Big Hollow Hubble
Big Hollow Elementary School~ December 15, 2017
Upcoming curriculum meetings with Barb..
Here are the remainder of the dates that will be used for meetings with Barb:
More information will be forthcoming, including meeting dates for specials teachers :)
To prepare for Jan. 10th meeting- Bring samples of Thinking Maps (to share) that you have done in class with your students. Re-read Chapter 2 (pp. 13-25) and be ready to discuss.
Elementary Building - January 10, February 6, March 6, April 17
8:00-9:30 - Grade 2
9:45-11:15 - Grade 3
12:00-1:30 - Grade 4
1:45-3:15 - ELL
Primary Building - January 11, February 8, March 15, April 19
8:00-9:30 - PE (All levels)
9:45-11:15 - Kindergarten
12:20-1:30 - 1st Grade
1:45-3:15 - PreK
Kindness Challenge
Each day there will be a new kindness challenge shared over the announcements.
If a student is "caught" performing that act of kindness they will get a red starbuck. If they collect 5 their picture will be taken and added to a Kindness Wall. When a student collects 5 they will show their teacher (students can keep the starbucks in their collection) and the teacher will add their name to a google doc that Peggy will use to pull kids to take their picture.
For every additional 5 red starbucks that are collected students will earn a sticker to add to their picture on the kindness wall. Teachers will be provided with stickers to use for this.
Looking for some ways to encourage your students to take the lead with discussions?
http://ajjuliani.com/three-step-system-getting-students-talking/
GCN Training
The 2017 – 2018 required GCN modules are ready for you to access and complete.
In the Primary folder on the google drive you will find the following documents: 1. GCN log-in information, 2. List of required training modules you will need to complete this year, and 3. A list of the training modules that are available. All of the required modules need to be completed by February 9, 2018.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance.
-Christine Arndt
Camp Invention
Jump Rope for Heart
January 22nd - Kick Off Assembly @ Primary Gym
2:00 (Elementary) and 2:30 (Primary)
January 25th - Family Jump Night 6:30-7:30pm
February 2nd - Wrap Up Assembly
9:00am @ Elementary Gym
12:30 @ Primary Gym
Jump Rope for Heart Family Night will be Thursday, January 25th 6:30-7:30 pm! This is a FREE event!!! All family members are welcome. Donations for the American Heart Association will be accepted. Students must accompany an adult.
ELA Pilots
As we move forward, please keep in mind that we are piloting (investigating) various programs, and the likelihood of adopting each program is only between 30%-50%. I know that as we start making final decisions this spring, there are going to be those of you who had your "heart set" on a specific program and may find yourselves disappointed. Please remember that we will select the program as a district based on set criteria. In the meantime we need to be remain open- minded about ALL of the programs and their capacities to best meet the needs of our diverse student body while also keeping in mind best practices and the necessity for balanced literacy. If you have questions about the pilots, please see Barb, Lenayn or me.
Lexia & Edgenuity
If you have not had a chance to get your kids on the programs, please let me know if you need assistance or support. I will help in any way I can. We really need to be utilizing these amazing resources when possible. I have heard great feedback from parents about using the programs at home as well.
Thanks!
PTO Golf Outing!
We need 144 golfers to make this a success!!!! Please share in your newsletters:
Details:
Big Hollow PTO's 1st BIG Golf Outing
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Nippersink Country Club, Genoa City, Wi
10am shotgun start
Scramble Format
$100 per golfer includes greens fees, cart, lunch and dinner
Come for the FUN, stay for the golf.
MATH CHATS!!!
She is looking forward to working with us this year at the Big Hollow Math Chats. During this time we will have a chance to collaborate, explore Eureka materials, plan, and enjoy math. Grades kindergarten through eighth will have the opportunity to work together and learn more about the Eureka curriculum tool. Light snacks and water will be provided.
The Big Hollow Math Chats will be held on the third Tuesday of the month, from 4-5:00 PM at the District Office - Middle School Library. Those dates will include:
- Dec. 19, Jan. 16, * Feb. 27 - 4th Tuesday, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, May 15
- Teachers will receive 1 hour of CPDU credit and 1 hour stipend.
Please use the provided link to access a Google form that will help Karen in preparing for your time together: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZiUTIJkCPfN1eBIQ2P8w_x3vPHx1tefhty5Y3IeOu_s/edit
Evaluation/Observation Information
Michelle's Formal Evaluation Calendar- PLEASE SIGN UP
SEPTEMBER- DECEMBER 2017
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ct_0bXebaff-aY_ELSorNuary5gQEEF_pnMLg_nkIP4/edit?usp=sharing
JANUARY- MAY 2018
Please make sure to choose a pre-observation date/time, a formal observation date/time, and a post conference date/time. (Please choose two dates for formal observations if you are non-tenured.) You will see there is only one AM time and one PM slot available each day for meetings/observations. I need to have summative evaluations for non tenured staff completed in March. I need to have summatives for tenured staff completed by early May.
Mr. Munoz will be completing informals and formals as well. Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions!
Elementary Shared Drive- Looking for something you need to sign or read? :)
Please click below for building documents, including the building map, telephone numbers and extensions, faculty handbook, etc.
In addition, the BHSD forms and documents folder on the shared google drive is also a great resource.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0BynILSbHVE0tSWdOY0VjS1Fqa1U
Cleaning Company Requests
Save the Dates!
December 18- Cookie Share in teacher's lounge
December 18- Third Grade MAP testing meeting 7:55 am
December 18- PBIS Tier 2 Meeting 3:15 pm
December 18- Principal lunches for PBIS raffle winners
December 19- Math Chats
December 20- Festive Nacho Bar- sponsored by PTO
December 21- Staff Holiday Party @ Moretti's 3-6 pm
December 25-January 5- Holiday Break
January 8- Institute Day
January 9- Kindness Challenge kick off!
January 12- End of 2nd Quarter
January 12- PBIS assembly
January 15- No School- MLK Jr Day
January 15-19- No Name Calling Week
January 16- PBIS Tier 2 Core meeting 3:30 pm
January 17- PTO No Cook night
January 19- Early Release 1:15 pm
January 25- Jump Rope For Heart Family Night 6:30-7:30 pm
February 2- Early Release 1:15 pm
Michelle Dzik, Principal / Ivan Munoz, Assistant Principal
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Email: michelledzik@bighollow.us
Website: www.bighollow.us
Location: 33315 North Fish Lake Road, Ingleside, IL, United States
Phone: 8477405321
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