David G. Burnet Elementary
Shining Stars Gazette - January 20th, 2014
3rd week of the 4th six weeks
NEWS IN BRIEF
Preparing for Second Semester Success!
As you work on your Action Plan for your class, I strongly suggest you do so as a team. It helps to work through the analysis and action plan together as the data can reveal a lot and helps you plan next steps in your instruction and class.
I had the opportunity to work through the same analysis and action plan template in preparation of my mid -year review. Data was used to have effective talking points which lead to creation of next steps for Burnet. As we Soar to Greater Levels of Success we will be sustaining our culture, having exemplary instruction and ensure continuous collection and analysis of data to adjust or move forward in the lesson cycle.
Key Action 1: Sustain a Positive Culture
College t-shirt for 2nd Grade
Soccer Ribbon Ceremony!
TJ Student Council Seniors
Key Action 2: High Quality Instruction and Engagment
4th Grade Science Project
Ms. Johnson's 2nd Grade Reading
It was a pleasure having 2 students from Ms. Johnson's class come to my office to read to me. The entire time they were smiling as they read a story on the love for reading. These students have been working hard on reading and are so proud that they are meeting their goal.
Ms. Mirabal's Kinder Math
Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind by Jensen
The Five Rules for Engagement
Have you ever noticed that some teaches will find a way to struggle with even the most solid strategy, while other teachers can somehow make a weak strategy work spectacularly well? The difference lies in the extent to which teachers follow the implicit rules for engagement that guide success (Jensen, 2013).
Good teachers internalize these rules, and good teachers matter more than curriculum, the administration, or what students eat for breakfast (Hattie, 2008).
Following the five rules for engagement will make your instruction flow better, improve student behavior and learning, and even make your life a little easier (Jensen, 2013).
The Five Rules for Engagement:
1. Upgrade your attitude.
Use affirmations.
Employ occasional small engagers.
Give yourself permission to fail.
2. Build relationships and respect.
Share a bit of yourself every day. Respect your students.
Upgrade your interactive language.
3. Get buy-in.
Issue the "bigger kid" challenge.
Offer an incentive.
Pique students' curiosity.
Start a competition.
Chunk down the buy-in.
Lower the stakes.
Use their imagination.
4. Embrace clarity.
Use fewer words.
Say what you do want from students, not what you don't want.
Give clear, simple directions.
5. Show your passion.
Stay active.
Vary your voice purposefully.
Keep your eyes focused on students.
Be positive.
These are researched-based strategies that will help the magic happen in your classroom if used consistently in your classroom.
Key Action 3: Data-Driven Instruction
Student Survey!
From the Hub!
According to at least one study, students, perhaps the ultimate classroom observers, may be better suited to identify effective teaching than administrators who traditionally measure performance based on scheduled observations of teachers’ instruction and classroom management skills.
Plans call for students to complete surveys, to be made available in English and Spanish, on paper the week of April 6. In future, the district will administer the survey online. Teachers will receive the student feedback prior to the end of the school year, and the survey results will account for 15 percent of a teacher’s evaluation. TEI Director Lindsay Coshatt D’Agostino said student survey points will be combined with student achievement and performance points to calculate an evaluation rating for each teacher. It’s hoped the student feedback will help administrators identify which of teachers’ instructional practices are most effective.
At the request of the TEI Expert group, district teachers will have an opportunity to review the survey questions prior to its April administration, possibly as early as the end of January.
Data Walls
Data Walls
All In Learning
Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
Domain 2: Instructional Practice
Domain 3: Classroom Culture
Domain 4: Professionalism and Collaboration
DTR Party on Friday!
DTR Dedication on Saturday!
DTR Support Continues on Sunday!
Week At-A-Glance
Monday, January 19th
- MLK Student/Teacher Holiday
Tuesday, January 20th
- NO Collaborative Planning Meeting!
- Complete and submit ACP Analysis and Action Plan due to Ms. Loskot today
Wednesday, January 21st
- Continue working with students on goal setting
Thursday, January 22nd
- Continue working with students on goal setting
- Thursday folder
Friday, January 23rd
- Send kudos to Ms. Loskot by 2 pm
Quote of the Week
Think BIG
Think Differently Act Courageously
STAY Calm and Shine On!
ACTION ITEMS
January 20th: Complete Data Analysis and Action Plan template for ACP due to Ms. Loskot
January 20th: Spot Observation and feedback to start
BEST DAY EVER - Everyday
Extended Observation to start soon.
David G. Burnet Elementary
Email: sloskot@dallasisd.org
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/2236
Location: 3200 Kinkaid Drive, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972-794-3000