Monday March 2nd, 2020

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   March 2nd, 2020- Monday- eval team

   March 2nd, 2020- Monday- February leaders of the month lunch with principal

   March 3rd, 2020- Tuesday- Intervention Meeting/MTSS

   March 3rd, 2020- Tuesday- Tie Tuesday/wear a bow, scarf

   March 4th, 2020- Wednesday- Idaho Day

   March 5th, 2020- Thursday- Dentist- AM

   March 5th, 2020- Thursday- Sharpen the Paw 3rd Quarter- PM

   March 5th, 2020- Thursday- Spring Concert- 6:30 pm at Roper

   March 6th, 2020- Friday- Dentist- AM

   March 6th, 2020- Friday- End of the 3rd quarter, no kinders, and early release at 12:45 pm


Next week:

  March 10th- Wear college shirts/sweatshirts

  March 11th- Breakfast with Books and Readers of the Month- 7:30 am

  March 11th- 5th Grade Arts on Tour at CSI- PM- walking

  March 12th- Spring Title 1 Family Night- 5:30- 7:00 pm

  March 13th- Friday fun- Dress as a Dr. Seuss character

  March 13th- Friday- School store leaders selling Dr. Seuss tattoos for .50 cents each



Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Himmelberger- Habit 1: Be proactive

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



We may have three months of school left, but school activities pick up speed this time of year. The weather also starts to warm up this year. Taking a walk around the building, like during your prep or during recesses, is a great self care activity. We also have a great walking path and exercise cards that you can check out from the office.

We've been very appreciative of the dental cleanings provided on site at our school. We were able to add more grade levels this year. We should be finished this week. We have also had outside dental offices visit with some of our grade levels. We should have the best teeth in the community after all of these very generous donations of time and services.

We have Sharpen the Paw this week. Here is the awesome line up of fun learning activities:

3rd Quarter Sharpen the Paw


Pictures this week include students applying for school wide leadership roles. We have a place for every student to assist. Please encourage students to apply. Not only do students get to develop leadership skills and skills for future careers, but students also get to give service to others.

When it comes to learning at Harrison, every adult has a role. This includes positive check ins, assisting with academic learning, ensuring students are safe and fed, and more. It's a team effort. Synergy of staff at Harrison is something I am really proud of and our kids at Harrison are very lucky to have such loving and caring adults. We have a picture of our school secretary. She has a few regulars that visit with her for a positive check in and academic learning practice.

Pictures this week include learning during STEAM, tutoring after school at Fawnbrook, and a very fun girls activity:

Pictures This Week


Experiences, both positive and challenging, help us grow. Thought for today:

Monday December 16th, 2019

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   December 16th, 2019- Monday- eval team

   December 17th, 2019- Tuesday- Intervention Meeting/MTSS

   December 17th, 2019- Tuesday- leadership assembly

   December 17th, 2019- Tuesday- Second quarter sharpen the paw- AM

   December 17th, 2019- Tuesday- Staff lighthouse/Building leadership team- 3:10 in library

   December 18th, 2019- Wednesday- last day food drive

   December 18th, 2019- Wednesday- Christmas lunch

   December 18th, 2019- Wednesday- Staff meeting

   December 19th, 2019- Thursday- Principal lunch with December student leaders

   December 19th-20th, 2019- Thursday and Friday- Holiday parties

   December 20th, 2019- Friday- No school for kinders, end of the 2nd quarter, and
                                                       early release for 1st-5th at 12:45 pm


Next week:

  January 6th, 2020- School resumes


Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

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

Next week: Lancaster- Habit 1: Be proactive



We have fun dress up days next week:

   Monday: pajama day
   Tuesday: Christmas character
   Wednesday: Wear red/green
   Thursday: Christmas hat/headband


Here is the list of activities for Sharpen the Paw:

  Second Quarter Sharpen the Paw


Here is the list of classroom parties:

   Classroom party dates and times


Pictures this week include Breakfast with Books and the Christmas concert. There are also pictures of students assisting with decorating Christmas trees. Not all of our kids go home to a fully decorated holiday tree, but they get to experience the holiday season at school. We also have pictures of kinders during their weekly STEAM class as they prepared for Santa's arrival.

