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Every child. Every day. Whatever it takes!
May 28, 2020
The Moreau Heights family is committed to providing a positive and safe learning environment to support responsible and productive citizens.
Our Vision
Moreau Heights is a school where students are eager to learn and where staff are excited to teach. Students are successful at Moreau Heights in growing and meeting personal and academic goals. Teachers are innovative and a collaborative team. We are a family of learners and a community of great achievers!
THANK YOU doesn't seem enough!
I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the work you have done with students and families during our closure. I realize I am only aware of SOME of the connections you have made and a portion of the energy and effort you have put into keeping your students engaged.
Here's what a DO know:
- we have incredible staff who let students know that even though we aren't "together" - I've still got you!
- we have families who were more settled because of the contact you made and the ear you offered when needed.
- we have students who were able to push through some challenges at home becasue of the support you provided
- we have teachers who developed new skills because they REFUSED to stop connecting and support students
- we have a new appreciation for the time we DO have together, as a collective team, supporting each other and our students
Again, I am so incredibly proud of each of you and the work you have done. We will celebrate in the fall when we are able to get back together - celebrating our work from the spring AND the opportunity to come together and make 2020-21 EVEN BETTER!
Theme Info For 2020-21
Our theme is EXTREME!
- "I have an EXTREME impact!" is a key phrase with this theme because each of us has an extreme impact each day!
- Our students have the power to make an extreme impact in a positive way on our school community. How do we support our students in making an extreme POSITIVE impact in their classroom? in our school? for our school community?
Shirt Designs - shirts will be a variety of colors. There will be a small front design (in the "front pocket" area) and the back message "I Have an Extreme Impact!"
Mark Your Calendar! We have a staff retreat currently scheduled for Friday, July 31st from 10:00-2:00. This date is tentative based on community guidelines and such at the time. We will keep everyone informed with details and updated on with changes.
Kelly's Coaching Corner
Who would be interested in learning about Math Workshop this summer to enhance your current practice?
Dr. Nicki Newton has written Math Workshop in Action, we will use this book to guide our learning. This book study opportunity will begin when the books arrive in July (order will be placed July 1st). We will use Google Classroom to learn and reflect with each other. If possible, we will meet at school to talk math and to implement/create some of the ideas in the book so they are ready for your instruction in the fall.
Please fill out this survey to reserve your book.
Here’s a summary of what we will learn:
Find out how Math Workshops engage students and increase learning. This practical book from bestselling author Dr. Nicki Newton explains why Math Workshops are effective and gives you step-by-step instructions for implementing and managing your own workshop.
You’ll find out how to...
create a math-rich environment;
use anchor charts effectively;
manage the workshop;
begin a workshop with activities;
lead whole-group mini-lessons;
make workstations meaningful and engaging;
create guided math groups;
implement "the Share" effectively; and
ensure balanced assessments.
Each chapter offers a variety of charts and tools that you can use in the classroom immediately, as well as reflection questions and key points. The book also features a handy Quick-Start Guide to help you as you implement your own workshop.
Watch the video below for an introduction!
I hope you will join us in learning more about Math Workshop!
Thank You
When we return to school we are going to welcome our wonderful students that have not seen us since the closure. They are going to be thrilled to walk through your door to the love and safety you provide for each of them. I can't wait to experience our return and an even better year next year.
Take a break.....YOU HAVE SOOOOOO EARNED IT!!!!
If you need anything during your relaxing summer, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at any time, 314-550-6546.
Take care and see you soon!
Dawn
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