Next year, we plan to upgrade our Social/Emotional Learning materials to utilize during Homeroom. The Second Step program has an impressive upgrade that we will utilize. It's web-based, modern, and very teacher friendly. We will be spending some more time with this during our Opening In-service in August. Instead of an article, there is a short video at the website below...check it out.
New Second Step Program
School Safety
Tornado Drill Recap - Thank you to all for facilitating a successful tornado drill on Thursday afternoon. Our plan seems pretty straightforward to me, however, if you have any feedback on that process, please let me know.
We are almost near the end of our Forward Testing season. 8th graders worked on the Science portion today, and they will finish with Social Studies on Monday. We will be conducting Make-up sessions throughout the week next week, so there may be some students that will be pulled to complete this mandated testing season. Kudos to everyone for their diligence, focus, and execution of the testing sessions. Overall, it appeared our students worked hard to do a great job. We'll debrief about the testing schedule once it is complete as we plan for next year.
Next Student of the Month Breakfast
Our final Student of the Month Breakfast will take place on Thursday, April 26th. Congratulations to the following recipients:
London Chapman Hunter Wells Bryn Ullsvik Trent Sickenberger
Sam Kowald Carter Merwin Montana Milton Hope Ninmann
Community Facility Advisory Committee Update
The School Board and Community Facility Advisory Committee met this past Wednesday night to review survey data. At meeting, we learned that the community survey conducted by School Perceptions can be very predictive about possible referendum success. Thank you to all of the staff who filled out the survey because the staff was very well represented. Also, thank you to the staff who attended the meeting. At the board and committee meetings, the group discussed the results that showed that the majority of the community does want the school board to go to referendum, that they are satisfied with the district and that they are willing to put resources towards potential new construction, remodeling, and maintenance of our schools. It was a very positive and uplifting meeting. We can all feel great that we are on the right track and the community is noticing as well. At this time, a sub-committee is drafting a recommendation that they will present to the school board. Survey results and more resources are available on the website. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Great Summer PD Opportunity
Join us on June 5th for a full 8 hours of learning! Earn professional development points and gain knowledge on how to help students struggling with mental health issues. Rick Raatz from CESA 5 will be in our district to provide training on the following topics. More details about the event to come, but save space on your calendars for this valuable learning experience. If you're interested in attending, add your name to the session on this document.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Superhero Run
In conjunction with the Parents' Club, we will be having a Wellness Day and Superhero Run on Friday, May 18th. There will be a set schedule and a lot more information shared in the coming days. I think it has the chance to be a great opportunity for our school and students. Stay tuned form more information.
Duty Next Week
Morning - Johnson
Bus - O'Connor
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