JROB Dugout News 2/18- 2/22 2019
#thisiswhywedothis...#180daysofwhy......#studentsareourwhy
Notes from Damita
Gift of Time - I hope you enjoyed your "time", I heard that many teams still met and discussed their Writing HLT...soooo awesome. Any time we get to collaborate around student work and discuss progress, trends/patterns and focused and intentional planning steps is golden. The final writing/HLT is set for 3/27, be ready to celebrate our journey and the continued path for 19-20.
Daily Learning Intentions are not an OPTION they are key to the day's learning outcomes.
As I walk in and out of classrooms, I am quite disappointed with the lack of effort toward focusing the learning with lesson targets. It is not about me it is really about providing focused learning and understanding for students every day. How can we move forward in DOK application if we have nothing to measure?
Let's continue to practice to support "teacher clarity of learning" as an instructional practice that leads to a .75 effect size of growth.
What - is the standard or skill (not worksheet, not test, not book)
Why - is this relevant, why is this important (transfer)?
How - students demonstration of the standard/learning
ClassHub - Mr. Marengo has supported teachers in Middle School with ClassHub installation. Through the process, we are discovering that "our young millennials know their way around technology" and are able to out of the protection status. Mr. Marengo is trying to work it out to support our efforts vs adding additional monitoring tactics.
ALL Staff
Please complete your CORE survey (using the link emailed to you by Panorama Ed) no later than Thursday, February 21st. ALL staff should take this survey.
ALL Families
Please use whatever method you have found to be effective to communicate with families, including Class DoJo, Remind 101, flyers, homework agendas, etc. This is the last week to complete the surveys and we want all of our families voice to be heard.
Next week there are two challenges coming your way:
1. I Love my CLASS/STUDENTS
2. Robinson will host its African-American History program "Leaders to Action", Wednesday, from 5:30 to 7:30. The challenge is to invite one of your African-American student's families to enjoy the fabulous show and dinner with you.
We are officially on the countdown....No more holidays until SB, just 9 weeks before SBAC and students will demonstrate their proficiency of grade level standards
Dr. Deena Brown supporting our work for the African American child's success - 2/20
Session #1 - Recap
- Building relationships with commonalities, by building on commonalities we begin to understand EMPATHY
- Your own like, fears and biases are the sum total of the relationships you bring to the table in working with students.
Session #2 Recap
Tidbits around TRIGGER WORDS in communicating with AA students:
We all have trigger words that impact our situation responses. Are "our words" engaging with students in ways that impact their situation responses? Words, Tone, Gestures, and NonBelief by the "adult" greatly affect the outcome.
Supporting Students to SUCCESS:
1. Ask questions? before you react (know the context). ** Questioning is not acceptance for "ill" behavior however it will provide you with the ability to understand what part of the expectation student needs support with.
2. Be clear with the roadmap you want for the expectations for students
3. Then, teach students how to communicate. Support them in communicating the language: My expectation is for you to do.......
Session #3 - Wed - 2/20
Success Strategies for Re-Engaging the African American Male Student
Capturing Interest and Inspiring Academic Excellence| Wes Hall
Article for Supporting African-American students STRIVE in your Classroom Setting:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l20AM1VI6l2wp0kl8cYsX1NJpDF0yVyzFtGmVteEFTY/edit?usp=sharing
STOIC: Structures and consistency are KEY! It takes us all for a Safe and Civil School!
Please review the supervision best practices slides created by your colleagues on the Safe and Civil Team. Quick Tips:
- Field Supervision - Do circulate throughout the area of play. Don't stand at the gate.
- Restroom Breaks - Do bring your students to recess early in order to take your break. If not possible, after recess have a colleague watch your students in line.
- Areas of Play - Field (1 teacher must be present), Primary (1 teacher must be present), Handball/Jungle Gym/Tether Ball (1 teacher must be present)
- Ball Shed - Must be supervised while students are checking out equipment and putting away. Tip: Keep field closed until equipment is checked out.
