Wednesday February 22nd, 2017

We have a staff meeting after school in the library, and the goal is to start by 3:25.

Increasing rigor is important for all students. This is why inclusion is important. All students need opportunities to be pushed, with support, towards more rigorous activities. Remembering DOK levels is helpful when planning. Having high expectations for all kids:

Rigor- with Support and High Expectations


Thought for today:

Tuesday February 21st, 2017

We have grade level teaming today.

This is a great article about the importance of emotional intelligence in teachers, or any staff member. This includes triggers, processing of emotions, modeling for kids, knowing strengths and areas to grow, reflecting, and remembering to laugh and be positive. This fits with being proactive, your mindset:

4 Questions to Ask Yourself to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence


Being positive attracts other positive people:

Monday February 20th, 2017

Duties for the week: 
     
     AM Bus: Bender
                 Kelly
                 Porter
     PM Bus: Wolden
                 Rice
                 Enders
     Staff Room: Smith
 
 
  Meetings/Reminders for the week:  
 
   February 20th, 2017- Monday- No School- Teacher training day

   February 21st, 2017- Tuesday- Intervention Meeting

   February 21st, 2017- Tuesday- Grade Level Teaming 1st-5th- with ESL, Title 1, and Resource

   February 22nd, 2017- Wednesday- Grade Level Teaming K- with ESL, Title 1, and Resource

   February 22nd, 2017- Wednesday- Staff Meeting

   February 23rd, 2017- Thursday- 5th Grade Puberty Talk with Nurse- 1:00 pm

                                       

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:
 
  Lancaster- Habit 1: Be proactive


The staff meeting this week will be led by Mrs. Kenyon and Mrs. Lindquist. They have attended two behavior training days that the state department has offered, through Idaho SESTA. They will be sharing what they learned.

The pictures from this last week include Valentine's Day, the 100th Day, play practice, math leaders, fun learning, and more:

Pictures This Week


This article about being a Marigold was shared at the beginning of the school year. Reviewing it part way through the school is helpful, especially as activities and testing pick up speed. No classroom has easy kids, positive people are more fun to be with, your mindset can completely change your day, and people do feel calmer around positive energy:

Be a Marigold, Not a Walnut Tree


This is a great post about what Principals do, and what we want staff to know. We are all trying our best, putting kids first, and starting every day with a fresh start:

What Principals Want Every Staff Member to Know


This image is a great visual about important soft skills:

Friday February 17th, 2017

Here is a great picture from Mrs. Schroeder. These are the staff members who attended the recent Leader in Me symposium in Las Vegas, and they have great ideas that they are already implementing:

This is a great video about Leader in Me in another elementary school. Student ownership, greatness in students, real life skills, embedded in school culture and classrooms, and more:

Leader in Me- Greatness in Everybody


This thought for the day is a great reminder, especially when talking about our students. Many of our kids already have plenty of negatives in their life, have witnessed things that we never could imagine witnessing as adults, or they hear negatives expressed about them right in front of them. Our kids need people to love them. Even when kids aren't in the room, remember that any negative words about them are opportunities lost that could have been about kind words. All of our kids have strengths and talents- they matter:

Thursday February 16th, 2017

Thank you to everybody who helped with the dance preparation, and those that stayed late to assist. It was really fun and a great turn out.

Please help remind students that box tops are due Friday. We will have a sno-cone party for the class that brings in the most. We will have a K-2 winner and a 3-5 winner.

This is a great thought for both staff and students. We are all working towards school goals, as well as our school mission statement. One example is family involvement. We have had great success and growth, especially as we have added new activities.  Another area of success is having an extended school day. The 'why' helps us understand and remember the reason, especially with the extra time given. A big thank you for all that you give:

Wednesday February 15th, 2017

Tonight is the Little Miss dance. It's going to be a great event, and the weather is better than last year.

Thank you for helping to create such fun activities for the Valentine's Day parties. Our kids need those opportunities so they can laugh, smile, and be a kid. Thank you to everybody who helped ensure that every student had cards.

I love this thought for the day. Many of our kids are dealing with adult situations, and school is their positive place. They know if adults care about them. Everyday we listen to situations that would just break your heart. Thank you to staff who step back and try to understand situations, and understand the children. Thank you for including kids even when they have had behavior struggles, giving second chances, and included even when they haven't had materials like homework or books. I hear it, and they appreciate you. You matter and you are loved:

Tuesday February 14th, 2017

Today is Valentine's Day. Please check with students in the morning to see who needs cards. We can also help students who need assistance addressing their cards. Just let the office know if you need help.

Please help remind students and families about the Little Miss dance on Wednesday. It was a great turn out and fun event last year.

This thought for the day is a great reminder, that what you do matters. The heart of education is all about the interactions you have with students. We get to create change and empower students everyday: