It’s time to have
some staff fun with your attire. In recognition of “International Country Music
Day,” on September 17, staff is encouraged to wear western themed clothing such
as hats, boots, jeans, flannels or other relevant items. This can be as simple
as you wearing your Keystone August PD shirt with jeans. However, there will be
a prize for the most creative outfit. We look forward to having a little fun
with a themed dress day as we continue to Saddle Up for Success.
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 the required Google Form before Friday, September 27. 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.
One of our Core Values is to “take ownership for the success of our students.” To do this, it’s important that we ensure that we are following the assessment cycle. As you follow Phase 2 (Analyze Data), please review these questions to determine the next steps regarding your assessment data in gradebook.
Congratulations to Ms. Patton’s
class for being the first class to spell the word, HERE! Also, congrats to Mrs.
Nelson’s class who also spelled HERE. Don’t forget to inform me and your dean
when you spell any of the attendance words (HERE, PRESENT, or ATTENDANCE).
Mandy,
Cayla, Teri, Sarah, Monique, Flo, Valyn, Diane, Danielle, Lynne, Falak, Jessica
W, Kathleen, Christina, Crystal, Robinson, Steve, Josie, Tracy, Amy, Megan, and
Lori for participating
and providing an attendance slogan.
Jen
H, Stacey Reed, Robyn, and Alex for
presenting at the staff meeting. I know how much you love speaking in front of
people. :)
Robyn,
Stacey Reed, and
Alex for working diligently to make things easier for our staff. The
changes to the workshop lesson plans provide our teachers the opportunity to
analyze student work while still having high quality instruction.
Christina for always coming to my office just
to say “hi.”
Stacey
Ramirez for spending
hours with me organizing the shed. I am truly grateful that you match my crazy.
Emily for your commitment to our students
and science. I am so grateful for your sacrifice of personal time and passion.
Stacey
Reed for working a miracle and being in
compliance with 504s.
Alex for your willingness to have
difficult conversations to make things better.
Robyn for everything Chromebooks. Thank
you for taking on this additional role to ensure our students have the
necessary items to be successful.
Stacey
Ramirez for allowing
me to do a brain dump to make my vision come alive. I am also extremely grateful for your support
with organizing the shed.
Nicole for creating a new attendance
document.
Flo for using your artist skills to
assist a student. The care you showed was amazing.
Diane and Amanda for sharing treats
with the staff.
Monique for the constant laughs that have
nothing to do with work. I love our conversations.
Tracy for being willing to adjust your
practices so students have opportunities to explore Science Olympiad.
Linsey and Danielle for referring a
friend to a job posting. It speaks to our school culture that you would
recommend Keystone as a place to work.
Danielle for inviting me into your classroom
to view your 9/11 presentation.
Jane for constantly greeting me with a smile and positivity. You are a wonderful addition to our team.
Andria for running an excellent Sylvan program. WOW!
Monday, September
16:
·
Extra Dismissal
Schedule Submitted to Dean
· Fall Math Numeracy
(September 16-20)
·
Extra Prep Begins
Tuesday,
September 17:
·
Constitution Day
·
Staff Dress in
Western Gear
Wednesday,
September 18:
·
Rachel’s Birthday
· Fall Picture Day
· SpEd Open House
Thursday, September
19:
· Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Hispanic-Latino Month)-Phetteplace
Friday, September
20:
·
Social Contract
Posted
·
Substitute Binder Due
·
Payday Breakfast-Intervention
·
Education Benefit
Form & School-Parent Compact Due
September 23: Mum
Delivery
September 23:
Jorvonna Out of the Building-Robyn Acting Principal
September 24: PLC Meetings
September 25:
Education Benefits & Parent-Student Compact Dress Down Day
September 26: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Global Diversity Awareness
Month)-Brown
September 27: Spirit
Day $1.00 and Popcorn $1.00
September 30:
Y5/Kinder Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna
October 1: Field Trip
Location & Date Submitted to Jorvonna
*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please
let me know!
Starting at
3:45, please go to the staff lounge to sign in, pick up documents, and grab some snacks. Our staff meeting will begin promptly at 4:00 pm in the
technology room in the middle school hallway.
Please click HERE for the agenda below.
