PBIS ~ Office Referral Data:
Our PBIS team met this week to look at discipline/office referral data from September and October. Click here to access the September & October referral data
Our team had some recommendations/observations from this data:
- Don't let the data stop you from referring students. This data is critical for our team to look at the true picture of what is happening at McKinley.
- We saw a decrease in behaviors in the playground - possibly because kids were actually able to start playing on real equipment!
- Referral motivators - please take some time to find out the "why" behind the behavior. Why did a student misbehave? What is their motivator? Our team is really looking at this to determine if we need to add motivators to the referral.
Our leadership jar is almost filled. Please keep this is a secret - we are going to have a school wide movie (K-2 and 3-5 at different times) on Friday, December 1. More information to come on this- we will announce this at our PBIS meeting next week. Please keep this a secret!!
The Power of THINK TIME:
I recently came across this on Twitter - it reminded me of the power behind THINK TIME! So often, we are under a crunch and forget about how important "think time" is for our students. It's alright for us to give students time to process and think during lessons. Plus, there is so much power behind making student have "productive struggle" with their learning. My challenge for you is to start providing think time - more than just 15 seconds. See how your students respond and engage with their learning.
Family Listening Sessions:
This past week, we had our first family listening sessions for both our Latino & Somali families. It was a great experience to hear from our families. We had a better turnout at our Somali session on Thursday than our Tuesday session. One of the things I want you to know is how powerful our relationship is with these families. We heard comments of families saying how much they "loved McKinley" and how "McKinley teachers are my family and friends - I can call them for anything". Families are grateful for all you do and how visible you are - and how easy you are to talk to. We have some continued work to do - however, be proud of what these families are saying about you. We are McKinley Strong!
Student Support Position:
In the next few weeks, you will see a position posted for a Student Support Specialist at McKinley. This position has grown from a need around behavior and social emotional needs with our students. The position will work with identified, at-risk students in the areas of social-emotional learning and behavior - he or she will work closely with Annette. This person is not dealing with discipline or students who are escalated. This person will handle things like the Relaxation Room, Check and Connect, and other proactive interventions we are putting into place to make our students successful. I will share more as this position is finalized - just wanted you to be aware.
ASP Block II:
Classroom Teachers, please start thinking of what you focus will be for ASP Block II. We will be sending paperwork out soon - block II starts in January. Also, please let me know who will be teaching block II.
Also, Block I ends next Tuesday!
STEAM Night:
Classroom Teachers, please start thinking of what you focus will be for ASP Block II. We will be sending paperwork out soon - block II starts in January. Also, please let me know who will be teaching block II.
Also, Block I ends next Tuesday!
STEAM Night:
Tuesday, December 5 is our Superbowl-themed STEAM night. It's going to be a great night - and get us ready for the Superbowl in Minneapolis!
McKinley- Education Edition:
Last month, McKinley was featured in the Owatonna People's Press Education Edition. This is a community publication for us to highlight the work we are doing at McKinley. Click here to access the Education Edition.
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Have a great weekend, everyone! Make every second count in your personal life, too!
-Justin
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