The Inside Scoop Week of August 28
Important Information for LEE staff
Update from Kyle
It has been an extremely busy start to LaunchED, but that's no surprise! We are all figuring out how to use Schoology quickly and there is lots of troubleshooting and teamwork happening. I am part of the largest grade level team I've ever experienced - there are nine second grade teachers! They are all wonderful, and it has been nice to have Alice as part of the team too! I hope everyone is doing well and that you have all gotten off to a good start. I really like staying in touch with what's happening at LEE. Keep the snake stories coming!
Kyle
A Peek at the Week!
Tuesday, September 1
Wednesday, Sept 2
Late Start Day
3:00-4:00 Leadership Team Meeting
(Are you ok starting 15 min earlier while we are in virtual schooling)
Thursday, Sept 3
Friday, Sept 4
Intentional Connections during Virtual Learning
Connection:
- Intentionally share personal stories each day
- Using Classroomscreen.com, have a 30 second timer for each kid to share one ordinary/extraordinary thing for the class.
- Make note to comment to/compliment each student every day. Even if it's commenting about something in their room.
- Share bag
- Specific feedback/compliments on work
- Small group check in/friendship group on Fridays- Assigned 10 minute slot for 2-3 kids to get on and talk about their week - maybe in place of the whole group time?
- Somehow get students sharing
Joy:
- Scavenger Hunt
- Increase movement; silly dances
- Joke of the day
- Multi-media - use videos/visuals that teach concepts in a silly way
- Theme days
Mindfulness:
- Mindfulness moment (morning & afternoon check-ins)
- Body-scans
- Ring a bell that has long resonance. As students to raise their hand when they can no longer hear the bell. It calms their bodies down every time.
Other resources/articles:
- Emotionally Connected Learning
- Forge Emotional Connections with Students
- 6 Ways to Create Emotional Connection with Online Learners
Eagles Nest Staff
Mike Seaton
Maureen Kinsley
And some familiar faces:
Frinne Gomez
Linda England
David Edwards
When you see them, please thank them for the incredible job they are doing supporting our students and families.
Staff Shout Outs!
- Traci thank you for responding so quickly to my work order requests. Things are getting done quickly! --Marge
- Annette- Thank you for always taking care of me! -Bre
- Stacey, Kathy, and Karen-There is nothing quite like walking in and watching the three of you sing and dance with your students over Webex! I loved it and I know your students did too!-Traci
- Marcy-You are doing a fantastic job. This is such a crazy year with enrollments, unenrollments, re-enrollments, LaunchEd, Home School, Day 1, & Day 2. You handle it all with grace and a laugh. I so appreciate your upbeat attitude!-Traci
- Specialists-Thank you for the creative ways that you are finding to deliver your content to students!-Traci
- Vicki-Thank you for the goodies you've been sharing! I love it!-Steph
- Vicki-Thanks for cutting my cucumber! -The Queen
- Vicki- Thank you for the flowers and the delicious dip for my birthday! Love you friend! -Tara
- Stephanie and Karen- You girls are so sweet! Thank you for my birthday gifts! -Tara
- Stephanie, Linda, David, Marcy and Traci- Thank you so much for all of your love on my birthday! I am so blessed to be able to work with all of you! -Tara
- David- Thank you for the wonderful decorations on my desk! -Tara
- Melissa-You jumped into the deep end of the pool! You are doing a fantastic job!-Traci
- Flannery, Cross, Emilee, Sadie and David- You are so wonderfully thoughtful! It was nice not to have to think about dinner among everything. Thank you so much from me and my family! - Tara
- Stephanie-I appreciate the Friday Fun. The kids love it and the parents love it even more! -Traci
- Rosie, Julie S., Maura, Annette, Chelsea and Elle- Thank you so much for my beautiful flowers. I absolutely LOVE the color! -Tara
