End of the Quarter
This is a reminder that the End of the 1st Quarter is Thursday, 11/5. Please take a moment early next week to ensure that students know where they stand in relation to the report card scores they are on track to receive in each standard. We need to make sure students know that an NE score is really bad. Please also ensure that any student in danger of receiving an NE in any standard has had supports put in place to get the feedback and assistance to raise their achievement in that standard. There should not be any surprises come report card time. Grades should be posted by end of day Monday, 11/9, and will be printed Tuesday morning, and mailed home.
Learning Goals Posted
In going from classroom to classroom, learning goals are posted in each room daily. This is great because it communicates what the goals of instruction are for the class period. As you write your daily learning goals, try to put these in student friendly language, and from the student perspective. Students should be able to reflect at the end of the hour about whether they met the goal for that day's activities.
Connections with Kids
Making meaningful connection with our students is so important for that child, and the culture of our school. As we go through our daily routines, take a moment to look for students that may need a little extra attention or support. It is proven time and again that connected kids do better in school, and outside of school. Take a moment to strike up a conversation with a student about anything but school.
Parent-Teacher Conference Wrap-Up
I have received some feedback from both parents and teachers about out PT conference session. The Puma Pride Committee will review the feedback, and begin to plan for the spring conference session. We had a great turnout!
Parent Conversation Tips
This short ARTICLE provides some good strategies to keep in mind to ensure that every conversation with a parent is meaningful and productive. It is worth a quick read.
Staff Meeting Next Week
Reminder that we will have a Middle School Staff Meeting next Wednesday at 2:50 in Room #3. We will hear reports from the Puma Pride committee and continuing to refine our systems and practices.
Twitter Post of the Week
edutopia
In their own words: http://edut.to/1W4ycVs . #EmotionRevolution
10 Things Every New Teacher Needs to Know: http://edut.to/1GiuplB . #ntchat
Duty Next Week
Morning - Lendobeja
Bus - Harms
Data
Parent-Teacher Conference Attendance -
230/258 - 89.1%
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