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4/9/2020 0 Comments

How long has it been since you have checked in with your kiddos (or yourself) during these trying times? Perhaps today is the day. Consider using the PIE wellness check (or some variation of it) to easily begin a discussion with your kiddos about how everyone is holding up under these unusual circumstances.

My family has learned to use a simple PIE technique. One day I am actually going to make a pie for us to enjoy during a check-in, but first I will need to find butter. Until then, we will simply check in during our nightly quarantined dinner.

My family touches on three parts of the wheel. One person starts us out with his/her PIE (then anyone can ask questions) and then the same individual will pass to another family member that hasn't checked-in yet.

The three parts of our family wheel include...

Physically, I feel ... (share something about the way your body feels)

Intellectually, I am wondering about ... (share an interesting topic or question that is weighing on your mind).

Emotionally, I am ... (share how you feel emotionally but be sure to avoid pizza words like good or okay).

It is definitely awkward your first ten times, especially if you aren't used to sharing or holding family meetings, but IT DOES GET EASIER. You will be amazed by what you learn about your kiddos during this simple, ten-minute, round robin.

Until tomorrow, take care of you and yours.

Be safe and stay smart,

SMW

3/18/2020 0 Comments

We will be closed until further notice. Our highest priority is keeping our students and our communities safe by doing our part to help flatten the curve.

I know a lot of you are frightened, because you have suddenly found yourselves running and operating a homeschool you never wanted.

So I will spend my "new" free time gathering quality sources here (and on our facebook page), in order to help everyone in a small little way. My first list of resources on our facebook page was intended for educators only ... this one is useful for everyone!

https://www.facebook.com/smwunlimited/posts/1165252760480518

I will add all of the resources I gather under our "new" resources page above. I will only add FREE educational resources that I would personally use myself.

You’ve got this. We’ve got this.

Yes, the business is closed for now, but I am here should you need any help. I have taught at every level of education (preschool - college) and have been trained and utilized online learning platforms on the front lines for the last 20 years. I can and will help anyone who needs it, but I will not profit off of others misery.

Stay smart. Stay safe.

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2/4/2020

Welcome to February 2020

My favorite week of the year is right around the corner. Go forth and make the world a better place!

1/24/2020

Calling all NC Juniors . . . It's Time to Prep!

Join us for this eight hour exploration of the ACT on Saturday (February 1st) at Roxboro Community School. After we all take a full-length released ACT for practice, we will explain the basic test structure of all five subject tests and share our best tips and strategies to slay this monster. This is proven test prep at less than $10 an hour.

When: February 1, 2020
Where: Roxboro Community School
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This workshop will have three parts:

1) We will start the morning by administering a full length ACT released test, so our students can experience what it is like to take a real ACT. Unfortunately, the pre-ACT is too short and too easy to properly prepare our students for this marathon like test. We will then break for a working lunch** where students and instructors will score their test. Scoring the test will allow students to evaluate where they are and where they want to be.

2) We will then spend the afternoon discussing the basic test structure of all five subject tests. We will share some of our best tips and strategies. We will show students (based on their earlier scores which strategies are most likely to give them the largest point increase). It is all about working smarter NOT harder.

3) We will end the workshop by creating individualized study plans that the student can use for the month of February to prepare for their school administered ACT that should fall during the last week of February (February 25 is the rumored NC ACT testing date).

1/8/2020

We have always been the more peaceful, stress-free way to learn!

I just read this in an advert for another testing company . . .

"Technology is a large part of all our lives—but it can also add stress (think: group text threads, Instagram notifications, vibrating phones on a hard table), especially when you’re studying. So we thought of a way to cut it from your GMAT prep.

Learn with our new, in-person, GMAT Tech-Free Class. Put away your personal devices to allow for mindfulness, comfort, and the freedom to remain present while you prep. You’ll get everything that comes with a full GMAT course, but with a tech-free twist that includes tactile learning, mindfulness exercises, and more.

Eyes up, screens off. We have a more peaceful, stress-free way to learn."

Finally, others see the value of distressing the stress of testing.

We have always been the more peaceful, stress-free way to learn!

1/7/2020

We are open for business!

We are opened for 2020 business, and filling up fast. Contact us today!

12/23/2019

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

SMW UNLIMITED IS CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS . . .

We promise to resume our regular schedule on January 5, 2020. We can't wait to help you all reach your dreams in the new year. Until then, enjoy your tribe and know that you are special. We will see you all soon!

12/14/2019

We Keep On Growing!

Our ASPIRE scores showed incredible growth for what was essentially a 20-hour class. I am so proud of the five of you! Thanks for giving up every Monday afternoon and three of your Sundays in an attempt to better your chances at the colleges you dream of attending. I am so very proud of you all!

9/23/2019

Don't Miss Your Chance . . .

7/15/2019

July 15th, 2019

To all of my students (those past and present) that just spent the morning giving “the beasts of all beasts” their best,

I am so proud of your commitment and dedication to be the best that you can be while meeting yet another of the thousands of challenges that are thrown in your path on your way to adulting.

You are amazing individuals, and I am so proud of you all! Now go and eat some lunch, take a nap, and veg-out in front of a screen!
Hugs,

Mrs. Whitlow

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