Monday December 3rd, 2018

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   December 3rd, 2018- Monday- Eval team

   December 3rd, 2018- Monday- Talk and Walk continues- Every Monday and Friday at 7:30 am

   December 3rd, 2018- Monday- Hour of Code- all week

   December 3rd, 2018- Monday- Christmas Concert- 6:30 pm at Roper

   December 4th, 2018- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS
 
   December 4th, 2018- Tuesday- Tie Tuesday/Scarf/Bow

   December 5th, 2018- Wednesday- Third grade teaming

   December 5th, 2018- Wednesday- Staff lighthouse/building leadership team- 3:10, room #10

   December 7th, 2018- Friday- Friday fun is ugly sweaters and
                                                      student leaders selling candy canes for .50 cents each

   December 7th, 2018- Friday- Student lighthouse team- tours 9-10 am
       

Next week: Wednesday December 12th, 2018- Breakfast with books and readers of the month


Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Kelly- Habit 6: Synergize

Next week: Mussio- Habit 7: Sharpen the saw


Pictures this past week include homemade toys from Mr. Jansen, kindness from fifth grade students, Christmas cards with a superhero theme, second grade habitats, and our monthly Leader in Me family/parent class:

Pictures This Week


Thought for today:

Friday November 30th, 2018

Please help remind students and families about the Christmas concert Monday night. The program starts at 6:30 pm, at Roper, and every student has a part. This is always a great evening to welcome the holiday season.


On to December. Thought for today:

Thursday November 29th, 2018

We have the monthly Leader in Me parent/family class tonight, 6:00-7:00 in the library.

Here is a nice article that is great for everybody and many items match topics we talk about. How you frame your thinking/mindset can change everything, what you choose to look for is what you will see, you model how to be a nice person everyday for our kids, remember your why, and more:

10 Pieces of Advice



Thought for today:

Wednesday November 28th, 2018

We have a staff meeting after school today. Remember to bring Thinking Map samples. You could also being leadership notebooks. This will be a nice check in about writing and Leader in Me and you can ask questions, share, and learn from colleagues.

Please help remind families about the monthly parent/family class Thursday evening.

This is a great quick read for all staff, not just new teachers:

4 Pieces of Advice



Thought for today:

Tuesday November 27th, 2018

We start the morning with our November leadership assembly.

We have grade level teaming for 1st-5th.

The Christmas tree went up on Monday, the annual food drive has started, we still have some kids wearing shorts, and it's the annual Macy's letters to Santa. We have children at our school who have participated with Make a Wish:

Letters to Santa


Thought for today:

Monday November 26th, 2018

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   November 26th, 2018- Monday- Eval team

   November 26th, 20th- Monday- Talk and Walk starts- Every Monday and Friday at 7:30 am

   November 26th, 2018- Monday- Student lighthouse team lunch meeting- room 10

   November 27th, 2018- Tuesday- District federal programs meeting- 4:00 in the library

   November 27th, 2018- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS
 
   November 27th, 2018- Tuesday- November leadership assembly- 8:05 in the gym

   November 27th, 2018- Tuesday- Grade level teaming 1st-5th

   November 28th, 2018- Wednesday- Literacy visit and observations for certified staff

   November 28th, 2018- Wednesday- staff meeting

   November 29th, 2018- Thursday- Title 1 para check in- 9:40 am

   November 29th, 2018- Thursday- Leader in Me monthly parent/family class 6-7 pm

   November 30th, 2018- Friday- Kindergarten grade level teaming

   November 30th, 2018- Friday- Principal lunch with November leaders of the month
       

Next week: Monday December 3rd, 2018- Christmas concert at Roper- 6:30 pm


Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Gailey- Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood

Next week: Kelly- Habit 6: Synergize


The staff meeting agenda has the Twin Falls Education Foundation visiting. We will then share writing samples and Thinking Maps examples. We will finish with a Leader in Me check in.

The pictures from this past week include students leading with different leadership roles, Breakfast with Books, the Title 1 family night event, and learning with math:

Pictures This Week


Thought for today:

Friday November 16th, 2018

We have our new teacher/certified staff breakfast check in at 7:30 am, in room 5.

Please remind children about the new walk and talk activity starting on Monday the 26th. This will be occurring on Mondays and Fridays. We have staff members who will be walking and talking with students starting at 7:30 am. Chilly mornings, but a great positive start to the day for kids.

A big thank you to everybody who assisted with the Thanksgiving lunch and the Title 1 family night event. The family night event had fun math, reading, and family games, and even warm yummy pancakes in the library.

One of my favorites during family night was Mrs. Easterling quietly putting together food boxes with families, from our school pantry, so families have food over the long break. A big thank you also to our school counselor for working with a community group so six families will have a yummy Thanksgiving meal over the break, even with hams and turkeys. Please let us know in the office if you have any students who could use a box of food for the long break. We are happy to call and check in with families.

Enjoy the Thanksgiving break with your friends and family. Thought for today:

Thursday November 15th, 2018

We have two fun family events today. We start with Thanksgiving lunch. Thank you for patience with the lunch line. Everybody will be fed and we can adjust lunch recess times.

The second family event is our Title 1 family night. We will be starting at 5:30.

There is no after school program today.


Thought for today:

Wednesday November 14th, 2018

We have a staff meeting after school in the library. Our school counselor is leading and the information would be great for all staff. Everybody is invited and welcome to attend. Topics include: addiction within families and the roles of family members, mandatory reporting, and mental health awareness and resources.

