HAWK HAPPENINGS
The official newsletter of Hillcrest Elementary Staff
Every single student, every single day, in every single way.
March 24, 2019
MUST READ
Weekly Announcements
Teachers: when it is your class' turn, please send your 2-3 volunteers to the office right away so they can begin announcements at 8:30.
QUICK WINS: Actions Required
Following up on the state visit, we want to focus on the three QUICK WINS:
1) Provide Differentiated Professional Development: Please complete the survey Mary sent via email so we can learn about the areas you feel you would like more support. While this was initiated as a Hillcrest Quick Win, Mary is sharing this across the elementary buildings for professionals in all of the buildings. If you have not already taken the survey, please click here so we can plan for YOU. PD SURVEY
2) Provide Student Choice on Reading Response Homework: We committed to providing students with a choice of ways to respond to their reading, rather than just writing. We would like to provide students with a menu of ways in which to respond that would require little to no additional work on teachers' parts. Before we roll something out with students, we would like your input on some of the response options, and to see if you have some additional ideas. Please click here -- it should only take 3 minutes. Reading Response Menu Survey
3) Create a school-wide system for sending at least 2 pieces of student work home to parents each week. Weigh in with your opinions here, because whatever is selected, it will become a consistent practice across the school. Student Work Survey
Welcome, Josh!
DDI Meetings This Week
ELA HAPPENINGS
Christine McCourt’s Schedule for Wednesday- 3/27/19
Debrief time will happen in classrooms8:45-9:25- Galiano
9:30-10:10- Flores
10:15-10:55- Lunch
11:00- Rossi/Tama
11:30- Levy/Tama
12:30- Thompson
1:15- Fernandez
MATH HAPPENINGS
Dr Ardito will be observing teachers this week, and also providing feedback during debriefing sessions. Please see schedule below:
Dr. Ardito's Math Observation Schedule
3/26/19
7:40 4th Grade DDI- Planning Math WIN Groups
8:45 Calabro-Room 11 (Alvarado will cover at 1:15 for debrief)
9:30 Lepore- Room 12 ( Hess will cover at 1:15 for debrief)
10:15 Valenzuela- Room 23 (Grey will cover at 1:15 for debrief)
11:00 Rossi and Tama-Room 25 (Mandello will cover at 1:15 for debrief)
11:45 Lunch w/Crystal & Randy
12:30 Bruno-Room 20 (Rodriguez will cover at 1:15 for debrief)
1:15 Debrief- All above teachers- Art Room
Dr. Ardito's Math Observation Schedule
3/28/19
8:00 5th Grade DDI- Planning Math WIN Groups
8:45 Perlowitz- Room 14 (Hess will cover at 1:15 for debrief)
9:30 Esposito-Room Room 6 (Mendello will cover at 1:15 for debrief)
10:15 Pena- Room 29 (Grey will cover at 1:15 for debrief)
11:00 Diaz- Room 27 (Alvarado will cover at 1:15 for debrief)
11:45 Fernandez- Room 30 (Badurski will cover at 1:15 for debrief- Ashley Lape will assist)
12:30 Lunch w/ Randy and Crystal
1:15 Debrief- All above teachers-Art Room
"THAT" kid...
AFTER SCHOOL
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION
YOGA for Friday Gym Classes
LESSON PLANS
Reminder: THREE THINGS TO FOCUS ON IN 2019
1). Authentic, caring relationships with every student
2) Differentiated, data-informed instruction
3) Common, standards-based assessment with timely, actionable feedback
If we are successful with these three priorities, we will truly positively impact every student, every day, in every way.