The Gratz Weekly Scoop
February 6, 2017
Thought for the Week:
Teachers Resources:
Shared Pen Writing, a great way to help model with your students being an integral part of the process. Aides in giving them the "feel" for the flow of writing and the "how" to get started.
CLT Agenda/CLT & RTI Calendar (updated)
RTI/CLT February 6th:
We will be in the Computer Lab again. All hands on deck approach again.
This will be when we look at students and regroup our Tiers.
Prior to this work we will have PBS Data Share and the discussion of the Behaviors seen recently and using the safe seat, buddy room, and AAEP/Focus Room.
I will also communicate out to teams a second survey for you to complete for the PLC review. This will be one done together as a group within teams.
Agenda Slide 26: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AO04XQrPt5f78dttEOlIH2-yZVuzVGFnNyxs9XZ-Bbw/edit#slide=id.g1bbcf22473_0_5
The link below will take you to our CLT/RTI Calendar- this should be in your drive as a reference. It has been updated since our snow day on December 19th.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18f7lOkfqUPq3USIqmsgGqRT2I9eKx_jj5haCfc7bM0c/edit
Character Trait/Terrific Kid for February is Honesty
March: Self-Discipline
April: Positive Attitude
May: Patience
To Do's: Keep this as your checklist for the week
- Check Google Calendar each week.
- Set time aside each week to teach the weekly PBS Lesson each Tuesday at 9:20
- Terrific Kids Names put in the Google Doc each month
- Reading Counts Awards updated in the Google Doc in a timely manner- try to highlight these in your newsletters. Mr. Samuel will be working with Mrs. Slater and Mrs. St. Clair to set up the lunches and monitor the winners.
- Specialists enter class names of those that won awards for Student Advisory Committee to announce each month
- Lessons for the week prepared and out daily on everyone's desk for us to see when we walk through.
- Small group lessons prepared also and visible/Anecdotal Notes for Small Groups kept up to date.
- Six Flags Reading Logs are due to Tessa by 2/17/17
- Make sure Parent Contact is being logged in SIS
- Parent Contact and meetings for all retention candidates set up
- As we finish up Evaluations be sure to schedule a time to meet with Administration; Reminders will be sent as needed
PBS Coaches Corner Reminder:
Please see the following schedule for teaching our PBS lessons for the month of February. We have had several incidents of out of area and addressing it first, then the following weeks will work on our Solution Plan of reducing our minor contact referrals.
Please remember these lessons are general and you should add your own scenarios that fit your classroom and students. :)
February 7: Hallway--Out of Area--Spartan Skill #45
February 14: Classroom (Safe)--Spartan Skill #34
February 21: Playground (Respectful/Responsible)--Spartans Skills #12/#14
February 28: Cafeteria (Safe) Spartan Skill #29
Please see Carrie Thompson or Jessica David if you have any questions!!
Items that are DUE SOON:
- PLC IR due before 2/22
- Summer School Letter of Interest due by 3/1
PBS Compliment Box Winners:
Cher Smith- Sonic Coupon
Emily Enslen- Snack or Soda from Mrs. Doss
Sara McDowell- Food Coupon
Tessa Rivera- Jeans Coupon
Ryanne DeSpain- Jeans Coupon
Star Staff Celebrations:
Coach Taylor's Fitness Challenge Update: Again, congratulations to everyone who met their goal in the 2017 water challenge at GBE!
Fit-Bit Alta- Mikayla Johnson
Nutribullet- Cher Smith
30oz Yeti Cup- Becky Mann
30oz Yeti Cup- Miranda Easley
Jeans Day Coupon- Jessica David
I will try to make it around today to deliver your prizes!
"Happy Birthday To You"
February
Dawn Rasdale-8th
Brandy Van de Riet- 12th
Tessa Rivera- 16th
Dee Noel-17th
Melissa Slater - 21st
Emily Everett - 25th
Ashley Patrick 21st
Looking ahead at events for GBE:
Check Google Calendar for all Team and Committee Meetings & PBS Items/Events
February:
February 3 Mid Quarter
February 6th - 10th National School Counseling Week- Flyer Mrs. David has shared with Details for Dress up days: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11QZEbLFIFuGb4-RJ707NbAPqP_rk6qIQ0Qcosg2JZmY/edit
February 8th All DRA's entered into SIS
February 10th Valentine's Parties at GBE from 1:00 to 3:30(pick a time slot to hold your party and communicate to office and parents; sign out forms will be given to teachers in order for parents to sign students out in classrooms to cut down on foot traffic in the office at dismissal); Progress Reports Go Home
February 14th Board of Education Meeting 5:30
February 20th NO SCHOOL
February 21st Parent University 5 to 7; sessions begin at 5:30- all teachers must attend
February 24th Super Grants are Due
February 27th GBE PTO meeting in the Library 5:30
February 28th 4th Graders selected take the NAEP Exam from 9 to 11 in reserved classrooms