Resource of the Week
E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome)
Everyone experiences multiple events in in our life every day. Many of the events that we experience we cannot control. What we can control, however, is how we respond. How we respond will determine the outcome. A disciplined response will lead to a favorable outcome. This concept is important in our work as educators, as we work to improve our practice, and in our work with students. The short resource this week explains this simple, but "game-changing" concept in our life.

"E+R=O: Why Your Response is Deeply Personal and Never Private" - Brian Kight

Heading into the Home Stretch
As we head down the stretch, it's important for us all to have the same mindset about how our final weeks of school will go. Anytime we have a disruption to our routine (Forward Exam week/field trip), we sometimes see an uptick in challenging behavior. Making the most of our class time every minute, every day, is an essential value that we all must uphold for our culture. Having strong, engaging lessons right up to the last day of school is going to be an essential part of finishing the school year strong and strengthening a culture of high expectations for ALL, and the high achievement that naturally follows.

Forward Testing Update
Thank you all for your flexibility in helping make sure all of our students got tested. We have only 3 students left to test. We will have those students finish up on Monday morning.

For anyone that was involved in the execution of the Forward Exam, please take a brief minute to provide some FEEDBACK about our process.

Student of the Month Breakfast This Week
Our next Student of the Month Breakfast is on this coming Thursday (5/2) starting at 7:00 in the IMC. This is another great opportunity to welcome families into our building and recognize great effort and achievement from our students. Congratulations to this month's recipients:

Miles Matz Izzy Steffenhagen Matthew Lannoye Cayvery LaSarge
Noah Broderick Shayna Cox Dayne Bednarik Gracie Bredeson

Staff Meeting on Wednesday (5/1)
We will be meeting as a staff this Wednesday starting at 2:55 in Mrs. Rogness' room. We will learn from our colleagues more about equity in schools, and review the group's action plan for how we will work to improve in this area. We will also continue our focus on our school's culture.

Upcoming Events
Monday - April 29 - Home Track Meet
Wednesday - May 1 - PMS Staff Meeting
Thursday - May 2 - PMS Student of the Month Recognition Breakfast
Wednesday - May 15 - Choir Rehearsals for Spring Concert
Wednesday - May 15 - Retirement Open House - 3:30 - 4:30 (HS IMC)
Wednesday - May 15 - School Board Meeting
Thursday - May 16 - Spring Concert
Thursday - May 16 - 7th Graders Field Trip to Mackenzie Center
Friday - May 17 - Superhero Run/Wellness Day
Thursday - May 23 - Home Track Meet
Wednesday - May 29 - PMS Staff Meeting
Sunday - June 2 - PHS Graduation
Wednesday - June 5 - 8th Grade Field Trip/Dance
Thursday - June 6 - Early Release at 12:30 - Staff Reception at 1:00 in HS Commons

Images from the Week