Coming From Behind

We have definitely had a start and stop kind of beginning to the year. I know this has made it difficult to get up and running with interventions and progress monitoring.  Hopefully if the weather is kind we will get on a roll soon. Just a reminder that WIN time is to be used for providing interventions and progress monitoring.

As I have been around to classrooms, I have seen so much great discussion facilitated by teachers. Students are learning how to add on to someone's ideas and to respectfully disagree. I have seen many excellent examples of students citing textual evidence to support their positions. It is obvious to me that a lot of work has gone in to preparing students to be able to do this well. Talking about their learning builds academic vocabulary and allows students to formulate their thoughts before they are asked to answer a question in writing or aloud. This is a great way for some of our students who may struggle with writing to contribute and access the learning.

Below is an article about the power of student conversation.

https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/talking-learn-harnessing-power-student-conversation

Reminders:

• Monday October 22nd at 8:00 am there will be a SIP meeting in the Media Center. 

• Also, starting on Monday October 22nd fifth grade will have specials on odd days and first grade will have specials on even days.

• Tuesday, October 23rd there will be an All Staff Meeting. This will be the required trainings from the Student Support Services Staff. 

• Next Tuesday October 30th (Also and All Staff Meeting) will be the visit from the Pierce Group Benefits representative. She will only be discussing the extra coverages. There will also be cake to celebrate birthdays.

• Please be aware that the deadline for enrolling in your basic health insurance (80/ 20 or 70/30) is 10/31.  Also, if you are a non-smoker- don't forget to do your Smoking Attestation so you are not charged more!

Hall of Fame:

Thank you to Carolyn for helping out in Media!
Thank you to the office staff who have helped out with lunch duties!
Thank you to first grade and specialists for being flexible with the schedule!
Thank you to everyone for being flexible with dismissal changes!
Thank you to all of those who volunteered to be Falcon Friends!
Thank you Ms. Tew and Ms. Armstrong for running the Falcon Friends program!

Ms. Jessica mutltitasking- running an IEP meeting and soothing a sleepy 3 year old!

Loving this Growth Mindset chart in Ms. Patterson's class

 

Celebrating READVOLUTION Day!

Thank you PTA!

Donuts for Dads was a huge success!

1st Grade enjoys Treats for Teachers compliments of PTA!

 

Can someone please tell me what this is that the students taught me, Jeanette, and Katherine to do in the cafeteria?!