Ms. Mac's Memos
Week of August 25th
Mission & Vision
Park Street Mission:
We Learn. We Grow. We Thrive.
Park Street Vision:
Our vision is to provide a collaborative foundation for successful learning and living through:
P- Positive Experiences
S- Supporting all students
E- Engaging with the community and creating
S- Students of excellence
Week at a Glance
Monday:
- ESOL training is only for ESOL teachers, grade level and homeroom teachers do not need to attend.
- K & 1 Phonics Assessment cycle
Tuesday:
- 5th grade team meeting during planning regarding conference week in the coaches office.
- K & 1 Phonics Assessment cycle.
Thursday:
- MTSS Core team during planning (in the Lab Site room "Ms. Willis' old room.")
Friday:
- SILT Team training on PLCs (in the Lab Site room "Ms. Willis old room.")
Challenge for the Week...
My challenge to you this week is to take time to do one thing for yourself. Last week was a busy week, so find one thing to do just for yourself!
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LEARN
Days off...
All requested days are automatically approved by me, unless they fall on a critical leave day, have been excessive absences, or there is an extenuating circumstance. If for some reason your requested day is NOT approved, I will email you directly to let you know why.
Objective Charts...
For instance:
I can...count to 20.
So that I can...know if I have too many items for express checkout in the grocery store.
I know I am successful when...I can count different amounts of objects.
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GROW
Consistency in Practice and Equity
Our goal is to come to a common, agreed upon standard for student learning. As a grade level it is important for all students to learn the same things, otherwise, we are not creating equitable learning.
Math:
- Solve and Share (model with manipulatives and let students attempt in their own way)
- Visual Learning (mini lesson-guided learning)
- Student should have workbooks during these times
- Students should have manipulatives
Heather and Sharon are working on some sample math videos to help everyone get ideas for what they can do with Pearson Math.
Literacy:
- Small groups focused on a strategy, guided reading, LLI intervention, or enrichment
Team Spotlight
1st grade has done a great job with consistency in practice this week with Writing Units of Study. In every classroom, teachers were focused on the same teaching point and mini lesson. Way to go 1st grade.
3rd grade has done a fantastic job with planning and collaborating. They have consistently met to discuss student needs and strategies to help problem solve deficits in student learning. Keep rocking 3rd grade team!!
Coaches' Corner
ELA:
Luz’ look fors during visit next on August 27th
The most effective way to help children learn vocabulary:
1. Define (point to it, act it out, and define in own words)
2. Connect
3. Relate to book
4. Turn & Talk
Homework: Practice Prompts for Transitional Readers
Behavior: Stops or miscues on an unknown word
Goal: Solves words
Prompts are listed on p.178 The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading
What is rigor
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THRIVE
Affirmation Envelopes...
Thank you Ivonne for hanging these up!
Who is responsible...
For example:
- All scheduling questions and decisions will go directly to Ms. Bagwell.
- All in-house and out of school field trips will go directly to Mr. Soto.
- All para time sheets and meetings will go to and come from Mr. Soto.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CUXSudD0qc0uDin763p5LOVt0BgUyh7ltpmOoKumNPU/edit?usp=sharing
Staff Shout Outs... (please submit shout-outs by Friday at 1pm)
1. Tom Martin Thank you for being so flexible! You are so helpful and so on top of things! I appreciate how prepared and knowledgeable you are! I am VERY excited to have you in our classroom this year! It's going to be a great year!
2. Florence You love and support does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do every single day.
3. Second Grade Team First team to have all students tested on Math I-Ready!