Peek at the Week
Week of 11/19
Thankful!
Supportive and awesome colleagues helping me to do my best
Hilarious, inquisitive, kind, caring kids
A caring and involved community
Inspired classrooms
Beautiful facilities
Great conversations about learning
People making decisions FOR children
My family
My health
This great new opportunity
My little love, <3
Something specific about school I am thankful for:
I am thankful for students who want to learn.
Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Mace, and Mrs. Avery!
I am thankful for our school's immense sense of school spirit and musical ability at every
Community Meeting. Westshire ROCKS!
I am thankful for a school leader who has my back and supports awesome learning and kids!!!!
I'm thankful for Mrs. Libby's shared love of 90's boy bands :)
The students' eagerness to be a part of school fun and eagerness to buckle down and learn!
Supportive colleagues and thoughtful kids!
Wonderful new books to share
I am thankful for the positivity and energy from many of my fellow teachers and students.
I am thankful for my first graders making me laugh every day. Their silly sense of humor
brings joy to my life!
Our wonderful and supportive community!
I am thankful that I have a job that helps me spread joy and also brings me joy.
I am thankful for coworkers that make me smile and laugh when the day feels really long! I am
thankful for students that give me hugs and tell me I am the best teacher in the world even when a lesson doesn't go well.
The support of our community to make WES a fabulous place to be!
The warmth and joy I feel when I interact with our students, teachers and families. The opportunity to "give to others" in my job.
I am thankful for the opportunity to listen to students explain their math thinking in a variety of ways.
I am thankful for the support I am given at SME. I love coming to work each day knowing that even on those hard days, I always have people who have my back. Be it a hug, words of encouragement, or a piece of chocolate. I feel like I work with an amazing group of adults. I am thankful for that every time I enter the building.
I am thankful to have a leader who advocates for students and supports teachers.
Being able to create and share art every day with students and sharing time and space with Mrs. Duvall!
I am thankful for the children. I’ve built relationships with so many of them, and seeing them grow & thrive is heartwarming
To work in a beautiful building with caring coworkers!
I am thankful that I can share my joy in learning with my students.
Thankful for the caring staff at our school
I am thankful for my staff family and all their support and hugs
I am thankful for my co-workers
I am thankful for the opportunity to get to know and teach all elementary students at Rivendell.
I am thankful for the kind and caring community of colleagues I work with
I am thankful for my Westshire family. When the chips are down, we all pull together.
My life:
Something specific about life I am thankful for:
I am thankful for great people to work with.
Thankful for my loved ones and the life we share together at the holidays and other times
I am thankful for my health
I am thankful for art
Thankful for my husband, my family, and fur babies
I am thankful for my kids
I am thankful for my children
I am thankful for having the opportunity pursue my dreams
I am thankful that my family is healthy that we love and cherish one another, and that we will be together during the Thanksgiving weekend.
The unexpected twists and turns of life
I am thankful for delicious food and my many loved ones.
I am thankful for the joy and laughter my daughter brings to my everyday! She’s such a little comedian!
I'm thankful for my daughter's laughter.
Friends and family and opportunity to teach children.
I'm thankful for the people who make me laugh-- especially my daughter!
Changing seasons
I am thankful for my fun-loving family and my crazy, talkative bird.
I am thankful for a warm, cozy home filled with blankets and books!
A good job and loving friends
my sweet husband, dog, and cat and my
I am thankful for the spunk my daughter has and the fun we have together. I am thankful for my sister and brothers who always have my back.
My adult children are making a real difference in the world.
Literally, my life, and being able to feel a deep love for others.
I am thankful that my parents taught me to enjoy dancing and playing music.
I am so thankful for the friends who have helped keep me smiling over the past year. Being a single mom of two isn’t easy and they have made sure that I still have lots to laugh about. Life is so much easier knowing that I have them by my side
Gratitude for the ‘small’ things (health, home, food, heat, love of friends and family).
That my two boys still enjoy snuggles and for the joy their belly laughs give me!
I am thankful to have a warm home, healthy children & family dinners most evenings.
Good friends and supportive family!
Lots of news and documents! (Everyone's favorite)
Hi everyone! Happy Snow Day!
Here is the link for signups for Community meeting!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12PGseJoLZjCSjwT9Nq34eXlVtNU98t603fiJGw5-4d0/edit?usp=sharing
Be sure to make copies of these documents in to edit them! :)
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:
Preschool meeting notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZON5BMI_bDenxKLJ4Sybo0J4oCF3D4CyeY4JCqQpO7I/edit?usp=sharing
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 info will come out after Thanksgiving - basically you get what you signed up for! If you didn't sign up, or don't recall, let me know and we will get that info to you.
Thank you to Ms. Amanda for processing ALL this paperwork! :) :) :)
Field Trips!
12/5 (3-6) to Dartmouth College 10-230
It is a girl's basketball game and a discussion w/ student athletes on how to be healthy. We will eat there in the stands.
12/12 (3-6) to Matlida! 10-200ish - Ditto on the schedule!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ymnpN5I09PVPO04OkI52032PcAypFa38OP5qAZuxm68/edit?usp=sharing
You should have the permission slips - let me know if you do not. :)
Trimester ends: 11/26
Specials teachers report cards due in mailboxes 12/3
Report cards MAILED - please give to Amanda/ Mike by 3:00 on 12/5
Disabilities Awareness Day
11/13 (WES)
11/19 (SME)
Parent Coffee Chats
11/13 230-330 (SME) - We will reschedule
11/19 230-330 (WES)
PD this week:
Time in your classrooms for report cards - 230-400.
Julie's weekly schedule
Tuesday - SME
Wednesday - rotate - SME this week
Thursday - WES
Friday - SME
I just want to thank you all for your continued incredible work in the classrooms! You are all awesome! :)
Julie
Need some inspiration?
Need some inspiration?
https://www.americanboard.org/blog/the-best-blogs-written-by-teachers-for-teachers/
Like a good podcast?
https://www.teachaway.com/blog/11-teacher-podcasts-you-need-listen-right-now
A timely Ted Talk:
https://www.ted.com/talks/sydney_chaffee_social_justice_belongs_in_our_schools
An overplayed one, but also timely:
https://www.ted.com/talks/taylor_mali_what_teachers_make/discussion
Procedures to teach for centers
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 245
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! :)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Educator_Quality_Survey
Check out the proposed walkthrough form:
https://goo.gl/forms/pVT9qZNAapoFSTHQ2
Give feedback here:
https://goo.gl/forms/kWFwtfIJYHxaRZfU2
Emily W's genius:
Amber and Amanda will sign late kiddos up for lunch.
Sub Plans
Please make a sub binder with the following:
Class lists
3 days of emergency plans
Emergency protocols
A who's who for tricky kiddos (more on this Thursday)
Please do this by 9/28 and provide the location of this binder to Amber or Amanda
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
Fill out this link if you haven't already: