Another great week of learning, relationships, and productive struggle!
Toot Your Horn Thursday:
Every Thursday, we pick 1-2 people (more this week to catch up) who were nominated by their colleagues for being amazing.
Denise Carlson was nominated by Josh Tolle for Denise took my random query about Braille books and connected me to some wonderful resources that were happy to come in and share with my classroom. (I have braille stickers now!) She also has navigated many new things this year. I am very appreciative of Denise and the heartbeat that she brings to this school from one of the most important spaces to any school, the library. Thank you Denise for being such a greathearted person and all you do for these students, this staff, and this community at large.
Rachael Eickhoff was nominated by Eric Oppegard for Co-teaching with Rachel is amazing, especially as we navigate our new W&W curriculum. She plans engaging lessons and cares about all the learners in the classroom, including me. Her support and teamwork have made the start of this year wonderful. Thank you, Rachel, for all you do!
Karen Thurnau was nominated by her 3rd grade team for Karen has dove into our Wit and Wisdom and is organizing and planning ahead, and sharing all of this with our team. She is working long hours and making documents for us to make it easier for our team to navigate the new resource! Thank you Karen!
To nominate a colleague, fill out the form linked here! Let's fill this building with positivity!
ORD - September:
Linked below is our September Office Referral Data. Each month, I will provide a summary for you to see any patterns in our office referrals. Click here to access the document.
PD in your Pocket - Behavior as a Continuum (PLEASE READ):
First, thank you to everyone for always going above and beyond to support every students' needs. The staff in this building is second to none.
I want to challenge your thinking around the word "behavior" When we hear this word, we think of defiance, refusal, property destruction, etc. We often go immediately to the "what they aren't doing right" or the "negative behaviors". The true word is really a continuum and not just a negative word. Everything humans do is showing behavior - from hugging someone, completing a project, skipping down the hall, to swearing, pushing, etc. Behavior is communication. I bring this word up because we can often get caught in the "behavior is out of control in my classroom/space". I challenge you to start thinking of specific behaviors and NOT just the word "behavior". For example - instead of "the behaviors are SO out of control in my classroom" try using the specific behavior itself - "my kids are really struggling with self control and staying engaged in whole group right now". Just those words changes your focus from a large "what can I do?" to a more specific skill to teach and reinforce.
Behavior is a continuum from positive to negative. And, behavior is communication. And, don't forget we have a team to help support you if you need it.
Building Weekly Newsletter:
Have a great weekend!
-Justin
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