Classroom pumpkin judging will begin today and go into next week. Please have your classroom pumpkin outside of your room starting today (please do not have it setting on the floor).
Staff Attendance:
Just a friendly reminder to watch your attendance at work. As you, students need relationships, consistency, and routine(s). This cannot occur when a staff member is gone. I have been monitoring attendance as requests come into AESOP - please watch how often you are being absent from work.
Note from Literacy Coach:
It has been so exciting to collaborate with so many of you around your data. Teams are digging in to find the best strategy to help move their students’ reading forward; with such targeted instruction, we are sure to see phenomenal results! Our students are so fortunate to have teachers that are so dedicated to their growth. In the last two weeks I have met with, or have scheduled in the near future, time to connect around data with 11 of you! I love the collaborative spirit of the McKinley culture. The work you all do is amazing!
7 Checks for Understanding
Looking for other ways to see if students have mastered the learning?
Guided Reading and Math Materials:
Just a reminder that all guided reading and math materials should be checked out through Denise. Please do not take these materials and leave a post-it note behind. You MUST check these out. If you actually read this, email Justin to be entered into a drawing.
Twitter Update:
A few of you have been dabbling in Twitter - both in your classroom, as well as for professional growth. Woo hoo! A couple reminders:
- We have our staff professional learning hashtag: #mckinleyPD (this is a spot for us to share articles and links related to our professional growth)
- We have our McKinley community hashtag: #mckinleystrong
- If you post something about your learning/class, include @mckinleystem in your tweet.
- Know which students in your classroom cannot be shown on social media!
A SnapShot of Learning:
Students in PE playing math facts basketball today - working on math facts, underhand throwing, cooperation, and reinforcing math.
4th Graders, working in teams, learning how to measure temperature in Celsius.
Kindness in Chalk Day was a success! Thank you to all who helped make this day possible. It was great to see the schoolyard filled with positive messages. I loved reading what the kids wrote!
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Click here to access the weekly building newsletter
Valet Parking of the Week:
The Valet Parking of the Week goes to Special Education Paraprofessional, Julie Cochran. Julie builds strong, long-lasting relationships with students. Julie has a special way of being firm, yet flexible with students. One of the things I appreciate the most about Julie is the way she is always looking for "what is best" for our students. We are very lucky to have you here, Julie!
Have a great weekend, everyone. Get outside and enjoy the fall weather!
-Justin
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