We have great pictures of student and staff lighthouse action teams planning together and painting quotes for the hallways. We also have pictures of students delivering thank you posters that students signed for community businesses that donated to our Christmas dinner. We also have a great picture of Mrs. Barron receiving the grant she applied for, so our students can have access to new books:

   Pictures This Week


Thought for today:

Tuesday May 21st, 2019

We start the morning with our last monthly Leadership Assembly. The student lighthouse team has done an awesome job leading this year.

We then have our last Sharpen the Paw, in the morning. We need to move/change a few outside activities due to the weather so everything is inside. Please talk with students about this so they know where to go and they could even write the changes right on their individual tickets. We will also announce on the intercom prior to starting. I added room numbers/locations to assist:

Sharpen the Paw

We have a yummy nacho bar for lunch to celebrate Summer staff birthdays. Thank you to fourth grade and preschool for hosting.

In the afternoon, second grade students will be attending their swimming field trip and third grade students will be attending their skating field trip.


Thought for today:

Monday March 11th, 2019

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   March 11th, 2019- Monday- Eval team

   March 12th, 2019- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS

   March 12th, 2019- Tuesday- 1st-5th Grade level teaming with ESL and resource
 
   March 12th, 2019- Tuesday- 5th grade students visiting RS and SH- AM

   March 13th, 2019- Wednesday- Breakfast with Books and Readers of the month- 7:30 am

   March 13th, 2019- Wednesday- Staff meeting

   March 14th, 2019- Thursday- Kindergarten teaming with ESL and resource

   March 14th, 2019- Thursday- Wear college shirts/sweatshirts

   March 14th, 2019- Thursday- Title 1 Family Night- 5:30-7:00 pm



Next week:

   Student Led Conferences Monday-Thursday
         * No Kindergarten students on Wednesday
         * No Kindergarten-Fifth grade students on Thursday and Friday


Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Brand- Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind

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


The staff meeting agenda this week is all about Leader in Me. Feedback from the on site coaching day last week will be shared and the next steps for our school.

There were several fun learning activities from this past week. Here are a few pictures from sharpen the paw:

Sharpen the Paw


Two additional learning activities this past week were Idaho Day and our annual Leadership Day. Here are pictures from those events. These would also be great to share with students:

Pictures This Week



This matches what we talk about often with our students and staff members. Thought for today:

Monday March 4th, 2019

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   March 4th, 2019- Monday- Eval team

   March 4th, 2019- Monday- Leader in Me coach on site coaching- all day

   March 5th, 2019- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS
 
   March 5th, 2019- Tuesday- Leadership Day- 12:15-2:50 pm

   March 6th, 2019- Wednesday- Robert Stuart choir visiting 5th grade: 12:00-12:30 pm

   March 6th, 2019- Wednesday- Staff Lighthouse/Building Leadership team- 3:10 in room 10

   March 7th, 2019- Thursday- Sharpen the Paw: 1:05-2:50 pm

   March 8th, 2019- Friday- No school for kinders and early dismissal for 1st-5th at 12:45 pm



Next week:

   March 13th, 2019- Wednesday- Breakfast with Books and Readers of the Month

   March 14th, 2019- Thursday- Wear college shirts/sweatshirts

   March 14th, 2019- Thursday- Title 1 Spring family night: 5:30-7:00 pm


Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Day- Habit 1: Be proactive

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


One big activity this week is sharpen the paw:

Sharpen the Paw List of Activities


Pictures this week include our February leaders of the month, writers in third grade, super hero day, Dr. Seuss fun, and kindergarten students practicing observation skills during their weekly STEAM class:

Pictures This Week


Thought for today:

Monday December 17th, 2018

   December 17th, 2018- Monday- Eval team

   December 17th, 2018- Monday- Principal lunch with December leaders

   December 18th, 2018- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS

   December 18th, 2018- Tuesday- December leadership assembly- 8:05 am in gym

   December 18th, 2018- Tuesday- Grade level teaming for 1st-5th, with ESL and Resource

