Petals of Wisdom
VOL. 3, Issue 6 - September 23, 2016
Weekly enlightment from your Mentors--Betty Jo and Keri
Fluffing your Leaves--Celebrations/Recognitions!
KUDOS to all of those who
- attended the Probationary Teacher Professional Development on September 20th--we had 22 Teachers in attendance!
- have submitted Emergency Lesson Plans to Mrs. McKay.
- have completed the online safe schools training modules due by September 30th.
- are using RAMS Prides to encourage and reinforce the Culture Framework Expectations!
Cultivating Your Knowledge--Reminders/Important Info!
General Management reminders:
ALL students leaving class MUST have a dated/signed pass to their destination.
Students may not be sent to areas in pods, computer labs or hallways to work without adult supervision--please note that on substitute lesson plans.
Progress Reports will be distributed on 9/28. Be sure to read Maria Batory's email carefully for details. If you need assistance, please see your mentor.
- Emergency Plans: Three plans are due to Mrs. McKay by September 30, 2016. Click on the RED box labeled Mentor Site on sharepoint for planning templates.
- Area Events: If you are new to the area, click on the RED box at the bottom to find some cool local happenings and places to see!
Organizing Your Growth--Upcoming IMPORTANT events!
9/26 All grades updated by 4 p.m.
9/27 Department meetings-3:05
9/28 Progress Reports Distributed
9/29 PLC/Content Meetings in PDC
9/30 Emergency Lesson Plans due to Mrs. McKay and SAFE SCHOOLS training modules due
10/3 Rosh Hashanah - Schools and Offices Closed
10/4 Faculty meeting
10/5 Parent Conference Night
10/7 Edline update and RAMS First Friday
Professional Development Opportunity
Win-Win Conversations with Students (Video Below)
As you view the video, consider:
- What are the differences in the two scenes in the way the teacher and student interact and REACT?
- In the second scene, what does the teacher know about the student that helps in discussing the incident and resolving the issue?
- What do you know about those "difficult" students that might aid you in resolving issues?
Also located here is the Substitute Planning Template.