Tuesday Morning Message -BH Primary
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Be sure your students know why we had school off yesterday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
For Martin Luther King, Jr. resources for all ages, please click HERE. (A resource from the Washington Post)
No Name Calling Week - January 21-24
No Name-Calling Week
January 20th-24th
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Let’s Recognize Bullying and know that we are all different and unique. Be yourself, express yourself, be proud of who you are! Wear your own style.
Mission for the day: Compliment someone today.
Wednesday: Be a member of the team and Report Bullying. Wear your favorite sports jersey, shirt, or colors.
Mission for the day: Talk to 1 student and 1 adult and learn something new about them!
Thursday: Dress in comfortable clothes to show you are comfortable with yourself and Sharing Your Feelings!
Mission of the day: Be Assertive and tell someone how you feel.
Friday: Be a Bystander Hero! Dress as a superhero to Stand Up Against Bullying.
Mission for the day: Do something different at recess(play a new game or with a different person).
Lunch provided today!
Grand Canyon University is excited to visit Big Hollow Primary School and share all that our College of Education has to offer, including special benefits!
Event Details
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
10:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Staff Lounge
Lunch will be provided
Stop by to meet your local counselor and learn about GCU’s:
- Scholarships and Grants: Select bachelor’s and master’s cohorts are eligible for a scholarship of more than 20% off tuition.
- Transcript Evaluation: Bring your unofficial transcript(s) and we'll evaluate your coursework and provide a personalized graduation plan - including a preliminary schedule and your anticipated graduation date.
- Programs, Certificates and Continuing Education: GCU has more than 150 online academic programs for any teacher or assistant needing certification, re-certification, endorsements or continuing education.
For more information, or if you’re unable to attend, please contact your local counselor:
Tori Duplisse
University Development Counselor
Grand Canyon University
217-853-4847
tori.duplisse@gcu.edu
www.gcu.edu/counselor/tori.duplisse
Key Pads in Cafeteria Starting tomorrow!
PLEASE be sure your students are on time for lunch!
Self Care Committee
Black History Month
Wednesday, January 22nd-3:45-4:30 p.m.
We will plan to meet in the Primary Building Library immediately after school. Please take a look at the following resources prior to coming to the meeting and bring with you any ideas/resources you might have for us to include as we brainstorm and create our plan for February.
- NED's Kindness Adventure Assembly
- Children's Literature-Children's Books available to share in classrooms (we will share some at the meeting)
- African American Parent Advisory Committee Recommendations for Assembly
- Links to Resources & Activities for Teachers
- https://www.weareteachers.com/7-fresh-ideas-for-black-history-month/
- http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/black-history-month.htm
- https://www.educationworld.com/a_special/black_history.shtml
- https://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/2019/02/black-history-month-resources-for-the-classroom/ (for Teachers and Middle Schoolers)
5Essentials Survey - Includes updated information
The current teacher response rate for Big Hollow Primary is 23% for the 2020 Illinois 5Essentials Teacher Survey. As a reminder, schools need 50% of their teachers to respond in order to receive a report. Thank you for your commitment to Big Hollow Primary and our students!
GCN training
Thank you!
Save the date - Info share - February 19 at 8:10 primary library
Save the Date ... February 20th @4pm!
Come and socialize and get crafty by making your own decorative sign in McHenry at Hands to Home Crafted. Look for more information emailed out by Linda. https://hands-to-home-crafted.business.site/
Save the date - SchoolWide training - April 2, 2020
MAP resources
Resources for Reviewing and Utilizing Your MAP Reading Fluency Data
- Reports for Teachers (includes five-minute tutorial on reports)
- MAP Reading Fluency Test Terms (testing windows for fall, winter, spring)
Winter Benchmark Testing
Testing will begin on January 7
The MAP fluency testing will be administered in the classroom. You can administer the reading fluency testing to small groups or to your whole class. You can coordinate with Jacqui and Jeannie and your math interventionist to ensure you have extra support during the testing session or sessions. Directions to set up Map Fluency testing were sent by Matt McCulley in the fall and resent by me this week. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Goal Setting
Academic Spotlight
Remember….. we are always looking for teachers to participate in our “Academic Spotlight” at the Board meetings. This consists of a 5-10 minute presentation on any topic that you would like to highlight related to your classroom or club. .
PBIS
S - Safety
T - Take Responsibility
A - and
R - Respect
Please continue to pass out as many Starbucks as possible with specific positive feedback.
Be on the lookout for whole classes following expectations and give them a class starbuck!!
