The short article this week is about how one teacher effectively utilizes class time to give targeted feedback to individual students about their writing. No matter what subject you teach, the strategies presented provide insight into how class time can be leveraged to not only give students high quality feedback, but also strengthen your classroom culture by giving each student time to grow the teacher/student connection.
"5-Minute Writing Conferences" by Jori Krulder
School Safety
Our safety drill during the month of May will be a fire drill. As always, be sure to review our fire drill procedures regularly with your students.
We are nearly wrapped up for this state testing season. As I type this, our students are completing their make-up sessions. Thank you to all for your efforts and flexibility during the testing season.
Next Student of the Month Breakfast
Our final Student of the Month Breakfast will take place this 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
Mr. Shappell will be sharing details about the community survey results on Wednesday, April 25th at 4:00 in the HS IMC. All are welcome to attend to learn the details about the input from the community. At this time, A sub-committee is working to draft 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.
Music Concert in May
Mark your calendars for the Spring Music Concert. The hard work of our music department and students will be on full display on Thursday, May 17th at 7:00 in the 1-8 Gym. Hope to see you there!
Middle School Play Details
Our students have been hard at work preparing the annual Middle School Play. There will be a showing for the student body on Tuesday, May 22nd at 1:45 in the 1-8 Gym. The performance for the community will take place later that same evening at 6:00 pm.
Great Summer PD Opportunity
Mark your calendars for the Spring Music Concert. The hard work of our music department and students will be on full display on Thursday, May 17th at 7:00 in the 1-8 Gym. Hope to see you there!
Middle School Play Details
Our students have been hard at work preparing the annual Middle School Play. There will be a showing for the student body on Tuesday, May 22nd at 1:45 in the 1-8 Gym. The performance for the community will take place later that same evening at 6:00 pm.
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. The Superhero Run will take place during the school day. We are still working out some technical logistics, but there will be a modified schedule on this day, with some wellness themed events happening in the afternoon. If you would like to help plan out some of the afternoon activities, please talk to me or Mr. Kallungi. This should be a great opportunity for our school and students. More details will be shared as they are planned and become available.Duty Next Week
Morning - Johnson
Bus - Adler
Images from the Week
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