WMS Morning Memo
Supporting and advocating for all learners ~ 9.16.13
Flashback Moments
Q: What do you think your teachers think of you?
"I think my teachers think I'm pretty smart. They usually smile at me but I haven't ever asked them. I guess I don't really know what they think." - 7th grader
"I think my math teacher likes me - but I think the rest don't like me. That's why I only like math this year." - 7th grader
"My teachers probably think I'm too hyper. Maybe it's because I need to move around once and a while to pay attention - not just sit there all day." - 8th grader
"I love my teachers this year and I know they like me. My one teacher is like an actress, she's so funny." - 6th grader
"My teachers always hate me. I'm not good at school really." - 6th grader
"Some of my teachers like me and some of them don't. I like to talk in class." - 8th grader
As you can see by the quotes that were collected, a student's self image directly ties back to the relationship they have with their teacher. We, as educators, have a profound impact on who our students are as people and as learners. Our actions and comments speak loudly. There's absolutely nothing more important than building relationships with students.
NUTS & BOLTS
A Day
Advisory
SIT meeting (Rm 124 VN @ 2:00)
Tuesday -
B Day
CPT
Wednesday -
A Day
TDT
Thursday -
B Day
Advisory
CPT
Friday -
A Day
Other:
Liz will be out all week for evaluation training
RELEVANT RESOURCES
HERE is a great article on building relationships with challening students
HERE is a resource with some strategies for engagement
HERE is an example of a student survey used to gather information on students to build a classroom community that values student voice
HERE is an article that details what 'student voice' looks like in the classroom
OTHER
Chris, Liz, and Steve