Homecoming Next Week:
Just a reminder - homecoming is next week. A few things:
Dress Up Days:
Families Who have RSVP (it closes today at 3pm). Please remember to be checking on students' plan for Friday.
Wednesday - Custodian Appreciation Day!
Don't forget, this Wednesday is Custodian Appreciation Day! Please take some time to recognize Wayne, Nate, & Rich!
Productive Struggle:
One of the things I'm noticing is that whole idea of "productive struggle". For whatever reason, some of our students are not entering into anything hard. They shut down, refuse, or just avoid. This becomes an issue, when done repeatedly over time, because students never engage in productive struggle. Please take some time to read the linked article on "4 Ways to Guide Students Toward Productive Struggle" It's critical we start to think about some of these ideas as we continue to push students toward independence.
Toot Your Horn Thursday:
This week's Toot Your Horn Thursday is Pat Fails! Pat actually had two nominations -
- Pat is always present in the moment. He is caring, kind and inclusive. He makes sure ALL kids are respected and included as that all kids can belong at McKinley.
- Mr. Pat has been an amazing addition to McKinley School! He is always helping someone - from holding a kindergartener's hand back from the nurse, mopping up the gym floor after lunch or just smiling at the kids for who they are, Mr. Pat is awesome!
Pat's been a great addition to our team! If you see Pat today, thank him for being amazing!
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Have a great weekend!
-Justin
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