Badger Exam
Our Badger Exam practice sessions are complete, and I think it was a good opportunity to iron out a few kinks before the actual testing kicks off next week. The testing schedule and groups are HERE. If there were any issues (grouping. logistics, connectivity, etc), please let me know asap. The 8th grade is set to kick off their testing next Tuesday. Thanks to all for your flexibility, feedback, and willingness to make this go as smooth as possible.
Student of the Month Breakfast
We had another successful breakfast this morning, with one of the biggest crowds of the year. Thank you to all for your willingness to come in early, and do all of the little extra things that this event requires. It was another positive atmosphere, and getting families in here is a very good thing. The next Student of the Month Breakfast will be on Thursday, May 14. It would be helpful to have the names of the students recommended to the office by Friday, May 1. This will be the final breakfast of the year.
Staff Meeting Recap
I want to thank all of you for your participation in our staff meeting on Wednesday. Special thanks to Mr. Frehner, Mrs. Hendrickson, and Mr. Jorgensen for offering to share a glimpse of some great things that are happening in our classrooms. There will be another time for a staff share during the May meeting. If you are interested in sharing a practice that has been successful at getting students to achieve higher levels, let me know and we'll set it up. Also, I am working on a document that will have the feedback about norming our behavior system that will be shared soon, and we'll continue the conversation at our next staff meeting on May 6.
April Safety Drill
We will be conducting another tornado drill this month. This drill will be held at the same time as the statewide tornado drill on Thursday, April 16. The Tornado Warning will begin at 1:45.
Culture
At the assembly before break, I shared with our students a vision for Poynette schools and students to have an expectation of excellence, and pride in all that we do. Much of our culture is in the day to day interactions of both students and staff members. As we look to build excellence into all that our students do, having high expectations for each of our students in both their behavior and work is key. Students often will rise to the expectations that are set forth for them by the adults in their lives.
Sub-Caller
On Friday, 4/17 morning, I will be the sub caller. 608 692 2088
Twitter Find of the Week
A good read on questioning in the classroom...
A Quick Guide To Questioning In The Classroom http://goo.gl/vJ6ceA via @TeachThought
Duty Next Week (Morning is Outside!!)
Morning - Jorgensen, Kallungi
Bus - Deans
Data
I've attached the HS WKCE data trends in Reading and Math. The WKCE was taken in October of the Sophomore year, and these results are a result of MS efforts.
PHS Reading Data
PHS Math Data
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