Anne did a great job on a welcome bulletin board by the front door. As we are completing conferences this week, what a great way to welcome families. I turned the bulletin board into a book. This is a great option for making class books.
Book
Before you give an assessment, have you considered why you are giving the assessment? Here is an article with ten questions to think about before giving an assessment.
10 Questions
The virtual field trips page on our school website is constantly being updated. Please let me know if you notice that a link doesn't work, or if you know of a resource that should be added. Virtual field trips are a great way to inform students about topics that they might not otherwise get to visit in real life, such as museums around the world.
The annual peregrine falcon in Boise is back. Often the webcams can be viewed while students are working on other tasks, on your front board, and are great non-fiction science topics. Students can also view the same webcams at home with their families; which is a great way to increase engagement with families. They are able to be informed and involved in what their child is learning about at school.
Boise Peregrine Falcon
Virtual Field Trips
3/31/14
3/23/14
Monday March 31st, 2014
Duties for the week:
AM Bus: Bloxham/Dickinson
Kenyon
Sweet
PM Bus: Jacobson
Jensen
Webb
Lounge: Playground Aides: Treanor/Anderson/Wilson
Meetings/Reminders for the week:
* Please remember that we are starting the fourth quarter. Please check the block schedule under schedules so you know where your students go for specials when we come back.
March 31st, 2014- Monday- RTI
April 1st-4th, 2014- Monday-Thursday- Conferences
April 2nd, 2014- Wednesday- Eval Team
April 2nd, 2014- Wednesday- PTA Providing Dinner for Teachers.
April 3rd-4th, 2014- Thursday-Friday- No School Due to Conferences.
Please remember to talk with your grade level about who you are recommending for summer school. Conferences is the perfect time to have permission slips signed. Please consider teaching as well.
Here is an article that helps remind us how to be happy in our role as teachers. As you read you will notice the same habits we are teaching students, like 'sharpen the saw' and 'seek first to understand, then to be understood.'
Surviving to Thriving as a Teacher
Here is an interesting article on digital skills for students.
63 Things Students Should Know in a Digital World
The school google calendar, school website, and school app are all updated through the end of the school year. As you plan end of the year field trips and special activities, please let me know so I can add them.
Well, we are on to April!
AM Bus: Bloxham/Dickinson
Kenyon
Sweet
PM Bus: Jacobson
Jensen
Webb
Lounge: Playground Aides: Treanor/Anderson/Wilson
Meetings/Reminders for the week:
* Please remember that we are starting the fourth quarter. Please check the block schedule under schedules so you know where your students go for specials when we come back.
March 31st, 2014- Monday- RTI
April 1st-4th, 2014- Monday-Thursday- Conferences
April 2nd, 2014- Wednesday- Eval Team
April 2nd, 2014- Wednesday- PTA Providing Dinner for Teachers.
April 3rd-4th, 2014- Thursday-Friday- No School Due to Conferences.
Please remember to talk with your grade level about who you are recommending for summer school. Conferences is the perfect time to have permission slips signed. Please consider teaching as well.
Here is an article that helps remind us how to be happy in our role as teachers. As you read you will notice the same habits we are teaching students, like 'sharpen the saw' and 'seek first to understand, then to be understood.'
Surviving to Thriving as a Teacher
Here is an interesting article on digital skills for students.
63 Things Students Should Know in a Digital World
The school google calendar, school website, and school app are all updated through the end of the school year. As you plan end of the year field trips and special activities, please let me know so I can add them.
Well, we are on to April!
3/20/14
Friday March 21st, 2014
School is out at 1:30. The rest of the afternoon is yours to finish report cards.
Please let us know in the office if you need us at a conference.
Have a great Spring Break!
Please let us know in the office if you need us at a conference.
Have a great Spring Break!
3/19/14
Thursday March 20th, 2014
Here is a video about staying positive. We heard him speak at the Leader in Me conference, and he was great to listen to. He said "If you are complaining, you are not leading."
Video
Video
3/18/14
Wednesday March 19th, 2014
Please remind students that Friday is an early release at 1:30, and no school for kindergarten students.
Here is a video shared at the conference about how change is possible. Every person, and everyone of our students has an opportunity for change. Quite the combination as well to see dancing and playing the violin at the same time.
Video
Here is a video shared at the conference about how change is possible. Every person, and everyone of our students has an opportunity for change. Quite the combination as well to see dancing and playing the violin at the same time.
Video
Tuesday March 18th, 2014
Math homework can feel like a losing battle at times. It may not be turned in, maybe not the biggest impact, or maybe something else could be given that is more meaningful. Here is an idea for math homework, and it goes right along with common core.
Math Homework
Here is your quote for the day. We do want students to be successful, but what about when they are not? That's where the grit and persistence comes into play, and we need students to have that. We need students to know how to accomplish the hard tasks too, and to not give up. We need every student to be successful.
That quote is from Principal El, and here is a recent video from him on the importance of every single student in your classroom. Every student matters, and they need to know and hear that. From the video "Excellent teachers move ordinary children to extraordinary things."
Video
Math Homework
Here is your quote for the day. We do want students to be successful, but what about when they are not? That's where the grit and persistence comes into play, and we need students to have that. We need students to know how to accomplish the hard tasks too, and to not give up. We need every student to be successful.
That quote is from Principal El, and here is a recent video from him on the importance of every single student in your classroom. Every student matters, and they need to know and hear that. From the video "Excellent teachers move ordinary children to extraordinary things."
Video
3/14/14
Monday March 17th, 2014
Duties for the week:
AM Bus: Lent
Osborn
Enders
PM Bus: Warner
Kenyon
Triner
Lounge: Simmons
Meetings/Reminders for the week:
March 17th, 2014- Monday- RTI
March 19th, 2014- Wednesday- Eval Team
March 19th, 2014- Wednesday- Recorder Concert at 2:45 in Lunchroom
March 21st, 2014- Friday- End of 3rd Quarter, No Kinders, and Grades 1st-5th Early Out at 1:30
March 24th-28th, 2014- Spring Break
Tuesday and Wednesday we will have a small group, the lighthouse team, going to a Leader in Me conference. Please assist guest teachers. Those that will be gone include: Anne, Steve, Daysha, Lesa, Amy K, Julie W, and Melissa.
We had a great talent show Friday night. A big thank you to the all the staff who helped and or attended. We also need to thank PTA for all of their work planning, practicing with students, and leading the talent show. Fantastic!
Here is a video from the Pastries with Parents Title 1 activity. We gave out about 415 donuts! We had such a great turn out, and great assistance from teachers. Thank you to Anne for making the leader aprons for students to wear when completing their jobs.
Spring Title 1 Activity
AM Bus: Lent
Osborn
Enders
PM Bus: Warner
Kenyon
Triner
Lounge: Simmons
Meetings/Reminders for the week:
March 17th, 2014- Monday- RTI
March 19th, 2014- Wednesday- Eval Team
March 19th, 2014- Wednesday- Recorder Concert at 2:45 in Lunchroom
March 21st, 2014- Friday- End of 3rd Quarter, No Kinders, and Grades 1st-5th Early Out at 1:30
March 24th-28th, 2014- Spring Break
Tuesday and Wednesday we will have a small group, the lighthouse team, going to a Leader in Me conference. Please assist guest teachers. Those that will be gone include: Anne, Steve, Daysha, Lesa, Amy K, Julie W, and Melissa.
We had a great talent show Friday night. A big thank you to the all the staff who helped and or attended. We also need to thank PTA for all of their work planning, practicing with students, and leading the talent show. Fantastic!
Here is a video from the Pastries with Parents Title 1 activity. We gave out about 415 donuts! We had such a great turn out, and great assistance from teachers. Thank you to Anne for making the leader aprons for students to wear when completing their jobs.
Spring Title 1 Activity
3/13/14
3/12/14
Thursday March 13th, 2014
Here is a post with the choir singing in Boise. Thank you to Chris for taking the video!
Choir in Boise
Please help remind students about the yearbook money being due on Friday.
Pi Day is coming! Friday!
Choir in Boise
Please help remind students about the yearbook money being due on Friday.
Pi Day is coming! Friday!
3/11/14
Wednesday March 12th, 2014
We had a fantastic family activity Tuesday morning. Thank you to everybody that assisted. Please email any pictures if you took some.
Thank you to third and fifth grade for being first with their grade level teaming notes! Those have been added.
Sometimes the traditional homework isn't working, or there could be an alternative that is more effective and engaging. Here are some homework ideas:
Homework
There is a staff meeting after school. I want to focus on collaborative discussions in the classroom. This goes right along with common core speaking and listening standards. Please look at your grade level standards for the area of speaking and listening, as we will be referring to those. Khrista has resources from a recent class that relates to this and she will be sharing those as well.
Here is a post of the final Dr. Seuss week pictures.
