Friday April 21st, 2017

We have a garden meeting before school starts, and anybody interested is invited. We'll start about 7:40 in room 17.

This is a great video as we end the week:

Grandma Who is Deaf Signing with Baby


You never know what a student might ask you:

Thursday April 20th, 2017

We have 3rd and 4th grade finishing their ELA ISAT test this morning. Please help keep the hallways quiet.

We have a building leadership team/staff lighthouse team meeting after school in room 16.

We only have about one month of school left, and yet the pace seems to pick up and get really busy this time of year. Here are two great posts for everybody, not just teachers. You matter and are greatly appreciated, especially by little people that really love you and all that you do for them:

It's Time We Appreciate Ourselves

The Heart of Teaching


Thought for today:

Wednesday April 19th, 2017

A big thank you to everybody for helping with testing on Tuesday, helping to keep hallways quiet, and for all the encouragement given to kids. It's a team effort with testing, and we have a few more weeks to go.

Here are two great links with ideas for technology integration, and we have the devices to make any of the ideas suggested possible. Google earth has been updated with great new features, like learning about homes in different countries. Skype is a great resource that also can connect students to great learning experiences, for free:

Videoconferencing Magic in the Elementary School Classroom

Google Earth New Features


Hard to believe it's time. We start Kindergarten registration next week. Please help remind families, friends, and neighbors. We try really hard to work with parent/guardian schedules, like with work hours and college class schedules. Let families know to call or talk with us if they need a time outside normal office hours. Registration helps with planning for next year.

So true:

Tuesday April 18th, 2017

We have ISAT testing this morning for all 3rd and 4th grade students. They are completing the first part of their ELA test. Thank you for helping to keep those hallways quiet.

This is a great positive post about airports offering areas for children with autism and sensory needs:

Quiet Rooms for Children with Autism


If you are interested in learning more about growth mindset, Mrs. Terrell will be sharing what she learned at the Federal Programs Conference during first and second grade teaming on Wednesday. Everybody is welcome.

This thought for the day is a great reminder that everybody has their own talents and strengths, and sometimes they shine at different times:

Monday April 17th, 2017

Duties for the week: 
     
     AM Bus: Wolden
                 Benders
                 Enders
     PM Bus: Porter
                 Nail
                 Kenyon
     Staff Room: 2nd Grade
 
 
  Meetings/Reminders for the week:  

   April 17th, 2017- Monday- Eval Team

   April 18th, 2017- Tuesday- Intervention Meeting

   April 18th, 2017- Tuesday- Team Visiting Blaine County School District to view 
                                                      Co-Teaching Model with second language learners

   April 19th, 2017- Thursday- Building Leadership Team/Staff Lighthouse Team- 3:25, room 16

   April 20th, 2017- Friday- School garden meeting- 7:40 am, room 17


Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:
 
  Wolden- Habit 1: Be proactive
next week for April 24th: Moore- Habit 2- Begin with the end in mind


ISAT/SBAC Schedule:

Tuesday: All 3rd and 4th completing ELA CAT Test- AM

Thursday: All 3rd and 4th completing ELA Performance Task Test- AM


We have several great pictures from this last week, and I would encourage you to share with students.
You can click on the pictures to make them larger. We had big kids helping little kids as they visited the Synergy show at Canyon Ridge, our Kindness club with Mrs. Bisby, leadership jobs, learners working towards academic goals, and more:

Pictures This Week


This is a great article from Mrs. Buschhorn about second language learners. I can't imagine not having so many languages and cultures in our building:

Working With Newcomers and Beginning Level ELL's Across Content Areas


I can't imagine having another other calling in life. We have the best job. This post is for everybody who works in education, not just teachers, but everybody:

7 Reasons Why Teaching is Amazing



Thought for the week:

Friday April 14th, 2017

Have a great Friday:

Thursday April 13th, 2017

A big thank you to everybody who encouraged students and families to attend the Breakfast with Books, attended and visited with students and their families, and helped prepare. It was a great event. There might have been sticky syrup and pancakes, but not one drop on books.

This article is a great overview about how social-emotional learning is embedded with all learning. Even Math, ELA, Science, and skills needed for college and careers:

Academic Standards Require Social-Emotional Skills

This thought is great for anybody who works with others, like teachers and paras who work with students. Great thought for today: