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Happy new school year to all!  We hope that you have had a restful summer and are ready for the year that lies before you.

In honor of the beginning of school, we are continuing our series for educators dedicated to discussing activities that contribute to the development of high-functioning professional communities. This week, we discuss how to recognize and respond to stressors.

There are a few ways to get connected with us this week:

• Join our InterCom Live! session. We connect on Facebook every Monday at 11:00 am Pacific. To join us, open CASLS's Facebook page at the designated time. Can't make it? The InterCom Live! events are always recorded, and you can find them on our Facebook page.
• Check out the Activity of the Week. This activity structures a meeting between two colleagues focused on identifying personal stress responses and articulating a plan to mitigate stress.
• This resource provides educators with some additional suggestions for mitigating stress. We particularly love the suggestions of practicing gratitude and forgiving yourself for past mistakes. It, along with the Activity of the Week, would be great to use within any professional learning community.

Happy exploring! We are excited to continue engaging with you this week.