Christie Newsletter
Staying connected, collaborative, and committed
May 2nd - May 6th
PLC Plug
Read this great post to keep our converstations going around CREATING language rich classrooms. https://www.smore.com/06vy6
Goal Gains
My Biggest Insight/Learning Was….
I have been thinking a lot about the functions of Shared Reading and how to identify key characteristics in order to find a good Big Book. - Jodi Morrison
My biggest insight was making sure students are using the higher level strategies in their reading.-Jennifer Buzan
My biggest insight was learning how to demonstrate good reading while reading to a large group...reading the book in your hands instead of holding the book up for students to see the pictures. - Missy Kocher
I also agree with the idea of modeling correct reading in front of a group - reading and then showing the picture - Aida Samaniego
We need to have students “linger longer” with struggling readers until student has developed CONSISTENT reading behaviors- Julie Hill
I My biggest insight was that I learned how to promote Self Monitoring in my readers. I am more aware of the effectiveness of cross checking. - Teresa Baker
I loved the clarification that we can use a book for two days and do not send it home, but keep it for next GR group. Also, “a good intro makes the difference” Dinorah H. Camargo.
Something important was to encourage my students not to use their finger while reading to improve fluency and comprehension. Miguel Meza
Using the words, “Something tricked you” so that the students think it’s like a game and you aren’t identify the error for them. -Brittany McLeod
Important Dates
Monday, May 2nd, Sue McAdams
Monday, May 2nd, SST
Wednesday, May 4th, Collaborative Planning
Thursday, May 5th, Team Leader Meeting
Thursday, May 5th, Pink & Blue cards due
Friday, May 6th, FML (Former Christi Elementary Seniors) *invitation below (Thx Missy)
Friday, May 6th, Multicultural Night! 5:30-7:00
Monday-Wednesday, May 9, 10, 11, STAAR Testing *No visitors
Friday, May 13th, Sue McAdams
Monday, May 16th, All Drills
Tuesday, May 17th, Kinder Tour
Tuesday, May 17th, Sue McAdams after-school reflection (in the library)
Thursday, May 19th, Spring Concert, 7:00 PM
Thursday-Friday, May 19th & 20th, Field Day
Wednesday, May 25th, Staff EOY Party
Friday, May 27th, Bad Weather Make-up Day
Thursday, May 2nd, Bike to School Day