au courant
March 9, 2015
Congratulations to Shirley and her Students
Staffing Update
Megan will be going on her maternity leave as of April 10. We hope to have her replacement here by April 7 for some overlap time. Best wishes to you, Megan!!
REPRESENTING HANDS ON ACTIVITIES, CENTRE TIME, AND STATIONS IN PORTFOLIOS
Tracy Somers Brown runs literacy stations every morning...
Chandra runs Word Work stations every morning...
Cherise took pictures of math stations over time...
Lights Out Canada
This would be an excellent opportunity for the school's involvement. Donna is willing to sign us up. If you want to participate, please let Donna or me know. For more information, please check out this website. http://lightsoutcanada.tpweb.ca/
CELEBRATING OUR STAFF! - Donna and Chandra
Students should not be accessing tier three supports without having tier one and two supports in place first. Donna has a couple students accessing tier 3 support, but what is she doing to support them in the classroom?
1. BA is placed right near the front where I usually stand to teach
2. NJ is placed right ner the front in any group discussions (D5 time on mat, story time on floor, math corner time, etc.) so I can help her stay focused and attending.
3. Both of these students are doing the same activities but with modified expectations for almost everything so that they feel a part of the group and so they don't feel singled out as different
4. I always start by checking in with them once an assignment is given to help get them started and on the right track. I will often have to stop to check in again to see how they are doing.
5. I have 2 separate tables located in "quiet zones" around my room for students to work at if they are having trouble staying focused and on task.
6. I often act as reader and scribe for both of these students to help support their learning. But I often let them started and then come to help finish. They know I always expect them to do some of the writing.
7. BK starts out 5-10 minutes of his day on "Splingo". This is an app to help develop his receptive language.
8. NJ starts out her day with 5-10 minutes on "Monkey Word". This is an app to help her develop reading skills.
Donna brainstormed other ideas she can try as well:
1. Ask parents if eyes have been recently checked? Do Mom and Dad read to her at home much to help encourage a love for literature?
2. She does well with games so I will try to put learning into that style in the classroom, as often as possible for her.
3. Try to find out her interests so we can build on her love of literature through those areas. What is her currency? If she works hard, what can we offer for a reward? (My guess is socializing and play but I will ask her and her parents for suggestions.)
4. Talk to her about the purpose of reading.
5. "Is this work hard? I noticed... Would you like me to help? Should I find someone else so you have lots of helpers?"
6. Maybe we could have someone read to her first? Then it is her turn to read.
November Reading Assessment
March Reading Assessment
Comprehension Strategy - Visualizing
Comprehension Strategy - Making Connections
Who is the lady in the HUB cooking those great breakfasts?
School Council Feedback Regarding Year End Field Trips
Recycling
Laminating
March 15-18
March 20 Collaboration Day
In the afternoon, we will have CRM meetings for the Kindergarten and Grade Three staff.