Staff Newsletter
because it helps to know what's going on
February 14, 2020
Peanut Butter.....Jelly Time
- Meanwhile…Back at the ranch!
- Scooby Dooby Doo…Where Are You?
- Oh me…Oh my!
- Ready Set…You bet!
- If you can’t make a mistake…You can’t make anything!
- No bees, no honey…No work, no money!
- Hocus pocus…Time to focus!
- Hocus pocus…Everybody focus!
- Holy moly…Guacamole!
- Macaroni and cheese…Everybody freeze!
- What’s up?…It’s all good!
- Crystal…clear!
- One, two, three, eyes on me…One, two, eyes on you!
- To infinity…And beyond!
- What are we here for?…To learn!
- Hakuna…Matata!
- Zip, zip, zap…We’re all that!
- Hands on top…Everybody stop! [while putting both hands on head]
- Can I get a…Whoop whoop!
- Freeze! Everybody clap your hands!…[7 claps]
- Stop…Collaborate and listen!
- Piece of pie…Piece of cake!
- Are you ready, kids?…Aye Aye, Captain!
- Sponge Bob…Square Pants!
- Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?…SpongeBob Squarepants!
- L-I-S…T-E-N!
- And a hush fell across the room!…Shhhhh!
- Marco…Polo!
- Peanut butter…Jelly!
- Work hard…Do right!
- We are learning…All the time!
- Mona…Lisa! [sitting like Mona Lisa with hands in lap, mouth quiet, eyes on teacher]
- WWW Dot…Zip it dot com!
- All set…You bet!
- (singing) Bum, bada bum bum…Bum, bum!
- Here I come to save the day…Mighty Mouse is on his way!
- Eeny meeny…Miny mo!
- Every choice you make counts…Make choices you can count on!
- Ready to Rock…Ready to Roll!
- Self…Control!
- Good, better…Best!…Never let it…Rest!…Until your good is…Better!…And your better is the…Best!
- Class, class…Yes, yes! (vary the speed, tone, volume, etc. and have students match it)
- Hot fudge…Sundae!
- Who loves you?….You do!
- Banana…Split!
- Flat tire…Shhh!
- Focus UP…[kids bang on the desk twice and clap twice in a nice rhythm]
- Zip it, lock it [do the motion of zipping and locking lips]…Put it in your pocket [class does the hand motions as well and then puts the pretend key in their pocket]
- Shark bait…Oooh ha ha! [from Finding Nemo]
- Are you focused?…Yes, I am!
https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/50-fun-call-and-response-ideas-to-get-students-attention/
Let's fill a table.....or two!
I'd love for South Elementary to have a presence!
Let me know if you are interested. There are 8 seats per table.
Shout outs!!
"Thank you Kris Adolf for the last minute covering of a couple of teachers as they got their pictures taken for activity picture day." ~Sarah F.
"Everything went very smoothly on activity picture day! Great job, Sarah Finlay on organizing!"~Kelly S.
"A shout out to Sandy Turner and maintenance for getting our sidewalks clear and safe for us!"~Tina
"Shoutout to everyone that was apart of CIC yesterday for working diligently all afternoon to make necessary changes needed to our grading system."~Rebecca D.
"To Kris Adolf for jumping in to cover me last Friday when I became ill! ~Brandon D.
"To Becky Foltz for getting my sub situated for me Monday morning!"~Brandon D.
"To Stacy Trimble for being so prepared and professional in meetings of every kind!"~Brandon D.
"A big shout out for bringing back Hump Day!!!"~Michele R.
"Zach Daily for continuing to do a great job covering for Tipp! He's been a wonderful addition to our 4th grade team! " ~Becky F.
Shout out to the Boss!
Thanks for the fantastic treat Tina!
Thanks Tina, for supplying sweetness to South staff!
Thanks for taking care of your staff with extra jeans day and Valentine treats! Your the best!
MTSS
Greetings,
Thank you to all of our support staff for chipping in this week to provide coverage for groups and testing duties!
We will NOT be having a support staff meeting this week due to the fourth grade math test. Math Lab plans for next week will be in your mailboxes.
Prepping for We Love To Read Week!!!
Reminders
- Please have a system in place that will help ensure your student of the week comes to the office each morning for announcements without having to be called down.
- If you'd like Tina to read to your class you can schedule a time with her.
- Add your read-aloud titles to this google doc.
- Think about the great things going on around you and send a shout out to Tina to add to the newsletter.
A special reminder
Please make sure you are set up for a possible unplanned eLearning Day. I know it's hard to imagine with the warm weather we had last Sunday that we might need it, but we want to ensure everyone is set and ready ahead of time in the event we need to close and an eLearning day is used. Here is the link to the newsletter for more information.
Upcoming Dates
Feb. 14: End of Heart and Sole Collection
Feb. 17: President's Day/Snow Make up Day
Feb: 18: We LOVE to READ week
Feb. 18: PLC
Feb. 21: Battle of the Books
Feb. 25: PLC
Feb. 27: Gr. Level/Dept. Mtg.
Mar. 3: PLC
Mar. 5: eLearning Day
Mar. 6: End of Quarter 3
Mar. 8: Daylight Savings Time/spring forward
Mar. 10: PLC
Mar. 12: Faculty Mtg.
Mar. 13: Report cards posted
Mar. 16: Riley Days begin
Mar. 17: PLC
Mar. 19: Men in Action Read Day
Mar. 20: Riley Volleyball
Mar. 23-27 Spring Break
Mar. 31-April 2 IREAD3
Data Team Meetings
Data Team Meeting Dates 2019-20
Wednesday, March 5th
Wednesday, May 6th
CIC Meetings
Building Level Meetings
Faculty Meetings and/or Grade level/Dept. Mtgs:
Feb. 13 (Faculty)
Feb. 27 (Gr. level/dept.)
Mar. 12 (Faculty)
Apr. 9 (Faculty)
Apr. 23 (Gr. level/dept.)
May 7 (Faculty)