Saturday, November 27, 2021

The Middle Update 11/27/21

All Students Can Learn at High Levels

Students Do Well if They Can

What WE Do Makes the Difference for the Kids in School

 

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday break!  Hopefully you were able to recharge your battery and take advantage of a little time off.  Now we are onto the meat of the 2nd quarter.  I am thankful for so many things...when I start listing the things I'm thankful for, it is a seemingly endless list.  At the top of my list are my family (see below) and the opportunity to work alongside such great people each day.  Thank you to each one of you who put students first day in and day out.



 

Resource of the Week

The article this week is a great resource that, for me, reinforced a lot of what we do as part of our habits, but also shared new perspective on how to meet the needs of our students and the perspective that we as a staff, should have to likely have more success.

"What Schools Need Now:  Relational Discipline" - Micere Keels 


WIN and Supports for Students

We are getting close to the Winter Screening Window for the STAR Reading and Math assessments.  We adjusted our WIN groups to meet the needs of our students with a targeted focus.  This 1/2 hour each day is critical for the acceleration of growth for these students and closing the gaps.  It's critical that, as staff members, we think about what steps can we take to make the most of this time and focus for our kids.  

We plan to use part of our PD Day on January 17th, to review the data from the winter screener and refine our targeted plan to meet the needs of our students.  I'm sure there is going to be a lot to celebrate during this process.


Next Staff Meeting

Mark your calendars for our next Middle School Staff Meeting.  We'll be gathering on Wednesday, 12/15 at 7:15 in the cafeteria.

 

Assembly Recap

Thank you to all staff that participated in our assembly last Tuesday.  The goal of a time like this is for students to walk away with a positive memory and a smile on their face...further deepening their positive connection to school.  







 

Staff Shout-Outs

Shout it out!

Julie Rogness- She has been so supportive, and flexible with me. I have appreciated the opportunity to work with her and she has helped me a great deal.
Deb Jackson - She is doing so much to help me prepare for my class behind the scenes. I appreciate her work ethic and how helpful she is.
Opal Hoffman - She's been instrumental in supporting many students in getting them what they need to be more successful in my class.
Jill Graeve - She is incredible, she's awesome...working with Middle and High Schoolers and is impressive in how she does her job.
Olivia Dahlke - She is extremely helpful in supporting students and the immense amount of patience that she has is impressive, and works well for the students she supports.
Lexie Stark - She has been great to work with, a great resource to collaborate with, and I appreciate her very much.
Michelle Kratz - She is pretty great. She works so hard and is such a great support for not only the students she works with, but all of the students she interacts with.
Ryan Schultz - The joy he brings to the building is contagious. I am so thankful to work with him.
Kevin Frehner - Being creative at how to best meet the needs of 8th grade students while I was out.

 

PHS Staff Podcasts

This post is borrowed from Dr. Hoernke's blog...he put together a few podcasts that have our HS teachers sharing instructional strategies.  Go ahead and take a few minutes to listen to instructional strategies and ideas from our PHS staff.

 

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The Middle Update 11/27/21

All Students Can Learn at High Levels

Students Do Well if They Can

What WE Do Makes the Difference for the Kids in School

 

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday break!  Hopefully you were able to recharge your battery and take advantage of a little time off.  Now we are onto the meat of the 2nd quarter.  I am thankful for so many things...when I start listing the things I'm thankful for, it is a seemingly endless list.  At the top of my list are my family (see below) and the opportunity to work alongside such great people each day.  Thank you to each one of you who put students first day in and day out.



 

Resource of the Week

The article this week is a great resource that, for me, reinforced a lot of what we do as part of our habits, but also shared new perspective on how to meet the needs of our students and the perspective that we as a staff, should have to likely have more success.

"What Schools Need Now:  Relational Discipline" - Micere Keels 


WIN and Supports for Students

We are getting close to the Winter Screening Window for the STAR Reading and Math assessments.  We adjusted our WIN groups to meet the needs of our students with a targeted focus.  This 1/2 hour each day is critical for the acceleration of growth for these students and closing the gaps.  It's critical that, as staff members, we think about what steps can we take to make the most of this time and focus for our kids.  

We plan to use part of our PD Day on January 17th, to review the data from the winter screener and refine our targeted plan to meet the needs of our students.  I'm sure there is going to be a lot to celebrate during this process.


Next Staff Meeting

Mark your calendars for our next Middle School Staff Meeting.  We'll be gathering on Wednesday, 12/15 at 7:15 in the cafeteria.

 

Assembly Recap

Thank you to all staff that participated in our assembly last Tuesday.  The goal of a time like this is for students to walk away with a positive memory and a smile on their face...further deepening their positive connection to school.  







 

Staff Shout-Outs

Shout it out!

Julie Rogness- She has been so supportive, and flexible with me. I have appreciated the opportunity to work with her and she has helped me a great deal.
Deb Jackson - She is doing so much to help me prepare for my class behind the scenes. I appreciate her work ethic and how helpful she is.
Opal Hoffman - She's been instrumental in supporting many students in getting them what they need to be more successful in my class.
Jill Graeve - She is incredible, she's awesome...working with Middle and High Schoolers and is impressive in how she does her job.
Olivia Dahlke - She is extremely helpful in supporting students and the immense amount of patience that she has is impressive, and works well for the students she supports.
Lexie Stark - She has been great to work with, a great resource to collaborate with, and I appreciate her very much.
Michelle Kratz - She is pretty great. She works so hard and is such a great support for not only the students she works with, but all of the students she interacts with.
Ryan Schultz - The joy he brings to the building is contagious. I am so thankful to work with him.
Kevin Frehner - Being creative at how to best meet the needs of 8th grade students while I was out.

 

PHS Staff Podcasts

This post is borrowed from Dr. Hoernke's blog...he put together a few podcasts that have our HS teachers sharing instructional strategies.  Go ahead and take a few minutes to listen to instructional strategies and ideas from our PHS staff.