Tuesday Tidbits September 18, 2018
Inspiring Passionate Learners
TTESS Goal and Goal Setting Conference
Please use the SMART goal template to write your T-TESS goal prior to your goal setting conference with Kim or me. Some grade levels chose to make their team SMART goal their individual T-TESS goal last year.
Click on the link below to sign-up for your goal setting conference:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vGC2aJpBBSI3Od5_KVUSR8IFLf5PEL1tb6Mv9VJvwCA/edit?usp=sharing
4. What kinds of evidence can you collect for your T-TESS Goal? I will email you a link to your T-TESS folder housed in Google. During your T-TESS Goal Setting Conference, we will show you how t add the link to your T-TESS in Strive.
- Pictures
- Video Clips
- Student Work
- Data
Important Dates
9/17- Julie Zammit's B-Day
9/19- College Spirit Day
9/20- PLCs & Thirsty Thursday
9/21- Coach Stephen's B-day
9/22- Celina Willis' B-Day & PCE Spirit Day
9/24- Ashley Clay's B-Day
9/25- Brenda Dulin's B-day
9/25- Restorative Practices Coaching and Parent Meeting
9/27 PLCs
9/27 - BHS Spirit Day & AFL Differentiated Staff Development 3:30-4:30 *Learning Targets at Providence, Strong and Weak Work at Bell, Goal Setting and Feedback at Paloma Creek
9/28- PCE Spirit Day
C3 = Celebration, Circle, Coaching
We will have staff meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning in October. We will all begin in the library for a 10 minute celebration green circle. Then we will transition to the 'coaching' piece where staff members will facilitate the learning for us. You will choose one session from the topics below:
- Behavior Interventions with Kim Mills and the Behavior Committee in the library
- Units of Study Reading for ESL Students with Katy Mejia- in the computer lab
- STEAM with the STEAM Committee in the STEAM lab
Sign-up for your October session by clicking on the link below so that our staff members have enough materials prepared for you:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HjcF0vmNuQMQg9Jgp4PFoEkG0AjEIkP1ajxNAESK1wE/edit?usp=sharing
Communication
Please check you classroom websites to ensure the following information is available and current:
- Bio about you
- Explanation about CHAMPs and positive reinforcement such as our Believe in Yourself Falcon Brag Tag System or other methods you utilize in your classroom
- Link to your grade level's nine week pacing guide
- Paloma Creek Elementary's Grading Policy
- Class Schedule
- Paloma Creek Elementary Parent Handbook
Please have your website updated by Friday, September 22nd before you head out for the weekend.
Staff Members of the Month- Vote Today
Congratulations to all of our staff members who have been nominated for staff members of the month. We celebrate with each nominee as you exemplify We truly are Better2gether! Please click on the ballot below and vote by 5:00 PM today. We will announce our winners on morning announcements tomorrow.
AFL- Assessment for Learning
- Strong and Weak Work at Bell Elementary
- Feedback at Paloma Creek Elementary
Please sign up for your learning track for the school year by clicking on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qs0JEmtmmmQwLdWMl1621iRfD2Z1bMUHuG06AQcZr8c/edit?usp=sharing
Restorative Practices Coaching and Parent Meeting
Mark your calendars for September 25th! We will have 2 Restorative Practices Coaches on campus all day. Would you like for them to model a green circle, spark plan activity, 2 minute connect or a red circle? Would you rather have them watch you do one of the Restorative Practices you're implementing and provide feedback? Please sign up on the link below and they will do what you want when you want to see them.
Secure your time with the RP Coaches by clicking on the link below and signing up:)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J0f6X2_RX6HedkfUg0cN_WGlAKYKtpQYQ1AoiGYhdJU/edit?usp=sharing
In between coaching visits, they will be modeling what a red circle looks like for students who need support in the office. We're looking forward to learning from them.
I will send you a flyer for you to email parents regarding the parent meeting. I will email blast it out today, but follow up encouragement from you would be great!
Please let me know if you're able to attend the parent meeting and host a STEM station for the kids. We want as many parents to attend the meeting as possible so we're removing barriers. We will be providing pizza and a drink for all in attendance. The kids will get to participate in a green circle with their families. This night has the potential to truly strengthen our partnership between home and school.
Paloma Creek Elementary
Email: nmead@dentonisd.org
Website: http://www.dentonisd.org/palomacreekes
Location: 1600 Navo Road, Aubrey, TX, United States
Phone: 972-347-7300
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PCEfalcons/
Twitter: @PCEfalcons