Poynter Patriot News
Weekly Staff Bulletin
October 17-21, 2016
Hello Everyone,
It is always interesting how when we have a four day week it often feels like we just crammed five days into those four. Wow! I got an opportunity to visit some classrooms this week and saw so many great examples of Global Questions (Essential Questions) that were teachers were using to drive student discussion. Awesome!
This week we will switch Academic Seminar dates. Wednesday will be Department PLCs and Classified be rescheduled for November. I will send out dates for the Classified Academic Seminar this next week.
Have a great week ahead,
Jon
Global Questions Every Where
Language Arts and Intro to Spanish
Asking a "What if" Question
Social Studies
Math Example
Do They Have to Be Complicated Questions?
Professional Information for ALL Staff
The second link is about how students with disabilities are more likely to be bullied. A very powerful little article.
The third link is about how to make middle school work better. It focuses on 6th grade but the themes are common in 7th and 8th also. There is an interesting part about the need for Advisory...hmmm...maybe we hit on something really, really good.
General Information for All Staff
*SLGG goal setting---If you have questions regarding Goal Setting see me or Katie.
*Picture Retakes---will be on Friday from 11:30-1:30.
*Fund Raiser info---Friday in Advisory.
*Volley Ball Game---Wednesday at South Meadows @ 4:00
*Soccer Game---Thursday at Poynter @ 4:00
*Team Leader Mtg.---Friday @ 7:45 in Jon's office
*7th Grade Self-Manager--Application window opens.
Week Ahead
Monday, October 17
7th Grade Self-Manager application window opens.
Musical Rehearsals 3:30
Lego Robotics 3:30
Volleyball Practice 3:30
Tuesday, October 18
Wildcats 8:00
Pilots 8:00
Musical rehearsals 3:30
Bike Club 3:30
Lego Robotics 3:30
Soccer Practice 3:30
Wednesday, October 19
ACADEMIC SEMINAR DAY--Department
Chess Club 8:00 am
Poetry Club 3:30
Musical Rehearsal 3:30
Volleyball Game @ SMMS 4:00
Lego Robotics 3:30
Thursday, October 20
Boxers 8:00 am
Vikings 8:00 am
Attendance Team 9:30
CARE Team 10:30
Musical Rehearsals 3:30
Bike Club 3:30
Lego Robotics 3:30
Soccer Game @ PMS
Friday, October 21
Team Leaders 7:45 in Jon's office
Fund Raiser info in Advisory
Picture Retakes 11:30-1:30
Lego Robotics 3:30
Upcoming Events-October/November
10/24-28 Spirit Week
10/28 Thriller Dance in Advisory
10/31 Halloween
11/3 End of first quarter
11/3 Self Manager First Friday Treat
11/4 Grade Prep
11/8-11/9 Parent Conferences
11/9-11/11 No School for students
11/9 PD for licensed
Thought of the Week
Poynter Middle School
Email: pedej@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: www.hsd.k12.or.us
Location: 1535 NE Grant St, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Phone: 503-844-1580
Twitter: @poynterms