Click the embedded link to review the slide deck:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1M-UY4e0Dcx2ApcLUa90bMgDJVb3Ul7sEGKj_TEKyTw8/edit?usp=sharing
ST Math Jiji/Weekly Progression to Meet Standards
How small groups during ST Math enhance your student's ability to reach the end of year Common Core Standards?
- Reteaching concepts to students not reaching the learning goal you set for them
- Bridging the gap between concrete learning to abstract learning
- Reteaching foundational skills not mastered in previous grades
- Reteaching skills not mastered on a math unit assessment
- Extending learning beyond grade level
19-20 Transfer Opportunities Information
School Transfer Information
Transfer requests for the 2019 – 2020 school year will be due March 31, 2019.
Requests for Transfer will be available February 1, 2019. See the school secretary for a paper copy or you may complete the transfer request online via HRS portal.
Robinson's STEAM Program w/Dramatic Results - Week 2 - TV Film making
Summer School and Summer Enrichment Opportunities(SEL) Teaching Opportunities
Certificated Summer School Job Applications
Certificated applications for summer positions are now available on the LBUSD Portal (application directions). Summer positions offered are Special Education ESY (Pre-K through Adult), High School SDC credit recovery and General Ed High School. Employees are also able to download a PDF application link on the HRS webpage. Completed PDF applications may be saved and emailed to hrshelp@lbschools.net. All applications must be submitted by March 15, 2019. Information regarding dates and times of summer school are listed on the application.
Summer Enrichment And Learning (SEAL)
This year, select Elementary, Middle/K-8 and High School sites will offer Summer Enrichment and Learning (SEAL) Programs. All certificated staff are welcome to apply for SEAL. These teaching and learning opportunities are tailored to match the program designs of the individual school sites and applicants will be selected based on the needs of the program. If you would like to be considered to participate in the SEAL program, please fill out the SEAL application.
2/8 - 22 Library Week
2/19 - Miller off-site - BeakThrough
2/20 - Miller /Hernandez off site - Breakthrough
2/20 - Staff Meeting w/ Dr. Brown - Engaging the African American Male
2/20 - MS Department head meetings @ TRC
2/21- Miller off site - Poly @ 1:00
2/21 - Basketball Game @4:30
2/22 - Academic Achievement Celebration/Student of Month & Attendance - Semester 1
8:05 - 8th grade, 9:00 - 6th & 7th grades
9:50 - 1st Grade, 10:45 - Kindergarten
11:10 - 4th & 5th Grades, 12:45 - 2md & 3rd
2/22 - Miller - Board Building @ 2:00
2/25 - 3/1
2/25 - Aligned Leadership meeting @ 2:30
2/25 - 3:30 w/WRAP
2/26 - Admin @ 2:45
2/27 - Miller/Henry/Castro @ COTSEN - 8:-12:00
2/27 - Staff Meeting @ 2:30 - DOK Part II/Part III - How does daily instruction match the language of assessment?
2/27 - Robinson's CAAP present - Black History Program @ 5:30pm
2/28 - Emergency Drill
2/28 - PTSA Meeting @ 1:00
2/28 - Design Institute (Selected Teachers)
3/1 - ASB Family Night Ice Skating - The Rnks Lakewood
3/1 - Design Institute (Select Teachers)
3/1 - Read Across America - Green Eggs and Ham and Read-In Day
3/2 - Saturday School
3/4 - 3/8 Library Week
3/4 - Progress Monitor of "Playbook Students" - Schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kLR7KzfcjvCMgwkaLnGd2S_C4Z1pb0HNYJvGkCw7WYA/edit?usp=sharing
3/4 - ES EL Learner ILT - TRC
3/5 & 3/6 - At Risk PArent Conference Meetings
3/5 - MS ELLearner ILT - TRC
3/6 - No Staff Meeting for ES, MS Staff Meeting - Rm 24
3/8 - AA young Leaders - Stage
3/9- Saturday School
3/9 - MESA @ CSULB