LVHS Weekly!
Excellence In All We Do.
October 8, 2018
CALENDAR THIS WEEK:
Monday, October 8 -
Inservice DayAddams Family practice in PAC, 4:30 - 6:30
Tuesday, October 9 -
B Day
Grade 9 PSAT
No PLC, advisories do not dismiss until after testing has been completed
Addams Family practice in PAC, 4:30 - 6:30
Wednesday, October 10 -
A Day
Grade 10 and 11 PSAT
No PLC, advisories do not dismiss until after testing has been completed
Thursday,October 11 -
B Day
No PLC, advisories do not dismiss until after testing has been completed
Tyra's Birthday!!!
Addams Family practice in PAC, 4:30 - 6:30
Friday, October 12 -
A Day
Pep Rally at 11:00 (band dismisses us at 10:55)
RtI Meetings continue
Mr. Taylor out in the afternoon
Football vs Rockdale at home, 7:30 pm
Volleyball vs Blanco (BIG GAME), starts at 4:00
If you weren't here today - read this!
Today we discussed all getting on the same page with student cell phone use. Below is the excerpt that we read and discussed:
βOne study that followed the impact of schools banning mobile phones found that mobile phones can have a negative impact on learning through distraction and that their removal from the classroom can yield an improvement in student performance, especially for the most vulnerable. In a tertiary setting, Kuznekoff and Titsworth found that students who did not use smartphones while participating in a lecture wrote 62 per cent more information in their notes and were able to recall more information than their phone-using counterparts. A subsequent study by the same authors found similar results. This time, students who did not use their mobile phones, or used them for class-related content, earned higher grades and scored higher on information recall than students who used their phone for unrelated purposes.
Interviews with 628 high school students on their perceptions of mobile phones in the classroom revealed that, not only were the vast majority of them already using their phones at school, but also their views as a group were largely discrepant. Most students (70 per cent) could identify benefits associated with mobile phones in the classroom, such as increased engagement, motivation for learning, creativity and productivity. However, almost a third of the cohort reported concerns regarding disruption and misuse of mobile phones β particularly under exam conditions β and harmful activities such as cyber bullying and sexting. As for teacher attitudes towards mobile phone use, the research has been mixed, with some researchers demonstrating positive support for mobile phones in the classroom and others suggesting they should be left at home).β
After some small group purposeful talk, we agreed that the only bonuses of cell phones in class are academic, which is why we have iPads. As a school, here is what we agreed upon:
No cell phones visible in class.
No earbuds in the ears when teachers are talking.
If cell phone is out - 1. warning first 2. take up for the rest of class 3. Give to office.
Larkin and Baugh have some of the few classes that occassionally benefit from academic use of cell phones. They have drawn up a contract to use with their students. If you are interested, please see Larkin. Let's be unified. It's good for kids.
Nine Weeks Testing Schedule!
Wednesday, October 17 (B Day) - 7th and 8th
Thursday, October 18 (A Day) - 2nd and 4th
Friday, October 19 (B Day) - 1st and 6th
If you need a test read, please complete the form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fl53VEs9gw-GgQT_va29CC9iIjo5JY_XGFgxjc7jhr8/edit?usp=sharing
It's all hands on deck with nine weeks tests, so Robert Smith and Fogg Machine will probably not be in inclusion classes.
Girls state - need nominees!
From Mrs. Huerta -
Teachers, As we do each year could you please nominate girls to participate in the girls state. Last year we had Sydney Smith participate and she enjoyed it very much. Girls State is summer leadership and citizenship programs sponsored by The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary for high school juniors. While participating students typically engage in a number of political activities such as running for office, electing officials, drafting and debating bills, and making motions.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Red Ribbon Week is October 22 - 26. Here are the themes for each day (Thursday and Friday will be reversed). Start spreading the word!
First Financial is here this week.
Handouts from Student Engagement ppt:
Some of you asked, so here it is!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mhw_Ost7enoQOjGryjZDjxJMrOl5912G/view?usp=sharing
PSAT plans!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BFDZChxzyjubqaoctyPI9OiVIF2o0Ks2aWgkWnDJHFY/edit?usp=sharing
The Pruitt-Fogg-Huerta Baby Shower will be Wednesday, October 31, at 4:00 in the MAC!
Cody Pruitt and his wife Sarah - expecting a girl in early November
Fogg Machine and wife Megan - had baby Andi in July (need WIPES and diapers)
Meghin Huerta and Nathan - expecting a baby in late November (need diapers - NOT size 1 and wipes)
Old, but important, stuff -
Why join PTA?
2. By becoming a member, you are eligible for teacher grants and scholarships.
3. You more than make up the $10 fee with the luncheons they provide us every month!
Hard copies of this form will be placed in your box. Please turn in the form and money to Mrs. Kaiser or Mrs. Becker. Thanks!
PS - Our first teacher appreciation luncheon is scheduled for next Friday, September 28!
STAY ALERT SYSTEM REMINDER!
Users may anonymously report concerns 24-7-365 via the StayALERT website, an e-mail, a phone call to a recorded and monitored line, or via a text message from a cell phone. Photos and video clips pertaining to the StayALERT report may be included. No special app required! Reportable information will be forwarded in a timely manner to a pre-designated school official for review.
To make a report, use one of the methods below:
Website: stayalert.info
Call or Text: (206) 406-6485
Email: report@stayalert.info
first 15, last 15 minutes of class are a no fly zone. don't allow students to leave your class during these times. first 5, last 5 during advisory.
Duty Schedule
hall passes
Access it here: https://drive.google.com/a/lagovista.txed.net/file/d/0B9GUQCF2uqLcN1luZTFtZUtVYkU/view?usp=sharing