As a reminder, students are NOT required to do Lexia nor Dreambox every day during workshop. The maximum number of days that we require per digital tool is 2-3 times a week (K-5) and 90 minutes a week (middle school). Click HERE for your specific grade level requirements.
Students may do other things
during their independent workshop time. We strongly encourage providing
students an opportunity to read a “Just Right” book during ELA workshop. Please
reach out to your dean if you need suggestions on other independent activities.
One of our Core Values is to “take ownership for the success of our students.” To do this, it’s important that quality instruction occurs even when there is a substitute teacher. Please make sure to complete this substitute binder checklist by September 20 and turn it into your dean.
The leadership team will continue doing calibrated observations focused on Classroom Culture this week. While observing, we would love to see you implementing affirmations and greeting.
Although, these
are not our school goals anymore, you know that affirmations and greetings are still important
in building positive relationships. Affirmations support a classroom culture in
which each student is a contributing member of the community of learners that
care about each other. Teachers should offer both public and private
affirmations daily and should provide multiple opportunities for students to
affirm each other. Where the purpose of greeting students at the door is to
welcome each student individually and to set a positive tone for the beginning
of each school day. It also gives you advanced
warning if a student is having a bad morning and is in need of extra support.
To establish a
culture of affirmations, ask yourself:
· Have I
identified appropriate ways and times during the day to affirm students?
· Do I provide
intentional opportunities for students to affirm each other?
To establish a
culture with greeting, ask yourself:
· Do I greet each
student by name and in a positive manner?
· Do I have a structure in my class for greeting visitors?
Please review the “look fors” in this link to provide you with some insight on what we are looking for when we observe you in action.
Family connections for returning students is due Friday, September 13.
Don’t forget to provide your dean with a completed copy of this sheet. You
will bring the sheet to your O3 the week of September 16.
Jessica G for your flexibility and
understanding. It truly made me feel special when you said, “I know you
Jorvonna. No worries.”
Kathleen,
Lynne, Teri, Danielle, Mandy, Megan, Cayla, Tracy, Amanda, Mark, Jessica,
Linsey, Diane, Christina, Valyn, Sarah G, Falak, Sydney, Monique, Crystal,
Josie, Sarah M, Lori, Amy, and Nikki for
welcoming visitors on Day 2 of instruction and showing them the great things about Keystone!
Jen
H for resolving a parent concern for
me. You didn’t hesitate to call.
Amanda
and Danielle for responding to
the boomerang effect.
Crystal,
Stacey Reed, Andria, John, Teri, Monique, and Robyn for spending your evening cleaning and
sorting Chromebooks.
Robyn for creating the NWEA schedule.
Stacey
Reed for my morning treat. It always makes
my day. Thanks for being a good friend.
Jen
D for my Friday pick-me-up. You are always
so thoughtful.
Tuesday,
September 10:
· Staff Meeting
· Staff Meeting Snacks-Interventions
Wednesday,
September 11:
·
Dress Down $1 and Hat $1
Thursday, September
12:
· Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Constitution Day)-Cheng
Friday, September
13:
·
Returning Families Connections
Due
·
Title 1 Parent
Meeting 8:15
·
Last Day of Mum
Fundraiser
September 16: Extra
Dismissal Schedule Submitted to Dean
September 16-20: 1-2
Fall Math Numeracy
September 16: Extra
Prep Begins
September 18:
Rachel’s Birthday
September 18: Fall
Picture Day
September 18: SpEd
Open House
September 19: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Hispanic-Latino Month)-Phetteplace
September 20: Social
Contract Posted
September 20: Substitute Binder Due
September 20: Payday Breakfast-Intervention
September 20:
Education Benefit Form & School-Parent Compact Due
September 23: Mum
Delivery
September 23:
Jorvonna Out of the Building-Robyn Acting Principal
September 24: PLC Meetings
September 25:
Education Benefits & Parent-Student Compact Dress Down Day
September 26: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Global Diversity Awareness
Month)-Brown
September 27: Spirit
Day $1.00 and Popcorn $1.00
September 30:
Y5/Kinder Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna
October 1: Field Trip Location & Date Submitted to Jorvonna
*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please
let me know!