Please help remind students and families about:

*No after school program on Thursday
*Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday
*Title 1 Family Night on Thursday


As we get ready for Thanksgiving, the thought for today:

Tuesday November 13th, 2018

Please help remind students and families about Breakfast with Books Wednesday morning. This is always a positive way to start the school day.

Please help remind students and families that there is no school all next week.


Thought for today:

Monday November 12th, 2018

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   November 12th, 2018- Monday- Eval team

   November 13th, 2018- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS

   November 13th, 2018- Tuesday- Wear college shirts/sweatshirts

   November 14th, 2018- Wednesday- Breakfast with books and readers of the month

   November 14th, 2018- Wednesday- staff meeting

   November 15th, 2018- Thursday- Thanksgiving Lunch

   November 15th, 2018- Thursday- Title 1 Fall Family Night- 5:30-6:30 pm

   November 16th, 2018- Friday- New certified staff breakfast check in- 7:30 am, room #17
       

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Rodriguez- Habit 4: Think win win

Next week: Gailey- Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood


Our school counselor will be leading the staff meeting this week. The topics include mandatory reporting, mental health, and addiction within families.

Pictures from this past week include students giving service, first grade students learning to code, paper airplanes during recess, and Robert Stuart performing their Fall play for first and second grade students. It was great to see former Harrison students performing:

Pictures This Week


Thought for today:

Friday November 9th, 2018

We have kindergarten teaming and fifth grade teaming today.

As classrooms are integrating morning meeting or some type of community building check in, here is an idea that also helps with building rapport:

Opening Activity


Have a great weekend. Thought for today:

Thursday November 8th, 2018

We have Leader in Me on site training with our coach for our action teams today: Culture, Academics, and Leadership.

Please help remind students about wearing college shirts/sweatshirts next Tuesday. Our kids need to hear about the future, options, setting and achieving goals, and that college is available for everybody.

Thought for today:

Wednesday November 7th, 2018

First and second grade will be viewing a play in the lunchroom that Robert Stuart is performing. This will start at 1:45 pm.

We have a staff lighthouse/building leadership team meeting after school in room 10. We will start at 3:10 pm. Please let a rep know if you would like something added to the agenda.

This is a nice reflection with tips for restorative practices. This matches what we strive to achieve with students every day:

A Proactive Approach to Discipline


Thought for today:

Tuesday November 6th, 2018

We have Fall picture retakes today and fifth grade students will be attending the Fall arts on tour at CSI in the afternoon.

Please remember to vote today. Your vote does matter. We each bring unique experiences and opinions to the table and that is what makes voting so important. Instead of a few speaking for the whole, get out and vote so your voice can be heard. Instead of the mindset about voting against something, vote for something you believe in. We live in a great country that is inclusive and welcoming. We have much to be grateful for every day. Having the great privilege and opportunity to vote is one item to be grateful for. Thought for today:

Monday November 5th, 2018

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   November 5th, 2018- Monday- Eval team

   November 6th, 2018- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS

   November 6th, 2018- Tuesday- Tie Tuesday (scarf, bow toe, hair bow)

   November 6th, 2018- Tuesday- Fall Picture Retakes

   November 6th, 2018- Tuesday- Grade level teaming 1st-4th with ESL and Resource

   November 6th, 2018- Tuesday- 5th grade Arts on Tour- PM- Walking to CSI

   November 7th, 2018- Wednesday- 1st and 2nd grade viewing Robert Stuart Play
                                                                    -1:45 in our lunchroom

   November 7th, 2018- Wednesday- Staff lighthouse/Building leadership team- 3:10, rm #10

   November 8th, 2018- Thursday- National STEM/STEAM Day

   November 8th, 2018- Thursday- On site Leader in Me Action Team Coaching with Coach

   November 9th, 2018- Friday- Kindergarten and 5th grade teaming with ESL and Resource

Next week: Three great family involvement activities that give families options of breakfast, lunch, or evening- accommodating all family schedules:
                    *Tuesday November 13th, 2018- Wear college shirts/sweatshirts
                    *Wednesday November 14th, 2018:
                           -Breakfast with Books and Readers of the month- 7:30 am
                    *Thursday November 15th, 2018:
                          - Thanksgiving lunch
                          - Fall Title 1 Family Night- 5:30-6:30 pm
                    *Friday November 16th, 2018- New Teacher/certified staff check in breakfast- 7:30 am

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Blair- Habit 3: Put first things first

Next week: Rodriguez- Habit 4: Think win win

Pictures this week include kind friends, leaders of the month, and several Halloween pictures. These would be great to click on and see in a large size:

Pictures This Week


ASCD this month is all about teachers leading their own learning. We expect that of our students and we encourage that with our staff. If you expect somebody else to provide what you need, you will never have what you truly need. Only you know what you really need. As you learn and grow, sharing with others helps us all to learn. For reflection:

Infographic With Great Quotes


Find the interest that makes you jump out of bed in the morning. Sometimes it is something to work towards, like a goal, event, or special activity/vacation/travel. This thought is great for everybody, both students and staff. Thought for today:

Friday November 2nd, 2018

A big thank you to Mrs. Nelson for leading a great parent class Thursday night about media safety. Our school resource officer ended with helpful tips. It was excellent.

We are into November. The weather has started to get colder, lost and found is growing, and we have fun family activities coming up. This includes Thanksgiving and Christmas lunch. We have a family note going home that has important dates for the next three months and a reminder about our Fall Title 1 family night. There will probably be a few more events added, but this note has most dates listed:

Upcoming Dates- Front

Title 1 Family Night- Back


Enjoy your weekend and plan time for yourself. Thought for today: