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Resource of the Week
The resource this week goes along with the resource the Mrs. Morton and Ms. Hamer shared at our staff meeting this week. Some small, but impactful strategies for managing a classroom for high impact.
"19 Big and Small Classroom Management Strategies" - Todd Finley
Staff Meeting Wrap-Up
A quick reflection on our staff meeting from Wednesday morning. Each day, we face a new opportunity filled with both successes and challenges, and many of our students find themselves in situations where they have to adjust to a different reality with high expectations. I appreciate how we have met students where they are...and have outlined the steps necessary to help them move forward. Like we discussed, despite the challenges, great opportunities lie ahead....with the right mindset, we'll persevere, finding ways to support our students.
Special shout-out to Gabe and Makenzie for sharing their knowledge and serving as a resource for all of us! You'll find a link to the handout that was referenced at the end of this sentence: Middle School Classroom Strategies for Successful Learning.
End of Day Bus Connection Time Help
In year's past, we referred to opportunities to be around students during lunch, recess, or bus times as "Duties". I like to think of these times as opportunities to build or grow relationships with students. Being present and talking with kids is what sets strong, welcoming cultures apart.
With that being said, we need some help during our after school bus loading routine. I'll need a couple of staff members present, building relationships out by the bus loading area after school each day. We need someone right as students are dismissed till the buses leave, which is about 3:22 each day. I'll ask that each of our teachers signs up for at least 2 weeks of these opportunities. You can sign up on the document below.
Bus Loading Connections Schedule
Family Communication This Week
Below is a copy of the communication that was sent out to families earlier this week. The communication provides information about many things, including upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. If your team has any questions about Fall Conferences, please invite me to your meeting this week.
Middle School Dress-Up Days this Week
A big thank you to the students in our Middle School Leadership Team who organized our Dress-Up Days for the Week. We are looking forward to a little Homecoming Spirit in the air this week. Staff can feel free to join in the Dress-Up Opportunities with the students.
Poynette Middle School Students of the Month
We will be starting up our student of the month recognition program again. We won't be hosting the breakfast quite yet, but are working on a system to recognize students. We plan to post pictures and a description on our Facebook page and the Entrance TV. I'll ask one teacher per grade level team to recognize a student or two each month. We'll also have a sign-up for our Specials Teachers to take a month to nominate a student or two. Be on the lookout for more information on the specifics of our system here soon.
Outdoor Classroom
The district has purchases some outdoor furniture that can be utilized by teachers for classroom activities. The area is most easily accessible by the exterior door on the upper ramp. A google calendar will soon be shared for teachers to reserve this outdoor space.
Big Things Going on in PE!
Mr. Kartos and Mr. Romero have set up an Instagram page to highlight the great things going on with their students in their classroom. Check out their Instagram page: @poynettepumaspe
Co-Curricular Positions Open
Are you looking for another opportunity to have a positive impact on our students? We know that being in a co-curricular club has a strong correlation to school success, and we have a couple of paid opportunities available for staff to facilitate this experience for our students. There is no experience necessary. Please contact me with your interest in any of the following opportunities for our Middle School students:
Middle School Forensics Head Coach (2.0% of base)
Middle School Forensics Assistant Coach (1.5% of base)
Middle School Drama Advisor (1.5% of base)
Middle School Science Olympiad Coach (2.0% of base)
***percentages are based off of years of experience - starting percentages are shown
Newsela
This year we have subscribed to Newsela and are bringing it to your classrooms! Newsela helps you incorporate relevant and accessible content from authentic sources into your everyday curriculum. With Newsela, you can explore content by subject-specific standards or skills, easily differentiate instruction by setting reading levels, and see student performance with built-in activities and reporting.
To set you up for success with using Newsela, please take the following steps to activate your account for this school year:
- Sign in to your Newsela account by clicking this link.
- Next, click this link to sign up for a Newsela Teacher Workshop. During this time, you'll get:
- An orientation on the content and instructional tools Newsela provides
- Tips for gathering and assessing student work to make informed instructional decisions
Images from the Week
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