That's what the children should be saying this week. I am ready to show you what I know in Math. The i-Ready schedules have been shared in the Google Drive. Remind students that all we want is for them to try their best so we can best help them to be successful in math.
For teachers, I have shared with you the rubrics we use for formal observations and which admin (Mary or me) will be doing your evaluations. Mary will share more information about Tuesday's PLC meetings. Friday is a half-day and we are scheduled for PD in the afternoon. This is the plan for all teachers:
- K-2 teachers will be attending a training on the new Savaas science program. Mary will let you know where to meet.
- Gr. 3-8 science teachers will meet with Linda in Heather's room. We will do what we had planned to do during pre-planning. Each teacher will present one aspect of the program that they learned through the publisher's training. Know more than one in case someone takes "yours."
- Connor and David - review the NJHS documents to begin the revision process (if needed). This can be presented to the whole MS at the next grade level PLC. I will share everything I have on Monday.
- All other teachers - work on unit plans, etc.
- Everyone may leave at 3 pm (except K-2 may leave when your training is done at approx. 3:30)
Friday is our first Jean Day. Please review the jean day rules from the handbook with your students. By now, students should be receiving uniform violations for their hair (unless you have spoken to the parent and they have a date it will be fixed), jewelry that they should not wear (no bracelets or necklaces, simple or not, if they do not have a religious item on them), socks (over the ankle), shoes, and skort/PE shorts lengths at the very least.
Did you like how I played Disciples of Christ Monday morning? I hope so. There will be a repeat performance everyone Monday at 8:46 am to remind students of our theme. I will also play it at 8:50 am on Wednesdays. Use this as the intro to your prayer time. On Wednesdays, students should be seated and quiet (or standing and singing, I suggest putting the words up on your ClearTouch), and then have class prayer when done. PK4 and K classes should also be listening and follow with prayer with buddies (I believe PK3 is on the playground. If not, you can pray too.). It would also be nice for an older student lead the prayer.
Lastly, this is a reminder that teachers should not write the names of students on the board if it is in any way related to discipline. Have a clipboard at your podium or whatever works for you to track your 1,2,3's or whatever you are doing. I understand that some students need the visual, but it's also important to respect their need for confidentiality.
Maybe this is lastly... I could tell last week that some are not reading my blog. This is where I will share important information, and in some cases, you need that information Monday morning. It is important you read over the blog Monday morning at the lastest. Give yourself a few extra minutes when you arrive or read it over Sunday night. I can see that my last blog was read 71 times, but some may have opened it more than once, and it doesn't tell me when it was read. Here is the challenge. Send me an email by 11 am Monday morning saying, "Read it!" and your name will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Visa gift card. If you read this after 11 am Monday, you do not need to send an email. This information will help us decide the best method for providing important information.
Thank you everyone for another great week and here's to the one coming up!
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