The GATOR Gazette
Publication 9 : 10/7/2019
Our Journey........#180Daysofwhy
I had the most AMAZING time....getting to know more intimately TEAM GOMPERS and the professional ethics, passion and pedagogical understandings you bring to the profession to support students in everyday learning during our BOY 1:1 conferences. I learned something from each of you and I look forward to us working together to enhance students and school success.
As we begin the week 6 of school, I have to say I am starting to make deeper meaning of the "discipline concerns" shared at the change of principal workshop. There are a lot of layers associated with the past student behaviors that need continued support and are a work in progress as we move through this year... as a change will not come overnight. A majority of the issues are connected to the playground and appropriate respectful communication and engagement. Reteaching/Accountability to expectations, rezoning of playground access areas and more structured activities to engage will hopefully begin to mitigate situations. We have begun regular meetings with Recreation and Safe and Civil teams. Additionally, the processes of referrals with Levels of Infrafctions recommended for use in 18-19 from the Safe and Civil committee will be put in place the classroom red folders will be in the boxes later this week. It's not all about rules and consequences it is about relationships, I don't know how I am going to do it but I am going to try to move forward with Female and Male Leadership Academies with some of our "interesting personality gators" to support them in purpose.
Lastly, thank you for your work in grade-level/department teams to make meaning with SMART goals to fine-tune your Action Plans. I know that your time this week will be towards instructional planning of daily learning intentions and for some teams analysis of Unit 1 Math data results.
Though I did not get an opportunity to visit schoolwide classrooms this week due to the 1:1 meetings, I did get a very brief opportunity on Friday for about 40 minutes. As I walked the building in MS specifically Ohl and Algie "active STANDARDS BASED learning and engagement" were taking place. The learning intention to the task at hand was in tandem. I love seeing our gators smile and learn at the same time. Continue to provide students with clear daily learning intentions, not just written on the board but engaged through discussion at the beginning of a period and at the closure. l am sooooooo looking forward to visiting classrooms this week and providing feedback (electronic).
Thank you for all you do for our school..you do a lot for GOMPERS and it shows!.
Respectfully,
Dr. Miller
Instructional Focus Area(s)
Grades K-5...Reading Profile
Reading Profile....Grades K-5
This week many of you will be attending the RAPID #2 to support your understanding of analyzing the data sets from the assessment. During the training day, a portion of the agenda will review and discuss the implications of a READING PROFILE and Literacy Profile connected to the RAPID assessment.
As a site, we have not discussed the Reading Profile and Literacy Profile, I was saving that for the "band meeting on 10/17". Mr. Patterson, our Teacher Council representative will share detailed understandings on 10/17.
Embedded is a sample: Reading Profile(3rd):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14MsNAPCBJaufyJ46OA7ATNxVT0JFf4eHBSU-XmsX428/edit
Increasing our Technology KNOWLEDGE OF GSUITE aka Google APPS
Where: Library
When: Tuesday, October 15, October 22 & 29 - Afterschool
Agenda Topics: GSUITE and how to use it in your classroom, each session will build upon each other
Who: ANYONE who wants to enhance technology integration. It is VOLUNTARY buttttt ohhhh sooo worth it.....
The training will be led by district ED Tech Office.
LBUSD: U6 and SEL Restorative Justice? Community Circles?
What: Sanford Harmony - Social-Emotional Curriculum
How: Program materials overview via video in the embedded link:
When: October 22 @ 8:00 to 8:40, presented by Kate Komatz, Elementary Counseling Supervisor
**Classrooms kits are available for all levels, see Ms. Frank if you are interested in a kit**
U6 SEL.... How morning meetings can support and enhance class community
Morning meetings...Lower elementary examples
Morning Meetings...Upper elementary examples
Morning Meetings...Middle School examples
LBUSD, School Deadlines, Protocols and Structures......
Meeting Minutes from Grade/Dept. Collaborations
Level offices are asking/recommending that grade level and department teams structure be more consistent in protocols. Specifically, the submission of meeting minutes.
Here is an example of the meeting document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lKwbsdnAwlkvm7dltGFhFECMbxfzu3pJd_qU7oSNlzc/edit
Moving forward please complete this document and submit after a collaboration meeting.
The document for during a dept/grade level collaboration will be placed in the Google Classroom as an assignment, designate one team member to submit the notes for your dept/grade.
