Steele County Times- STEM!
Check out the Steele County Times newspaper for an article on McKinley STEM Elementary! I can't find it online or I'd attach the link. It features Dr. Meagher, Mrs. Gonzalez, and some of her kindergarteners!
National Paraprofessional and Educational Assistant Week:
Next week (January 26-30) is National Paraprofessional and Educational Assistant Week. We're so fortunate to have such amazing paraprofessionals and educational assistants who support student learning (and us!) on a daily basis. Take some time next week to express your gratitude to these amazing people.
Essential Standards Chart:
Classroom teachers- take some time over the next two weeks to complete the Essential Standards Chart with your team. As I explained at the meeting, this sheet serves many purposes. First, it focuses our work with Enduring Understandings, learning targets, and common assessments. Second, it guides and enhances our work in PLCs. And finally, it provides flexibility and focus for our Tier 2 intervention process.
If your team needs support or want clarification, let Jayne or I know.
Nurse Lisa is Leaving Us!
As you heard, Lisa Austinson is leaving McKinley for a position at the Mayo Clinic. Lisa does above and beyond her job duties on a daily basis at McKinley. Please stop and wish her well! Her last day with us will be February 4, 2015.
MLK Survey:
Please complete the MLK Survey. This survey helps us reflect on this year's sessions, as well as guides future professional learning. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MLK2014-15
Practice Lockdown:
We have a practice lockdown on Monday, January 26 at 10:10am. Please remind students of the lockdown procedures, as well as behavioral expectations. Also, please touch base with any students you feel may have a difficult time with this practice lockdown.
Valet Parking of the Week:
Our Valet Parking of the Week goes to Julie Bauer. We are so incredibly fortunate to have Julie as a Tier 3 teacher in our building. Julie's focus on student learning and interventions is evident in everything she does. Additionally, Julie's background in data analysis ensures we are providing targeted interventions to student needs. Thank you for all you do for us, Julie!
A Snapshot of McKinley Learning:
5th Graders doing an art integration project with Mrs. Gislason & Mrs. Zeman. Libby's class read two versions of a Cinderella story, both of which were told through different perspectives. Then, students created fans that illustrated both perspectives from different angles. Not only were these 5th graders learning about perspective in literature, they were seeing perspective in art!
Kayla Davis's students using Office 365 to write "circle stories". After they drafted their circle stories, they used 365 to collaborate and edit each other's stories.
Jump Rope for Heart was at McKinley on Thursday! A special thanks to Tom Smith and Peggy Radke for organizing such a great event!
Here's a great math lesson in parallel and perpendicular. If you want a real-life model, ask
Justin Lang where he parked his car today!
No After School Program next week due to conferences. Please remind your students!
Have a relaxing weekend- you've got some late nights next week!
-Justin
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