What a busy week! Lots of updates for you....
Reading Night:
We had 97 people attend our Family Reading Night last night. A special thanks to Sonya David, Danielle Nystrom, Libby Zeman, Lori Huisenga, Kayla Davis, and Laura Forman for planning a great night! Each of the three stations focused on ways families can support reading at home. There were some AWESOME games and strategies shared last night- I have some extra copies of games in my office if you are interested. Below are some pictures from the night:
We need STAFF HELP!
Calling all staff..... I'm still looking for people for our McKinley 60th Anniversary Committee! It will be really painless- I promise! I'm looking for a group to create 1-2 events this spring to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our awesome school! Let me know if you are interested!
Growth Mindset:
I found this online the other day- a great reminder of ways we can stay focused on a growth mindset- both personally and with students!
Bounce Card:
With all the work we are doing with collaborative learning, I wanted to share a resource I found years ago. The "Bounce Card" is a way for students to learn how to engage in a conversation. When I was teaching 5th grade, I had them laminated and would give each student one during small group time. During a discussion, the card helps kids respond to each other's ideas in 3 ways- they have to bounce an idea off another student's idea, sum up what another student said, or inquire into another person's idea(s). It helps kids stay focused on what productive group work looks like. Click here to see the Bounce Card If you have read this far, shoot me an email- I'll put your name in for a drawing!
Buffalo Wild Wings Night- Wednesday
Just a reminder- next Wednesday is McKinley's night at Buffalo Wild Wings. What a great night to enjoy wings, your family, and support McKinley! I also hear there will be bingo and Maynard will be making an appearance!
Weekly Building Newsletter
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Valet Parking for the Week:
Our Valet Parking of the Week goes to Melinda Pilcher. Melinda is such an amazing support for McKinley- for students and colleagues. Melinda is always positive and focused on what's right for kids (this isn't just a job to her). She has an amazing approach with students that makes them feel supported, but also accountable. Melinda is wonderful asset to our team- thanks Melinda!
Karen Thurnau took this picture the other morning- a great picture of our Veteran's Day song.
Enjoy the weekend- sounds like it's our last dose of nice weather before winter hits!
-Justin
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