Testing Calendars: Synergy ELA and Math
Math
K - Opens Sept 30
1st - Opens Sept 23
2nd/3rd - Opens Sept 17
4th/5th - Opens Oct 2
Math 6/6ACC - Opens - Oct. 4
Math 7ACC - Opens Oct 4
Math 7 - Open Oct 11
Math 8/Algebra - Open 4
ELA Synergy
Grades 2- 5: Opens on Oct 7 and Closes on Nov 13
Grades 6-8: Opens on Oct 14 and Closes on Nov 8
Opening Stuff with Deadlines - Teachers
Staff Collaboration Calendar
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DB7WGsNtHYyl3__ToPbIvChrgRqhRNyeLa57cSwLc3E/edit?usp=sharing
Adjunct Duty
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SUcEswhlGALag5h8PrR0a4TyJdTZm2dnFGOOA06JBFE/edit?usp=sharing
As of 9/29/2019 - Schoolwide Events Calendar:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MZLLN3zINS43jEulEb-u1iFVgMUiv7G4fjQFAwK79Iw/edit
Dr. Miller's Monthly Class Read Aloud
Who: Volunteer via Teacher Signup sheet. SignUpsheets will be available once a month on given days.
Why: Sharing and Modeling the "joy and engagement" of getting lost in books from varied cultures, topics, and perspectives.
Click the embedded link to signup:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18WvlmlcuhCczqtjcv4g9ObiUAvwoQHJV9gGioAOt7rE/edit?usp=sharing
Unity Day - United Against Bullying - October 23rd
Here are some resources if you choose to use with your class:
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
Students will get a twist with their dress by wearing ORANGE TOPS and or "ONESIES"...We are "one" against bullying.
Dr. Miller will be doing a parent workshop on 10/23 @ 3:30 to parents about bullying and our schoolwide steps against bullying behaviors
GFS: GRIT is October's trait
THE POWER OF YET: https://ideas.classdojo.com/f/growth-mindset-3
MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF NEURONS: https://ideas.classdojo.com/f/growth-mindset-4
JOHN LEGEND ON MINDSET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUtcigWSBsw
GROWING YOUR MIND: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtKJrB5rOKs
NEUROPLASTICITY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELpfYCZa87g
HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFuHKJqpxPw
School Leadership...........
Results..SDM, SSC and TC
SDM (from K. Knowlton):
The ballots for the proposed SDM committee have been counted and have met the required 2/3rds for approval. In fact, a vast majority of those who voted were in favor of the proposal. As a result, we will now move forward with our plan to form an SDM committee for our K8 school.
At this point, we need to gather a representative group to work on the initial bylaws. According to the online Adjunct Duty List, Ms. Frank, Ms. Primrose, Ms. Duran, and I have signed up to participate in SDM. This group will meet to write the bylaws. However, we would also welcome any certificated, classified, or PTA individual who is interested to participate in this writing process. The dates and times of these meetings are TBA. We need to come up with a day of the week and time that works for all involved. I will inform everyone of our schedule ASAP.
Once written, the bylaws will be presented to the entire staff for recommendations and/or approval. Upon approval, we will then hold elections (as outlined in our by-laws) for the SDM committee.
The following teachers were elected to SSC for 2019-2021
Stacee Evans
Cindy Estrada
Sheila Duran
The following teacher was elected as our Teacher Council (ELEMENTARY/K8)
Eric Patterson
FYI, Below are the $ allocations to Gompers.
Please join the Gompers PTA..they do so much for our school. $10..Our goal is 100% for staff!!!
Happenings in Gompers K8 Community
Oct. 7 - 11 - Cogna
8-11 - Cognat Testing for 2nd & 4th (Frank for Schedule)
8 - Safe and Civil @ 8:00
9 - ILT @ 7:45
9 - Department Heads meetings @ TRC @ 4:30
10 - Staff/Grade Level & (SPED w/ Miller in Library)
10 - PTA Meeting
11 - Final Goals Document Due (select teachers)
11 - Skate Night - @ The Rinks...GATOR NATION Family Fun!!
Oct. 14 - 18
14 - Miller / 8-12
14 - Counselor's Meeting
14 - Football and Volleyball @ Franklin
15 - Cathy Coy on-site/Emergency Preparedness
15: ELAC and SSC @ 3:30 - Agenda
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MbCGK7VVdopT5spmu5S7Lx59dy6AqefJdv2EDuxTxHo/edit
16 - Great American ShakeOut
16 - Miller @ Board Building
16 - Football and Volleyball @ Newcomb
16 - PSAT - 8TH Grade Students (see schedule from Frank)
17 - Grade/Department Collaboration (Band)
18 - Dr. Miller Read Alouds
Oct. 21 - 25
21 = Admin Meeting @ 9:30
23 - Unity Day - Unity Against Bullying
23 - Parent Workshop - What is Bullying
24 - 8th Grade Field Trip - Theater
24 - Miller read w/ students and families @ 2:45
25 - Opera - 2nd and 3rd grades
25 - Miller @ MsK8 Principal Meeting