Monday May 13th, 2019

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   May 13th, 2019- Monday- Eval team

   May 14th, 2019- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS

   May 14th, 2019- Tuesday- Leader in Me Lighthouse Review

   May 15th, 2019- Wednesday- 5th grade Careers on Wheels- PM
 
   May 15th, 2019- Wednesday- 3rd grade walk/kite/steam field trip- PM

   May 16th, 2019- Thursday- All school play preview at Canyon Ridge

   May 17th, 2019- Friday- School picnic lunch

   May 17th, 2019- Friday- Spring play at Canyon Ridge- 6 pm

   May 18th, 2019- Saturday- Spring play at Canyon Ridge- 6 pm



Next week:

   * 5th Grade swimming at city pool- May 20th- PM

   * May leadership assembly- May 21st
   * 4th quarter sharpen the paw- May 21st- AM
   * 2nd grade swimming at city pool- May 21st- PM
   * 3rd grade Skateland field trip- May 21st- PM

   * Last day for kindergarten and all PM only- May 22nd
   * All school carnival- May 22nd- 12:45-2:45 pm

   * Last day for 1st-5th- May 23rd- 12:45 pm dismissal



Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Schroeder- Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind

Next week: Blair- Habit 3: Put first things first


Pictures this week include pictures from Mrs. Dickinson's retirement party. Walking with her to the library, with her not knowing, was awesome. A big thank you to everybody who helped with planning, preparations, and attending.

We also have pictures from music classes, art as students made special homemade gifts for the special women in their lives, and an awesome LEGO family night:

Pictures This Week


I love this article. ASCD this month is all about teens. When we look at concerns, however, it often starts in the primary grades.The articles about teens are very much relevant for elementary.  This article is a great example of how college isn't for every kid, but, we need to find that which is their strength. Every student has a gift, a strength, interests, something. Technical programs are just as important as a traditional college route, and never giving up on kids is crucial. Relevance and relationships, valued and welcomed at school, differences seen as strengths:

A Story of Growth


This post has input from students. Inclusive schools, recognizing strengths with students who have special needs, a safe school:

What is Desired from Schools


Last one, tips for teachers on how to support all students:

A Guiding Light



Thought for today: