Meetings/Reminders for the week:
May 3rd-7th, 2021- Monday-Friday- Staff Appreciation week
Meetings/Reminders for the week:
May 3rd-7th, 2021- Monday-Friday- Staff Appreciation week
We have our monthly leadership assembly at 8:05, via video.
A big thank you to everybody for assisting in different ways on Thursday. It was a bit rough due to being short staff and guest teachers. We completed ISAT testing and had an awesome garden activity after school with students. All the extra help is greatly appreciated.
We have ISAT make up assessments this morning, as well as our online students completing their assessment. We'll be in room 14. Thank you for helping to keep that area quiet.
Enjoy the weekend. Thought for today:
Students in grades 3rd-5th are finishing the second part of their reading ISAT assessment this morning. Thank you for encouraging them with positive words. Thank you also for helping to keep those hallways quiet.
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The big event today is the Reading ISAT for 3rd-5th grade students. Please help encourage them to to take their time and do their very best. Thank you for helping to keep those hallways quiet. As we are short staff, it is all hands on deck. Please remind students to be patient and kind, as they may see different faces during activities like breakfast and test proctoring. A big thank you for everybody being so willing to help and to keep life moving forward.
We have the 5th grade puberty discussion with the nurses at 1:30 pm.
All the good stuff. Thought for today:
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April 26th, 2021- Monday- Secretary's Day
Please help remind families that dismissal on Monday is at 12:45.
As we have four weeks of school left, please help remind families about our school pantry. We have great food options that kids can prepare themselves for breakfast and lunch; while adults are at work.
Enjoy the weekend. Thought for today:
This article is a great reminder of how rapport with students matters. Every classroom has a few students that struggle with attendance or tardies. It's a small number, but every student matters. We need every student to know that we notice them, that they matter. There might be an idea mentioned that catches your eye:
You get to choose. Thought for today:
It wouldn't hurt to check lost and found with students. The weather is a mixed bag. It's freezing in the morning and then coats are off in the afternoon. Lost and found is growing.
As we have finished certified evaluations, one area that was really challenging this year was collaborative discussions. Covid, social distancing, staying at our learning spot- just a few challenges. As we finish the school year and look at next year, this is a great article to remind about the importance for collaborative conversations. We want our students to ask questions, find their voice, challenge their peers, stir the waters with ideas to consider, provide evidence to support opinion, and more. We have a diverse student group and we recognize strengths that come from different perspectives:
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We've started kindergarten registration. Please help remind families and friends. Registering now is super helpful for planning.
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We have pictures of a few of our readers of the month. Students have been working hard to increase their reading skills.
I really appreciate all the help from staff to keep our preschool classrooms covered with supervision, amongst the other unfilled positions that require extras from staff. We have great pictures from preschool students as they have learned about careers, displayed great examples of synergy and sharpen the saw, and awesome mindfulness with yoga.
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Please help remind students and families that Monday is early dismissal at 12:45.
This is a great resource to save:
20 Calming Meditations For Teachers/Staff
Enjoy the weekend. Thought for today:
These articles are a great reminder about the importance for writing, with multiple opportunities provided throughout the school day. This is one of our focus areas this year. We need all of our students to learn about writing, to love writing, and to see the importance for writing. Writing is a necessary skill for every future career option. While the articles are geared to parents and high school students, they also provide tips for everybody who assists students with writing:
So close to the weekend. Thought for today:
We have the 5th grade ISAT for online students today, as well as students who were absent on Tuesday. Students will be room 15, starting at 8:30 am. Thank you for helping to keep that area quiet.
We have a staff meeting after school.
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This video fits perfectly with our staff lighthouse meeting on Wednesday. You could use the video, or use the prompts to guide your class without the video:
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As we are preparing for end of the year assessments and completing certified evaluations, we have much to celebrate. There are many areas of growth to recognize, with both staff and students. Yes, covid needs to go away and never come back. Until that happens, this article reminds us of items that we have learned this last year. We've had learning opportunities, learned new online tools, and polished strategies that we will continue to use:
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We have an awesome Friday fun activity today and yummy treats being sold by student leaders.
Please help remind students and families that Monday dismissal is at 12:45 pm.
A great way to end the week is to spread kindness. Here is an article with a few ideas:
I am looking forward to the warm weather this weekend. Thought for today: