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February 7, 2020
Words of Inspiration
-Jim Rohn
A Special Applause to...
PD on the Fly...
This article is a reflection on what we know about normed reading scores for students over the past two decades. In short, they are at best flat. The article goes on to examine research behind what could be. The author, Natalie Wexler, shares when discussing a shift in instructional focus, "The implication is clear. The best way to boost students’ reading comprehension is to expand their knowledge and vocabulary by teaching them history, science, literature, and the arts, using curricula that guide kids through a logical sequence from one year to the next: for example, Native Americans and Columbus in kindergarten; the colonial era and the American Revolution in first grade; the War of 1812 and the Civil War in second grade, and so on. That approach enables children to make sense of what they’re learning, and the repetition of concepts and vocabulary in different contexts makes it more likely they’ll retain information."
So here we go... what could we do for students? How could we embed more into the reading experience for students? How could we develop reading from a skill based drill to one of retention through connections? I do know that there are Intervention teachers who are looking at a novel based approach. Is there a way to take this exceptional school to a higher level? Read and join me in reflection. Enjoy!
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2018/04/-american-students-reading/557915/
Information for the Staff
PTO Spring Gifting
It's time again for another round of PTO gifting. Please use the following link to fill out a request form.
https://forms.gle/8y39bZarw7HjEKuSA
Money raised at our Greene School Carnival is used to fund our Spring 2020 gifting. Please consider supporting our carnival with signing up to work a shift this weekend. There are still plenty of open spots available. The link to volunteer is below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=9040e4ca4ab2aa1f58-greene&useFullSite=true
Leaving Yellow Wing Parking Lot During School
Please be aware when leaving during the school day if there are children on the lot. It would be best to plan ahead and park in the front. If you do not, please drive with caution. This year we have a group of students who are working on a project to make sure their time outside is safe. They have already advocated to have our maintenance department change their practices on driving through the lot during recess time.
OELPA TESTING IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER:
Tim and Kelly will begin group and individual OELPA testing with students on February 11th (see dates below). Testing passes and locations will be in teacher mailboxes for each day. Information has already been provided to families. Thank you for your flexibility!
Listening Assessment (group): February 11th
Reading Assessment (group): February 12th
Writing Assessment (group): February 13th
Speaking Assessment (individual): February 19th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th
Carnival Room Usage
For the Week of February 10, 2020
February 10 - Monday (B) day
- E.A Professional Development - 7:30 - 8:00 am - Media Center
- Soup Cook-Off - please be sure to sign up! Please bring soup and other items to staff lounge in the morning! Then try all the delicious soups during your lunch time!
- Gray Team PBL Presentations in Cafeteria - 1:30 - 2:30 pm
- Kidz Home Alone class - 3:00 - 5:00 pm - MPR
February 11 - Tuesday (C) day
- CPI Safe Holds training - 7:20 - 8:00 am - Cafeteria
- Subject Leaders meeting - 7:20 - 8:00 am - MPR
- OELPA Testing - Group administration
- OELPA Testing - Group Administration
- Grief Group 8:25-9:07 am - Rm 70
- Better Babysitters class - 3:00 - 5:30 pm - MPR
February 13 - Thursday (A) day
- OELPA Testing - Group Administration
- Principal's Pick (Author visit) Luncheon - 10:30 - 12:15 pm - Media Center
February 14 - Friday (B) day
- CPI - Verbal De-escalation Training - 7:20 -8:00 am - Cafeteria
- OELPA Testing - Group Administration
- Orange Team Valentine's Day Party - 11:36 am
Are you an early planner? Here is the building calendar. You can view events more than a week at a time.
Announce to Students
Saturday, February 8 - Greene School CARNIVAL! 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Greene Machine - 3:00 -4:00 pm - Room 66 - Choir Room
- Girl's Basketball - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - New Gym
- Start of Volleyball Club - 3:00 - 3:50 - Old Gym
- Kidz Home Alone - 3:00 - 5:00 pm - MPR
- Girl Scouts - 6:45 - 8:15 pm - Mrs. Dentinger - Ms. Combs' Art Room
Tuesday, February 11 - C Day
- Chess Club - 3:00 pm - Media Center (last day)
- Art Club - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - Ms. Combs' Art Room
- Girls' Basketball - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - New Gym
- Volleyball Club - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - Old Gym
- Student Council - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - Room 53 - Mr. Tobergte
Wednesday, February 12 - D Day
- Volleyball Club - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - Old Gym
- Girls' Basketball - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - New Gym
- Better Babysitters- 3:00 - 5:00 pm - MPR
- Yu-Gi-Oh Card Club - 3:15 pm - Room 24
Thursday, February 13 - A Day
- Principal's Pick Luncheon - 10:30 - 12:15 - Media Center
- Greene Machine - 3:00 - 4:30 pm - Room 66- Choir Room
- Volleyball Club - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - Old Gym
- Girls' Basketball - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - New Gym
- Art Club - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - Ms. Combs' Art Room
- Makerspace Club - 3:00 - 3:50 pm - Media Center
Friday, February 14 - B Day
Happy Birthday!
Jennifer Steelman - February 1
Jonathan McGranahan - February 5
Corey Bogdan - February 11
Olivia Masuck - February 11
Jill Pihl - February 25
McCristy Gould - February 26
EH Greene Intermediate School
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