly

Hello, InTA community!

I hope your weekend offered a bit of rest and recharge.

Here’s a simple prompt to ground us this week:

• What’s one challenge you regularly face in your day-to-day teaching life?

Let’s open up space to support and learn from each other.

 Let’s get to know each other a little better 

Which one would you pick?

1. Morning duty or after-school duty? 

2. Parent-teacher conference or staff meeting? 

3. Group project or individual essay? 

What’s your go-to song to pump yourself up for the day, and why does it give you that extra boost?

I’d love to hear your favorites and the stories behind them — let’s create the ultimate energizing playlist together.

Drop your song and why below!

We’ve all seen some surprising things in class… but this one’s too good not to ask:

👉 What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve ever found in a student’s backpack?

Drop your story in the comments — let’s have a good laugh together!

If you could magically eliminate one teaching woe … which of these would you banish forever with one wave of a magic wand?

1. Endless staff meetings that could’ve been emails

2. Copy machine jams right before class

3. Students “forgetting” their homework…again

4. Grading a mountain of essays at midnight

5. Tech that crashes during your perfect lesson

Sometimes, it’s the little tweaks that can make the biggest difference in how our students engage and learn. Whether it's adjusting a classroom routine, trying a new teaching method, or using a simple tool, small changes can lead to big results. I’d love to hear about the changes you’ve made that have had a positive impact!

Share your experiences in the comments.