Launch
News and Notes for East Middle Faculty & Staff
Mindful Minute
This is not a judgement- this is wisdom from experience. I've been guilty of coming back to school after a break and thinking (or worse, verbalizing), "Oh, man, here they come." -insert palpable lack of enthusiasm to greet my students.
So, here's my challenge - be mindful of your tone (I'm going to do the same). Every leader at East Middle School (every means every) has an assignment.
Tuesday Faculty Collaboration
Please look for a separate email with a sign up link and session descriptions.
SnoGo Information
Expectations
Model and practice hallway class hallway transitions, please. Students should walk and be on level zero when transitioning while classes are in session. Walk WITH your classes instead of sending them ahead of you, please.
MAP
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/smart-goal-setting-with-students-maurice-elias
Make clear to students what the targets are for each area. Engage in discussion that although we are much more than a number at the end of a test, these numbers and scores are still important for making instructional and personal decisions about learning.
Brainstorm with your team about how to celebrate reaching goals.
Goings On This Week (and beyond)
Tues - Copier Training then data teams during planning; Personalized Learning Sessions @SCHS in afternoon
Wed - No team leader mtg; Soc. St. cohort in Gift's room 7:45
Thurs - Cox @OVEC for NGSS training; data teams
Fri - I-Team Student Success Conversations
Sat - KMEA 5th District Band Auditions at EMS; thanks in advance for assisting Ms. Oerther with finding spaces for students to play.
December 6 - Holiday Faculty Community Service Project- please bring 3 cans of yams to add to food bags we will assemble for Operation Care. 6-8 will be together at East for this project. Thanks, Ms. Wilt for organizing such a great way for us to give to our community!