*All staff, Please utilize any opportunities available to reteach/review expectations prior to hallway, lunch/recess, bus, bathroom and pass out classroom starbucks when warranted.
PBIS assemblies -
January 17 - ER Staff Meeting - 6 classroom strategies and peer observations
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!
Major Office Referrals
PD during prep time
If you are given the opportunity for prep time make-up, it's completely ok to switch up your lesson plans and allow your students time on Lexia or Dreambox or MyOn. I know that Jen works really hard to give as much notice as possible, but sometimes there just isn't much advance notice. Let me know if you have any questions.
Help Desk Tickets
For Nightly Cleaning needs - Please use this link
For Technology needs - email helpdesk@bighollow.us -
Please include the following
Your name, or the name of who you are putting a ticket in for
Your building
Your room number
What days and time(s) we can come in
As many details of the problem as possible
DON’T EMAIL MATT OR ALEX DIRECTLY
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
January 21 - lunch provided - Grand Canyon University
January 22 - Mindfulness/Self Care Committee - 8:10 am Library
January 22 - Black History Month Planning meeting - 3:40 pm primary library
January 27 - American Heart Association Kick off Assembly 2:15-2:45 Primary
January 27 - American Heart Association Kick off Assembly 2:45-3:15 Elementary
January 27 - Citizens Advisory Council Meeting 6-8 pm Middle library
January 27 - PTO meeting 6 pm - Middle Staff lounge
January 30 - Lexia PD 1-3:30 pm A106
January 30 - Family Fitness Night (Formerly Family Jump Night) 6-7 pm
February 1-28 - Black History Month
February 7 - American Heart Association Wrap Up Assembly
February 7 - ER 1:30 pm Staff Meeting 1:40-2:40 Child Protection Training - second step
February 10 - PBIS tier 2 team meeting 3:45-4:45 primary conference room
February 10 - Board of Education 7 pm Middle library
February 12 - PBIS subcommittee meeting 8:10 am
February 14 - Valentine's Day
February 14 - PBIS data committee meeting 8:10 am
February 14 - CIA specials - elementary art room
February 17 - No School - Presidents' Day
February 18 - PBIS tier 1 meeting 3:45 - 4:45 pm primary conference room
February 19 - Info Share - Boone, Kolar, DiMaggio - Raising Student Achievement
February 20 - Sign Event - 4 pm McHenry
February 21 - ER 1:30 pm - Report Card, IEP, goal setting
February 27 - BLT meeting 3:45 pm
February 28 - CIA specials - elementary art room
March 4 - CIA meetings K am 1st grade pm
March 9 - PBIS tier 2 meeting 3:45 pm primary conference room
March 11 - PBIS subcommittee meeting 8:10 am
March 16 - PBIS data committee meeting 8:10 am
March 17 - PBIS tier 1 meeting 3:45 - 4:45 pm primary conference room
March 19 - BLT meeting 3:45 pm
April 2 - SchoolWide training - Jason Jezuit
April 8 - PBIS subcommittee meeting 8:10 am
April 13 - PBIS data committee meeting 8:10 am
April 13 - PBIS tier 2 meeting 3:45 pm primary conference room
April 14 - PBIS tier 1 meeting 3:45 - 4:45 pm primary conference room
April 16 - BLT meeting 3:45 pm
April 30 - Wellness Fair
May 11 - PBIS tier 2 meeting 3:45 pm primary conference room
May 13 - PBIS subcommittee meeting 8:10 am
May 18 - PBIS data committee meeting 8:10 am
May 19 - PBIS tier 1 meeting 3:45 - 4:45 pm primary conference room
May 20 - Kindergarten Showcase - 6:30 pm
May 21 - PreK Showcase - 6:00 pm
Meeting Dates
Thursday, February 27
Thursday, March 19
Thursday, April 16
May - SIP days
PBIS tier 1 - 3:40-4:40 pm
Tuesday, February 18
Tuesday, March 17
Tuesday, April 14
Tuesday, May 19
PBIS SubCommittees - 8:10 - 8:35 am
Wednesday, February 12
Wednesday, March 11
Wednesday, April 8
Wednesday, May 13
PBIS Data Committee - 8:10-8:35 am
Friday, February 14
Monday, March 16
Monday, April 13
Monday, May 18
PBIS Tier 2 3:40-4:40 pm
Monday, February 10
Monday, March 9
Monday, April 13
Monday, May 11
PTO news
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.
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/
Mrs. Lenayn Janusz, Principal
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