Monday Morning Message -BH Primary
Monday, October 29, 2018
Big Hollow School District #38 Vision and Mission Statements
Mission: Inspiring a diverse school community to be passionate and empathetic learners.
Click here to link to the live document with our strategic plan goals and objectives.
ALICE lessons
One on One meetings
- How are things going? Positive/concerns
- How can I lead you better?
- What can I do to support you? What does support look like to you?
- How can I communicate better with you?
Student Involved Conferences - Info for Spring 2019
Student-Involved Conferences
Traditionally, students perform for an audience of one—the teacher. So it was with considerable pride that Anne Davies related how a handful of members of a student's family traveled hundreds of miles to take part in a student-led conference about the pupil's work. The boy led the conference with confidence and a reflective mind-set as he described his learning accomplishments and failures. When it was over, the child's father told his teacher that even though the family was close-knit, they had seen a side of their son that they hadn't seen before.
This anecdote highlights two of the favorable results of involving students in self-assessment, said Davies, a presenter and experienced teacher. First, when parents (and other family members) see the value of hearing a progress report from students themselves, they buy into the process wholeheartedly. Second, students—when given the chance—can prove remarkably insightful about the quality of their work and what they need to do to improve it.
Describing work she is doing in several schools, Davies explained that in student- involved conferencing, parents and students themselves review students' work, discuss strengths and areas of growth, and contribute to an improvement plan.
Laying the groundwork for successful student-involved conferences is vital, Davies said. Students and parents must understand what the learning goals are, and parents, in particular, should regularly review samples of their child's work. "If parents walk into the conference knowing nothing about how learning goes on in your classroom, it's not going to be a successful conference," Davies noted. Students and parents need to understand their roles at the conference. And, of course, they need to give thought to the strengths and weaknesses of the student's work, as well as how each party can contribute to the improvement plan.
One of the most popular types of conferences involving students is the three-way conference, which involves the teacher, the student, and the parents. The process for the conference, which is "chaired" by the student and takes about 15 minutes, is as follows:
- The teacher asks if the parents have any questions or comments. (Note the parents' concerns and questions, Davies advised—but don't feel obliged to answer them right away. They can be saved until the end of the conference or for another meeting.)
- The teacher reviews the process of the conference.
- The student, then the parents, then the teacher share three strengths the student has demonstrated in his or her work.
- The student, then the parents, then the teacher share two areas that the student needs to work on.
- The student articulates goals for future work (with assistance, as needed, from the parents and the teacher). Each party pledges specific kinds of support for the goals.
- The teacher answers questions, recaps, and concludes the conference.
Davies offered these other tips: Don't strive to set more than two or three new learning goals; that's the most you can keep focused on. Try hard not to dominate discussion; be a listener. If there are "big issues" that need to be discussed (for example, that a student needs to get to work more quietly), insist that students bring these issues to the table for discussion. And always offer parents the opportunity for a traditional meeting with the teacher. There may be major issues (such as a divorce or a death in the family) that require a more private meeting.
PD during prep time
TECH, ART, MUSIC COLLABORATION SCHEDULE
Please access this spreadsheet to share topics or ideas your grade level will be working on. It will help Peggy, Brenda, and Katie know what you're doing in class so they can help coordinate and plan thematic activities in their classes. It's also a great way for grade levels to collaborate with each other and buddy up for combined activities!
A note from CIA director, Barb Steinseifer
CIA Meetings
On our November 2nd Institute Day, we will be using at least a half day to work in teams to curriculum map and unpack standards.
On our early release November 16th, time will be provided to work on report cards or IEP's or other activities as determined by your teams.
PBIS
Acknowledge inappropriate behavior every time. This doesn't mean that everything has to be written up as a minor or a major, but inappropriate behavior cannot be ignored!
Academic Enrichment Clubs
Please complete the Academic Enrichment Club approval form here if you'd like to offer a club to students after school this year. Please contact me if you have any questions. I will need these forms completed and submitted ASAP. Remember- pay is $50 per hour. Thanks!
