Hackberry Howl
Vol. 3 No. 22
LOVE-SERVE-CARE
PLC WEEK 3
Nine Ways to be a Positive Communicator by Jon Gordon
Another tidbit from one of my favorite motivational speakers, Jon Gordon:
Nine Ways to be a Positive Communicator
1. Shout praise, whisper criticism. Loudly recognize someone in front
of their peers, and quietly coach them to get better.
2. Smile more.
3. Complain less.
4. Be an encourager. Truett Cathy said, "How do you know if a man or
woman needs encouragement? If they are breathing." We all need
encouragement.
5. Spread Positive Gossip - Instead of sharing negative gossip, be the
kind of communicator who spreads positive news about people.
6. You Have to Listen More and Talk Less - Positive communicators
don't just talk. They ask questions and really listen.
7. Welcome Feedback - Positive communicators also listen to and
welcome ideas and suggestions on how they can improve.
8. Celebrate Success - Instead of focusing on what went wrong each
day, focus on what went right.
9. Give High Fives, Handshakes, Pats on the Back, Fist Bumps and
Hugs When Appropriate - Positive communication isn't just verbal. It's
also physical.
Keep Howling!
-SR
Our One Thing: Early Literacy
Developing Fluet Readers
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/developing-fluent-readers
Recommended by Darcie Brodsky & Ashley Measles
AVID-Strategy of the Week
Learning Logs
http://blackknightavid.weebly.com/uploads/2/3/9/7/23973499/learning_log.pdf
By: Ruth Morales
Classroom Strategy of the Week
Article of the Week
Morning Meetings: Building Community in the Classroom
Hackberry Happenings!
PLC SCHEDULE-WEEK 3
Monday, January 22nd
- School Board Meeting 6 pm ---School Board Appreciation
- Pack Rally (Get Awards into Whitehead)
- Kinder/1st/2nd @ 2:00 pm in the cafeteria
- 3rd/4th/5th @ 2:50 pm in the cafeteria
Awards and Big Kahuna Kickoff!
ATTIRE: Jeans with College Shirt
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Tuesday, January 23rd
- Faculty Meeting 4:10-5:00
Attire: Professional Dress
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Wednesday, January 24th
- Richardson Out All Day
Attire: Professional Dress
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Thursday, January 25th
- Richardson Out All Day
- Career Day 8:00-10:30 ( More Info. to come from Lecrecia)
- GT Showcase-6:00-7:00
- Camp Jolt Parent Meeting 5:30-6:30
Attire: Professional Dress
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Friday, January 26th
- RTI Referrals DUE
Attire: Jeans & Spirit Shirt
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Howl Outs!
Beulah howls to everyone who brought cookies for Brent!
Beulah howls to Ashley M. for all your help on Friday!
Flores howls to Lackey and Lawson for simply being great Friday night dates.
Flores howls to Whitehead, Richardson, and whoever else may have helped prepare the benchmarks. You all are awesome and made our lives so easy.
Flores howls to Ratliff for choosing such a great book for the 4th and 5th-grade book club!!
Christi Beerley howls to Vanessa Lay-you are amazing. I knew that already but this week you went above and beyond and I owe you BIG!
Christi Beerley howls to my favorite dog, Remington Measles. You put up with a lot and I love seeing my friends light up around you. And your mom is pretty amazing also!
Lawson howls to Webber for her leadership this month and for helping DRA a few kids.
Lawson howls to Márquez for her selflessness and for going with the flow!
Lawson howls to Martin for rocking first grade! You’re kids are lucky to have you!
Lawson howls to Gomez for being strong, especially on days you are not feeling well.
Lecrecia Howsl out to Vergara and Northcutt for helping me clean up my storage room.
Lecrecia Howls to Carol for keeping us up to date with all of our new students and transfer students!
Lecrecia Howls to Whitehead for working hard for preparing Benchmarks this week!
Lecrecia Howls to Northcutt for helping out with Principal duties when need!
Ms. Morales send a HUGE howl to Sanders for reaching out to parents in order to convince them to allow their child to attend Camp Jolt.
Ms. Morales howls Jill, Stephen, Darcie, Myers, Northcutt, and 5th team for the successful benchmarks.
Ms. Morales howls all the teachers that are opening their doors to Student Council. You're helping build leadership for our kiddos!
Second grade howls out to Brodsky and Measles for the Phonological Awareness session!
Escamilla howls out to Student Council for providing us with student helpers.
Karla sends a HOWL to all staff who took the time to bake or go out buy cookies for Hackberry to take to Brent. They were VERY appreciative and ready to enjoy the yummy treats! #HackberryRocks
Karla sends a HOWL to Carol for always helping me when I need it!
Karla sends a HOWL to Freer and Sanders for supporting me when answers during the planning of the Camp Jolt trip.
Anderson howls to Ms Thomas for helping me with Victoria while I was at a meeting!
Anderson howls to the PBIS team (Moya, Del Valle, Romig, Morales, Whitehead, Robinson & Richardson) for an awesome meeting and a bunch of great ideas that will help our kiddos. We rock!!
Anderson howls to Nelly because you are an amazing partner!!!
Kelli Howls to my amazing 1st grade team for helping me adjust and picking up my slack while I'm still learning!
Kelli Howls to Measles for helping me organize and get my class where it needs to be.
Kelli Howls to Northcutt, Brinlee, and Beerley for assisting my students! We are blessed to have you!
Kelli Howls to Office staff, thanks for working so hard for all of us.
Hatcher sends a howl to my awesome 3rd grade team for taking care of our students while I was out with a sick child.