Peek at the Week
September 9-13
Data Meetings 1 A
Our first round of data meetings are complete for the 2019-2020 school year. I want to take a moment and thank our teachers for their commitment and dedication. I know it is not always easy to attend data meetings, especially if the data isn't exactly what you were hoping it would be. The purpose is not to call anyone out or to make anyone feel bad. Actually, It is the exact opposite. We want teachers to feel supported and to have time to look at data and to talk about it with your cohorts. As I have said so many times before... teaching is not for the faint of heart or anyone looking for a "shortcut" or easy way out. Teaching is for the BRAVE, DEDICATED, HARD WORKING, INSPIRING, INTELLIGENT, INFLUENTIAL, and those that are PASSIONATE and LOVE children. It is not an easy job and we can't do it alone!
I know you don't always love the data or the data meetings, but here are a few reasons why you should consider it differently:
- Data connects us to our students and their learning.
- It can push us to higher levels of reflection on our practice.
- It spurs dialogue with colleagues, students, and parents
- It makes us better at what we do
- It helps us to help children learn....and that is why it is so important!
Thank you for joining us in our pursuit of excellence at Edgelea. We don't say it often enough, but we do appreciate you, value you, and want to support you in any way possible.
Ana, Mandy, and Kelly
Upcoming Calendar Events for September
September 10 Purdue EDCI 370 student orientation 10:00 at Edgelea
September 10 10:30 Cindy Hurst visits from SIG
September 10 School Improvement Group (SIG ) at Hiatt 6:25-7:55
September 12 Goodies with Grandparents A-L Families
September 13 Goodies with Grandparents M-z Families
September 13 Purdue 250 Students tour at 9:00
September 13Tree Lafayette 8:45 and 1:00 3rd graders in Maker Space Room
September 16 Dyslexia Training 2nd grade teachers 3:30-5:30
September 17 Staff Meeting at Hiatt
September 19 Envision PD 3:30-5:00 at Hiatt- link to sign up attached to this newsletter
September 19 Fund Raiser Kick Off Gym 1:15 and 2:00
September 20 1B ends
September 23 Picture Day…Smile and say cheese
September 24 TPA Sponsored Event…Books for Bingo 6:00 pm
September 24 Data Meetings K 10:40; 2nd 11:35; 4th 12:15
September 25 Data Meetings HA 8:30; 1st 11:10; 3rd 11:55
September 25 PLTW trainers meeting 3:30-5:30
September 26 Ana at Hiatt for Cognitive Coaching
Neuro-Science Training
September 17 Professional Development at Hiatt. Neuro-Science Educator, Anne Marshall, combines science and classroom strategies to help educate and support the whole child. Session will include new information extending upon her ignite session.
Please RSVP to CSINZ@lsc.k12.in.us. If you are unable to attend this training, it is also being offered on September 26th. This will take the place of our September Staff Meeting so please do your best to attend one or the other trainings.
New and Exciting 4th Grade Basketball
9/12
Glen Acres Boys VS. Edgelea Boys 2@ Murdock 4:30
Edgelea Boys 1 VS. Miami Boys @Miami 5:00
Edgelea Girls VS. Miami Girls @ 4:30
9/19
Edgelea Boys 2 VS. Miller Boys at Miller 5:00
Earhart Boys VS. Edgelea Boys 1@ Edgelea 5:00
Earhart Girls VS. Edgelea Girls @ Edgelea 4:30
9/26
Edgelea Boys 2 VS. Vinton Boys @ Vinton 4:30
Edgelea Boys 1 VS. Oakland Boys @ Oakland 5:00
Edgelea Girls VS. Oakland Girls @ Oakland 5:00
10/5
Post Season Tournament Tecumseh starting at 10:00 am
A shout out to the lunch/recess staff!
Wow! What an amazing start to the year. I am in awe of the great job the boys and girls are doing entering the building from recess. Thank you for your consistency and diligence in helping the children to enter at voice level zero. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Safe Schools, Dyslexia, Seizure and Epi training, and Test Security Trainings
Every staff member at Edgelea must complete the Safe School videos at Test Security training. A BIG thank you to those who have completed all of their trainings.
Our nurse is asking all staff members to do the Seizure and Epi Training on Safe Schools website, too.
Dyslexia training for K, 1, and 2 teachers is due by September 16th. Deb Davidson, Mandy, and I will be sending out email reminders to those who have not completed trainings.
I know this is a lot and can be overwhelming. Please know how much we appreciate your efforts.
September 19 Envision PD
Want to Win an Apple Watch???
Greetings from your United Way Coach!
LSC’s United Way campaign is set to start September 1, and run through October 18th. I will place some information and a pledge card in your mailbox today. Please consider giving to this worthwhile cause. The goal for our school is to increase our donation by 5%. I think that is a goal that we can not only make, but one that we can exceed.
The United Way was given a donation of an Apple Watch for one lucky donation. To be eligible to win the Apple Watch, new donors will need to pledge a minimum of $2.00 each week. For those who have previously donated to the United Way, you will need to increases your pledge by at least $2.00 per week. Deductions will begin to be taken out of your paycheck at the begin of January and end in June. Please let me know if you have questions. You can turn in your pledge cards to me. I will leave an envelope in my mailbox in the office and outside my classroom door (28).
Thank you all for supporting this great resource to our community!
Penny Prather
Employability Skills
Kelly Jacobs has shared a typed version of the Employability Skills for your word wall. Please let me know if you need help getting your word wall started. I have a couple of office volunteers who would be glad to help print, cut, or create your words.
Self-Confidence (Aug. 19-23)
Self-Discipline (Aug. 26-30)
Independence (Sept. 2-6)
Perseverance (Sept. 9-13)
Time Management and Organization (Sept. 16- 20)
Adaptability (Sept. 23-27)
Integrity (Sept. 30-Oct. 4)
District Wide Professional Developement for LSC
Purdue EDCI 370 and 250 Students Coming to Edgelea
Lafayette Breakfast Optimist Club Grants
September Birthdays
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Staff Mark Huff 9/13
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