Dr. Seuss
Here is your image for the day:
Thank you to third and fifth grade for being first with their grade level teaming notes! Those have been added.
Sometimes the traditional homework isn't working, or there could be an alternative that is more effective and engaging. Here are some homework ideas:
Homework
There is a staff meeting after school. I want to focus on collaborative discussions in the classroom. This goes right along with common core speaking and listening standards. Please look at your grade level standards for the area of speaking and listening, as we will be referring to those. Khrista has resources from a recent class that relates to this and she will be sharing those as well.
Here is a post of the final Dr. Seuss week pictures.
Dr. Seuss
Here is your image for the day:
3/10/14
Tuesday March 11th, 2014
With conferences coming up, please let Chris and I know if you would like us to attend a conference. Could be behavior, grades, or even to celebrate successes.
Pastries with parents, election day, and the once a month grade level teaming meetings with special ed/Title 1/ESL. Busy day!
Pastries with parents, election day, and the once a month grade level teaming meetings with special ed/Title 1/ESL. Busy day!
3/7/14
Monday March 10th, 2014
Duties for the week:
AM Bus: M/T: Goodwin, W: Jacobson, & R/F: Lent
Standley
Pauley/Howe
PM Bus: Lancaster
Fullmer
Coleman
Lounge: Webb
Meetings/Reminders for the week:
Plato Testing all week.
March 10th, 2014- Monday- RTI
March 11th, 2014- Tuesday- Pastries with Parents Title 1 activity before school 7:30-8:40,
and Election Day
March 11th, 2014- Tuesday- Teaming with special ed, Title 1, and ESL
March 12th, 2014- Wednesday- Melissa all day at Harrison
March 12th, 2014- Wednesday- Eval Team
March 12th, 2014- Wednesday- 4th and 5th Grade Choir Trip to Boise, and Bus leaves at 8:15 am.
March 12th, 2014- Wednesday- Staff Meeting
March 13th, 2014- Thursday- Chris only, Melissa all day at Oregon Trail
March 14th, 2014- Friday- Yearbook Money Due
March 14th, 2014- Friday- Talent Show at 6:30 pm.
The Friday lunch with Dr. Seuss was so much fun. The best comment I heard was from a kindergarten student who said to the cat in the hat dressed visitor "I loved all your movies!" Thank you again to Nicole for organizing all the Dr. Seuss guest readers and activities. Please email any pictures you took during the week.
It is definitely a team effort with morning duty this week, and a big thank you to everybody who offered to help.
It is a very full week, but several fun activities. The big items to help remind students and families about would be the pastries with parents, yearbook money, and the talent show.
Here is a computer option posted on the school website for students and their families:
Computers for Kids
Here is a posting on the school website from Mrs. Enders' class. I walked into the school Tuesday morning and hadn't even put my car keys away. Great example of common core standards.
Opinion Writing
I saw these young men Friday morning at the new bulletin board Anne put together for leadership jobs. Please encourage students to apply.
Student Leadership Jobs
AM Bus: M/T: Goodwin, W: Jacobson, & R/F: Lent
Standley
Pauley/Howe
PM Bus: Lancaster
Fullmer
Coleman
Lounge: Webb
Meetings/Reminders for the week:
Plato Testing all week.
March 10th, 2014- Monday- RTI
March 11th, 2014- Tuesday- Pastries with Parents Title 1 activity before school 7:30-8:40,
and Election Day
March 11th, 2014- Tuesday- Teaming with special ed, Title 1, and ESL
March 12th, 2014- Wednesday- Melissa all day at Harrison
March 12th, 2014- Wednesday- Eval Team
March 12th, 2014- Wednesday- 4th and 5th Grade Choir Trip to Boise, and Bus leaves at 8:15 am.
March 12th, 2014- Wednesday- Staff Meeting
March 13th, 2014- Thursday- Chris only, Melissa all day at Oregon Trail
March 14th, 2014- Friday- Yearbook Money Due
March 14th, 2014- Friday- Talent Show at 6:30 pm.
The Friday lunch with Dr. Seuss was so much fun. The best comment I heard was from a kindergarten student who said to the cat in the hat dressed visitor "I loved all your movies!" Thank you again to Nicole for organizing all the Dr. Seuss guest readers and activities. Please email any pictures you took during the week.
It is definitely a team effort with morning duty this week, and a big thank you to everybody who offered to help.
It is a very full week, but several fun activities. The big items to help remind students and families about would be the pastries with parents, yearbook money, and the talent show.