School Improvement Planning Process
Important Dates
October 23-31- Red Ribbon Week
October 31- Halloween Parties
November 1 - Conferences - 11am to 7pm
November 2 - Teacher Institute Day
November 5 - ALICE lesson #1
November 7 - ALICE lesson #2
November 8 - PTO Culver's No Cook Night
November 8 - Stackapalooza
November 9 - ALICE lesson #3
November 12-16 - Anti Bullying Week- "Choose respect" theme
November 12 - ALICE lesson #4
November 12 - PTO meeting at 6:30 pm at MS
November 14 - ALICE lesson #5/7
November 15- ELL Parent Involvement Night 5-6 pm
November 16 - ALICE lesson #6
November 16 - ER - team time and report cards
November 19 - Data meetings during reading intervention time
November 29 - Lion King Jr. play - Big Hollow Middle School 12:50 pm
December 5- PTO Pizza Throw Down
December 17 - PTO meeting at 6:30 pm at MS
January 8-31- NWEA/MAP TESTING IN COMPUTER LAB
January 8-31- AIMS PLUS TESTING
January 14-18- No Name Calling Week
January 16-February 19- ACCESS TESTING for ELLs
January 17- PTO Glow Bingo
January 17- ELL Presentation for Parents 5-6 pm
January 18 - Early Release - Gretchen Courtney
January 21 - PTO No Cook Night - BBQ Productions in Lake Zurich
January 26 - PTO Family Bowling
January 28 - PTO meeting at 6:30 pm at MS
January 30 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Grade level meetings with Barb
January 31- 4th Grade Open House Showcase
February 13- PTO Spaghetti Dinner & Trivia Night
February 14- Valentine's Day Parties
February 15 - Early Release - Gretchen Courtney
February 20- 3rd Grade Open House Showcase
February 27 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Grade level meetings with Barb
March 1 - ER - team time and report cards
March 2- PTO Mardi Gras Gala
March 7- ELL Make & Take Fun 5-6 pm
March 12 - PTO No Cook Night at Antioch Pizza
March 14- 2nd Grade Open House Showcase
March 15 - Early Release - Gretchen Courtney
March 18 - PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm at MS
March 21- PTO March Madness
March 26-April 2- Autism Awareness Week
April 2- Autism Awareness Day
April 5 - Early Release - Gretchen Courtney
April 9 - First Grade Showcase
April 11 & April 12- PTO Spring Resale - Elementary Gym
April 18 - PTO Skate Night 6:30-8:00 pm
April 22- May 10 - NWEA/MAP TESTING IN COMPUTER LAB
April 22-May 10- AIMS PLUS TESTING
April 22 - Earth Day
April 22 - PTO meeting at 6:30 pm at MS
April 29- May 3- PTO Book Fair Coin War
May 3 - Early Release - Gretchen Courtney
May 6-10-Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10- Book Fair - Primary Gym
May 7 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Grade level meetings with Barb
May 8- Reading Night - Book Fair family night
May 8 & 10 - SIP Internal Review Days
May 14 - Kindergarten Showcase
May 16- District Cultural Fair 5-6 pm
May 20 - PTO Elections and No Cook Night at Culver's
May 30- PTO Last Day of School Party in the Parking Lot
PTO news
BIG GRANTS
As a reminder from back in September, our general fundraising is off to a slower-than-expected start so the BIG GRANTS are on hold indefinitely. Please know this is something we hope to revisit when possible!
To sign up for updates from PTO, visit their website - bighollowpto.com
Access Code: USAWNE
Here you will be able to access the student directory, pto and classroom sign-ups, online store, and access the calendar for all of our events.
Here is the PTOs calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/2?cid=MDJua3FjNTluaWFhOW9mOWc3ZTJ2aHYwbjRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ
The PTO continues to bless us with amazing items for our school & students!
If you see a PTO member, please stop them and SAY THANK YOU!!! :)
Check out the Big Hollow PTO website here: https://bighollowpto.ptboard.com/
Cindy Haran - President - cindyharan@bighollowpto.com
Communicates openly with the parents, administration, teachers, and community to create a strong, supportive PTO for Big Hollow.
Angie Vasey- Vice President of Events - angievasey@bighollowpto.com
Oversees the planning and execution of all events hosted by the Big Hollow PTO. These events include the Back to School Blast, the Children’s Resale, movie nights, Shop and Drop, Spaghetti Dinner, Glow Bingo, Color Run, and Golf Outing.
Chris Ledger- Vice President of Fundraising - chrisledger@bighollowpto.com
Organizes spirit wear, pizza and pie sales, sponsorships, restaurant nights, and any other task related directly to fundraising for the Big Hollow PTO and the students of Big Hollow schools.
Jean Hayes - Secretary - jeanhayes@bighollowpto.com
Creates agendas and takes minutes for all PTO meetings. Organizes all files, PTO calendars, and drives and maintains the website for the Big Hollow PTO. Oversees Big Hollow Book Fairs.
Wanda Martinez - Treasurer - wandamartinez@bighollowpto.com
Updates expenditures and income of the Big Hollow PTO. Maintains the PTO’s status as a 501c3 charity. Handles all banking responsibilities of the Big Hollow PTO.
Linda Merrill - District Liaison - lindamerrill@bighollow.us
Communicates between the teachers and the PTO to make sure the logistics of events coordinate with the plans of District 38.
Lisa Swiderski - Volunteer Coordinator - lisaswiderski@bighollow.us
Is the volunteer coordinator. She creates and manages the sign-ups, and she's the one you'll be looking for when you are volunteering.
Mrs. Lenayn Janusz, Principal Mrs. Sunny Morley, Assistant Principal
Relationships matter! Choose kind!
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