Peek at the Week
Week of January 7
On the cutting edge..........
Hi everyone!
I hope you enjoyed your weekends! I saw this over the weekend and was super excited to get more ideas for our sensory walks! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/physical-activity-guidelines-children-1.4932070
I really think they are going to make a difference!
Some points of interest:
Winter testing is set to begin on 1/9/19!
We will be doing the POA, PNOA, F&P for kids of concern in 3-6, and Computational Fluency. If you are hoping to take a day to do some of your testing, please try to schedule it ASAP! I am going to be helping Barb with the POA as much as possible so that we can be all set with testing by the end of January.
Winter Programming is set to begin on 1/10/19!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YjmFc2mCCPJQBwe4QbpZ_1mcKNXZsn_BY5QL_28N090/edit?usp=sharing
All the info from the staff meeting:
Lunch count needed by Wednesday at 9:00AM! (Thursday morning, kids who are getting a bagged lunch should get it by 8AM and put it in their bags)
WES kids will come to SME on two buses - one for ski (I need someone to go on the bus since all chaperones are SME people)/ one for Hulbert and SME (815AM)
WES kids staying at SME will exit buses and go to the library where they will be chaperoned by Emily W/ Emily L/ Paula/ Steve to dismiss to their “home bases” after all buses have left
SME at 830
SME skiers will join K/1/2 Skiers - with Barb and Cally in Katie’s room
K/1/2 Hulbert - with Lauren and Sasha in Sasha’s room
K/1/2 Staying at SME - with Carmen in the library
¾ Skiers - With Leah in Leah’s room
¾ Hulbert - With Rachael in Rachael’s room
¾ Staying at SME with Ann in the library
WES skiers on the bus and leave (2 bus riders/ other drivers)
⅚ Skiers - with Mo in Mo’s room
⅚ Hulbert - with Link in Link’s room
⅚ staying at SME with Gordon and Sara in the library
Buses will dismiss at 8:45ish from SME to the Skiway/ Hulbert
SME Hulbert Kids will load the bus and leave
Chaperone groups will bring SME staying kids to their home bases
Everyone will return around 1:00.
All SME Westshire bus kids will take the bus BACK to WES when the bus leaves
Skiers may be back early. If that is the case, they will go to the gym with Coach, Joyce, and Cally to “chill”. They will not have an option to run about.
Everyone will return to their “home rooms” when Hulbert returns.
All kids who are skiing should have their skis/snowboards/ poles LABELED and leave them outside of the building by 8AM. They will be picked up by someone and brought back, as well (no skis on the bus) However, they should bring a bag with helmet, extra clothes, and lunch
Any skiers who are staying at the skiway MUST have a signed note and sign out with Mrs. Griffin
Lunch is at the end of the day
Staff Meeting this week at SME at 245
All staff will meet in the gym to talk about trauma and kids.
Behavior Referrals
Please, please try to fill out behavior referrals when you are having issues with students. It helps everyone to follow up/ keep kids accountable/ allow parents to know when there are issues. Please do this ESPECIALLY if you are needing to send kids out of your classroom.
Breaks and Sensory Needs
We will be discussing this at the staff meeting. We are excited to offer some different sensory options for students needing breaks and support. You should all have break cards in your mailboxes or classrooms that were provided. It is going to be great! One of the things we had at my last place was exercise bikes in lots of classrooms. I can think of one student in particular who rode the bike ALL the time. These type of sensory breaks are really important for kids who are having a difficult time sitting still.
Facebook Posting
If you are doing something super cool in your classroom - take some pictures and email or text them to me! I would love to be a better "poster" on Facebook - the community is really enjoying it when we do. Gabi does an awesome job taking pictures and getting posts up there, but she is only one woman! :) Let's make an effort to get the cool stuff we do out there.
Literacy Committee:
See you Tuesday at SME at 330 - I will bring snacks!
Happy January! :)
Julie
Nuts and bolts
1/10 - Winter Programming Begins
Please be sure that if you need something, you have done a PO and gotten it to Amanda.
Be sure to make copies of these documents in to edit them! :)
Community Meeting!
Here is the link for the template
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_a5PVReqSumXiZnfHCLjJ3-N3lYwCIieKp706uuy9o/edit?usp=sharing
Here is a link for the slide show tempate (or use your own!)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QsHkiAtA4vIhsAtXykz3OhiFSbjY7C67PUzzl3lXLqs/edit?usp=sharing
Here is a link to the new Facilities use calendar:
Winrer Programming:
We are actively seeking sign ups:
Here is the link to see what your students are doing/ the up to date list of whose papers wer need:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YjmFc2mCCPJQBwe4QbpZ_1mcKNXZsn_BY5QL_28N090/edit?usp=sharing
Winter Programming begins 1/10!