Here is a computer option posted on the school website for students and their families:
Computers for Kids
Here is a posting on the school website from Mrs. Enders' class. I walked into the school Tuesday morning and hadn't even put my car keys away. Great example of common core standards.
Opinion Writing
I saw these young men Friday morning at the new bulletin board Anne put together for leadership jobs. Please encourage students to apply.
Student Leadership Jobs
3/6/14
Friday March 7th, 2014
The highlight on Friday will be the Dr. Seuss cake at lunch time and The Cat in the Hat visiting at that time. Thanks Nicole for helping to set that up! Thank you also to the kitchen for helping with the cake. Please remember patience with the lunch line, as even students with cold lunches will be in line for the cake. We have had a great week in the library with the guest readers.
3/5/14
Thursday March 6th, 2014
Please remind families about the PTA meeting on Friday.
It is picture day today!
Here is a post from the school website about the upcoming Title 1 Family Activity, the pastries with parents next Tuesday. If you have an email distribution list, you could email the school website link to the families in your classroom. Feel free to copy and paste into your newsletters.
Pastries with Parents
Anne is gathering leadership jobs for students to apply for. Please let her know if you think of something. Today there were students greeting Linda and Lesa after going to Costco, eager and ready to help bring items in.
Then we had these young women helping fold the flyers for the pastries with parents activity. Future women leaders in the making! One day they will be folding applications for college, jobs, and leadership activities and positions at work.
It is picture day today!
Here is a post from the school website about the upcoming Title 1 Family Activity, the pastries with parents next Tuesday. If you have an email distribution list, you could email the school website link to the families in your classroom. Feel free to copy and paste into your newsletters.
Pastries with Parents
Anne is gathering leadership jobs for students to apply for. Please let her know if you think of something. Today there were students greeting Linda and Lesa after going to Costco, eager and ready to help bring items in.
Then we had these young women helping fold the flyers for the pastries with parents activity. Future women leaders in the making! One day they will be folding applications for college, jobs, and leadership activities and positions at work.
3/4/14
Wednesday March 5th, 2014
Please remember that Tyler the district coach will be here all day on Wednesday.
The summer school job posting has posted. Please consider working. We have great students and warm weather.
Job Posting
Dr. Dobbs and Ms. O'Dell were guest readers on Tuesday for Dr Seuss week. Here are a few pictures you can share with students. Thank you to Chris for the pictures!
Guest Readers
March is women's history month, and March 8th is international women's day. Education is a key piece. Here are some resources to use during the month:
Scholastic
Smithsonian
Time for Kids
The summer school job posting has posted. Please consider working. We have great students and warm weather.
Job Posting
Dr. Dobbs and Ms. O'Dell were guest readers on Tuesday for Dr Seuss week. Here are a few pictures you can share with students. Thank you to Chris for the pictures!
Guest Readers
March is women's history month, and March 8th is international women's day. Education is a key piece. Here are some resources to use during the month:
Scholastic
Smithsonian
Time for Kids
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3/3/14
Tuesday March 4th, 2014
Please help remind students about picture day on Thursday. We'll also have a call out reminder Wednesday night.
The March Educational Leadership Journal is all about assessments, which is part of our school improvement plan this year. You'll notice some articles in your boxes. Here are 8 final thoughts from the recent issue to reflect upon:
8 Takes on Thoughtful Reflection
One article also in the journal was about taking a lesson from restaurants, and applying it to schools. The article talked about an inviting school when people walk in, and we definitely have Anne to thank for that this year as our school looks much different. Displaying student grit is mentioned, and that reminded me of Marsha's new sign listing the recorder masters in fifth grade. It mentions informing families, and we have classroom blogs and our school website that have done that. Here is the article:
Service vs. Hospitality
Here are your images for the day:
The March Educational Leadership Journal is all about assessments, which is part of our school improvement plan this year. You'll notice some articles in your boxes. Here are 8 final thoughts from the recent issue to reflect upon:
8 Takes on Thoughtful Reflection
One article also in the journal was about taking a lesson from restaurants, and applying it to schools. The article talked about an inviting school when people walk in, and we definitely have Anne to thank for that this year as our school looks much different. Displaying student grit is mentioned, and that reminded me of Marsha's new sign listing the recorder masters in fifth grade. It mentions informing families, and we have classroom blogs and our school website that have done that. Here is the article:
Service vs. Hospitality
Here are your images for the day:
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