Bosses Day, Fall Break and Proud Contributors
Staff Blog
Fall Break
Like a proud father, Mr Ross accepts a small token of appreciation in the form of accolades from this former student naming him as a positive influence in her life during her induction into the National Honor Society.
Collaboration
Thanks for the Hot Sheet conversations last week. Let’s continue to work the system and hold a high bar striving to help in accountability, finishing work and making good use of class time. We teach students lessons about life, using content as the tools. Similarly, the Buddy Sheet count starts over at the quarter as well. We will need to articulate the details surrounding those shortly as well. I see AC LAB teacher entering them into a GoogleDocs sheet, then putting an 'X' and initials in the lower corner, then sending them to the office for tally. (Like the Hot Sheets, this too, may adjust and tune as we continue the discussion to reach a conclusion) Special cases may apply but each case will be handled individually. Thanks for the leadership you all display so consistently.
Special shout to Ross and Gracey for their mention at the high school honor society meeting. Teachers work tirelessly, long hours and often times with little thanks or gratitude. Although they never expect or require it, shout outs of appreciation and remembrances of positive influences often times sustain us through the stretch. Here, one has obviously measured success through the success found in those served. Success measured when others around us reach their goals is the sweetest. Deeper goals connect larger teams. Well done!
Fundraiser
Great job supporting the students during their fundraising efforts. We have already done substantially better than last year. Thanks
PBiS
The PBiS Warrior Way store is gathering inventory and should be up soon. Students are enjoying earning Pink and Purple Tickets. I gave one out the other day when a student walked down the hall without screaming or bouncing and keeping his hands to himself! He loved it. Additionally, if a student seems to be displaying TOO MUCH enthusiasm, feel free to use a Hall Restriction as a possible direct governing intervention after your hour. Excuse them and send them to their next hour, please.
Friday - No School - Beginning of FALL BREAK
Saturday
8th Grade Volleyball Tournament at Hannibal at 8:30
Monday- No School
Tuesday- No School for students
Staff PD Day (Additional details and locations will follow as I get them.)
8:00 – 11:00 – Google Docs - All Staff
11:00 – Noon – Lunch
12:00 – 1:30 – Google Classroom – High School and Middle School Staff
12:00 – 1:30 – iPad Training – Primary and Intermediate Staff
1:30 – 3:00 – SMARTboard Training - Staff Choice
1:30 – 3:00 – Online Resources – Staff Choice
Board Meeting at 6:30 - Recommendations Presented
Wednesday - October 21
No Early Release Day till Nov 4th
Basketball Practices resume Boys and Girls Sharing Resources
CRIDER in Davis’ Room this week with 7th Graders
Thursday - October 22
CPI Training at Central Office at 3:15 (additional dates Oct 26th, 28th and Nov 3rd)
Fall Choir Concert at the High School Gym starting at 7:00. Both Middle & High Schools will be presenting. The students are always thrilled when we attend.
Friday - October 23
Upcoming Events
8th Grade Crider Presentations - October 26, 27 & 28 in Social Studies (Mr Ross’ Class)
Red Ribbon Week – October 26th – 30th –
Social/Dance after school
Faculty Mtg Oct 23rd AM - Agenda to follow
PBiS Mtg Rescheduled for Oct 29th 7:15 am w/ Guest
Next Early Release is NOT till November 4th.
DART 6th Grade Survey - TBD
PFH Health Conference
Archives / Resources
Monthly Student WOW forms in Google Docs for us to write something nice and memorable for the students. I will still read it in front of the BOE but and they will get their certificate but this will be from us too!
Another similar form for staff (WOWs) is in the works.
New APP for math help: Ok for assignments and a learning aid but not a test taking tool.
