ABCD Goals

 

We set a goal of entering one positive behavior per student every trimester. With only 3 weeks left in the trimester, I hope that you have majority entered. The purpose of this initiative is to decrease our attrition rate. As we focus on commitment, not compliance, please make sure the positive behaviors are genuine. If you try to enter all the behaviors in the last week of the trimester, it takes away from the authenticity. Your comments should be specific for each individual student. You should NOT be copying the same comment for students. If you haven’t started, I strongly encourage you to start on Monday.

A huge shout out to my top 10 staff members who have the most positive behaviors entered into MyNHA.

Core Values

 

One of our Core Values is to “take ownership for the success of our students.” To do this, it’s important that workshop lesson plans align to instruction. As you know, it’s our expectation that every teacher should be pulling small groups daily based on data.

For the month of November, the leadership team will be observing workshop for our calibration observations. We will focus on the indicators of Differentiated Planning and Personalized Instruction.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding the expectations.

School Visit

 

We look forward to welcoming 6 DSQs, 2 Senior DSQs, and 2 C & I Managers on Tuesday.

We have notified those teachers who will be observed, however, if you see them around our school, please give them a warm Keystone welcome.

PLC Survey

 

Don’t forget to complete this survey to provide us with your feedback regarding our PLC.

Affirmations

 

Nikki, Ashley A, Jessica W, Diane, Monique, Cindy Chuang, and Sam for being PLC facilitators.

Tracy for being intentional about keeping our staff morale and culture positive. I appreciate you.  

Teri, Cindy Chuang, Nikki, Diane, Mandy, Megan, Kristin, Tracy, Alex, Josie, and Ashley for allowing visitors into your classrooms.

Teri, Alex, Josie, and Ashley for being willing to be observed TWICE! I am extremely grateful.

Teri and Sarah M for providing me with an additional social media post. Thank you!

Kathleen and Morgan for being financially responsible and finding an alternative cheer uniform.

Tracy for organizing the staff vs. student volleyball game.

Jessica G, Nikki, and Stacey Reed for the extra care that you showed me while I wasn’t feeling well.  

Stephanie for always having my back when it comes to matters of the heart.  

Ashley A, Teri, and Josie for allowing me to have a difficult conversation with each of you knowing that together we WILL do great things.

Christina for jumping in and assisting me. You saw a need and filled a need.

Mandy, Kim J, and Jetal for greeting students in the morning.

This Week

 

Monday, October 31:

    ·     Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-1^st Grade

    ·     Middle school students may wear their MOYA shirts with jeans and gym shoes for FREE.

Tuesday, November 1:

    ·     SLT Meeting

    ·     Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Veterans Day)-Cheng

    ·     Crazy Hair Day (FREE)-Fun Run Prize

Wednesday, November 2:

    ·      Flu Shot for Staff (FREE) 9 AM-1PM

Thursday, November 3:

    ·     Purple Club

    ·     Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game 5 PM  

Friday, November 4:

    ·      Intervention Meetings

    ·      Dress Down (FREE)-Fun Run Prize

Important Dates

 

November 7: No School-Regional PD

November 8: Staff Meeting

November 8: Staff Meeting Snacks-Specials

November 8: Crystal’s Birthday

November 8: Jamie’s Birthday

November 8-11: 5 Science Interim 1

November 9: Perfect Attendance Prize Redemption

November 11: Change Bulletin Boards

November 11: Payday Breakfast-8^th Grade

November 11: Veterans Day Assembly 8:30 AM

November 11: Veterans Day Spirit Day $1.00

November 11: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage Month)-Higgins

November 17: All Grades Entered

November 18: End of Trimester 1

November 18: Report Cards Sent Home 

November 18: Trimester 1 School Store

November 18: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Thanksgiving)-Cryder

November 21: Tri 1 School Store Rewards

November 21: PT Conferences (4:00-8:00)

November 21-22: 3-8 Math Interim 1

November 22: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage Month)-Jeng

November 22: ½ Day of School-Dismissal 11:20 AM

November 22: PT Conferences (12:00-4:00)

November 23: Steve’s Birthday

November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break

November 27: Glen’s Birthday

November 30: Social Media Post Due-2^nd Grade

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

Core Values-BWC

 

Last week, I encouraged each of you to find that one student who causes extra challenges to your classroom environment and to make it a point to interact with him/her daily focusing on building a positive relationship.

We have several schoolwide initiatives and expectations that if used with fidelity can assist you with building relationships with your students: affirmations, good news, greeting, moral focus, and right reward. If you go beyond compliance, and commit to implementing these schoolwide initiatives and expectations, then you wouldn’t have to do anything new.

Click on this document to understand the importance of these skills, reflect on your current practices, and use the resources to enhance your approach and implementation of these skills.

It's my hope that we all can move from compliance to commitment and see a positive change in our most difficult student behaviors.

PLC Meeting

 Our first “Meet with Other Grade Levels” PLC is Tuesday. This PLC was designed based on your feedback and desire to meet with other grade levels to focus on a particular standard and/or topic responding to the question, “What content should we be teaching to better prepare our students?”

