Degan Elementary Eagle Eye
December 7-11
Avengers: Age of Degan--No Excuses!
Greetings from our nation's capitol! I am so excited to be at the Learning Forward Conference! I am attending some sessions on increasing students' ability to ask questions, how I can plan better professional learning for you through the structures I choose, and some information about rigor and pattern seeking with the brain. On Tuesday afternoon, I will be presenting "Grit Happens" which will share our journey in learning about grit and growth mindset and how we have intentionally tried to teach this in meaningful ways. Sharing the great work that you every day to make a difference in the lives of our children and impact education is a great joy!
I can't believe that we only have two short weeks until Christmas Break. I hope that you are finding a balance with making the most of every instructional minute, building relationships and supporting students needs, while also taking care of yourself and the demands of the season in your personal life. Staying focused and not allowing ourselves to become overwhelmed is so important if we are going to reach our goals.
I will miss you all terribly this week while I am gone. I know you are in good hands and will take care of each other. I just hate being away from you, even for a good cause!
Please know that even though there are many miles between us, I am only a text, email, or phone call away if you need me! Take care and see you soon!
Make it a great week!
Vanessa
The Brain is a Powerful Thing and It is Critical We Use it to Focus on the Positive.
Week at a Glance
EAGLE Assessments this week
December 7th-
December 8th - Raising Cane's Fundraiser Night
PK MOY Testing Window begins
December 9th-Sip 'n Share with Valorie in the Library 3pm
December 10th-Think College Thursday--College Gear and Jeans/Flip Flops (Please advertise and encourage college shirts with students!
4th grade Writing Scoring during Conference time
Design Team
December 11th-Club Friday 3rd/1st
End of 2nd 3 Weeks Grading Period of 2nd Nine Weeks
On Deck:
Huffines Band Performance
PK PLC
Zoe's Fundraiser Night
Data Meetings
Staff Meeting
Think College Thursday
Christmas Parties
Polar Express Day
Early Dismissal Day
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to be educated in a way that prepares them for college. When schools exhibit a culture of universal achievement by believing in students, they collaborate around that belief. During collaboration, they align their standards as a team. As teams align standards, they need to assess the standards and manage the data. Then, and only then, can they pursue meaningful interventions with their students.
Degan Elementary
Email: stuartv@lisd.net
Website: http://degan.lisd.net/
Location: 1680 College Parkway, Lewisville, TX, United States
Phone: 469-713-5967
Facebook: facebook.com/deganes
Twitter: @deganelementary