The article this week is a short take on one of the biggest factors that effect the levels of student achievement in the building, collective efficacy. Collective Efficacy can be defined as “the shared perceptions of teachers in a school that the efforts of the faculty as a whole will have positive effects on students.” This belief goes along with establishing high expectations for the growth of ALL students. Mid-February seems like a solid time to review the work we did at the beginning of the year surrounding Hattie's Mindframes.
The Impact of Collective Efficacy on Student Achievement
Connections with Students
The events of this week in Florida really weigh heavy on the heart. While we have many reactive efforts in place, I believe our proactive efforts are most important. The emphasis on relationships and connections with students are so important in making school a safe, stable part of each kid's life. Our Adopt-a-Student efforts are also aimed to try to build that strong connection with some of our most at-risk students. Now is a great time to reconnect with your assigned student, any other student that may need some connection, and any other student in our school. Any staff member is welcome to pull a student into their classroom for a connection chat during the day...you can always write them a late pass for their next class. These short one-on-one moments can have a huge impact in the life of a student. Their effort and commitment to producing solid work also increase with a strong connection to the teacher. Thank you to your commitment to each of our students.
Next Year's Budget Requests
I know many of you have already begun the planning process for next year's budget. Budget materials were made available by Mrs. Dallman this past week, and will be due to my office by the end of the day on March 2nd. Middle School teachers should submit paper requisitions to me with a Budget Summary Sheet for each department. If you have any questions about this process or materials, don't hesitate to schedule a time with me to discuss.
Mid-Term Grades Posted
Just a reminder the make sure student grades are posted and up-to-date in Infinite Campus. The posted grade should be updated at least once a week to reflect student progress in each standard.
Special Homerooms Coming Up
Our Leadership Students have been busy planning another Homeroom lesson that will focus on respect for all. Be on the lookout for specific dates from Mrs. Morton, but they will start during the week of March 5th. The focus of this lesson will be on the acceptance of all people regardless of differences. I am really proud of these students for recognizing this need, and stepping into a leadership role in front of their peers.
Forward Exam Schedule
We are getting very close to finalizing the Forward Exam Schedule. The Middle School will be testing from Monday, April 9th through Monday, April 16th. Students will be taking the exam in their normal classes (ELA during ELA class time, Math during Math class time). You can view the testing schedule HERE. Test proctor training will take place in the coming weeks.
Meetings Next Week
Our Leadership Group will meet on Monday, 2/19 at 2:50 in the 1-8 Conference Room, and we'll be having our next All Middle School Staff Meeting on Wednesday, 2/21 at 2:50 in Mrs. Rogness' classroom.
Facility Advisory Committee Update
The next step in the process is a Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 7th at 6:30pm. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update to the public about the work of the Community Advisory Committee. A postcard will go out to all mailboxes in the district inviting them to this meeting. All staff members are welcome to attend as well. A survey will be sent out following this meeting, and the committee will meet on April 11th to review the survey results, and see how the results will impact the recommendation to the school board. As always, please feel free to visit the FACILITY tab on our webpage for the latest.
Duty Next Week
Morning - Odden
Bus - Frehner
Images from the Week
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