Core Values

 One of our Core Values is “Do the right thing always.” A descriptor for that Core Value says, “We embrace accountability by holding ourselves and others to high standards, taking responsibility for our actions, following through on our commitments and admitting when we are wrong.”

One way that we “do the right thing always” is through our weekly/bi-weekly classroom observations. Through classroom observations the admin team gets the opportunity to see high quality instruction and share the best practices with the entire staff (staff meetings). In addition, we are able to give meaningful and direct feedback about teacher instructional delivery and content. These practices help to strengthen our school culture of growth and collaboration.

NHA Core Values Description by embryjd on Scribd

Trimester 3 Decisions

 

Our families have until February 19 to decide about their child’s Trimester 3 instructional model. The admin team is hoping to provide the staff with new class list by Friday, February 24.

Shout Outs

 

Stacey, Robyn, Ashley A, Megan, Laquanda, Lisa and Jessica for attending our Kindergarten Informational Meeting. I appreciate your time commitment towards our enrollment.  

Jen H for attending the board meeting to show support.

Tracy, Jena, and Stephanie for your quick response and feedback to improve our field.

Nicole for purchasing Breast Cancer Awareness ribbons for the entire staff. Thank you for organizing our ongoing support of Jen!

Sarah Z for seeking staff feedback! 

Anastasia for the care and support that you offered the admin team regarding one of our students. You have jumped right on in and it feels that you have been her forever!

Jena for supporting several colleagues with Screenbeam.

This Week

 

Monday, February 15:

·    No School-President’s Day

Friday, February 19:

·    Trimester 3 Instructional Model Decision Due by 4:00 PM

·    Cindy Chuang’s Birthday

·    Payday Friday Breakfast-Special Ed

·    DUE: Morning Assembly Presentation-Mason (Black History Month)

Happy Birthday

 

Happy BELATED Birthday

Jessica: February 10

 

Happy Birthday

Cindy Chuang: February 15

Staff Fun

Last week, your dean gifted you extra time. This week let the competition begin! I know how competitive the Keystone staff is, so it’s trivia time. You will be answering trivia questions for prizes (extra prep, jean pass, lunch, or gift cards) all week. Once a day, I will go over the “all call” system to ask a trivia question, announce the lucky caller number, and an extension # or cellphone to call. Think of this like a radio contest in the 80s and 90s. For example, I would ask,

“When did the website "Facebook" launch? The fourth caller to call extension 104, will win a prize.”

 

I will answer the phone and announce what number caller you are until I get to the fourth caller. If the fourth caller doesn’t have the correct answer, I will move on to the fifth caller and continue until I get the right answer. Only one winner per day. So, if there are multiple people in a room (Academic Specialist, para, classroom teacher, etc.) only the person who makes the phone call will win. If you have students in your classroom, have them join in to help you! Every day the question, caller number, and extension will change so you need to listen carefully.

Staff Meeting Agenda

 

February 9 Staff Meeting Agenda

1.   Icebreaker

2. Good News

3. Best Practice Share Out

4. Quarantining-Students and Staff

5. Reading Month  

6. Screen Beam

7. Housekeeping Items

8. Q & A

9. Launch

 

*You will be attending the meeting from your classroom using the Google Code: KeystoneStaffMeetings in the calendar invite. Starting at 3:45, please go to the staff lounge to sign in, gather the documents that we will be discussing, and grab some snacks.

*Meeting begins promptly at 4:00.

Shout Outs

Ashley A, Mandy, Michelle, Nicole, Teri, Mechelle, Cindy Chuang, Sloane, Tracy, Jen H, Ashley H, Sarah D, and Andria for your time, participation, and valuable feedback to help improve our school.

Tameka for covering me when I was double booked.

Jen D for my early Administrator (Dean & Principal) Appreciation gift. I could tell you put a lot of thought into it!    

Andria and Sloane for helping find things that teachers care about. 😊

Michelle, Christina, Stephanie, Ellen, Andria, Laquanda, and Tracy for being the top High Five recognizer from your team.

Sarah D for being a wonderful graphic designer.

Sarah D for always being willing to test out technology equipment. 

This Week

 

Tuesday, February 9:

·    Staff Meeting 4-5 PM

·    Staff Meeting Snacks-6^th Grade

Wednesday, February 10:

·    Count Day

Friday, February 12:

·    3-8 ELA 2 Scan-by Date

·    Show the LOVE dress down day

·    DUE: Morning Assembly Presentation-Hutcherson (Black History Month)