Friday Focus
Moreau Heights Elementary
Giving our students HOPE for a better tomorrow one skill at a time!
Charge!
As we begin the second semester we have an opportunity, with new structures, to set a new standard for students and staff with high expectations. We can do this! It will take time, hard work and will likely not always feel awesome - however, if we all work together and lift one another up, we can make a GREAT difference for our students and each other!
We will spend time with PBS lessons that review expectations when we return from break. This will be the first 7 school days after we return. A specific schedule for lessons will be provided to support a positive transition.
WE HAVE THIS - TOGETHER!
PBS lesson
Our PBS lessons this week focus on Bucket Filling.
Our Second Steps lessons all focus on Bully Prevention.
**Is was brought to my attention that I may have rushed with a 2 day week before Thanksgiving. I have left the Second Steps lessons the same as last week. If you need, catch up. If you are ready to move on, take some time to review with students.
Kindergarten- Bullying - Lesson 3
1st grade - Bullying - Lesson 3
2nd grade - Bullying - Lesson 4
3rd grade - Bullying - Lesson 4
4th grade - Introducing Emotion Management
5th grade - Calming Down
Character Trait for December is Compassion/Kindness
JCPS Foundation Grants
Check out the grant applications to see what is available. Grant applications close January 14th. More details will come soon!
Duties for the Week
Gym - Schell and Watson
Cafe - Boeckman and Ries
Collect students from the gym at 7:45
Notice!
1 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Want to nominate one of our deserving educators for the 2019 Eisinger Teacher of the Year award? Nominations are currently being accepted. The nomination window will close on January 9, 2019. Fill out the online nomination form here.Educators eligible for this award include full-time, certified teachers, school librarians, guidance counselors or instructional coaches. You are welcome to nominate as many teachers as you would like. The nominated teacher must have five years of teaching experience, with two of those years being served in the Jefferson City Public Schools. For more information, call the JCPS Foundation at 573-659-3743 or click here.
Calendar of Events
Monday, December 17
*PLC training
*PBS mtg 3:45
Tuesday, December 18
*School Culture Team 3:45
*Tier 2 mtg 3:45
*Parent meeting with Larry re: behavior supports 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 19
*PBS Assemblies
- 8:30 for grades 3-5
- 9:40 for grades k-2
*Staff mtg 3:45
Thursday, December 20
*Guest readers from 9 - 11:30
Friday, December 21
*Sing-a-long 9:30 - 10:30
*Dismissal 12:15
Winter Break!
Wednesday, January 2
*PD day - details below
Thursday, January 3
*Students return!
*Breakfast in Classroom begins!
Friday, January 4
*Grade cards go home
PD Day - January 2nd
1. All grade level teachers will meet at Lawson for science resource training at 8:00. You will need to bring a tech device (chromebook) and a teacher's edition. This session will end at 11:00.
2. All staff will meet at Moreau Heights at 11:30 for lunch. We will be providing lunch, drinks and desserts.
3. We will spend the afternoon with a training to develop our toolbox of skills for supporting students with disruptive/defiant behaviors. Marty Huitt will be our presenter.
4. We will end with some time to look at development of our mission statement.
Our day will end at 3:45.
**I understand that there are some district department meetings scheduled this day. Please make plans to be at Moreau Heights for the afternoon for our lunch and training.
Dr. Day's Update
One more week! We can do this!!! You and your students have been working so hard and I just wanted to take a quick moment to tell you how very much I appreciate all of your hard work. I feel so very lucky to be a part of the amazing staff at Moreau Heights. It's incredible to see the difference you are all make each and every day. I know that this work is exhausting and we don't see the results as quickly as we would like, but you ARE making a difference.
Next week will be a tough one as we are all ready for some relaxation. Take some time to have some fun and celebrate the holidays. There are so many ways you can incorporate what students need to learn into some fun holiday activities. Please feel free to do so! Some of my favorite days as a teacher were celebrating holidays, making crafts, and just having fun with my kids. It's okay to have some fun with them! If you are doing something exciting and don't mind inviting me in, I'd love to stop by and see what's going on. We can do this, we are almost there, keep going strong!!
Kelly's Coaching Corner
https://www.edutopia.org/video/what-social-brain
Please take time to watch this 4-part video series on the social brain.
Video #1: What Is the Social Brain?
The research is in: Learning is a social endeavor.
Video # 2: Masters of Social Learning
We’re hardwired from birth to decode facial expression, posture, and tone of voice—and to work collaboratively.
Video #3: When the Social Brain Misfires
Sometimes our powerful urge to belong can hurt us. We look at how stereotypes undermine learning.
Video # 4: The Social Classroom
Increasingly, modern classrooms support group work and peer-to-peer collaboration. The science says that’s right on.
December Birthdays!
December 16 - Sammi Strange
December 18 - Shannon Gann