Monday March 1st, 2021

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   March 1st, 2021- Monday- Distance learning

   March 2nd, 2021- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS- via video

   March 2nd, 2021- Tuesday- Dr. Seuss fun with ERC classroom

   March 3rd, 2021- Wednesday- Grade level teaming with resource and ESL- via video

   March 4th, 2021- Thursday- Sharpen the paw- PM

   March 4th, 2021- Thursday- Staff lighthouse- via video

   March 5th, 2021- Friday- End of the 3rd quarter, no kinders, and 1st-5th early release at 12:45 pm

Next week:

   March 8th- Students back in person, dismissal at 12:45 pm

   March 9th- Wear college shirts/sweatshirts

   March 10th- Readers of the month during breakfast

   March 12th- Friday fun to dress like a Dr. Seuss character and slime for .50 cents each

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Himmelberger- Habit 1: Be proactive

      

          Next week: Johns- Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind

We have a great list of activities for Sharpen the Paw:

Sharpen the Paw

Thought for today:

Friday February 26th, 2021

We start the day with our monthly leadership assembly, 8:05 via video.

It's been a bit rough with sub shortages this week. Add in positions not filled, like playground and paras. A big thank you to everybody, jumping in and helping so school continues to function as normal as possible. 

We truly would be in a pickle if we didn't have teamwork. Synergy keeps our school moving. Thought for today:

Thursday February 25th, 2021

We have a few staff who will be checking in with our Leader in Me coach today, via video, for action team learning and planning.

This is a neat website. It was created with the focus of students learning at home, children being at home more due to Covid, and school nutrition services programs that are all trying to ensure that children are eating healthy foods at home. There might be ideas for you, your own children, or ideas for our classrooms that integrate food with learning during the school day. There is also a link for handwashing resources:

Healthy Meals

Handwashing

Covid

Thought for today:

Wednesday February 24th, 2021

We have a staff meeting after school, via video. Here is the agenda:

- Robin- Instructional strategy to share

- Amy- Google meet tip to share

- Everybody- Virtual student led conferences- sharing of ideas, for spring conferences

Thought for today:

Monday February 22nd, 2021

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   February 22nd, 2021- Monday- Distance learning

   February 23rd, 2021- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS- via video

   February 24th, 2021- Wednesday- Staff meeting- via video

   February 25th, 2021- Thursday- Leader in Me action team check in with coach John- via video

   February 26th, 2021- Friday- February Leadership Assembly- 8:05- via video

Next week:

   March 2nd- Dr. Seuss Birthday Fun with ERC classroom

   March 3rd- Grade level teaming with Resource and ESL- via video

   March 4th- Sharpen the Paw- PM

   March 4th- Staff Lighthouse- via video

   March 5th- End of the 3rd quarter, no kinders, and 1st-5th early release at 12:45 pm

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Kelly- Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs

      

          Next week: Himmelberger- Habit 1: Be proactive

This is a great article about guiding students toward becoming independent problem solvers, with a STEM focus. While written toward a high school audience, this article fit perfectly with what we strive to include in the classroom:

Independent Problem Solvers

Thought for today:

Friday February 19th, 2021

Please make sure students have all the learning materials that they need for their at home distance learning on Monday. 

The borders might be closed, but let's head to Canada with a video to hear some some tips about Covid fatigue. I really appreciate our staff, as well as students and families. It's been a hard year. We are hopefully on the home stretch, fingers crossed. Please continue the great diligence with safety practices. Here is a video with some tips, as we are almost one year into this situation. Mindfulness, mindset, all the good stuff that we talk about often:

Covid Fatigue

Enjoy the weekend. Thought for today:

Thursday February 18th, 2021

The big event today is our annual Leadership Day. It is all virtual this year and the videos are awesome. The link will be emailed in the morning. Students are going to love viewing. Amidst a crazy year that we would like to forget, this is a great way to highlight student and staff perseverance. We have so much to celebrate and recognize. 

Thought for today:

Monday February 15th, 2021

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   February 15th and 16th- Monday and Tuesday- No School for all students

   February 18th, 2021- Thursday- Leadership Day

Next week:

   February 26th- February leadership assembly

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Spencer- Habit 7: Sharpen the saw

      

          Next week: Kelly- Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs

  

Thought for today:

Friday February 12th, 2021

Please help remind students and families that there is no school for students on Monday and Tuesday.

We have spring pictures today.

It's going to be a fun day today, with parties this afternoon. Let us know in the office if you need anything. 

Thought for today:

Thursday February 11th, 2021

We have our monthly staff lighthouse meeting after school at 3:10, via video. Please let a rep know if you would like something added to the agenda. 

Please help remind students and families about spring pictures on Friday. 

Thought for today:

Wednesday February 10th, 2021

Please help remind students and families that there is no school next week on Monday and Tuesday.

This is a nice article that includes anxiety tips. Whether staff or students, this is a great resource for everybody. 

Anxiety

Thought for today:

Monday February 8th, 2021

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   February 8th, 2021- Monday- Distance learning

   February 8th, 2021- Monday- Supplemental Levy- Classified/Support Staff- 1:30 pm- video

   February 9th, 2021- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS- via video

   February 9th, 2021- Tuesday- Grade level teaming with ESL/Resource- via video

   February 11th, 2021- Thursday- Staff Lighthouse- 3:10 pm- via video

   February 12th, 2021- Friday- Spring Pictures

   February 12th, 2021- Friday- Valentine's Day Parties

   February 15th and 16th, 2021- Monday and Tuesday- No school for students

Next week:

   February 18th- Leadership Day

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Pauley- Habit 6: Synergize

      

          Next week: Spencer- Habit 7: Sharpen the saw

We have several pictures from the last two weeks. These would be great to share with students. 

Recess has had an assortment of weather conditions. We have one picture with first grade boys playing rock paper scissors on dry ground, so kind towards each other. Then the next day we had a group of second grade boys also synergizing, as they built an awesome snow person.

We are always recognizing that kindness that the boys exhibited. We celebrated the annual kindness week and one young lady brought a kind note to the ladies in the kitchen who always make sure our kids are well fed.

We have a great picture of our school counselor. She ensures that our students and families have resources that they need.

There is a great picture of a young lady from fourth grade. She has been recording herself reading books for younger students. This allows her to practice her reading skills. It's a great example of blended learning with technology as well.

Speaking of blended learning, oh what a year it has been. Students completed winter assessments this week. Students and staff have worked hard this year to integrate technology, complete distance learning with hybrid learning, and persevere through interventions and extra help resources. We recognized Readers of the Month and student growth within classrooms. It might not be the growth we have seen in past years, but we're all surviving a pandemic, and that is something to recognize. 

Finally, we have pictures of first grade students practicing math skills as they used their math tools. We also have a great picture of super hero young ladies from second grade.

Pictures This Week

Thought for today: 

Friday February 5th, 2021

We're ending the week with Friday fun, super heroes all over the school. We also have Dr. Seuss writing notepads for the monthly sale. 

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Let the office know if any students need cards. 

Thought for today:

Thursday February 4th, 2021

Please help remind students about Friday fun tomorrow. The theme is super hero day. That could be represented in many ways, from a hero of kindness to traditional super heroes. 

Thought for today:

Wednesday February 3rd, 2021

We start the day with our monthly recognition of students who are readers of the month. 

The big event today is our winter IRI/Istation testing. Thank you for helping to keep the hallways quiet while students are testing and for providing positive encouragement to students. 

Thought for today: