Starry Staff - Weekly Newsletter
Marion ISD
Articles, Blogs, Tweets to Share
Dad Shares His Top 10 Observations After Shadowing His Daughter's Kindergarten Class
- Via @benjamingilpin
Funny commentary. Definitely elements of truth.
- Via @techninjatodd
“Yes we're tired. Yes teachers are ready for a little break. But little eyes are watching. Little ears are listening. And little hearts are taking everything in.”
Can Your School’s Culture Pass the End of Year Test? #lastbell
- Via @bethhill2829
"Enjoy the little things and embrace your purpose."
Why So Many Kids Can't Sit Still in School
“Lets face it: Children are not nearly moving enough, and it is really starting to become a problem.”
- Via @benjamingilpin
Do the following statements make you cringe? "I'm not going to try because I know I can't do it. I'd rather not try, than try and fail. If I can't do it you'll be disappointed."
- Via @bethhill2829
"I am just a teacher." No you're not! We're ALL leaders.
11 Alternatives to “Round Robin” (and “Popcorn”) Reading
- Via @edutopia
“Popcorn reading is one of the sure-fire ways to get kids who are already hesitant about reading to really hate reading."
Happenings
Last Week to Make a Difference with Kids!
Sunday, May 22nd -
- Starry Day at the Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball game, 2pm
Monday, May 23rd -
- Happy Birthday to Angy Snoop!
- Violet Day for our A to Z Countdown - wear violet/purple
- EE out-of-the-building, Echo Hill (Linn Marr) behavior focus program visit, 11am-1pm
- TLC meeting, Vernon Midle School after-school,
Tuesday, May 24th -
- Wacky Wear Day for our A to Z Countdown - wear something wacky!
- Starry Spirit Day at Starry
- Cedar Rapids Kernels assembly, 9:15am
- PBIS tiered fidelity inventory, art room, after-school
Wednesday, May 25th -
- eXtra Recess AND Autograph eXchange for our A to Z Countdown
- PBIS celebration, 2:15pm
Thursday, May 26th -
- Yellow and Red for our A to Z Countdown - wear yellow and red
- Think College Thursday (#TCT) at Starry
- Starry games, 1-3pm
Friday, May 27th -
- Last day of school
- Zip Out the Door for our A to Z Countdown
- Inflatable fun
- Early dismissal, 1:25pm
- Data entry, 1:45-3:30pm
Monday, May 30th
- Happy Birthday to Kim Vrbicek!
Tuesday, May 31st
- Teacher work-day
Wednesday and Thursday, June 1st and 2nd
- PLC Institute, Kirkwood Linn Co. Regional Center, 7:30am-3:30pm (separate agenda still to come)
Friday, June 3rd
- PD Kirkwood Linn Co. Regional Center, 8am-4pm (separate agenda still to come)
Have an unbelievably amazing summer!
Remind
About Us
Website: http://www.marion-isd.org/home
Location: 700 S 15th St, Marion, IA, United States
Phone: (319)377-4698
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starryelementary
Twitter: @ericewald_iowa