   December 19th, 2018- Wednesday- Classified staff meeting- 9:40 am in room 5

   December 19th, 2018- Wednesday- Christmas lunch

   December 19th, 2018- Wednesday- Certified Staff meeting

   December 20th, 2018- Thursday- Christmas Fun- Pajama day

   December 20th, 2018- Thursday- 2nd quarter sharpen the paw- AM

   December 20th, 2018- Thursday- Monthly Leader in Me parent/family class-
                                                               Christmas Dinner in the lunchroom- 6-7 pm

   December 21st, 2018- Friday- Kindergarten teaming with ESL and Resource

   December 21st, 2018- Friday- Christmas Fun- Dress like a North Pole character

   December 21st, 2018- Friday- End of the 2nd quarter, no Kinders, and early release at 12:45 pm


Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

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

Next week: Lancaster- Habit 1: Be proactive


Here is the list for party times:

Classroom Christmas Parties


Here is the list of activities for sharpen the paw:

Sharpen the Paw Activities


For the staff meeting this week, these are the certified staff members who will be sharing from domains 1 and 4 on the teacher evaluation:
1st, 3rd, 5th, PRC, Counselor, Preschool, PE, and Instructional Coach


The school website wasn't working so pictures from this past week will come next week.



Thought for the day:

Monday May 21st, 2018

Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   May 21st, 2018- Monday- Leadership Assembly for 4th quarter

   May 21st, 2018- Monday- Sharpen the Paw for 4th quarter- AM

   May 22nd, 2018- Tuesday- 5th grade end of the year swimming field trip- all day

   May 22nd, 2018- Tuesday- Kindergarten end of the year fun day

   May 22nd, 2018- Tuesday- Canyon Ridge graduates visiting- 12:00 pm

   May 22nd, 2018- Tuesday- 3rd grade end of the year picnic and outside games- PM

   May 23rd, 2018- Wednesday- Last day of school for kindergarten and all kinders attend only PM

   May 23rd, 2018- Wednesday- School Carnival 12:45- 2:45 pm

   May 24th, 2018- Thursday- Last day of school for 1st-5th at 12:45 pm


Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Blair- Habit 3: Put first things first


Here is the list of activities for Sharpen the Paw:

4th Quarter Sharpen the Paw


The pictures from this last week include our May leaders of the month. We walked to Chipotle for lunch and it was so nice to provide an opportunity for students to find their voice as they ordered and none of the students had been there before. It's all about providing experiences, and the students are such amazing leaders.

We have pictures from both the Spring Concert and the Spring Play. A big thank you to all that staff that have helped prepare with students for several months. So nice to provide drama and performing arts for students just like we provide all the STEM/STEAM opportunities.

A big thank you to Ms. Shea's classroom for leading and hosting the weekly leadership art activity. That has been such a great opportunity for students to lead and find their voice. Students have also learned and practiced empathy and kindness in a very inclusive setting.

Second grade students went swimming for their end of the year field trip, and students who attend Mrs. Kenyon's classroom made homemade ice cream:


Pictures This Week


Have a great last week of school:

Friday May 11th, 2018

We end the week with a yummy taco bar. Please stop by during the lunch hour.

Please help remind students and families about the Spring music concert on Monday at Roper.

The big event today is the Google virtual reality. This is going to be really fun.

This is a great video with two of our awesome teachers, Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Schroeder. We have Sharpen the Paw coming up, and this video helps to explain the importance for this fun learning activity we have at the end of every quarter. One activity this time will be pool noodle people with Mrs. Sorensen. You know the wind storm and rain that arrived Thursday afternoon? Yes, I was chasing the pool noodles in a skirt and with heeled shoes across the Fred Meyer parking lot. Sharpen the Paw is important:


Sharpen the Paw


Have a great Friday:

Monday December 12th, 2016

Duties for the week: 
     
     AM Bus: Warner
                 Enders
                 Alexander
     PM Bus: Thomason
                 Music/PE/STEM
                 Rodriguez
     Staff Room: Lancaster/Ardito
 
 
  Meetings/Reminders for the week: 

   December 12th, 2016- Monday- Wear a Christmas hat

   December 12th, 2016- Monday- Staff Lighthouse/BLT Meeting 7:40

   December 12th, 2016- Monday- 4th Grade Teaming

   December 12th, 2016- Monday- Eval Team   

   December 13th, 2016- Tuesday- Intervention Meeting

   December 13th, 2016- Tuesday- Dress like a reindeer
 
   December 13th, 2016- Tuesday- My First Books Visit for Pre/K and K, from Public Library

   December 13th, 2016- Tuesday- Principal's Lunch with December student leaders

   December 14th, 2016- Wednesday- Student Lighthouse Meeting

   December 14th, 2016- Wednesday- Dress like your favorite Christmas toy
 
   December 14th, 2016- Wednesday- Christmas Lunch

   December 14th, 2016- Wednesday- Staff Meeting: 1st, 3rd, 5th, Preschool, PE, Title 1, & Coach

   December 15th, 2016- Thursday- Wear pajamas

   December 15th, 2016- Thursday- Sharpen the Paw for the second quarter, 9-11
 
   December 15th, 2016- Thursday- BUCHHO Salad Bar Lunch

   December 16th, 2016- Friday- Wear a Christmas scarf and jewelry, No Kinders, 
                                                                and 1st-5th dismissal at 1:15

                                       
Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:
 
  Bender- Habit 1: Be Proactive


This article is one that we can all relate to in some way. Not everybody can work with the demographics that we have. We get to work at the best school and with the best kids! We have kids acting differently, and quite open with their concerns, as they wonder what they are going to do without school for two weeks. School is warm heat, breakfast and lunch, snacks, welcome and forgiving hugs, friends, positive adults, laughter, and so much more. As the article says, our kids need us. As this week can be hard with challenging behavior, remember the why:

Remembering My Why

Here is the list of Christmas Parties for the week:

Christmas Parties

This week is Sharpen the Paw. We have really fun activities, and students will have opportunities to be exposed to great learning. Here is the line up:

Sharpen the Paw Second Quarter

Here are pictures from the past week. We had learning mixed with Christmas fun, family fun, and student leaders:

Pictures This Week

Here is the weekly schedule to share with families:

Weekly Note for Families


Who knew toddlers have the best lessons:

8 Successful Habits You Can Learn From Toddlers


Here is a great thought for the week:

Monday October 10th, 2016

Duties for the week: 
     
     AM Bus: Pauley
                 Porter
                 Warner
     PM Bus: Nail
                 Kelly
                 Enders
     Staff Room: Enders
 
 
  Meetings/Reminders for the week: 
 
   October 10th, 2016- Monday- Eval Team
  
   October 10th, 2016- Monday- District K-2 Training After School With Rhonda Birnie

   October 11th, 2016- Tuesday- Intervention Meeting
 
   October 11th, 2016- Tuesday- Tie Tuesday!

   October 11th, 2016- Tuesday- Kindergarten Art Lunch with Mrs. V in the Library
   
   October 12th, 2016- Tuesday- Student Lighthouse Team 7:30 am

   October 12th, 2016- Wednesday- My First Library Visit for Pre/K and K
 
   October 12th, 2016- Wednesday- Staff Meeting

   October 13th, 2016- Thursday Fun- Mismatched Everything

   October 13th, 2016- Thursday- Classified 2nd Quarter staff meeting
                                       7:50 PRC, 9:30 Most, and 12:00 Preschool

   October 13th, 2016- Thursday- Caramel Apple Suckers .50 cents each- with student leaders

   October 13th, 2016- Thursday- Sharpen the Paw 1:00-3:00

   October 14th, 2016- Friday- No School for students and end of the 1st quarter- Teacher Work Day


Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:
 
  Fullmer- Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs


Tuesday is tie Tuesday! Whether it is a scarf or a tie, our kids love to wear them. It creates a different feel in the classroom when students are dressed more professionally, and it's a great real life experience for college and careers. Please help remind students.

