May Literacy Newsletter 2016
Goodbye to a wonderful year of learning and growing
May 27th is Just Around the Corner
Character Education Announcement
Battle of the Books
Nite at the Races
Grammar Matters
So, how do we do we find time to teach grammar and make it stick? First, try to incorporate grammar into what you are already doing. The best time to teach a grammar concept in during writing time. Consider chunking grammar concepts into short, manageable pieces makes it easier to remember. Students also need practice applying the concepts right away. If you can't seem to fit grammar lessons into your writing time, something is better than nothing. Bellwork or morning work are other easy places to incorporate grammar via sentence correcting as long as students are able to practice the new skill and understand why it is important for their written communication.
The following is a video about apostrophes (it even covers what to do with a noun ending in "s"- a hot topic.) This video is one of twenty- two that cover various writer's workshop concepts: the comma story, how to use a semicolon, verbal irony, slowing down time, and many more. All videos are high quality and less than five minutes. Enjoy!
Bayless Recognition Night
District Teacher of the Year Finalists
Elementary--Shelly Meyer- District Teacher of the Year
Junior High--Nathan Williams
High School--Cheryl Martini
Rising Star Finalists
Adam Ball- Rising Star for 2016
Lauren Lakin
Matt Loomis
Staff Person of the Year Finalists
Rahman Deliu
Bob Eckhardt- Staff Person of the Year 2016
Fadil Hamidovic
Sanela Jugovic
Broncho Award Recipients
Lindsay Jameson
William Brahan
Kelly Klocke
Triple Crown Award Recipient
Melinda Brown
Bascom Award Recipient
Sally Wear
Volunteer Recognition
Jan Bruenger
Joice Carrawell
Alan Koch
Sharon Shoemaker
Retirees
Mary Forst
Barb Gewinner
Betty Hardin