We made it- the Friday before Winter Break!
Appreciation
This time of year always makes me pause to see and appreciate all the good we have at McKinley. With how crazy life can get on a daily basis, it's important to stop and see the good we have here. This building is filled with compassionate, talented adults who are here for one purpose- to support our learners. One of the things I appreciate the most about the McKinley Staff is the way you embrace any student (or family) with asset-thinking, not deficit. You are always looking for ways that the student (or family) contribute to our school community, not the deficits they experience.
I want you to know you are appreciated - for everything you do. I couldn't ask for a better group of educators (all of you are educators) who are always all about kids. THANK YOU FOR THAT.
NO SCHOOL- Monday, January 2
Just a reminder there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 2, 2017.
After School Program- Block II
ASP Block II starts on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. We have finished up registration and bussing for this. I will work on staffing and send an email out (hopefully today!).
Growth Mindset- The False Mindset
This week, I saw this article on Twitter about growth mindset. It's an interesting read, as the author of Growth Mindset explains her concern with how educators use this term (and the original intent/research of the concept). It was an interesting read, as I'm guilty of using the growth mindset incorrectly at times! https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/12/16/carol-dweck-explains-the-false-growth-mindset-that-worries-her/
PBIS Discipline Data - December
Justin recently put together our December discipline data. This month, we had 23 office discipline referrals (compared to 43 in December 2015). Next month, the PBIS Team will spend some time analyzing this data to continue to support our learners. If you see any observations from the data, connect with a PBIS Team Member. Click here to access the discipline data
Building Weekly Newsletter
Click here to access the building newsletter for January 2-6, 2017
Valet Parking for the Week
The Valet Parking for the Week (back to school) goes to Special Education Teacher, Danielle Nystrom! Danielle has a strong passion and advocacy for our learners - she is always looking for ways to help our students develop. One of the things that impresses me the most about Danielle is the relationships she builds with her students. She truly knows her students as learners, as well as people. Danielle understands behavior and how to support learners. Way to go, Danielle!
Have a great, LONG week off - enjoy your family, friends, and the people around you! Take some time to sharpen your saw, too!
-Justin
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