Micro Elementary School Newsletter
December 9th
4.5 Days
We got this! This upcoming week will be awesome! FInish strong this week. Keep students engaged in learning. Maintain a sense of urgency. We do not want to waste instructional time with our students. Plan activities that are memorable. Provide experiences. We are looking substance, not fluff.
Here is a blog that George Couros shared that includes a list of activities for this week: Click Here
Below is our Micro Social Contract. In times of stress or when we are busy it is good to remember how we have chosen to operate as people at Micro Elementary. Keep our contract in mind:)
Micro Staff Social Contract
Make the community feel welcome
Treat others with respect
Demonstrate Teamwork
Be Open-Minded
Be Positive
Be supportive
Micro Headlines
- The Micro Christmas Parade will be held on December 9th at 4:00. There will be a Micro Elementary Float! If you and your children want to ride along plan on arriving by 3:45. Following the parade, our Black Widow Choir will be performing at the Micro Tree LIghting (5:30) that will be held at the Micro Fire Department. This is a great small town event that our students do a wonderful job providing the entertainment for.
- We are not having PLC's this week.
- Keep reflecting on your Micro Book Club Learning Experience by using the Twitter Hashtag #Micro2020. There has been some great sharing. Document your progress on your Book Study Sheet. We can really push our professional learning through our conversations.
- Holiday Shutdown Procedures: Information is forthcoming regarding the energy shutdown that we will participate in over Christmas Break. On December 15th, you will post your checklist on your door before you leave. Please be sure that you follow the instructions regarding what to unplug.
PBL Share Time: Please contact me if your grade level is interested in sharing an upcoming PBL Unit at our January staff meeting. 2nd grade will be sharing in December:)
- Please review the black folder that Mrs. Twiggs keeps by the lunch line. This is our final check for student lunch money. The school has to pay for any charged lunches.
- Pineapple Chart: Please remember to share and invite your peers to see some of the outstanding things going on in your classroom. The idea is that we have so much that we can learn from each other! Phase II is coming at the December Staff meeting!
December Character Trait
Compassion-Treating others as you would like to be treated
We are all on the Good List!
Find Mrs. Creech!
Float Design
Important Dates
- December 9th: Micro Parade and Tree LIghting
- December 13th: Staff Meeting
- December 15th: Early Dismissal....Christmas Break Begins!!!
Reminders and Links
- Nominate teachers for the FSI Teacher of the Week: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5QG3BVX
- Monthly Needs Assessment Form