Article of the Week
The article this week sums up the top educational research studies from 2017. The findings from some of the studies in the articles should spark some discussion for some of our school practices.
"2017 Education Research Highlights"
1-8 Building Literacy Event
On Friday, we'll be conducting a school-wide literacy event. Thanks to our Literacy Committee for their work in coming up with the idea and planning it. Each one of our Homerooms will be paired up with an Elementary Class. After Nutrition break (see schedule), each student will report back to their Homerooms with the book they are currently reading. The location of where each Homeroom will report will be decided by the paired up (Elem/MS) teachers ahead of time. Once I send out the pairings, please reach out to your paired elementary teacher to work out the locations. The plan is for the middle and elementary students and teachers to spend the time reading from their own books, with a time at the end to pair up and talk about what they are reading. The 1st and 2nd graders have a little less reading stamina, so the last 15 minutes may be spent with the students paired up reading to each other (pairs of teachers can plan what their sessions looks like).
The main goal of our session is for the elementary students to have a model of what type of readers they will soon become, and get to see reading role models up close and personal. The Literacy Committee is really looking forward to this great opportunity to connect our building.
Holiday Concert Monday Night (12/18)
Our annual holiday concert will be on Monday night starting at 7:00pm in the 1-8 Gym. There will be plenty of talent on display. Hope to see as many people there as possible.
12/22 Schedule (dismissal at 1:15)
Due to the 1-8 Literacy Activity, we will follow THIS SCHEDULE on Friday (12/22). Please review the schedule and let me know if there are any conflicts that we may need to cover.
Assembly on Thursday (12/21)
We will be having an assembly on Thursday (12/21). Students should be dismissed to the gym at 2:25. Our student leaders have been planning some Carelli cup events for this assembly, and we will recognize our students for their efforts that have led to some impressive achievements. Thanks in advance for the teachers that have agreed to participate!
Facility Advisory Committee Update
The meeting this past week was perhaps the most engaging meeting of the year so far. The committee split into groups to review 7 possible options for building/renovation projects. At the end, committee members voted on options that they felt will best solve the issues brought forward in our facilities study and for improve the ability for teachers to provide 21st century learning opportunities for our students. After the vote, it appears that the options were narrowed from 7 to about 3 or 4. The architects now will be working to provide a visual of what the potential building/renovations will look like and also cost. The next meeting is on January 10 at 6:30 in the HS IMC. As always, anyone can review the Facilities Site for the details, and attend the next meeting.
Puma Postcards
On Thursday I was reviewing some of the Puma postcards that were being sent to students. The handwritten messages from teachers highlighted the hard work and effort the students have been engaged in lately. At this time, grade level teams are sending these out on Thursdays. If any other teacher that is not in on these weekly meetings or para-professional would like to get some post cards to send to any student that has been excelling in effort, achievement, or citizenship, please let me know. Mrs. Hendrickson recently designed a new postcard, so we have a fresh box of new ones available in the office. These messages reinforce what it takes to be successful for our students. Your efforts are much appreciated by the students and their families.
Duty Next Week
Morning - O'Connor
Bus - Anderson
Images of the Week
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