February 18th, 2019- Monday- No School
February 19th, 2019- Tuesday- Certified staff training day
February 20th, 2019- Wednesday- Title 1 para check in- 9:40 am
February 21st, 2019- Thursday- Box Tops due
February 21st, 2019- Thursday- Boys Activity: 5:45-6:45 pm
February 22nd, 2019- Friday- Student lighthouse tours for symposium
Next week:
February 25th, 2019- Spelling Bee at Roper
March 1st, 2019- Friday fun: Super hero dress up and Dr. Seuss notepads for .50 cents each
Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:
Spencer- Habit 7: Sharpen the saw
Next week: Wilkins- Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs
One picture from this last week is a kindergarten celebration of their reading growth Fall to Winter. The graph pictured is similar to others found in classrooms around the school and we definitely have impressive gains with both reading and math growth. A big thank you to everybody who teaches, cooks and feeds yummy food, ensures the building is clean and dry from rain leaks, encourages, and gives a few minutes to check in with students. The picture of growth and happy kids is awesome.
There are also pictures from Breakfast with Books, Valentine's parties, and our student lighthouse team that meets during their lunch hour to plan and learn:
Pictures This Week
We're always adding diverse books to our library/media center and adding posters and pictures on walls that reflect the diversity at our school. It's the real world and our kids need to see people that look like them. Here are a few book ideas:
22 Diverse Book Choices
All of our certified staff complete at least two peer observations every year. This is a great way to learn, grow, and form connections with staff. Whether you are a first year teacher, first year at Harrison, classified staff, or have taught for several years- this is an article everybody should relate to. Positive relationships with students and a safe network of support with colleagues:
The Biggest Lesson
We are frequently discussing how to reach the needs of all of our students, including our high students. This is a great reminder of looking at other areas when assessing:
Using Art in Assessments
As soon as you leave the US, soccer becomes football. Pele is often referenced, especially during the world cup that is held every four years. Thought for the day:
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