- Kathy- You are amazing! Thank you so much for my birthday goodies! -Tara
- All- Thank you all so much for all of the birthday love and the support you have shown me this week! I don't say this enough- I am so lucky to work with all of you! -Tara
- Tami - Thank you for helping me out with the progress monitoring task! You're a life saver! - Kara
- Maura-Thank you for the support you are giving students and for being flexible when you are handed new challenges. I'm so glad you get to stay just in our building-Traci
- Krystyna, Mandy, Carrie, Deb, Julie, Kate - Thank you so much for being so patient and flexible with helping me juggle the schedule and all the links! - Kara
- Chelsea - Thank you for brainstorming a solution for helping our little guy to sign in. Here's hoping it works! - Kara
- Jon-I loved walking into your classroom the other day and seeing all your class's faces looking at me! How fun!-Stephanie
- Carrie-It has been fun getting to know you these past two weeks. I am glad you are part of our team and am looking forward to a great year!-Mandy
- Everyone-Thanks for taking the staff kids out to recess and for being so welcoming to them-Mandy
- Karen-Thank you for the lovely treat and especially the cute little surfer girl!-Steph
- Emilee-Thank you for your smiling face!-Stephanie
- Krystyna--Thank you for helping me attend the WebEx meeting!--Mary
- Deb--Thank you for finding solutions as you are helping kids!--Mary
- Mandy & the rest of the Special Ed team- Thank you for making me feel welcome and showing me the ropes! -Carrie
- Karen- Thank you for my delicious tea Thursday morning!! I am so happy to be working side by side with you this year, you are absolutely wonderful!! -Kathy
- Kyle- Thanks for keeping me laughing through the turbulent seas that is Launch mED. Alice
- Bre- Thank you for getting me all hooked up and ready to go with students this last week!- Rosie
- Annette and Maryanne - I have loved our walks, it's so good to take a break!- Rosie
- Traci- Thanks for your encouragement!-Rosie
- Traci-I love what you've done in the big staff bathroom!-Stephanie
- YoYo and Adela-Thank you for keeping us healthy, clean and safe-Stephanie
- Susan-thanks for the lunch date! Made my day!-Stacey
- Marcy-Thanks for your laugh. It is contagious! - Linda
- David and Frinne-Thanks for helping me help the kids! You two are amazing to do what you do 11 hours a day! - Linda
- Jessica Cross-Thanks for dropping everything and helping with a book. - Linda
- Vicki and staff-Thanks for the extra help with the book delivery! - Linda
- Tara and Steph-You have great ears! - Linda
- Vicki- Thanks for being so good to my girls! -Bre
- Susan- Thanks for taking time to talk to me about a family, it was much appreciated! -Bre
- Recess Folks- Thank you SO much for taking the kids out to recess, you are all lifesavers! -Bre
- Margee- I love planning and working with you, we make a great team! -Bre
- Mary- Thank you for reaching out to families for me! -Bre
- Jacqueline- You rock! Thanks for taking back on MTSS. -Hannah
- Susan-Thanks for making the start to the year easy and fun! I appreciate you answering all my 3rd grade questions! We are going to have a great year :) -Hannah
- Tara- Thanks for putting up with my shenanigans -Hannah
- Tara--Thanks for helping me navigate the Cricut and "all the words" :-) --Jessicca
- Carrie--Thank you for jumping in with both feet! You are a valued part of our team!--Krystyna
- Traci--Thank you for all your support and huge amount of work you do to keep this school going strong! I appreciate you!--Krystyna
- Kara--Thank you for being flexible and helping me figure out schedules!--Krystyna
- Tara - Thanks for letting me know about the flowers. They were a lovely surprise. Alice
- Stephanie, thank you so much for helping with Arianna your the best ! YoYo
- Kathy and Karen you are the best! Thank you for your friendship and amazing organization and teamwork!-Stacey
Traci, Tara, Linda - Thank you for helping this newbie survive!! Marcy