Rosa Parks Elementary Staff News
April 1 - April 5
What you do today can improve your tomorrows.
Food for thought:
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. He then hid himself and watched to see if anyone would move the boulder out of the way. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many people loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none of them did anything about getting the stone out of the way. A peasant then came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to push the stone out of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded. After the peasant went back to pick up his vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the King explaining that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway. Every obstacle gives us an opportunity to improve our circumstances, and whilst some may complain, the others are creating opportunities through their kind hearts, generosity and willingness to get things done. Today is only here once. Use it while you have it. Make it count. Make it special for you and our students.
Do you notice students struggle to transition quickly and quietly between activities? It is important for students to transition quickly and quietly to maximize instruction time and maintain their focus. Here is how to improve transition times in your class:
1. Be sure you have all student’s attention (click Attention Getters for examples).
2. Clearly explain expectations.
3. Prepare kids for your signal to start transitioning.
4. Initiate the transition using the signal.
5. Watch closely and give immediate feedback. Draw attention to those who are modeling your expectations.
Note: Don't forget to give Caught Being Good passes and Positive Office Referrals to students who are displaying one or more of the three R's: Respect, Responsible, and/or Ready!
Classroom Walkthrough Look Fors
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Accountable Talk
- Instructional Framework