Princi-Val notes...
Week of May 9-13, 2016
What's happening this week!
*It's a Learning Log Week! NWEA testing occurs all week. In your newsletters, please remind parents that 2016-17 on-line registration is open.
*School board meeting on Tuesday. Those students who received a perfect IREAD score will be honored. Please join us at 6:00 to help honor them.
*Parent Involvement Meeting, Wednesday, May 11th, 3:45. I'm looking for teachers to
join me at this meeting as we plan for next year. Theme: Year of the parent.
*Fifth grade students will be going to Highland, Thursday May 12th at 1:00.
**I'm looking for some volunteers to walk with me on Saturday, May 14th at 9:00 a.m. We will be knocking on some doors to talk with some of our parents about coming back to ACS. Please let me know if you can help.
15 Things Every Teacher Should Try This Year
This is great time of year to try some new innovative things in your classroom. It could inspire you for next year as well. Don't be scared to try something new and learn with our students.
Movie stars?
Thanks to everyone who helped in a "filming" project for ACS. I heard that our students were excellent listeners! This could be one more way that our students have a glimpse of the possibilities ahead of them. Maybe we have some movie stars in our midst???
Something for you to ponder...
What do you think about this quote, honestly? Reflect back on this year. Have you created an environment in your classroom that allows the freedom for students to ask questions? It's important for all of us to be reflective learners, so we continue to grow in our profession. This might even be a question to think about in your personal life?
Teacher Appreciation Gift Suggestions