NHA App Communication

During August PD, we talked about NHA’s commitment to communication that is Quick, Clear, and Kind.

These three communication principles make a big difference in how we serve our families and build a strong school community.

NHA is monitoring our communication practices, and I’m excited to recognize the Top 3 staff members in each category! 

Congratulations to Emily Caruso who is in the top 3 for all categories!

Thank you to everyone for being intentional with your communication practices that serve as a model of our Core Value, “Make our school the best choice for parents and students.”

Peer Observations

 

The leadership team would like to offer peer observations again this year. You will have two opportunities (October/November and February/March) to observe your colleague through this formal process. However, teachers are free to set up additional observation times to take place during open times in their schedule.

To participate in the first round of peer observations, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Set goals for desired areas of growth with your dean.

Step 2: Request a peer observation by filling out this required form before Friday, September 25. The first round of observations will take place during the months of October and November.

Step 3: The leadership team will set up a 30-45 minute observation based on teacher request and send calendar invites.

Step 4: Teacher will complete this Professional Development Peer Observation form and return to your dean the day after the observation takes place.

Step 5: Debrief with your dean during the following O3 and discuss next steps. 

By doing peer observations, it provides valuable opportunities for reflection, gives insight into teaching practices, mutual professional development, and quality improvement in teaching and learning. Peer observations are not required but provided as an additional way to support teacher growth and development. 

Out of the Office

 

Sally, Robyn, and I will be out of the building on Wednesday attending CPI training at Arbor Prep High School. Tameka will be the acting principal for the day.

Stacey will be in the building, but she will be supporting our Special Education Open House throughout the day. With only one active member from the leadership team available, please support Tameka by handling situations at the classroom level whenever possible.

ABCDE Goals-Attendance

 

Congratulations to Mr. Higgins’ and Mrs. Roberts’ classes for spelling the word, HERE. We are making great strides toward our attendance goal! We have already decreased chronic absenteeism by 11% YTD, and it’s early in the school year. That is HUGE!

Thank you for everything you do each day to make this progress possible.

Affirmations

 

Robyn and Tameka for setting up all the cones outside to help keep our students safe and ensure GoTime runs efficiently.

Stacey Reed for facilitating our family event and making sure our new families feel welcomed and connected to the Keystone community.

Sally for going above and beyond to support your team during a time of transition. You have taken on newsletters, lesson plans, test administration, and so much more while continuing to carry the responsibilities of being a dean. Your flexibility, dedication, and willingness to step in have made a tremendous difference. Thank you for being the kind of leader who sees a need and fills a need.

Stacey Ramirez and Stephanie for taking the time to listen to and address a parent concern, allowing me to focus on other priorities while knowing the family was being heard and supported.

Theresa and Sandy for stepping up to lead instruction in the classroom when the dean needed to step away to handle her other responsibilities. Thank you for your flexibility and willingness to jump in and support the team.

Andria and Cindy for helping create a safe and secure environment for our students, and Stacey Reed for always being ready to step in as backup when needed.

Teri for stepping in to support our morning assembly by taking pictures of our Moral Focus students when you noticed no one else was doing it. You saw a need and took the initiative to fill in without being asked.

Tracy for not hesitating to share the field this spring with a new club initiative. Your flexibility and willingness to collaborate show what it means to put our students first. Thank you for being so supportive and helping create more opportunities for our Keystone students.

This Week

 

Sunday, September 20:

     ·      Tammy’s Birthday

Monday, September 21:

     ·      Fall Picture Day

Tuesday, September 22:

     ·      Education Benefits & Parent-Student Compact Jeans w/Appropriate Top Day

     ·      PLC Meetings 

Wednesday, September 23:

     ·      SpEd Open House

     ·      Jorvonna, Robyn, and Sally Out of the Building (CPI Training)-Tameka Acting Principal

Thursday, September 24:

     ·      Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Global Diversity Awareness Month)-Robinson

     ·      Jacquelyn’s Birthday

Friday, September 25:

     ·      Spirit Day $1.00 and Popcorn $1.00

     ·      Dolly Parton Spirit Day for Staff

     ·      Y5/Kinder Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna

Happy Birthday

There is a special gift in the mailboxes of all the people who celebrate their birthdays in October.

Important Dates

September 28: Jorvonna Out of the Building (Bay Mills)-Robyn Acting Principal

September 29: Sally’s Birthday

October 1: Field Trip Location & Date Submitted to Jorvonna

October 2: Progress Report

October 2: Payday Friday Breakfast-2^nd Grade

October 3: Emily’s Birthday

October 5: Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Kindness—Students may wear a yellow or gold top with jeans for FREE.

October 6: Breast Cancer Awareness-wear pink shirt w/jeans for $1.00

October 6: SLT Meeting @3:50

October 7: Perfect Attendance Reward

October 7: Count Day

October 8: Aimee’s Birthday

October 8: Purple Club

October 8: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)-Patton

October 9: GL Intervention Meeting

October 10: Monique’s Birthday

October 12: Anti-bullying Unity Day—Have the Courage to Roar! Students may wear an orange shirt with jeans FREE

October 13: Staff Meeting

October 13: Staff Meeting Snacks-4^th Grade

October 14: ½ Day Dismissal at 11:20 AM 

October 14: ½ Day PD Snacks-ABSS/EL

October 15: Family Learning Night

October 15: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Bullying Prevention Month)-Dietz

October 15: Courtney’s Birthday

October 16: Payday Friday Breakfast-1^st Grade

October 19: Glow Like Glenda—Students may wear a sequin, sparkle, or neon top with jeans for $1.00.

October 19-23: Coat Drive

October 21: Robyn P’s Birthday

October 22: Jeans w/School Appropriate Top and Hat $1.00 each

October 22: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage Month-What and Why)-Phetteplace

October 23: Trunk or Treat

October 23: MTSS/IAT Meetings

October 25: Kim J’s Birthday

October 26: Somewhere Over the Rainbow—Students may wear their favorite color shirt with jeans for $1.00.

October 26: David’s Birthday

October 27: PLC (Team) Meeting

October 27 & 28: Sunrise Social

October 30: Spirit Day & Popcorn $1.00 each

October 30: Payday Friday Breakfast-Specials

October 30: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-1^st Grade

October 26-30: 3-8 ELA & Math Interim 1

October 26-30: Science Interim 1 (3-4 & 6-8)

*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please let me know!