We have a great line up for Sharpen the Paw on Thursday! It's the end of the 1st quarter. Not only have students earned the enrichment and learning, but so have staff. This is a great opportunity to provide students experiences that they might not otherwise have, and to remember that balance is best. It's also a great experience that fits with the book Teach Like a Pirate:

1st Quarter Sharpen the Paw


The staff meeting agenda for Wednesday:

    1. American Fidelity

    2. School Nurse

    3. Istation- Ms. Pauley

    4. Housekeeping- Ms. Ardito


This article is a great reminder of the importance of including movement with learning:

Movement and Learning


This is a great resource that fits with leadership, social/emotional learning, and soft skills:

Leadership BINGO Card


We have the best classified staff! Our kids are very lucky to have the extra help and positive support that they provide every day. They give so many extras behind the scenes and are always positive. Thank you! This picture is from their training on Thursday:

Tuesday May 17th, 2016

We have a great line up for Sharpen the Paw on Friday! Here are the different activities. What a great opportunity for students, and a great way to sharpen the saw as we end the fourth quarter:

4th Quarter Sharpen the Paw Activities

Please help remind families about the school picnic lunch on Friday.

This thought is a good reminder to make every day count. Please don't show movies as the year is ending. Students have almost 3 months this summer to sit in front of the tv and play video games. Make every day count:

Tuesday March 8th, 2016

We have on site Leader in Me coaching today during block times. This is provided with our grant. If you aren't a certified staff member, feel free to join any grade level team if you are interested,

The student lighthouse team members will be eating lunch with the coach as well, so we can learn and plan with his suggestions.

Today is also 'wear a college shirt' day. Try to acknowledge students in the hall and offer a brief encouragement about college. We want students to be having and hearing those conversations.


We have a family note going home this week, and the office will make copies:

Front Page of Family Note

Back Page of Family Note- With Upcoming Dates


Here is the final list of activities for Sharpen the Paw on Thursday afternoon. It's an awesome line up of opportunities!

3rd Quarter Sharpen the Paw Activities

This week is busy and so is next week, but students are so excited for all the fun learning opportunities! Remember to step back and smile at all the positives, and for helping to create smiles for kids who need that in their lives:

Monday October 12th, 2015

Duties for the week: 
     AM Bus: Porter
                  Garcia
                  Osborn
     PM Bus: Owens
                  Warner
                  Nail
     Lounge: Dickinson
 
   Meetings/Reminders for the week: 
   
   October 13th, 2015- Tuesday- Intervention Meeting
   
   October 13th, 2015- Tuesday- Tie Tuesday!

   October 7th, 2015- Wednesday- Eval Team

  October 14th, 2015- Wednesday-Staff Meeting

   October 15th, 2015- Thursday- Lighthouse Team Meeting

   October 15th, 2015- Thursday- 2nd Quarter Classified Staff Meeting (Preschool Next Week)

   October 15th, 2015- Thursday- Sharpen the Paw!

   October 16th, 2015- Friday- End of the first quarter- No School for all students

 
Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements: 

   Fullmer- Habit #8: Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs

A big thank you to everybody who helped with our October cookies sale. From helping students count money, taking orders, helping pass out and package, and more. Student leaders also did an awesome job!

A big thank you to Fred Meyer for not only baking the first batch, but also baking a last minute batch so every student went home with a smile on their face. We now know that cookie sales are very popular. A big thank you to Mrs. Simmons for counting all the money and depositing on a Friday afternoon. Just think about all those coins.

Please remind students that Tuesday is Tie Tuesday. We have a few of these days during the school year, and classrooms usually have a very different climate. For those who don't have ties, scarves are great as well.

Here is the agenda for our staff meeting Wednesday:

    1. Migrant Programs- Ms.Montano

    2. School Nurse- Mrs. Ward

    3. Fidelity

Thursday afternoon is going to be a really fun day. As we end the first quarter, this is a great opportunity to sharpen the saw and be refreshed for the second quarter. This is also an opportunity to practice social skills, soft skills, and have opportunities that students might not otherwise have. We have several great opportunities for students, with learning integrated throughout. Since our school is the Huskies, we are sharpening the paw. Here is our line up:

Sharpen the Paw 1st Quarter

We have several great pictures to share. I especially love the friendship leaders. They did such a great great job ensuring students had friends to play with during recess, so patient and kind, and a great example to their peers.

Pictures This Week