Staffing has been updated! Please take a look at the above spreadsheet and help us get sign ups! Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1R5ayAU3Dqz1QLFCfANJoE4sYevqVKBHMho9uZfAjFFs/edit?usp=sharing
Julie's weekly schedule
Wednesday -SME and leadership
Thursday - WES
Friday - SME
Julie
ELA Ideas
Planning for literacy curriculum changes!
https://greatminds.org/english
Lucy Calkins Units of Reading
http://www.unitsofstudy.com/k5reading/
Fountas and Pinnell Units of Reading
http://www.fountasandpinnell.com/fpc/
Fundations
https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/programs/fundations/
Handwriting without Tears
Words Their Way
https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/series/Words-Their-Way-Series/2281883.html
Sitton Spelling
Calendar
This Week
Here is my calendar - now you will know what I am doing and where I am. :)
https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=amRvbmFodWVAcml2ZW5kZWxsc2Nob29sLm9yZw
Community Meetings:
SME - Tuesday 845
WES - Friday at 815 (until EST can be changed)
PD This Week at WES at 230
2018-19 Events
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1czYSdioYO79ES1hpG2wJrcZTnYAzRHehtRQX4cfheUE/edit?usp=sharing
2018-19 District Calendar
Important Information (Read and fill out if you haven't already - it is the same as last week's)
More info than you may want! :)
Concerns and Complaints
If you are concerned about an issue, please go to the person directly. If you aren't comfortable doing so, and would like someone to go with you, please talk to me or your REA.
If you are concerned about an issue with me, please talk to me about it! :)
If you feel I haven't helped you, please feel free to go to Elaine.
EST and Behavior Plans
Please refer students ASAP so that we can start getting plans written down and being proactive.
Behavior Protocol Reminders
Unless a student is being UNSAFE him/herself or others, please call the office and Tammy or Julie will come triage a situation.
If a student is being unsafe, please clear the classroom, and leave an adult with the child in question while you call the office to get help.
Katie and Phil will be part of proactive behavior and EST plans. They will have groups/ activities. They will also help if there are GIANT issues.
******Remember - schools should be calm places. We will get there.****************
School Schedules
Duty Schedules
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JB1CFmZYdGJ83KpkezNyKAB-DlfgAu0LNTCglpsqi20/edit?usp=sharing
This should give everyone a break! :)
Samuel Morey
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AxIDtEwpGD2SJDAWhsaLh_0Co1D-EjUuL3irqWerxS8/edit?usp=sharing
This is now correct I think
Class Schedules
5/6 Schedule
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pmQuAZL9iI8HdtRrijVhDeCK4r3G6xaS8J96zqOEG94/edit?usp=sharing
This has the changes for T/Th
Essential Arts Schedule PK-4
Essential Arts Schedule 5/6 (Take 5)
Continuous Improvement for Rivendell School District
2018-19 Continuous Improvement Plan
RISD will improve the teacher evaluation system during the 2018-19 school year. They will implement a walk-through check sheet with specific criteria, implement a smart goal process for teachers and staff, and complete a template indicating which teachers are being evaluated, how often, and determine what a effective summative evaluation will look like. This will be completed by creating a committee of teachers and administrators - a finished product will be created and implemented in the 18-19 school year.
RISD will work to improve the EST model at all three schools during the 18-19 school year to target academic and social-emotional goals for students. The schools will have one EST team which will have representatives from all three schools, create new communication templates, and work together to create supports for all students to achieve success in both the academic and social-emotional realms.
RISD will work to improve assessment for all students. A committee will research effective, nationally normed tools for diagnostic screening and universal screening for both academic and social emotional growth. The committee will make recommendations for implementation in the 2019-2020 school year. The District will also work to provide quality professional development to improve formative and summative assessment in the classroom, making sure that assessments are differentiated to meet the needs of all learners, valid and reliable, and demonstrate a high level of learning and understanding. We will also examine a data system for the storing, access, and manipulation of data.
RISD will work to provide high quality professional development surrounding project based learning and critical explorations. Teachers, staff, and administration will be guided through choosing and implementing effective, integrated projects with creative materials for critical explorations that encourage deep thinking and questioning about the subject matter at hand. This will ensure that all teachers have been trained in providing high quality instruction in project based learning and critical explorations.
RISD will work to provide high quality professional development surrounding curricular alignment. Teachers will concentrate specifically on English language arts for the first year of the cycle, working to align reading and writing workshop, spelling programs, phonemic awareness, and the integration of social studies in grades 3-12 into a humanities based model. Teachers who teach other concentrations will focus on aligning their non-ELA curriculum during this professional learning time.
RISD will work to provide high quality professional learning to all staff, teachers, and administration surrounding Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying and becoming a trauma informed school. This will ensure that all staff is properly trained on proper reporting techniques, investigations, and how to work with our neediest populations.
All the things you need (in one handy place)
Discipline Referral
EST Referral
https://goo.gl/forms/oemlt4InVYoALIXf1
Here is the slideshow that discusses this EST process. We will discuss this Monday.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11WhoXcY8p_jGHBvEz9rRL-CzrRvXEWeWDZMt9qn7iYY/edit?usp=sharing
Contact information
How to get in touch...
Amanda - 603-443-3027
Amber - 603-727-2251
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