 

Trimester 1 Grade Level Focus
Grade Level	Focus
Y5s - 3rd	Meet vertically with colleagues who plan the same subject (math, ELA, Sci/SS/Moral Focus)
4th – 8th	Meet vertically with colleagues who teach the same subject

Your groups have been preselected for Trimester 1 (see below). However, everyone will have a choice in picking which subject area group they will be participating in for Trimester 2 and 3.

 

Trimester 1 Groups
Subject Area Group	Staff	Instructional Focus	Location
K-3 Math	Nikki, Megan, Crystal, Sarah, Kristin, Ellen	Bridges more rigorous; more efficient math strategies	Nikki’s room
K-3 ELA	Flo, Mandy, Alex, Ashley A, Angel, Andria, Jen S, Jen H	RACE model more attainable	Ancrile’s room
K-3 Sci/SS/Moral Focus	Sky, Jessica W, Ashley B, Christina, Ja’Rayl, Jessica G	Making the social studies curriculum more interesting and personal	Walzcak’s room
4-8 Social Studies	Steve, Diane, Danielle, Teri	Writing with the CER model	Diane’s room
4-8 Science	Alexis, Mark, Josie, Monique	Writing with the CER model	Monique’s room
4-8 Math	Tracy, Cindy Chuang, Amanda, Cindy Conti	Fractions; advanced multiplication symbols; conversions	Chuang’s room
4-8 ELA	Sam, Austin, Amy, Falak, Emma, Morgan	Grammar, progression of writing (complete sentences, paragraphs, etc.)	Sam’s room

The name in blue is the group facilitator.

We hope this time together provides you with multiple opportunities to share best practices and brainstorm innovative ways to improve learning and drive student achievement.

ABCD Goal-Attendance

 

Congratulations to Tracy’s homeroom for being the first class to spell the word, PRESENT!

Reminder

 

Don’t forget to bring your completed BWC Checklist to your O3 this week.

Affirmations

 

Tameka, Stacey Reed, Robyn, and Jamie for taking on additional responsibilities during my absences. I appreciate you being the active principal.

Alex for supporting the leadership team and your colleagues by modeling best practices. Thank you for never hesitating to go above and beyond for our students.

Robyn and Jamie for leading professional development for our staff.

Tameka for handling a 1^st grade behavior issue for me.

Jen H for assisting the leadership team with behaviors.

Lexi, Cindy Conti, Cindy Chuang, Sky, Jen S, Andria, Ellen, Stacey Reed, and Monique for spending the evening with our families at our Family Game Night.

Josie, Sam, Amy, Kristin, Jessica W, Flo, Crystal, Ashley B, and Sarah M for your active participation during professional development this week.

Sky and Sarah M for creating a friendly attendance competition between your classes to motivate your students.   

Tracy for organizing classroom buddies for the school.  

This Week

Tuesday, October 25:

   ·    PLC Meeting

   ·    Kim J’s Birthday

   ·    BWC School Visit

   ·    Dress for Success! Middle school students may wear business casual attire (no jeans or gym shoes) for FREE.

Wednesday, October 26:

   ·    Picture Retake Day

Thursday, October 27:

   ·    "Team up against bullying.” Wear your favorite sports team shirt or jersey with jeans for $1.00 for anti-bullying month. 

Friday, October 28:

   ·    Commitment to Excellence Due

   ·    Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage Month)-Robinson

   ·    Spirit Day $1.00 and Popcorn $1.00

   ·    Payday Friday Breakfast-Interventions

Happy Birthday

 

Kim J: October 25

 

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

Important Dates

 

October 31: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-1^st Grade

October 31: Middle school students may wear their MOYA shirts with jeans and gym shoes for FREE.

November 1: SLT Meeting

November 1: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Veterans Day)-Cheng

November 1: Crazy Hair Day (FREE)-Fun Run Prize

November 2: Flu Shot for Staff (FREE) 9 AM-1PM

November 3: Purple Club

November 3: Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game 5:00

November 4: Intervention Meetings

November 4: Dress Down (FREE)-Fun Run Prize

November 7: No School-Regional PD

November 8: Staff Meeting

November 8: Staff Meeting Snacks-Specials

November 8: Crystal’s Birthday

November 8: Jamie’s Birthday

November 8-11: 5 Science Interim 1

November 9: Perfect Attendance Prize Redemption

November 11: Change Bulletin Boards

November 11: Payday Breakfast-8^th Grade

November 11: Veterans Day Assembly 8:30 AM

November 11: Veterans Day Spirit Day $1.00

November 11: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage Month)-Higgins

November 17: All Grades Entered

November 18: End of Trimester 1

November 18: Report Cards Sent Home 

November 18: Trimester 1 School Store

November 18: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Thanksgiving)-Cryder

November 21: Tri 1 School Store Rewards

November 21: PT Conferences (4:00-8:00)

November 21-22: 3-8 Math Interim 1

November 22: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage Month)-Jeng

November 22: ½ Day of School-Dismissal 11:20 AM

November 22: PT Conferences (12:00-4:00)

November 23: Steve’s Birthday

November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break

November 27: Glen’s Birthday

November 30: Social Media Post Due-2nd Grade

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