Resource of the Week
Poynette Middle School is a predominately white, rural school. We have worked hard to build a culture that is student-centered where all adults understand the importance of building positive, trusting relationships with students, and that having a school with these trusting relationships in place will make it more likely our students will learn from us. We have worked to build an "Understanding" mindset in the minds and hearts of our students. Our work to build this "Understanding" to include an awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of ALL people regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender, or any other characteristic continues. The resource this week is a transcript of a podcast titled "Leading Equity". You can listen to this podcast by downloading it from a podcast site, or you can read the transcript at the link below. The conversation provides guidance for how we all can effectively lead this work in our school.
"Disrupting Racism at Majority White Schools" - with Dr. Todd Mealy
Teacher Appreciation Week
As we head into Teacher Appreciation Week, I don't think I can appropriately express my appreciation for all of you in this portion of the blog. This year has been an incredible journey in so many ways, with many emotions, perseverance through uncertain times, and incredible adaptation shown by all of you. The appreciation deserved is never shown enough, however, it is my hope that this week all of you will feel that appreciation in different ways. I appreciate the unique ways that each of you make a difference in the lives of so many kids....especially the kids who need you the most. Thank you.
Forward Exam Planning for 21-22
As we wrap up this year's Forward Exam Testing experience, I am looking for some feedback and start planning for next year's execution of the Forward Testing sessions while the experience is still fresh in our minds. If you are interested in this planning discussion, please join me on Wednesday (5/5) at 2:00. We'll meet virtually and the meeting can be accessed by using this link: meet.google.com/nch-grgo-kbe
Please let me know if you willing be joining ahead of time, and I will send you a calendar invite.
Leaders of Learning Book Study Session 4
We are almost to the end of the book, and our next session together will be on Thursday, May 4th from 3:15 - 4:15. I'm excited about the work we have started, and look forward to putting a structure in place to help us all systematically have the hard, fun discussions that will accelerate the student learning even further in our school.
Middle School Home Track Meet - Monday, May 10th
The final home Middle School Track Meet will be on Monday, May 10th. It would be great if we can get a nice turnout of Middle School Staff to work the meet and show support for our kids! You can sign up to work the event on this document.
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