The GATOR Gazette
Publication 6 : 9/16/2019
Our journey... #180daysofwhy...#studentsareourwhy.....#thisiswhywedothis
Notes from Dr. Miller...
We got the whollllllllle world in our hands, we got the wholllllllle future in our hands! I am soooo reminded of this each day engaging with students at all levels....it fuels my #whywedothis!
Can't believe we've been in school for 12 days and have accomplished so much, everyone has stepped up and into their roles for ensuring a great opening...thank you for all working together..its just sooooo appreciated and valued...
I am especially enjoying walking through classrooms, feeling and watching our entire staff build positive relationships with our students while at the same time maintaining high expectations and a safe environment for them to learn.
If we've accomplished this much in 12 days, I can't wait to look back in June 2020 and reflect on our journey from beginning to end. Remember to take care of your mind, body, and spirit so we are mentally prepared to deal with whatever comes our way. Our students depend on us so we have to take care of ourselves, mentally and physically. Please continue to keep me in the loop of communication, and let me know how I can continue to support our GOMPERScommunity.
Thank you for all you do you are #AMAZING...so proud to be a part of #TEAM GOMPERS.
Damita
B2SN the best PARTNERSHIP opportunity to engage PARENTS for the Year!
This important evening is an opportunity to share the grade-level CCSS curriculum, classroom/schoolwide expectations and special activities/events in your class. Parents are our partners in education and we love when we have the opportunity to share how they can be helpful in their child's academic success.
Remember to share the change regarding benchmarks and the use of a new assessment RAPID, as well as the retention policy being revised (info to come later in the school year). This is also a wonderful time to share something about yourself so that families know your teaching experience, other roles in life (parent, coach, etc.), and things you do for fun.
Reminders: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v0Upyo2GBRY5MDyqk5A4AAUc1UHT8feNvfIdO68szQE/edit?usp=sharing
Looking forward to a great Back to School Night! in #GATORNATION
Goguen's Gators developing the foundational skills for literacy success!
Pictures of #GatorNation....are always welcomed, please send!!!
Send them to my email: dmyersmiller@lbschools.net.
Staff Collaboration...19-20: Building toward Consistency of Instructional Practices and Rigor Expectations
Staff Collaboration Agenda 9/19 @ 7:45
September 19 (Sit By Grade Level/Department)
Understanding Instructional Expectations, Instructional Pathway, and Action Plan Development-
Dr. Miller: 7:45 to 8:10
Grade Level Time: 8:10 - 8:45
Instructional Focus Area(s)
Creating Equity and Access through purposeful learning intentions....Walkthrough Noticings
Purposeful and intentional planning in CCSS that is grounded in clarity of what we want all students to know and how they will demonstrate their understanding is supported with DAILY LEARNING intentions.
Look at these examples for daily learning intentions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sd2xPaVV52BkVplYyRT5uKrmr_yk0vGMglPdlHtYl2I/edit?usp=sharing
1:1 Data Meeting
The NEW LROIX Data Dashboard
Click the embedded link to view the LROIX video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ftxFukQNdPf8KEdhpAb_YxohS7DvG4Lt/view
This document should be completed prior to the meeting with Dr. Miller. Click the embedded link to view the GOOGLE form for the data meeting:
https://forms.gle/HbZ6iBYz2iRrW96j9
Click the embedded link to view the Google doc for the schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bb3Pe3kYxKMSg-3QNRzHSCe3xADphzFs64153YqJ63I/edit
STULL Participants for 19-20 - 9/16
Click Embedded link for names:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a6VlRuwUDZpVE6Ie1yG1hyrZz48XAw7NfwccGmHk11c/edit?usp=sharing
U6: Creating a Caring Culture & Climate
School Leadership...........
Understanding what is SHARED Decision Making? 9/18
Come hear a presentation by ERO and TALB on what is shared decision making? What and how might it be beneficial to implement as we move forward in the next journey as a school community.
9/18 @ 7:45am (Voluntary but paid attendance)
Please note:
1. All are welcome to attend.
2. Once the presentation has concluded, there are specific steps identified for moving forward with an SDM committee at Gompers.
LBUSD, School Deadlines, Protocols and Structures......
ES PE Certification
Additional PE equipment has been ordered to support the successful implementation of CA physical education requirements. Check your box for the certification document.
PE Pacing Guides...Click the embedded link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1Ig90c_nR54q-xH3IHJ751FMPHBcLPi_j
The 1st certification document is due 9/30.
Staff Parking lot sate consistently left open
Thank you.
LBUSD Opening Stuff
*District Assessments (ELA/Math Synergy Assessments and Rapid) - Please make sure that all team members are aware of our assessment dates.
Online Platforms: Please ensure that you and your students are accessing all of the online learning platforms in the next week: Khan Academy, LEXIA, ST/Math Jiji, & BigIDEAS, and MyPerspectives, Wonders digital libraries.
*Think Central: Before students access the work, Please make sure that your students are placed correctly in this portal.
Williams Compliance:
Do you have all of your textbooks? At the upcoming staff collaboration meeting, you will sign a certification of all needed text for student use.
Adjunct & Events calendar
The maximum expectancy of any secondary school teacher shall be twenty (20) hours per semester, exclusive of faculty/department meetings. (LBUSD/TALB contract, Article V, A7) Adjunct Duty: Sign-ups for 17 hours by Wednesday, September 4:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SUcEswhlGALag5h8PrR0a4TyJdTZm2dnFGOOA06JBFE/edit?usp=sharing
As of 9/2/2019 - Schoolwide Events Calendar:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MZLLN3zINS43jEulEb-u1iFVgMUiv7G4fjQFAwK79Iw/edit
**Once it is complete..it will be one calendar in GOOGLE**
Opening Stuff with Deadlines - Teachers
Staff Collaboration Calendar
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DB7WGsNtHYyl3__ToPbIvChrgRqhRNyeLa57cSwLc3E/edit?usp=sharing
Please complete the Google Form, to support an understanding of the staff's use of technology that will lead to professional development needs :
Please join the Gompers PTA..they do so much for our school. $10..Our goal is 100% for staff!!!
Happenings in Gompers K8 Community
September 16 - 20
FIBO/ART - for K-5 (see schedule given)
16 - STULL Info Meeting @ 8:10 - Library
17 - Elementary & K-8 Schools
17 - ES Pictures
18 - MS Pictures
18 - ERO/TALB Shared Decision Making @7: 45 am
September 23 - 27
23 - Admin Meetiing @ 9:15
23 - Custodial/Sec/Admin @ 1:30
23 - Football @ Lindberg @ 4:30
24 - PTA Fall Fundraiser/Cookie Dough KickOff
25 - Frank @ TRC - 8:00
25 - Miller offsite @ 2:00
25 - Eat out at Baja Sonora
26 - Staff/Grade Level - Goal Setting & Action Plans
27 - Miller @ TRC - 8:00
September 30 - October 4
30 - Student of Month & Success Assembly @9:05
30-3 - 1:1 Data Meeting w/ Miller
1 - Teacher Council - Patterson to attend
1 Washington DC - Library @ 6:00
2 - Football @ Bancroft 4:30
3 - Grade Level Collaboration
4 - Miller off site 8 - 12:00
4 - Goals Due (draft)