Wednesday December 1st, 2021

We have a staff meeting after school today. We have our certified staff sharing from domains one and four, from their evaluation form. This is always a great staff meeting for staff to share, shine, and learn from each other. Due to the bus issue, we have stretched this over three Wednesday's in December. We have awesome door prizes. This is via video. The line up for this first staff meeting includes:

- counselor, kindergarten, second , music, Title 1, and ESL. 

As we start the month of December- Thought for today:

Tuesday November 30th, 2021

 

We have our monthly leadership assembly first thing in the morning, via video. 

Today might still be November, however, we are on to holiday joy. Thought for today:

Monday November 29th, 2021

 

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   November 29th, 2021- Monday- Eval team- video

   November 30th, 2021- Tuesday- RTI/MTSS- video

   November 30th, 2021- Tuesday- Monthly leadership assembly- 8:05- video

   December 1st, 2021- Wednesday- Staff meeting- 3:30 pm- video

   December 3rd, 2021- Friday- Friday fun- Dress with ugly Christmas sweaters or pajamas

   December 3rd, 2021- Friday- Friday fun- Student leaders selling candy canes for .50 cents each

Next week:

   December 6th-10th, 2021- SICA- ISAT practice assessment for 3rd-5th

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements- video:

   Kelly- Habit 6- Synergize 

            Next week: Manafi- Habit 7- Sharpen the saw

Thought for the day:

Friday November 19th, 2021

If any families need a food box or resource for food, please let the office know. We have seen a handful of kind resources this week from community groups. 

We will be passing out ready to go meal kits at the end of the day. As students will be out of school all next week, the soup and chili kits will be really helpful for families. A big thank you to the Twin Methodist church for the meal kits. They always do a great job assisting families.

If any staff are looking for a place to have a Thanksgiving meal, just ask. We have staff who would love to have you at their table. 

Have a great Thanksgiving break with your friends and family. Thought for today:

Thursday November 18th, 2021

The big event today is Thanksgiving lunch. Many of our staff are not from Twin Falls or they have family that live out of the area. Many of our children rely on school as a place for meals. When it comes to Thanksgiving lunch, we look forward to this day. School is often where people are guaranteed a yummy Thanksgiving meal, so everybody can experience the holiday. Every staff member and student eats for free. Please let people know who do not have district email.

Thought for today:

Tuesday November 16th, 2021

All of our students are working on writing skills. From our preschool and kindergarten students orally sharing their thinking, to our older students writing multiple paragraphs with their research reports. This post shares great ideas for feedback:

Writing Feedback

Make your goals happen, take that trip, visit your friends and family, do what you love and what makes you smile- self care. Thought for today:

Monday November 15th, 2021

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   November 15th, 2021- Monday- Eval team- video

   November 16th, 2021- Tuesday- RTI/MTSS- video

   November 16th, 2021- Tuesday- Instructional Coach check in about Heggerty- 3:30

   November 17th, 2021- Wednesday- Staff lighthouse/building leadership team- 3:30- video

   November 18th, 2021- Thursday- Thanksgiving lunch- free for staff and students

Next week:

   November 22nd-26th, 2021- No school for students

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements- video:

   Khatewoda- Habit 5- Seek first to understand, then to be understood 

            Next week: Kelly- Habit 6- Synergize

We have pictures from the Friday fun activity that had students dressing up as their future career and the monthly readers of the month recognition. There are pictures from kindergarten students learning about Veteran's Day and how to be respectful with the flag during music class. 

Students in the ERC classroom are included with classroom activities daily. Students invited peers to visit their ERC classroom. This is always a great inclusion activity. Students had an opportunity to work with diverse groups, practice leadership skills, and complete a fun food and art activity:

Pictures This Week

Thought for today:

Thursday November 11th, 2021

 

Today is Veteran's Day. Classrooms always do a nice job discussing the importance of this day. 

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, here is another perfect thought for the day:

Wednesday November 10th, 2021

 

We start the day with our monthly Breakfast with Books. We'll be recognizing our readers of the month. Students have been working hard to increase their reading skills, putting first things first. 

This picture fits perfectly for how it feels by the end of the day. We have multiple staff providing positive check in with students, offering a walk in the hall for a break, the take ten wall, redirection to shift mindsets, and more. It might not seem like much, but to a little human who is struggling, it is appreciated. Thought for today:

Tuesday November 9th, 2021

 

Please keep reminding students about wearing warmer clothing and wearing clothes appropriate for outside recess. 

Look for those that make you smile- Thought for today:

Monday November 8th, 2021

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   November 8th, 2021- Monday- Eval team- video

   November 9th, 2021- Tuesday- RTI/MTSS- video

   November 10th, 2021- Wednesday- Breakfast with books and readers of the month

   November 10th, 2021- Wednesday- Wear college shirts/sweatshirts

   November 12th, 2021- Friday- New certified staff check in- 7:30 am- video

Next week:

   November 18th, 2021- Thursday- Thanksgiving lunch- free for staff and students

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements- video:

   Rodriguez- Habit 4- Think win win 

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

We have a few pictures from the last couple weeks. Students enjoyed a fun STEAM lesson that involved pumpkins and chemistry. We had Halloween parties that helped sharpen the saw. Students have also been working hard to find their voice as they lead morning announcements:

Pictures This Week

Thought for today:

Friday November 5th, 2021

We have Friday fun today. Students have the option to dress as their future career. Some of our staff are also completing a virtual Leader in Me training. 

As we prepare to start our annual food drive, this article is a great reminder of items that are often forgotten. All of the food collected goes right back to our students. We use the items to refill our school pantry. If any families ask for ideas, you could share this article. As mentioned on this list, spices are often not thought of. We have a diverse school and a diverse community. Spices could be salt and pepper to add yummy flavor to a dish, or even turmeric and paprika:

10 Things for Donations

We shared with staff and families some nice recipe booklets that were from the Idaho Office of Drug Policy. They had great conversation starters and family ideas for cooking together. This article about strategies for overcoming challenges in a positive way is from that same office. There might be some ideas that you could use with students or ideas to share with families as they ask for suggestions:

10 Habits to Help Your Child Study

Have a great weekend. Thought for today:

Thursday November 4th, 2021

We made it through grade level teaming. Something so simple requires many hands behind the scenes to allow certified staff just one block period to share, reflect, learn, and collaborate. A big thank you to those behind the scenes this week that took care of items, so certified staff could have this time. 

Habit 1 is includes your mindset. It can determine your entire day. We talk about this often with students. Thought for today:

Wednesday November 3rd, 2021

We have teaming today for certified staff that work with students in grades K, 1, 2, and 5. 

The flu vaccine is available for both students and staff today, starting at 1 pm. Students must have a signed permission slip. For staff, please make sure the office knows that you are interested so we don't miss anybody. 

The day just flies by, life flies by- but truly- gratitude is everything. From special people in our immediate families, friends, and more- we have so much to be grateful for everyday. Thought for today:

Tuesday November 2nd, 2021

Today is election day.

We start the day with yummy cinnamon rolls. Please let people know who don't receive district email. 

We start dental cleaning for third-fifth grade students. This is very helpful for both students and families. No need to have students miss school, no need to find transportation, and lack of dental cleanings can cause pain. It can be hard for students to focus on learning if they have dental needs. Please remember that students must have a signed permission slip. 

Grade level teaming today will be occurring for certified staff that work with third and fourth grade students. 

Thought for today: