Hammerschmidt's Happenings
October 29 - November 2
Dates to Note:
Monday 10/29
- ASP Teacher and Coordinator Meeting at the AC, 3:45 p.m.
- Primary & Intermediate SPAC Field Trip 9am- 2pm
- PTA Reflections Art Showcase at Art Life Studio, Lombard, 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
- Star Constellations Lesson- 9:00- 9:45 a.m.
- Habit #3 Lesson 12:30- 1:15 p.m.
- Students Dismissed at 1:15 p.m.
- A.L.I.C.E. Trng. 1:30- 3:15 p.m.
- LFD Fire Inspection and Drill (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
- WHS PTA Halloween Party, 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
Star Constellations Lesson Preview
Habit #3 Lesson- Wednesday 10/31
I have recorded the story that aligns to Habit 3, it can be found below. (You can also find this in our WHS Staff Google Drive under "7 Habits Resources"
Recorded Story for Habit 3- First Things First
Since this is a school-wide initiative, all staff are being asked to involved to support the classroom lessons and discussion. The staff support assignments are linked below.
Lunch Leaders at WHS
Starting the first week of November, there will be some positive changes in the lunchroom. Some highlights: There will be student leadership opportunities, assigned seats, and special lunchroom prizes. This attached link will give you more information.
Classroom Teachers:
1.Please show the Slides presentation BEFORE handing out the job applications. All applications should go in Tracie Elliott's mailbox by Monday, October 29th.
2. Assign lunchroom seats for your class.
EL Coaching Day for Grades 3-5-- Follow Up
Below you will find the notes from the this weeks Gr. 3-5 EL Coaching Sessions. The follow up notes from Melissa are included.
Highlight REQUEST From the Starcast Crew
DESSA Window Open Through Friday 11/2
The window for the Fall 2018 administration of the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) will open on Monday, October 22nd and continue through Friday, November 2nd. We will use Form 4 for Fall 2018 and have not yet made a decision on which form we will use for the Spring 2019 administration.
The directions for logging in are attached. Please have all of your DESSA information in by Friday, November 3rd by the end of the day.
New teachers: Please look for an email from Apperson with your login information. If you have not received it, you may use the login page and check "forgot password" to set up your account.
Please check your roster to be sure you have all of your students listed. If you need any changes, please contact Mike DeGuzman and he will be happy to help you.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this very important social-emotional screener on your students. The information is valuable for all of us since it can give us information on how our students are performing socially and emotionally and assist us in determining interventions that target individual student needs. Please contact your School Psychologist or School Social Worker if you have any questions about the DESSA.
Heather Gleason
Family:
I grew up in a large family in a small town in Southeast Iowa. I have 5 siblings. I am a triplet so I am one of the oldest (Brandon, me, Britni 28 y/o) and then have 3 younger siblings (Brianne (Annie - 26 y/o), Brent 24 y/o, Amber Nicole 18 y/o). I married my high school sweetheart, Scott, in 2014 and our son Gavin was born in August. We also have a 4 year old German Shepherd named Hallie.
Becoming a mom :)
The University of Northern Iowa
I originally thought about pursuing a career in interior design.
All Star Learning and Leading Quote of the Week:
Tweet of the Week:
Staff Resources:
Article on the 7 Habits of Highly AFFECTIVE Teachers
This is a nice article from ASCD. Some good reminders and opportunities for reflection.
Great Questions to Ask Your Students:
All Star Staff Award
Contact Me Anytime!
Email: ddanielski@sd44.org
Website: http://wh.sd44.org/
Location: Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School, Hammerschmidt Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States
Phone: 630-677-8457
Twitter: @ddanielski