Sipley School Weekly Howl
Week of Monday, February 5, 2018
Moral purpose without experiencing success is empty. Realization [of moral purpose] on the other hand, makes teachers soar because they know how (emphasis on original) to get success, and thus they know it can be done. They become, whenever it happens at any stage of their career, the moral agents of change that drew them to teaching in the first place.
Dream Big, Set Goals, Take Action:
This Week's Behavioral Focus - Asking For Help
- Look at the person.
- Ask the person if he or she has time to help you.
- Clearly explain the kind of help you need.
- Thank the person for help.
Monday - Share what Asking for Help is (see above)
Tuesday - Share what it looks like in the classroom
Wednesday - Share what it looks like in the school (especially recess when they have a problem)
Thursday - Share what it looks like in the community
Friday - Share what it looks like in society
Lunch
Grades 1, 4, and 6 will have lunch from 11:50 - 12:20.
I have to make some minor adjustments to the first lunch when we have indoor recess.
Mid-day
Staying on the Track
Our Academic Transformation Plan drives our work. Teaching in ways that truly align to FOCUS is expected.
Each grade level wrote grade level goals and you recently shared with me how you feel those goals are coming along. The goals shared were excellent and are worth staying focused on.
Each staff member wrote individual goals related to each area of our School Improvement Plan that we are each working towards.
This is our FOCUS. Don't let other things get in the way right now.
ACCESS Testing
A Glance at the Week Ahead
Monday - Certified Staff Meeting - Table Top exercise with Officer McIntyre.
Monday - We have a School Board Meeting - I recommend that staff attend as Greg gives an update on our Mid-Year Academic Transformation Plan update.Tuesday - Happy Birthday, Cyndi!!!
Tuesday - Admin Meeting (AM)
Wednesday - 2nd Year/Category B New Teacher Meeting at the PDC
Thursday - 1st Year/Category A New Teacher Meeting at the PDC