Article of the Week
The article this week comes in the form of a short video. The teacher describes "talk-moves" that she uses to promote student discourse in the classroom. Check out the video to learn how she uses "repeating", "adding on", "I agree with you sign", and "permission to change our mind".
"Improving Participation through Talk Moves" - Teaching Channel
IE Starts Monday!
We will be starting IE on Monday. The initial groups are nearing the finalization stage. They will be officially ready by Monday morning. On Monday, we'll have to take some time during a class to review with the students where they should report for IE time.
Staff Meeting on Wednesday
We will be meeting as a group on Wednesday at 2:50 in Mrs. Rogness' room.
Parent Contact Log
Just a reminder that if you make a parent contact, please make note of it on the Infinite Campus Log. To get there, you should be in "Campus Tools". Enter the student's name in the Search box, and select the correct student. From there, click on the Student Information tab, then the PLP tab. On the PLP screen, you'll see 4 tabs. The furthest on the right is the "Contact Log" tab. Click there, and you'll find the appropriate fields to enter the contact information. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Grade Level Blogs
This is a reminder to please update the grade level blogs regarding expectations for the week ahead. If you have any questions about this, please let me know. Everyone should have access to post in the blog. This has been a source of a great deal of positive feedback from parents. Thank you for your efforts to enhance the communication from school to home.
Handbook Signature Form
As we near the end of next week, a big part of our Homeroom time will be to review the important parts of the Student Handbook so that students understand the rules and expectations. With that being said, we need a Handbook Acknowledgement Form signed by both students and parents on file in the office. Each student will get a copy of the handbook, and Mrs. McNicol will be distributing the forms for you. Students should return the forms to their homeroom teachers. Once you have received them all, please bring them to the office.
Puma Pride Website
The Puma Pride Website is home to many important resources for our teaching staff. You can find many important resources on this site. Save it as a favorite for your reference throughout the school year.
The Puma Pride Website is home to many important resources for our teaching staff. You can find many important resources on this site. Save it as a favorite for your reference throughout the school year.
Parent Connection Blog
This year we started a Parent Connection Blog to communicate important information and resources for parents of our middle school children. Check out the link to the site, and let me know if you have any thoughts or ideas about potential contributions.
Images from the Week
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