Infinite Campus Evidence
We are at the end of week 2. At this time, we should take a moment to review the evidence that we have entered in Infinite Campus. Each student should have at least 1 piece of evidence reported out in Infinite Campus at this point. Keep in mind that Infinite Campus is our primary communication tool for student progress. If you have questions about what should or should not go into the grade book, please contact me or an Instructional Coach, and we can help out.
Another reminder to make sure we are putting the level of the assessment in the "Comments" box. This needs to be consistent building wide.
Early STAR Results
Early STAR results are in, and it looks like are students have performed quite well on this assessment. This data will give us more information that we will use for planning and monitoring purposes.
SLO's
As we get to know our students, we will begin looking at data, and setting our SLO's for the year. Our Staff Meeting this month will focus on this task, but we all should be starting the goal setting process.
Each Classroom Minute
One of our Guiding Principles for us to get our students to achieve our goals is that each minute of class time is crucial for our student's achievement. Continue looking for ways within those class minutes to deliver specific feedback to students on their work.
IE Time
Next week will be our first full 5 day week. We will make one slight modification to our IE plan to better facilitate our goal oriented focus. I spoke to those directly involved already, but for our Enrichment Groups, we will run the "Non-Fiction Article" and "Math" activity with our A Day groups. The purpose is to be consistent with a steady group of kids with the activity. This means that Silent Reading Day could be a Monday or Tuesday, and Advisory Day could be a Wednesday or Thursday depending on when the A Day falls. Groups and schedules remain constant. As always, Friday will be a Homeroom Day for all grades. Homeroom groups will not change during the year.
On Monday, all Enrichment groups should be reading the non-fiction article with your groups, and doing the corresponding activities outlined in the lesson plans. On Tuesday, it will be a silent sustained reading day. Wednesday will be a "Math" day, and Thursday will be an Advisory Day. Please see me with any questions right away.
Updated Lesson Plan
Grade Level Blogs
Thank you for providing brief glimpses into what our students will be doing in your classes. I have received many positive comments and questions about how to access these blogs. This is another solid communication tool.
Step Ladders
Currently, we have 3 step ladders in our building. They will be located in the following locations: Mr. Lendobeja's Room, Multi-Purpose Room, and the IMC.
Twitter Post of the Week
John Gunnell
I believe that the comments on our report card hold far more value than the numbers, if done right. Provide actionable feedback. #sblchat
Duty for Next Week
Morning - Frehner
Bus - Rogness
Data
STAR Results (Fall 2015)
Reading
% of Students at or above benchmark
55.3%
Behavior Referrals (through the first two weeks of school)
14-15 - 10 Events, 9 Students
15-16 - 2 Events, 1 Student
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