Mid-March is already here! I like so many different times of year, but I think March might be my favorite. I'm looking forward to seeing families in our building on Thursday evening, and to kicking off another great week of school! Thank you for what you do to make our team special. Our students are lucky to have teachers who are committed to making a positive difference in their life.
Resource of the Week
The article this week focuses on building critical thinking skills in all disciplines. A solid read to reflect on refining daily planning to incorporate this highly important skill for our students.
"Boosting Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum" - Jorge Valenzuela
Continuing the Culture Conversation
The Lesson Plans for this Thursday will be a continuation of the culture conversation we had at our last staff meeting. We'll be sharing a video to kick off this discussion with your groups. We have several students collecting data about what is said on a typical day for us to use with the students. Check back on the lesson plans right up to Thursday morning to be prepared to lead this important discussion with your students.
Our Morning Homeroom time is so important. Leading conversations and activities that build community, grow understanding, and are fun are things that should happen every morning. This is a special time every morning, and each student deserves a teacher who brings it every morning during this time.
Parent-Teacher Conference Meal
Our Parent Club is planning to treat all of our teachers to a Subway dinner on Thursday (3/10) night of conferences. They ask that each teacher fill out the google form below by Tuesday (3/8) at 10:00am.
The meals will be dropped off to our school by 1pm on 03/10.
For the conferences, if you would like me to attend a conference, please just let me know.
Pig Races
Our student leadership group has begun the planning for our annual pig races. They started going around on Friday doing a pig inventory. We'll plan on the Pig Races taking place on Friday (3/19) at close to 3:00. There will be a couple of other things happening at that time, but we'll plan on all being in the gym to observe the races. Like usual, there will be prizes for "Best Name" and "Best Dressed". More info to come!
New Middle School Principal Update
We are in the process of accepting applications for the Middle School Principal position. The deadline for application is at the end of the day on Monday (3/7). We'll have a thorough process that will take place in the weeks to follow to find a dynamic person to lead our team.
Substitute Teacher Recruitment
Please see the information below. If there is anyone you know who may be interested in substitute teaching, please let me know or share this information with them.
Upcoming Substitute Teacher Trainings to be offered at CESA 5 (Portage)
The Department of Public Instruction may issue a three-year short-term substitute license to an applicant who holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university and who has successfully completed an approved substitute training program, but has not completed a state-approved educator preparation program.
CESA 5, located in Portage, will hold an in-person Substitute Teacher Training on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. A later date offers an alternative to in-person training. A Zoom training will be offered on May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This class fulfills the DPI requirement to complete an approved substitute training program. Cost is $130.
Call Julie Beckwith with CESA 5 at 608.745.5472 to ask questions or to register.
Images from the Week
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