Hammerschmidt's Happenings
Sept. 11- Sept. 15
HAPPY FRIDAY!
Hello Hammerschmidt Staff!
We have a very busy week ahead. Please be sure to take note of the important dates below. As always, be sure to check the google WHS Total Events Calendar daily.
Also, please take one minute at the end of this newsletter to give a fellow WHS Staffer a SHOUT OUT! Thank You.
Dates to Note:
- Tues, 9/12- WHS "PBIS +" Committee Mtg, 7:50 a.m. , Fire Drill #2 around 10:00 a.m.
- Wed, 9/13- WHS Picture Day!
- Thursday, 9/14- Star Constellations Assembly & Lesson, 10 am, Early Release- 1:15 dismissal
Star Constellations
Early Release Day Agenda
Our first Early Release Day also is on Thursday, Sept. 14th. Students are dismissed at 1:15 p.m. I am asking that all staff please read (or in many cases reread) Chapter 1 of The Leader in Me book prior to Sept. 14th.
Click Here to find a draft copy of Thursday's WHS Early Release Day Agenda!
WHS Staff Spotlight:
Heather Isler has been at Hammerschmidt for 15 years. Some of Heather's favorite pastimes include volleyball, reading, and shopping. Heather has very colorful and varied experiences that include go-karts, motorcycles, and coaching softball.
Some of Heather's favorites include:
Song- Anything by Ed Sheeran
Food- Steak
Movie- The Proposal with Sandra Bullock
Heather is inspired by her grandma. "She held our family together and was always there for me when I needed her the most."
Finally, Heather believes, "If you show students that you are passionate about what you are teaching, they will have a greater "buy-in"; therefore, you help inspire more enthusiasm and motivation to do their best."
Learning and Leading Like CHAMPIONS- Quote of the Week
Morgan D.'s Tech Tips for the Week:
Digital Citizenship/Internet Safety Resources
Common Sense Media and Google have created some new and exciting digital citizenship resources. These would be great to use as an introduction to computer lab and classroom technology procedures.
Digital Passport By Common Sense Media
https://www.digitalpassport.org/educator-registration
Web-based games and videos engage 3rd - 5th graders in independent learning
Modules zero in on critical skills related to digital safety, respect, and community
Collaborative classroom activities reinforce online lessons
Students earn badges toward a Digital Passport
Interland- Be Internet Awesome by Google
https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/interland
Students participate in a series of challenges spread throughout four digital lands
Teaches five core Internet principals: “internet smart,” “internet alert,” “internet strong,” “internet kind,” and “internet brave.”
The Power of Synergy and Actions Inspiring Others
Video Sharing Request!
Snapshots From This Week:
Parental Partnership
Truthfully, this pic is from the first week of school. You've got to love the parental support of Ms. Long's class mission!
Leadership Opportunity
Thanks to K.Paasch and Mackie for their hard work to help encourage this student to enter school in a smoother way! He now has a leadership role!
Schmidty Sighting
Schmidty was out and about this week. He really seemed to enjoy art class with Mrs. Hoganson!
Staff Shout Outs!
Contact Me Anytime!
Email: ddanielski@sd44.org
Website: http://wh.sd44.org/
Location: Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School, Hammerschmidt Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States
Phone: 630-677-8457
Twitter: @ddanielski