MC Staff Update Nov. 25th-26th
Engage- Inspire-Empower
Small Parking Lot Rotation-Nov. 18th- Dec. 6th
Monday * Tuesday * Wednesday * Thursday * Friday
Staff Shout Outs
Thank you to John Stibich for using his free period to help me prepare files for parent-teacher conferences.- Julie Guerin
I'd like to shout out Denise and Stephanie. They have formed a strong and collaborative partnership with each other and with colleagues, as they work their butts off to implement 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade science curricula. -Laura Boradnax
I am thankful to work with teachers and admin who are relentless in doing what is best for students, value community and comradery, strive to improve and reflect on what's working and what isn't, and commit to listening to teacher and student voices.- Shannon
Substitute Coverage this Week: December 2-6
Sub Call-in Procedures Remember to follow procedures if absent.
Tuesday, 12/3:
Wednesday, 12/4:
Thursday,12/5:
Friday, 12/6:
Discipline Corner -with JB: Supervision & Tardies
- Discipline Google Form is located in the Google Sites Staff Handbook under McClure Forms
- Processing Sheet
- Flow Chart Referral Process
- Teacher v Office Managed Behaviors
This past week on Friday, we had two 6th-grade students get into a scuffle. No one was seriously injured, and because of the active supervision of one of our staff members, the scuffle was stopped before it became a full-fledged fight. One of the easiest ways to reduce disciplinary issues in a school setting is through active supervision, and the use of proximity. Morning and afternoon supervision are vitally important for the safety and well-being of our students and staff. If a staff member is unable to meet their supervision requirements due to absence or extenuating circumstances, they should obtain a replacement or ask the administration for help.
Additionally, we have had many Ss written up this week for having three or more tardies to school this quarter. In the spirit of Restorative Disciplinary practices, I met with each student and asked them what was happening that caused them to be late. A few Ss have difficulty with ADHD and organization, and a few hang out with friends too long. Others legitimately struggle to get to their lockers and then to class in 5 minutes, while some have morning routines that need more structure. If it was their first referral for tardies, the actions consisted of a conversation and a phone call home to their parents. There was a small group of 4-6 students who were assigned detention for receiving their second referral. During their detention, Ss had to write 2-3 reasons as to why they were late, record their current habits, and then commit to 2-3 replacement habits. Together we set multiple alarms on their phones in order to make them aware of the time and sent the final plan to their parents via text message. While it will take time for Ss to build these new habits, I am sure that a few will continue to struggle with arriving on time, but we have a better opportunity to help them change their habits with restorative measures, rather than just assigning punitive actions. (Additionally, Ss examined an article, "7 Reasons Being on Time Matters" and used website about Atomic Habits).
See examples below
Up Next: Team Problem Solving- Successful Components in our Disciplinary Practices.