Hattie's Mindframe Focus
Mindframe #7: I believe that it is my role to build positive relationships in classrooms/staffrooms.
If, as Hattie states, “learning thrives on error” (2012: 165), it is vital that the learning environment is warm, empathic and, above all, safe for the learners to make these errors and admit their lack of knowledge. The teacher’s role is to discover what students don’t know and help them learn it. To do this, he or she must develop positive relationships to build the learners’ trust.
To some extent, students have been conditioned by the traditional classroom environment. Many have learned to put any answer to a question rather than leave it blank and admit that they don’t know. While having trust in their teacher is the first step to braving uncertainty, they must also know that they will not face ridicule from their peers. Therefore, the teacher must ensure that positive relationships exist between peers.
As teachers are also learners of their own craft, it follows that this culture of the supportive, safe learning environment should also extend to the staffroom.
Article of the Week
The article this week is applicable to all of us as technology becomes an constant, necessary part of our classrooms. The article provides some tips for how to limit the distractions that our students face each time they use any device.
"Digital Tools and Distraction in School" by Mary Beth Hertz
SLO/PPG Update
During BW Meeting times over the course of the past two weeks, I have met with and reviewed SLO's alongside teachers. I will continue to do so until all of the SLO are set and approved. Please let me know if you are ready and we have not discussed the SLO/PPG yet. I have enjoyed this process and look forward to following the growth of students in the areas focused upon.
Community Advisory Committee Update (contents credited to Mr. Hausser)
The second meeting occurred last Wednesday night. There was a contingent of committee members and staff members who visited Windsor Elementary School. They were able to tour and discuss the vision of our project. The committee meets again on Wednesday, November 1 at the Arlington School at 7 p.m. Mr. Hausser will be giving the committee a tour of the school and they will continue to discuss the process of looking at our facilities.
School Board Meeting
October's School Board Meeting is on Monday night at 7:00 in the HS IMC. Check HERE for this month's Board Report from the Middle School.
Safety Review
Lockdown- there is a threat and serious compromise of our students and staff safety. Lights are to be off, students and staff hiding in the rooms. We want it to look like no one is in the room or building.
Administrative Hold- there may be an issue in the area or community. No one is to leave the building or enter. Classes, passing periods and the like can continue as normal.
Hold- Medical or student issue that needs to be addressed. The hallways should be cleared and no students should leave or enter classrooms. Class activities may continue, but passing times should be ignored until the all clear is given.
Ready to Dance??
The Parent's Club is sponsoring a dance for both Elementary (6:00-7:30) and our Middle School students (7:30-9:00) this coming Friday (10/27) night. Any staff member is invited to attend, and there will be free pizza and a drink waiting for any staff member that decides to join the students in having a great time.
Duty Next Week
Bus - Lendobeja
Morning - Anderson
Images from the Week
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