I feel so fortunate to be a part of this team! Thank you for bringing your best each day for the kids we serve!
Resource of the Week
The resource this week is a little more in depth look at a School Culture of Achievement. The article does a thorough job of providing the groundwork for what it takes to instill this culture. I believe we continue to make strides in this area each day, and this resource provides some insight into some of the little adjustments that can be made to have a big impact.
"How to Create a Culture of Achievement in your School and Classroom" by Fisher, Frey, and Pumpian
Infinite Campus Grade Posting
All grades in Infinite Campus should be posted and up to date. Grades should be updated at least weekly in Infinite Campus. I have really enjoyed walking around during our Homeroom sessions and Mondays and Fridays to watch students set goals, and reflect on their goals using their very own data. I encourage each teacher to take advantage of this communication tool by putting as much Puma Pride feedback as you can for students and parents to reflect upon and improve.
All grades in Infinite Campus should be posted and up to date. Grades should be updated at least weekly in Infinite Campus. I have really enjoyed walking around during our Homeroom sessions and Mondays and Fridays to watch students set goals, and reflect on their goals using their very own data. I encourage each teacher to take advantage of this communication tool by putting as much Puma Pride feedback as you can for students and parents to reflect upon and improve.
Staff Meeting this Week!
We'll be meeting as a Middle School Staff on Wednesday afternoon at 2:55 in Julie Rogness' classroom. We'll be reviewing/reflecting on some of the changes that we've made to this school year, we'll hear from our Lost In School book study team, and we'll continue to reinforce our "Why" and plan for maintaining the strong culture we have started.
MS Schedule of Events
This week is Homecoming Week, and our building will have special dress-up days throughout the week. The days are as follows:
- 30th - Pajama Day
- 1st - Crazy Sock Day
- 2nd - Favorite Team Gear Day
- 3rd - Class Color Day
- 6th - red
- 7th - white
- 8th - black
- 4th - School Spirit Day
BW Meetings
At the beginning of this week, we'll be wrapping up some classroom visits with teachers, and then during the next round of BW Meetings, we'll be reviewing SLO's and PPG's. Everyone should have a working draft started, with the goals being finalized by mid-October.
Middle School Activity Recap
With our first attempt of the year at our Middle School Activity last Thursday, I believe there were lessons learned and much opportunity for growth. I plan to debrief with teams about the process, and look to refine our process for next time in October. Thank you all for the extra efforts for this activity.
Staff Meeting next Wednesday (10/2)
We'll be meeting as a Middle School staff on Wednesday (10/2) starting at 2:55 in Mrs. Rogness' classroom. We will continue our work learning from each other, focusing on culture, and our student-centered approach.
School Report Cards Released Soon
The DPI plans to release initial School Report Cards for schools to review this week. Schools then have a time period to review and submit disputes if they notice any errors. This process lasts about a month before School Report Cards are ultimately released to the public.
Twitter Post of the Week
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