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December 13, 2019
Learn and Explore one of Hattie's Practices that Yield Desired Effects
3 Tips on Student Self-Reported Grades
Tip #1: Have Students Set Expectations For Performance
Tip #2 Help Students Set Goals For Overall Learning
Tip #3 Share Rubrics for Self-Assessment
Read the full article here
Problems Usually Seem Worse Than They Are
It's been said the only certainties in life are death and taxes.
Let's add one to the list. We can be certain there will be problems. As long as we are in this life, there is a 100% guarantee there will be problems.
We all face challenges every day. And sometimes the problems seem much bigger than they are. In fact, I would say they usually seem much bigger than they are.
I know this is true because some of the things that were huge, gigantic problems for me in my past, now seem much smaller as many years have past. In reflecting, I've even felt puzzled or confused that I ever got so upset about some of the things that I viewed as big problems years ago.
So no matter what you're going through, keep that truth in mind. This problem probably feels bigger right now than it actually is. So check yourself on that before you let your feelings take over.
See the problem for what it is, but not worse than it is.
Tell yourself the truth.
Avoid thinking there is no solution or things can't change. They almost always do.
Ask for advice or counsel regarding the problem.
Reframe the problem with gratitude. Be grateful for what you can do to address the problem. It could always be worse.
Work the problem. Seek solutions. Try different possibilities.
Get a vision of working past the problem. Think intently about what it will feel like to overcome this problem.
Wait patiently. Often problems are not resolved on our timeline, but they are eventually resolved nonetheless.
Shout outs!!
"To Kelsie, for connecting with my students." ~Jenny W.
"Shout out to Megan Hopper for putting together the Guess the Staff Member Challenge!" ~Tina
"Thanks to our PTO for all of their hard work in purchasing, setting up and running the Santa Shop for our kids." ~Tina
"To our incredible IA's for being able to solve the trickiest of coverage situations! You all are invaluable." ~Tina
"Stacy Trimble for being professional and a great example of the Danville difference during our case conferences."~Rebecca Dodd
"To my secret santa for making my days with diet coke from Casey's and coffee and a yummy donut." ~Tina
"A shout out to Michelle Barber for covering several of my groups lately so I could attend meetings or continue benchmarking or attend a funeral!"~ Renee
Have a shout out for one or more of your teammates??? Send it my way and I would be happy to share it in a future newsletter.
MTSS
RTI Update from Renee:
- I'm going to continue to complete a winter benchmark our students in Reading RTI. When I'm finished, I will send an email with feedback for you to keep in mind when working with your student.
December and January Birthdays
Glenda Ayers-December 7
Tippany Crosley-December 11
Vicky Spesard- December 14
Michelle Barber-December 18
Bethany Bertoli-December 18
Jamie Rawley- January 4
Rebecca Dodd- January 19
Reminders
- If you'd like Tina to read to your class you can schedule a time with her.
- Add your read-aloud titles to this google doc.
- If you have students who go above and beyond, you can send them down to sign Mrs. Noe's Great Big Book of Awesomeness.
- Remind students they can fill out a Promise slip when they see great things happening by fellow students or any staff member. We have added extra slips to teachers' mailboxes so that you have some easily at your disposal.
- Think about the great things going on around you and send a shout out to Tina to add to the newsletter.
Upcoming Dates
Dec. 16: Hot Beverage Bar, Soup Bar
Dec. 17: Staff Party, Music Program (Wilson, Rodgers, Rawley, Doub)
Dec. 18: Christmas Movie (3rd-12:45, 4th-1:30)
Dec. 19: School-wide sing-along @9:30, Lunch provided, last day for students
Dec. 20: Teacher work day-Grades due before leaving
Jan. 6: First Day second semester, NWEA window opens
Jan. 10: Report Cards posted
Jan. 13: School Board Mtg
Jan. 14: PLC
Jan. 16: Faculty Mtg
Jan. 20: MLK, Jr. Day-No School
Jan. 21: PLC
Jan. 22: Data Team Mtg.
Jan. 24: CIC Mtg.
Jan. 28: PLC
Jan. 30: Gr. Level/Dept. Mtg.
Data Team Meetings
Data Team Meeting Dates 2019-20
Wednesday, January 22nd
Wednesday, March 5th
Wednesday, May 6th
CIC Meetings
Building Level Meetings
Faculty Meetings and/or Grade level/Dept. Mtgs:
Jan. 16 (Faculty)
Jan. 30 (Gr. level/dept.)
Feb. 13 (Faculty)
Feb. 27 (Gr. level/dept.)
Mar. 12 (Faculty)
Apr. 9 (Faculty)
Apr. 23 (Gr. level/dept.)
May 7 (Faculty)
A Lesson Learned from Brandon Doub
"Thank you so much for your patience. I do see that we have a tax-exempt certificate on file for you. When an order is placed, sales tax is included. When an order is being placed online, please submit your order and email BookClubs@Scholastic.com with your order number and a subject line of “Sales Tax Credit”. Please allow 2-3 business days for this process to be complete. I will go ahead and get the $3.47 due on your account credited as it was from the sales tax on your teacher order. I'm very sorry for any inconvenience that has been caused."
So, if anyone else intends to place a tax-exempt teacher portion of the order, they should be sure to send a copy of the tax-exempt certificate (if they don't have it already) and an email with their order number to the email listed above.