Magers Memo
March 22nd, 2018
12 Strategy Review from Equity & Access Training
Strategy #1: Assume Good Intent/Explain Impact
So how do you speak up against stereotypes or discounting comments without putting someone down? It's all in how you approach it. The key is to assume good intent; assume the other person is a decent human being. When you assume the best, there is no need to blame or insult the person who just said something biased or demeaning. There are effective ways to speak up without pouncing on someone, such as, "I know you mean well but that really bothers me".
Part 1: Acknowledge the other person's positive intentions.
Part 2: Describe the negative results of the statement or behavior.
Example: I know you meant that to be funny, but that stereotype is no joke. Unfortunately some people really believe that.
Strategy #2: Say OUCH! This word says, "Your words had a negative impact on me".
Contract time is 8:20 a.m.-4:05 p.m. Please plan to be at school every day during this time period, unless taking an absence. If you leave the building during this time frame (with Administrator permission), you should be signing out in the office. Thank you for your professionalism regarding attendance.
Teacher Appreciation Banquet
MAP Testing needs to be completed BEFORE iREADY. This is directly from the district. Please plan accordingly. Thank you!
Updates from Curriculum:
Master Learner Numeracy News - Next Year
Master Learner Numeracy will be changing from a K-5 overall focus to a grade-level focus in numeracy next year. There will be separate meetings for each grade-level. Teachers who were involved in Master Learner Numeracy this year may participate again next year as our meetings will be focused on:
Deep dive into grade-level standards
Content training focused on grade-level standards (differentiation)
Best practices in numeracy instruction
Implementation of Math Workshop
We will be sending out more details on this by the end of the year.
Literacy Connection
Writing Prompt and Scoring Guide Updates
Teachers provided feedback regarding our current district writing prompts and and district writing scoring guides during our Super CDC meeting. Teams of teachers are using this feedback to revise, rewrite, and provide resources for teachers across the district. They will be available for teachers this summer.
Based on teacher feedback, the majority of teachers would like to continue using the format of a district writing prompt at the beginning of the year and the same district writing prompt at the end of the year for one genre. Each grade level prefers to assess students using the following genres:
Kindergarten--Narrative
First Grade--Narrative
Second Grade--Narrative
Third Grade--Opinion
Fourth Grade--Opinion
Fifth Grade--Opinion
In addition to the beginning of the year and end of the year district prompt, we will provide teachers with prompts and resources for the other genres. This will allow teachers to use a writing prompt as a formative assessment and a summmative assessment for each genre they teach. These additional prompts will not be required, but will help teachers as they plan their instruction.
MAP Resources
As a reminder, there are many MAP resources to help students prepare for the state assessment. These resources will allow teachers to practice using the online tools and view sample released items. The resources can be found in Canvas>CIA>Assessments>K-5>MAP Resources.If you have students planning to "walk out" please see me immediately for protocol. This isn't something you should mention to your students, but if they have come to you, please let me know ASAP.
More from Curriculum....
The spring window for administering the End of Year assessments is April 2, 2018 through May 16, 2018. First and second grade teachers can receive 1 full day sub in the spring for DRA 2.
Teachers should schedule substitutes using the absence code for ASSMNT TSTNG 320/148
DRA 2 (Developmental Reading Assessment)
4/2/18 - 5/16/18
Classroom Data Use
4/2/18 - 5/16/18
Classroom Data Use
iReady Diagnostic Assessment (Reading and Math)
3/19/18 - 5/16/18
Classroom Data Use
Monday is WORLD AUTISM DAY! Feel free to wear jeans & lots of blue-blue shades too, if you have them!
Water Fountain on the Playground-FYI
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Hey everyone! I have been working hard to get our first Sequiota Fun Run organized, and now I need some help from all of you! The race is live and needs participants! Please join me in kicking off this event on April 28th. You can use this link to sign up. Scroll down the page to the Sequiota Fun Run and follow the instructions to get signed up.
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