Wednesday September 1st, 2021

The main item today is grade level teaming. We will be discussing Istation data, student needs, and discussing plans for next steps. We have resource, Title 1, and ESL joining. This is via video. While we have students out due to sickness and waiting to complete their assessments, we are excited to have a starting place. Off we go up the hill to growth. 

This article is intended for new teachers, but it is a great resource for all staff. Key items mentioned include seeking out staff who bring positivity to the picture, be a learner, flexibility within the chaos, and remember to seek and understand the story of children. All the good stuff:

Advice

Thought for today:

Tuesday August 31st, 2021

 

Today is the last day of August. Autumn is around the corner. 

We have kindergarten hearing and vision screening today. 

Thought for today:

Monday September 30th, 2021

 Meetings/Reminders for the week:

   August 30th, 2021- Monday- Eval team- 7:35/video option

   August 30th, 2021- Monday- District collaboration- 2:15/2:30- video option

   August 31st, 2021- Tuesday- RTI/MTSS- 7:35- Room 14

   August 31st, 2021- Tuesday- Kindergarten hearing and vision screening

   September 1st, 2021- Wednesday- Grade level teaming- plus ESL, Resource, & Title 1- video

   September 2nd, 2021- Thursday- New certified staff check in- 7:35- room 14

   September 3rd, 2021- Friday- Early release for 1st-5th at 12:45, no school for kinders

   September 5th and 6th, 2021- No school for all students- Labor day and Data Day

Next week:

   September 8th, 2021- Wed.- Breakfast with Books/Readers of the Month- 7:35- no outside adults

   September 8th, 2021- Staff meeting- Evaluation information

   September 10th, 2021- Friday- Friday fun- Dress with class colors

   September 10th, 2021- Friday- Student leaders selling air head candies for .50 cents 

Habit of the week/Classroom leading morning announcements- video:

   Suto- Habit 3- Put first things first

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

Thought for the day:

Friday August 27th, 2021

We have made it to Friday. We have a very nice coffee and breakfast treat donation first thing in the morning. We have a very kind community that loves recognizing our school staff. We will have this set up in the hall area outside room 5. It is very much appreciated after the two weeks we have had. 

I think we would all like to be doing something fun right now. Enjoy the weekend. Thought for today:

                                                                                       source: UT Lab

Thursday August 26th, 2021

K-2 certified staff met last week to check in about standards and areas of focus for instruction and learning. We have 3rd-5th certified staff checking in after school today to do the same, as well as discuss next steps for ISAT preparation and focus areas.

I love this reminder. Try to point out the positives you see in staff, classrooms. While it feels like we are just trying to hold on, we do have much to recognize right now. We also have little humans that just love you and all that you give to help them at school. Thought for today:

Wednesday August 25th, 2021

We have our first monthly leadership assembly today. There is no good reason to squish everyone into the gym right now. This will be via video. If you don't have the link, please ask. Student leaders are really excited to lead.

We have our first monthly staff lighthouse meeting today. This will be after school, via video. The main item will be updating our Title 1 school wide plan. Let a rep know if you would like something added to the agenda. 

All of these are great. Try to find one staff member today that fits one. We need this positive. Thought for today:

Tuesday August 24th, 2021

This is a great resource for all staff to read. Several of our students have not been in a school building since March 2020. We can feel it and see it. Our youngest students in kindergarten and first grade, several are starting in person learning for the first time. Add in larger, cozy classrooms. This post from GoGuardian has great reminders and tips from an elementary school counselor:

Return to In Person Learning

It is always challenging to provide professional development for staff, due to the shortage of guest teachers. We have put aside trainings more than once over the last few years. We have new staff completing a virtual Leader in Me training today. I am really excited to be able to offer this opportunity. Please also assist guest teachers that are in our building today. 

Thought for today: