Weekly News
September 23, 2019
September 27th Professional Learning
Below is the information about the district inservice on Friday, September 27. The focus in on Culturally Relevant Education and we’re excited about the wide variety of offerings to choose from.
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Locations: Lathrop, Ryan, Admin. Center and other locations for breakout sessions
Keynote: George Couros in Hering Auditorium from 8:00 - 9:30 (Please be on time)
Lunch: 11:30 - 1:00 on your own
Breakout sessions:
Session 1: 9:50 - 11:30
Session 2: 1:00 - 2:40
Session 3: 2:55 - 4:30
Note: Some sessions have limited size and require sign in; please use the Google Form link in the attached document to indicate your interest in those specific sessions. Also note that for some sessions, you will need to bring your laptop or headphones.
Information and descriptions of sessions can be found in the attached document and on the district website. Any late additions or changes will be reflected on the website.
Community Listening Session @ West Valley
Thursday, Sep 26, 2019, 06:00 PM
West Valley- DeWilde Auditorium
Evaluation Information
DDF Due Sept 15th (Friday, Sept 13)- Set up a time to meet with Petra and Heather once you have submitted your goals.
Non-tenured Teachers please set up a time to meet with Petra and Heather- see Becky for calendar.
Laptop Roll Out
ONLY computers between 93667 and 94866 are being replaced.
Instructions:
- Tape the Pink Laptop Rollout Sheet to your computer (see Becky)
- Back up important data. They will do a data transfer but back up important data!!
- Bring your power cord and adapters. Keep your bag.
- Remove sticky notes from the wrist rest.
September Advisory EVERYONE CAN LEARN!
Ryan1920Calendar -Advisory Lessons 8/28
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jJ-KH7gmJh-gGe4stRL_HeVxSSlRB1-D5xJfo2WX-Ok/edit?usp=sharing
Here is the copy of the student handbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IKQWdMSAeb1aiy5YwIet-J3xVebjIf5u/view?usp=sharing
October Advisory- MY BRAIN IS LIKE A MUSCLE THAT GROWS!
Please share activities that you find or ones that work well with everyone!
PLC Focused on Data
By this point in the year your PLC has various points of data to help identify gaps and areas of concern. MAP Data, PEAKS Data, Student Work Samples, Quizzes/Tests.
PLC's should be at Data Meeting 3- Determining Gaps & Goals or DM 4- Planning for Action this is where you develop your SMART Goals (instructional plan for implementation). Your implementation should take place for 3-6 weeks (could be shorter or longer depending on your goal and length of instruction).
I have put all the protocols for each meeting sequentially in a google folder. I will also give one to each PLC so that you have a copy of them. You should copy the protocol you are using and link it in your PLC notes for each week. If you are having trouble with this let me know.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iqMBuilfKWgRbsB4GkZ_9TqXCEahvmHW?usp=sharing
Thanks everyone, the PLC's that I have visited are doing a great job looking at their collected data!
Upcoming Dates and Activities
Tuesday, September 24 Challenge Day
Wednesday, September 25 Leadership Team (Title 1 Team) Meeting
Friday, September 27 Professional Learning
Tuesday, Oct 1- 4 Title 1 Team to CASEL
Tuesday, October 8 Benefits Awareness Meetings (staff lounge)
Wednesday, October 9 Staff Meeting
Thursday, October 10 Benefits Awareness Meetings
Thursday, October 17 @ 10:17 The Great Shakeout
Friday, October 18 Early Out End of 1st Quarter
Wednesday, October 23 Staff Meeting
Friday, October 25 Bring your Parent to School/ Future So Bright
Wednesday, October 30 School Social- Anyone want to sponsor?
CHAMPS Tip of the Week
Correct misbehavior fluently (briefly, calmly, consistently, immediately and {as much as possible} privately.
- Brief corrections maintain instructional flow and reduce the degree of disruption the misbehavior causes.
- Calm corrections model responsible ways to deal with conflict, avoid escalating emotional intensity and keep your blood pressure at reasonable levels.
- Consistent corrections allow you to be on "automatic pilot" and demonstrate to students that you are fair and equitable.
- Immediate corrections prevent minor misbehavior from becoming major misbehavior.
- Reasonably private corrections model respect and help maintain the student's dignity - while still addressing the problem.
SPORTS
Girl's Basketball
- Sept 26 @ Ryan
- Oct 1 @ Tanana
- Oct 2 @ Ryan
- Oct 3 @ Eielson
- Oct 8-10 Tournament 7th Grade @ Eielson & 8th Grade @ Tanana
Cross Country Running
- Sept 24 @ UAF
Leadership Team - Title 1 Team Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019, 08:30 AM
Board Room
Staff Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019, 08:30 AM
Ryan Library
Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 1 8:00am - noon & 1:00 - 4:00pm
Interesting Reads
https://www.middleweb.com/35395/three-fun-activities-to-keep-students-writing/
Middle School Students Make Social Justice Art:
Adolescent Mood Swings or Depression? http://www.mcleanconnection.com/news/2019/sep/18/normal-adolescent-mood-swings-or-depression/