Weekly Staff Letter
August 20th - August 24th
Tips for the first day back and as we progress through the first week...
2. Schedule "share time" into your morning lesson plans: Your students may not have seen each other over the summer. Acknowledge their voices, the rest of the week will go much smoother.
- Circle up and quickly fill in the blank. “My favorite part of summer break was when ______.” "My favorite part about being back is __________!"
- Have students write or draw about their special moment during writing time.
- Play music as students stroll around the room. When the music stops, students find a partner and have two minutes to chit-chat about their summer break. When the music starts again, the students must disperse and continue to stroll around the room. They will have to find a new partner to chit-chat with the next time the music stops.
3. Use whole group time to review routines and expectations: This last reminder may be the MOST vital. Take your time when reviewing your classroom rules and expectations with your students. Even if you THINK your students do not need the time to review your rules, I urge you to do it anyways. Even if your students seem calm and focused on that first day back, reviewing and practicing routines and procedures will never hurt your classroom culture. It can only help!
Week at a Glance
Monday, August 20th: (AGENDA) (Parents are welcome throughout the day and typically start showing up around 3:30ish)
11:00 - 7:00 - Work Day
4:00 - 5:00 - Athletic Meeting
Tuesday, August 21st:
7:55 - 8:45 - 1st Morning Meeting (1st period will be shortened)
4:30 p.m. - Football and Volleyball begin
Wednesday, August 22nd:
Thursday, August 23rd:
7:35 a.m. - Stand-up meeting with Nathan to discuss Chromebook check-out process. (This will be in the 1st-floor workroom)
7:55 - 8:25 - Chromebook Checkout during Crew
Last Hour - New T-shirts for all students will be handed out during last hour.
Friday, August 25th: (Students wear new t-shirts)
5:30 - 8:30 - End of Summer Celebration hosted at the Ray household.
END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION!
Join us for an end of summer break and beginning of another great school year celebration Friday, August 24th, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
Our bash will be hosted by the Ray's at 511 Meadow Creek Drive right here in Battlement Mesa. We're hanging onto the last little bit of summer by having a Luau themed party. Please wear a Hawaiian shirt or any tropical themed attire (grass skirts are totally acceptable).
The Rays will be providing non-alcoholic beverages, BYOB. Bring a yummy appetizer, side dish or dessert to share with all of us. Corn hole will be played on the side lawn, if you have a yard game you would like to bring, let Chris Ray know.
Although we love your little ones, this is an adult only celebration.
STAFF TO DO:
- Habits of a Learner (C.R.I.S.P.) needs to be posted in every room by the end of the week. (Hint: Works best if kids do it...talk to your colleagues there's lots of great ways to do it.)
- We are doing 2 habit grades per week this year in Infinite Campus and one total content grade every 2 weeks for those who are transitioning to Empower. "Week 1-2 Progress" is expected by the end of the day on Wednesday the 29th. This is a great week to plug in a few habits grades just to make sure we all understand IC. Check with Michelle to "discount double-check" yourself.
- Stand-up Meeting Thursday in the 1st-floor workroom. (7:35 a.m.)
- Sub-folders are due by the end of the day next Friday the 31st. Please check these off with Dana.
- RANDA: (Training, Self-Assessment, and Professional Growth Plan) Needs to be completed by Friday the 31st.
- If you are able, attend the "End of Summer Celebration" hosted by the Ray's!
Morning Meeting Schedule
Please LINK your morning meeting agenda to the "18-19 Crew/MM Schedule."
CREWs are only responsible for the Friday Morning Meeting and announcements for the week. We also encourage you to take your CREW and practice in the cafeteria during CREW time this week.
Dana's Schedule
Tuesday: At GVMS
Wednesday: At GVMS
Thursday: At GVMS
Friday: At GVMS
Kelly's Schedule
Tuesday: At GVMS
Wednesday: At GVMS
Thursday: At GVMS
Friday: At GVMS