Happy Friday!
We're nearing the end of September. I love seeing that routines are now in place and kids are actively engaged in their learning! Thank you for everything you have done to make this a great start to the year.
Homecoming Lunch Schedule (October 2):
Next Friday is our early release for the Homecoming Parade. Below is our lunch schedule for that day. Please note this is the serving time (they should be in line at the first time). The lunch period will be only 30 minutes on this day.
11:00 Kindergarten
11:15 2nd Grade (recess 11:05)
11:25 1st Grade (recess 11:15)
11:40 3rd Grade (recess 11:30)
11:50 4th Grade (recess 11:40)
12:00 5th Grade (recess 11:50)
Homecoming Dress Up Days:
Laura Forman and Jessica MacLeod will be sending an email from Student Council regarding dress up days next week. Staff can participate in the dress up days, expect for PJ Day. If you do participate in the other days, please remember the Dress Guidelines.
Child Study:
If you have a student you are concerned about for Child Study, please email me the name and the details about the concern. We will be prioritizing the order we discuss students (based on need). Please DO NOT go to Lorri and schedule this.
Office Referrals:
Please complete them! Like we discussed in August, if a child is disruptive, call the office and then send them down. Please remember to complete this referral at some point during the day. We are tracking the data for our PBIS purposes.
Recycling Leaders:
Annette wanted me to share that the Recycling Leaders have not started yet. Until this team starts, please have a student in your classroom take care of this.
Stoplight Activity:
Each week, I'm going to try and share some type of instructional activity/graphic organizer that you can use in your classrooms. This Stoplight Activity is a great way for kids to truly analyze a problem (usually math). You pose a problem for students. Then, alone or in groups, they work to create an incorrect answer, a partially correct answer, and a correct answer (correlates to the colors of the stoplight). Research shows that a strong way for students to understand the "why" is to also understand how NOT to do something, too. It is also a great way to model a growth mindset with kids (mistakes are a way to learn!).
Click here to use the activity
"That Kid"
Justin Lang recently shared an article with me regarding "that kid". It's a pretty powerful message. Take some time this weekend to read it:
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Valet Parking of the Week:
The Valet Parking spot goes to Special Education Teacher, Rhynda Dulas. Rhynda has a true talent for working with students, families, and teachers. The thing that impresses me the most about Rhynda is her ability to show compassion and caring to kids while holding them accountable. And, not only does Rhynda have a talent for students, but she successfully collaborates with staff on a daily basis. Thank you to Rhynda (and her strong team of teachers and paraprofessionals). We couldn't do our jobs without you!
Have a relaxing weekend! And, Happy Homecoming!
-Justin
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