February 9, 2017
This #TBT movie clip reminds us of all the places we have been, the battles we have won, and lost, and the obstacles we have overcome together! Special thanks to you all.
We will share 5 of these over the next few weeks for staff to share in AC LAB.
#WHODUNIT 
Note this crime scene reenactment set up in the B building for the 7th grade ELA team to develop their skills in inferencing. Note the various footprints, the cups of soda, the stopped clock, glasses, clip on earring, paint and other obvious signs of struggle. After gathering these clues and “interviewing” the suspects, the classes tried to figure out #whodunit! Practicing their powers of observation, inferencing, speculation and intuitive ideas made for lively and passionate discussions.
Well done squad!
Missouri Frost Flower and the Biggest Losers???
Comparing notes, struggles and successes along the path of becoming the “biggest loser” adds so much camaraderie. Watching meals, counting steps, tightening belts and feeling better about personal health adds years to life and maybe even life to years!
Thanks Coach for organizing, and everyone else for participating!
Close up of a Frost Flower.
For instance, this frost flower was noticed on a hike in Cuivre River State park, while walking the dogs and trying to contribute to the Big Loser battle.
Without the Big Loser contest, we would have totally missed this unique and fragile display of freezing condensation from plant moisture called a FROST FLOWER.
Crushing on who?
Getting ready for the Valentine’s Candy Gram Sales, the team organizes and prepares the notes for the big day!
The right place, at the right time!?
In the right place at the right time? We found a steal of a deal on these Razors, so we stocked up.
These will be tied to the attendance prizes for 100%, 95% and 90% students. A Random Name Generator will pick one for the grand prize and 9 more students will win their choice from the PBiS Store.
We will draw one group from the 1st semester data and then pick monthly winners based on the lists.
Here’s why!
Ouch!
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Preparing for Fun Fridays in February for the Faculty of Winfield Middle School provides a fun distraction through the winter stretch. After the Souper Bowls for the Supper Staff, we have another surprise slated for this week as well. Stay tuned.
Schedule for February 13th - 17th
Monday
- Progress Reports delivered today
- Valentine’s Grams on sale at lunch
- Yearbook Sales ongoing till 2/17/17
- Students to hand in registrations and fees to office
- Hines for 6th grade
- Applebaum (Penrod?) for 7th grade
- Open for 8th grade (Volunteer? Anyone?)
- METC Conference with various Tech Subcommittee attending the conference
Tuesday - Valentine’s Day
- PBiS Tier 1 in Harmon’s Room
- Admin Mtg at Central Office
- Annual Glow Dance right after school
Wednesday
- Early Release Day
- Math to High School
- PE to O’ Farm
Thursday
- Chess Club in Mr. Utlaut’s room
- Binder Teams to work in the afternoon - Data Cycles, Common Assessments, Collaboration or U of I’s.
Friday
- Myra Collins Math Collaboration Day
See the Daily Announcements for a detailed version of this document
Upcoming/Ongoing items to keep on your radar
- Feb 10 & 13 - NJHS candy grams at lunch, delivered Feb 14th during ac lab
- February 13-15 METC Conference for Tech Committee
- February 14th - Glow Dance 2:45-4:30 (will need chaperones)
- Video Due Date Feb 17th
- Harlem Wizards at TBHS, Sunday, Feb 19th @ 2:00 pm
- NJHS - DodgeBall Tournament - February 22nd - 2:45-4:30 (will need help)
- March 10th - NJHS volunteer day at Food bank (7th/ 8th grade only)
- SPRING BREAK - March 17th-24th
- Math Vertical Collaboration day with the High School - 2/15/17
- Semi - April 21st
- MAP Testing - May 4th - 11th
- Six Flags - May 12th
- Last Day of School - May 17th?
Speaking of Schedules…
Here are the High School Block Day Schedules for 2017. There are only 2 weeks this year.
Feel free to audit, and offer constructive adjustments, then plan accordingly.
#SOFTSKILLS
Do you believe this?
Celebrating Counselor’s Week with powerful first impressions!
Our marquee message reminds us “KINDNESS should not be confused for WEAKNESS!”
Perfectionism: “But he is so smart in other ways!”
Heavy on my mind over the past few weeks due to students losing hope, failing to turn in assignments, acting out when they should be reading and working harder to avoid work than actually doing the work. I have written an essay on my professional public blog considering the influence perfection and insecurity interfere with learning and elaborate on a possible workarounds. Please follow this link to see more, hints for addressing the apathy and fear of failure that plagues struggling learners. I will not include that text here for the sake of brevity.
Sincerely,
Tom McCracken
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