North Side News
Week of December 2nd-6th, 2019
"When you feel passionate about your work, there is no great difference between the way you feel on Monday morning and the way you feel on Saturday morning." -Larry Smith-
Meeting Goals.....
As you see, benchmark testing takes preparation from both you and your students. Do they know why they take these assessments and the importance behind them? Do they own their learning?
These benchmark assessments show you and I how your students are progressing thus far. We have many students who are our "target students" and we have been spending a lot of time meeting their needs. I am looking forward to discussing their gains!
Data speaks! Listen to it, analyze it and then make a plan! The plan of action is key! When we meet in January, I will be asking "What is your plan of action for changes and continued growth?"
Remember to go into NWEA and assign the tests to your students. If you need a refresher on this, reach out to me.
"Turkey Trot"
Kindergarten turkey projects
Disguising Turkeys - such creativity
Week of December 2nd - 6th:
PD - Digital Citizenship: Privacy and Security
**NWEA Window Opens**
12:00 p.m. - Parent Meeting - P.J. (Melissa, Stephanie, Jamie, Cory)
3 p.m. - Parent Meeting - N.S. (Cory, Stephanie, Jamie)
Tuesday, December 3rd:
8:15 a.m. - 1st grade NWEA reading
8:30 a.m. - Principal Meeting
8:30 a.m. - 2nd grade NWEA reading
10 a.m. - Kindergarten NWEA math
12:30 p.m. - Curriculum Review (Stephanie, Jen, Kacee)
3 p.m. - Staff Meeting (Kacee's room)
3:30 p.m. - PTO Meeting
6-7:30 p.m. - Cookies and Canvas (Cafeteria)
Wednesday, December 4th:
8:15 a.m. - 1st grade NWEA math
12 p.m. - Parent meeting (Stephanie, Cory, Jen, Whitney)
12:30 p.m. - Work Session (Stephanie and Melissa)
Thursday, December 5th:
7:30 a.m. - Initial CC- H.L. (Stephanie, Anita, Tami, Kim)
8:30 a.m. - 2nd grade NWEA lang arts
10 a.m. - Kindergarten NWEA reading
12:30 p.m. - Work Session (Stephanie and Melissa)
3 p.m. - Robotics Practice
Friday, December 6th:
4:30 p.m. - Staff Holiday Party @ Beth's house
Saturday, December 7th:
Robotics Competition @ WC
Kendallville Christmas Parade - will be using our parking lot
WILDCAT STRONG!!!! LOVE OUR FAMILY!
December 9th - 13th: NWEA, Raz and iReady Windows Open
***NORTH SIDE NORTH POLE THIS WEEK***
Monday, December 9th:PD - "Ready Bodies, Learning Minds"
3 p.m. - Star Club Meeting
5:30 p.m. - Parent Presentation on Body Safety with Terry Hall
Tuesday, December 10th:
3 p.m. - PBIS Meeting (Jordyn's room)
Wednesday, December 11th:
8:30 a.m. - 2nd grade NWEA math
9 a.m. - Speaker Series for grades 3-5
6 p.m. - Board Meeting @ CO
Thursday, December 12th:
2nd grade iReady Testing
"Body Safety Presentations"
8:15-8:55 a.m. - Grades K,1
9:05-9:45 a.m. - Grades 2,3
9:55-10:40 a.m. - Grades 4,5
3 p.m. - Robotics Practice
6 p.m. - Winter Music Program for grades 1,3, and 5 (Art Work also displayed)
Friday, December 13th:
2nd grade iReady Testing
**Please note: School Sing-A-Long on Friday, December 20th from 1:45-2:15 p.m.