Thursday October 1st, 2020

It's a new month and the most exciting part is that we are starting our monthly family involvement activities. The take home activities was a popular item on our family involvement survey. Every month will have a different grade level leading and this first month is being led by second grade, Susanna, and Amy. Different than past years, but still just as fun. 

This reminded me of our staff- always excited to share learning and excited to help each other. Then the best part- observing children doing the same with peers, because they have learned from you. Thought for today:

Wednesday September 30th, 2020

We have a staff meeting after school. It is via video. Let's try to start by 3:15. 

This is so true. If you only spend time with people like yourself, you miss opportunities to learn. Thought for today:

Tuesday September 29th, 2020

The new issue of Educational Leadership is all about trauma sensitive schools. There is so much to process right now in the news and the world. For children, it is especially challenging. Here are a few tips around the topic of Covid:

Student Trauma- Covid

Handout with Resources for Educators

Thought for today:

Monday September 28th, 2020

 Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   September 28th, 2020- Monday- Eval team

   September 28th, 2020- Monday- Hearing and Vision Screening- K, 1, 3, 5

   September 29th, 2020- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS

   September 30th, 2020- Wednesday- Staff Meeting- 3:10- video

   October 2nd, 2020- Friday- Friday Fun: Mismatch Day

   October 2nd, 2020- Friday- Student leaders selling caramel suckers for .50 cents each

Next week:

   October 7th, 2020- Grade level teaming with Resource and ESL

 

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Spencer- Habit 6: Synergize

Next week: Khatewoda- Habit 7: Sharpen the saw

 

The first picture to share this week is Donna receiving an Idaho CapEd grant this week. I knew they were coming this week and was so excited to surprise her. The money will be used to purchase books for Battle of the Books, so students don't have to share books. 

I love the pictures that show fifth grade students at recess. They have been creative at recess. They have been using the cones around sprinkler water for practicing hurdles. They have been using the pea gravel to practice their long jump skills. We have future Canyon Ridge track and field athletes. Some students have great height with their jumps. 

We also have pictures of student leaders leading the morning announcements and the monthly leadership assembly:

Pictures This Week

October starts this week. Thought to start the week:

Friday September 25th, 2020

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

Have a great weekend:

Thursday September 24th, 2020

The upcoming election- it's definitely a hot topic. It can create division within families and with your friends. We also have had situations with comments from students. As the election gets closer, here is a resource that you might find helpful. We could all use some tips to assist with staying calm:

Emotionally Prepare for the Election

Every experience is a learning experience. Thought for today:

Wednesday September 23rd, 2020

This looks like a great resource. There is a document included within the the article that shares resources to assist children who receive special education services. The topic is all about online learning and all of our students would benefit. While the document is for guardians, it would be helpful for school staff. You might try out an idea that catches your eye and then share with your colleagues:

Online Google Tools

This is a great reminder. The tips sound familiar to what we have talked about. You just have to start and focus on the basics. You can always add more as you learn. I am super proud of our certified staff. They all have a Google classroom. They all integrate this tool with in person learning. This has made it a smooth transition for our students who have needed to be at home:

Balance Teaching and Self Care

Thought for today: