Tuesday December 1st, 2020

As we start December, we also start a new monthly family involvement activity. We have lovely snow people being decorated at home. Look for them around the school as we hang them in hallways, classrooms, and around the front entrance. 

December can be a hard month in a normal year. It is especially hard right now for many families, from employment, paying rent, sick family members, and in other ways. Thank you for ensuring that all of our staff members and kids see and experience joy and happiness this holiday season. 

Thought for today:

Monday November 30th, 2020

 Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   November 30th, 2020- Monday- Eval team

   November 30th, 2020- Monday- A Group and Early Release at 11:30 am

   

   November 30th, 2020- Monday- Preschool- Only PM students attend, their regular time

   November 30th, 2020- Monday- Food drive starts, to refill school pantry

   December 1st, 2020- Tuesday- A Group 

 

   December 1st, 2020- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS- via video

   December 2nd, 2020- Wednesday- B Group

   December 2nd, 2020- Wednesday- Readers of the Month- B Group

   December 2nd, 2020- Wednesday- Staff meeting- video

   December 3rd, 2020- Thursday- A Group

   December 3rd, 2020- Thursday- Readers of the Month- A Group

   December 3rd, 2020- Thursday- Friday Fun- Wear Ugly Sweaters or Pajamas- A Group

   December 3rd, 2020- Thursday- Candy Cane sale, 50 cents each- A Group

   December 4th, 2020- Friday- B Group

   December 4th, 2020- Friday- Friday Fun- Wear Ugly Sweaters or Pajamas- B Group

   December 4th, 2020- Friday- Candy Cane sale, .50 cents each- B Group

Next week:

   November 23rd-27th, 2020- No School for students- Thanksgiving Break

   December 7th, 2020- Hour of Code starts- virtual week of activities

 

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

   Kelly- Habit 6: Synergize

Next week: Yarbrough- Habit 7: Sharpen the saw

Block Schedule in Orange- We are in week 3

We start the holiday season when we return after Thanksgiving. Thought for today:

Friday November 20th, 2020

We have B group students today. Their return day is Wednesday December 2nd. It's really important that they have learning materials and assignments sent home today, for the days they will be learning at home. 

Today is Thanksgiving part two. We start the day with our monthly leadership assembly. We then have a yummy Thanksgiving lunch. 

Have a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving break. Please reach out if you need anything. We have staff who would be happy to check in via a phone call, text, or video chat if you need anything over the break. Thought for today:

Thursday November 19th, 2020

We have A group students today.

Today is Thanksgiving part one. We start the day with our monthly leadership assembly. 

I really appreciate our kitchen staff. There was no hesitation when asked to cook Thanksgiving lunch two days in a row. There are some years where school is where I have Thanksgiving, like this year. For many families, both kids and staff, traveling and spending time with family members is not an option this year. A big thank you to our kitchen staff for ensuring that every student and staff member gets to eat a yummy Thanksgiving meal. Please let the kitchen know if you would like a yummy meal so they can plan. 

Thought for today:

Wednesday November 18th, 2020

We have B group students today.

Staying organized, both for staff and students, is a regular task during a normal day. Add in Covid and hybrid learning, and organization plays an even greater significance for everybody. Add in all the supportive people that are trying to assist students, from paras, to child care, grandparents, and other important people. Organization and communication are really important right now. Who knew we would be helping students organize and read their email. There are great tips discussed in this post:

Organized During Hybrid

Thought for today:

Tuesday November 17th, 2020

We have A group students today.

This school year has been hard in many ways. Whether a teacher, support staff, a parent, or a guardian. This article is long, but you could also skim and look at the pictures. We can all relate. Know that you are not alone. Know that we are all growing and learning, even the students. From grandparents assisting, learning in a hotel, technology struggles, rearranging the home for at home learning, trying to assist students during hybrid, and more:

School During Covid

As we moved toward Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays that you may celebrate- remember joy and gratitude. Thought for today:

Monday November 16th, 2020

 Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   November 16th, 2020- Monday- Eval team

   November 16th, 2020- Monday- B Group and Early Release at 11:30 am

   

   November 16th, 2020- Monday- Preschool- Only AM students attend, their regular time

   November 17th, 2020- Tuesday- A Group 

 

   November 17th, 2020- Tuesday- Intervention meeting/MTSS- via video

   November 18th, 2020- Wednesday- B Group

   November 19th, 2020- Thursday- A Group

   November 19th, 2020- Thursday- Staff Preventative Health option- room #17

   November 19th, 2020- Thursday- November leadership assembly- A group

   November 19th, 2020- Thursday- Thanksgiving lunch- A group

   November 19th, 2020- Staff Lighthouse- 3:15 pm- video

   November 20th, 2020- Friday- B Group

   November 20th, 2020- Friday- November leadership assembly- B group

   November 20th, 2020- Friday- Thanksgiving lunch- B group

Next week:

   November 23rd-27th, 2020- No School for students- Thanksgiving Break

 

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements:

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

Next week: Kelly- Habit 6: Synergize

Block Schedule in Orange- We are in week 2

Pictures this week include activities over a two week period. We have activities spread out over a few days right now. We are on a hybrid schedule. We have sick or isolating students. We have full days trying to get students caught up. When students show up and decide it's their day to dress up for an activity or their day to be recognized for a success, we take it. We have preschool pictures, kindergarten learning how to take their Wonders test online, dressing up as future careers, and more:

Pictures This Week

Thought for today: