Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Hottest Posts Everyone’s Reading This Summer

Where did summer go? I guess it's still hanging on just a bit longer. It's certainly hot out today in Missouri. The temps are in the mid-90's. But here is a look back at some of the popular posts from the blog over the past couple of months. As always, thanks for reading and responding to ideas I share. I really appreciate your support, and the way you push me to think deeper and give more. Thank you for leading and serving in your classroom and school! You are amazing!




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Sun Towers by Belford Properties

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In the heart of Metrotown, Belford properties is bringing to the neighbourhood the tallest tower on the new golden street of Beresford. Located on the corner of Silver and Beresford, Sun Towers will be 41 storeys mixed-use building with 2 high rise residential towers on a commercial podium that will hold numerous commercial and retail business.

This architecturally striking tower will consist of 285 Exquisite 1, 2 & 3 bedroom homes with elegant floor plans and sophisticated design.  Sun Towers will also feature a 26,000 sq.ft. amenity package featuring a private club with pool, hotel-style lobby, and concierge service

Directly connected to the SkyTrain, Sun Towers offers immediate access to the world-class shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

 

 

E.& O. E. This is not an offering for sale. An offering for sale may only be made after filing a Disclosure Statement under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act

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Sussex by Townline Group of Companies

Sussex by Townline development is 41 storey highrise coming soon to the Metrotown area.  Located North of Kingway, Sussex is ideally located at 6050 Sussex (corner of Sussex & Hazel) a quiet tree-lined street, close to all the shops of services of Metrotown Mall, the beautiful walks and activities at Central park as well as a short stroll to the skytrain which can take you downtown in 20-25 minutes.

Sussex will contain 321, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms suites, as well as 3 level townhomes at street level. All of which will feature high end, luxurious finishing.  Sussex will also feature, expansive amenities and generous space for outdoor living

Sales for Sussex is expected to start in late 2016 or early 2017, register with us today to be kept up to date with this devlelopments and many others like it.

 

 

E.& O. E. This is not an offering for sale. An offering for sale may only be made after filing a Disclosure Statement under the Real Estate Development Marketing Act

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Imperial by Amacon

Coming soon to the corner of Imperial and Dunblane, Amacon Developments is building a 26 story, 169 suite, residential concrete high rise.  The homes will consist of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condos, as well as a limited amount of Live/Work Townhomes.

This 26 story residential high rise is centrally located in the every growing Metrotown area. With a short walk to Metrotown Centre, you have access Metrotown mall’s amenities including shopping, dining, and entertainment. Also, being a short walk to the skytrain station, you can be downwtown in 25 minutes.

Imperial by Amacon is expected to complete in 2020

Register with us today to be kept up to date on Imperial

 

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Primrose on Queen Elizabeth Park – Cambie Corridor Presale Condos & Townhouses

At a Glance

  • 68 parkside residences
  • 1-, 2-, 3-bedroom suites
  • 8 townhouses
  • retail space
  • at the edge of Queen Elizabeth Park
  • sweeping views
  • fitness centre
  • minutes from Oakridge Centre shopping
  • 2- 5-10 National Home Warranty

Prestigious Parkside Lifestyle


Located at 33rd Avenue in the Cambie Corridor on Vancouver’s West Side, Primrose will offer a limited collection of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom homes and townhouses nestled on the edge of Queen Elizabeth Park: a world-renowned green space with a rich heritage that evokes the colours and beauty of bountiful English gardens and sprawling country estates. Primrose is a point of entry into this prestigious lifestyle, surrounded by lush parkland, sweeping views and enviable amenities in a central urban setting.

Primrose home owners will appreciate an enviable choice of prime amenities within minutes of this superlative parkside location. Enjoy upscale shopping at Oakridge Centre, or hop the Canada Line to downtown Vancouver or the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Richmond. A wide range of recreational activities lie on your doorstep. Choose from golf or tennis at Queen Elizabeth Park, or skating and swimming at Hillcrest Community Centre. Nearby Nat Bailey Stadium, ethnic restaurants, two public libraries, a seniors centre, supermarkets, pharmacies, and professional services ensure you need not travel far to meet your daily needs.primrose-planb-428x480 primrose-pland-428x480 primrose-plane-430x480 primrose-planf1-430x480 primrose-planj1-371x480

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PMP:035 Are You Growing? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

I remember when my daughter began taking clarinet lessons from a private tutor in junior high. When I picked her up from her first session, she said, “I have been playing for three years, but I learned today that I wasn’t putting the mouth piece in far enough. That one tip has helped me hit […]

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Developing AND Finding Intelligence

This picture was shared on Facebook and I thought it was extremely powerful:

 

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To be honest, I have no idea the validity of the post or if it is from where it says it is from. To me, the message is what we need to focus on.

I have stopped saying “our most intelligent students”, and have replaced it with “our most academically intelligent students”.  It is a subtle change but it is important to differentiate.

This image provoked a lot of questions…

So many of our students walk out of high school not knowing what they want to do with their lives. In some way, is this because we share only a few things that we deem important?

A trend I have noticed in schools lately is that many teachers have where they went to university outside of their classroom door.  The thinking here is that this will also inspire their students to also want to go to university.  But what if you don’t see yourself in that space?  Would that actually demotivate students?  What would the difference be if teachers put up on their walls what they loved outside of “education”, and what they were most passionate about, for students to see?  I don’t think that it would deter any student from going to university, but I do think it would make the environment more open to helping students that seeing “intelligence” is not just about school.

What if schools were not only about developing intelligence, but helping students find their intelligence in a multitude of areas?  Would this not only be better for education, but society as a whole?

We have to stop looking at what school was, and start thinking about what school could be.  Images and messages like this can do a lot to start these conversations.

Source: George Couros



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