Lakota Preschool Daily Memo
By: Kelly Miller
UPDATES:
Head Start Orders due by Tuesday, Dec. 8th so they can be submitted!
Professional Development Takeaway-
Between Birth and 5 years old, students spend approximately 6% of their time with us, therefore it is critical to foster family engagement and promote unified efforts in school readiness. Something to try:
* Share observations of parent-child interaction that demonstrate something positive about the relationship.
*Share what you learned about the child from your observations of family-child interactions.
*Talk with parents about the things you see them do and say that are responsive to their children's individual temperament and that positively impact their development.
*Discuss information in conferences that reinforces how much the family means to the child.
Examples:
"Since you have been reading stories at bedtime together, he is spending more time with books in the classroom. Today he chose the book about dinosaurs. Would you like to borrow that book to read at bedtime?"
Professional Development Takeaway-
Between Birth and 5 years old, students spend approximately 6% of their time with us, therefore it is critical to foster family engagement and promote unified efforts in school readiness. Something to try:
* Share observations of parent-child interaction that demonstrate something positive about the relationship.
*Share what you learned about the child from your observations of family-child interactions.
*Talk with parents about the things you see them do and say that are responsive to their children's individual temperament and that positively impact their development.
*Discuss information in conferences that reinforces how much the family means to the child.
Examples:
"Since you have been reading stories at bedtime together, he is spending more time with books in the classroom. Today he chose the book about dinosaurs. Would you like to borrow that book to read at bedtime?"
Weekly Schedule:
Tuesday-
Kelly- IEP meeting at Shawnee
Stephanie- Transition meetings at Creekside
Wednesday-
Liberty Data Meetings (12:30-4:30p)
Kelly at Shawnee, Creekside & Liberty
Stephanie at Creekside and Liberty
Thursday-
Kelly at Liberty, Creekside & Home Visit
Stephanie at Creekside & Shawnee
Friday-
Creekside Data Meetings (8:30-12:30p)
Kelly at Creekside
Stephanie at Creekside
Grant Winterfest from 1:30-3:30pm
New Staff Support Meeting- 3:30-4:30pm (Creekside)
Kelly- IEP meeting at Shawnee
Stephanie- Transition meetings at Creekside
Wednesday-
Liberty Data Meetings (12:30-4:30p)
Kelly at Shawnee, Creekside & Liberty
Stephanie at Creekside and Liberty
Thursday-
Kelly at Liberty, Creekside & Home Visit
Stephanie at Creekside & Shawnee
Friday-
Creekside Data Meetings (8:30-12:30p)
Kelly at Creekside
Stephanie at Creekside
Grant Winterfest from 1:30-3:30pm
New Staff Support Meeting- 3:30-4:30pm (Creekside)
STARS of the WEEK!
Susan Hollowell
Susan Hollwell has done an amazing job transitioning into her role as PSIS, getting to know her students and their needs. She has established high expectations and implemented effective classroom management. Many staff members have shared various wonderful things going on in the classroom, students being held accountable and follow through on expectations. Parents have also responded with positive feedback.
Nancy Godbold
Nancy has embraced her role as AT in Liberty E with a smile and optimism daily. Nancy has formed a strong co-teaching relationship with her LT and has developed strong rapport with her students. Her students are thriving with her passion and follow through on expectations. Your smiling face lifts the spirits of all who cross paths with you!
Absences
Creekside-
Floating AT- Shireesha Dasari
Jessica Mullins (p.m. only) no sub needed
Liz Green- no coverage needed (half day)
Floating AT- Shireesha Dasari
Jessica Mullins (p.m. only) no sub needed
Liz Green- no coverage needed (half day)
Liberty-
Lisa Iacovone- Shannon Dunaway
Floating AT- Jennifer Hobbs covering
Floating IA- no coverage (Jennifer, please support Lib. B also)
Educational Aide (Lib. A)- Mara Murphy
Shawnee-
SCC IA- Brandi Singh
Helena Graves covering transition meetings
Angela Colwell- no coverage needed
SHOUT OUT
A HUGE shout out to Leonor! She was the clutch, stepping in to translate for a Kindergarten transition meeting on Monday, so they could have 100% attendance. She was helpful, warm, and inviting towards the parent. Thanks for the TEAMWORK!
Shout Out to our Creekside staff for getting positive feedback from the State Reviewer on Monday! Wild way to start the week, but you all did a fantastic job and he was thoroughly impressed with what he saw!
Shout Out to our Creekside staff for getting positive feedback from the State Reviewer on Monday! Wild way to start the week, but you all did a fantastic job and he was thoroughly impressed with what he saw!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
None Today!
REMINDERS
Staff Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 18th-
1. Discuss a theme with your team and designate a driver!
1. Discuss a theme with your team and designate a driver!
Focus Goal:
Reminder of our program goal:
Focus on intentional interactions with children, facilitating learning while promoting higher- order thinking skills.
Focus on intentional interactions with children, facilitating learning while promoting higher- order thinking skills.
Reference Materials:
Extending into the THICK posters
Center posters- staff created
TS Gold Data to guide differentiation
Creative Curriculum
Collaborative planning with colleagues
Center posters- staff created
TS Gold Data to guide differentiation
Creative Curriculum
Collaborative planning with colleagues