Monday Musings
Weekly Update for Douglas Staff - Monday, May 16th
Vision - Mission - Priorities
Mission - The mission of Douglas Elementary School is to engage the Douglas community in learning and growing together, preparing children to pursue the dreams and opportunities of their future.
Priorities -
Learning and Growing Together
Driven by High Expectations and Goals
Fostering a Positive, Safe Learning Environment
First Grade Soccer Players
Fifth Grade Recess
Douglas/Lincoln Pen Pal Day!
Kindergarten Kick-Off - Monday, May 16th!
Theme 2016-2017 - Learning is Our Super Power! (Super Heroes)
Structural/Learning Updates (3-5)...
3rd - Reading/SS: Mary and Amanda, Math/Science: Pam and Justin
4th - Reading/SS: Jenn and Jenna, Math/Science: Tom and Cheryl, Both - Julie
5th - Reading/SS: Julie, Matt, Lindsey, Math/Science: Bri, Cally, Liz
Students will all be assigned to a homeroom/advisory, then spend half of the day in one area (ex; Reading/SS), then switch for the afternoon to the other teacher(s). 3-5 will maintain WIN, and also end the day with their homeroom/advisory as well.
3-5 will also be learning together about Project-Based Learning (PBL). Student engagement has been a concern in recent years - and standards-driven PBL aims to engage students, through rigorous learning experiences. While learning about and integrating PBL, we will also be exploring the Next-Generation Science Standards and 21st Century Skills. Exciting stuff! A leadership team is being developed and will work together to build a plan.
All of this work fits under the larger umbrella of PLC, as the foundation of high-quality PBL are essential standards and learning targets; and teams will continue to develop and utilize common formative assessments to ensure student learning and provide feedback for instruction.
We have had some significant conversations over the past month-and-a-half, and I am so proud to be in a building with teachers who are engaged and dedicated to continuous learning on behalf of our students and community. I can't wait to dig in and learn with all of you - and see where this path leads us!
Year-End Slideshow - PICS NEEDED! Please email me pictures from your classroom/field trips during this school year! In the subject - please put "slideshow". 4-5 pics per classroom would be GREAT!
Upcoming Events/Meetings...
Monday, May 16th - Kindergarten Kick-Off! (Current K's - No School); K to 1st Placement (3:15)
Tuesday, May 17th - PLC Planning Team - 3:15-4:30 (Media Center)
(Alternate Team Meetings this Week)
Wednesday, May 18th - Lincoln Family Orientation (5:30)
Tuesday, May 24th - Staff Meeting
Thursday, May 26th - 4th to 5th Placement (3:15)
Monday, May 30th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 31st - NO Staff Meeting; 1st to 2nd Placement (3:15)
Wednesday, June 1st - 3rd to 4th Placement (3:15)
Monday, June 6th - Kindergarten Celebration - 5:00
Tuesday, June 7th - Field Day/Cookout
**If Raining - Inflatables in Gym (schedule TBD)
Thursday, June 9th - Early Release (Last Day); Assembly at 9:00
Project-Based Learning Links - PBL (Updated Weekly)
Emily's Schedule - 5/16-5/20
Announcements - Daily @ 8:05
Informal Observations + Formals
7:30 - Parent Meeting (Lapp)
5th to Miller Park
8:30 - Kindergarten Kick-Off Tour
9:15 - Meet with Jen Harris
10:15 - Kindergarten Kick-Off Tour 2
12:00 - Meet with Mike B.
1:30 - Kindergarten Kick-Off Tour 3
2:00 - Meet with Dawn McBride
3:15 - Kindergarten Placement Meeting (K to 1st)
Tuesday, May 17th
8:30-11:30 Cabinet (ESC)
3:15-4:30 PLC Planning Team (Media Center)
Wednesday, May 18th
7:30 NO SIT Scheduled
Lincoln Family Orientation (PM)
Thursday, May 19th
7:20 Special Ed Team Meeting
3rd to Horicon Marsh
5th to Track Meet (WHS)
9:00-11:00 Elementary Principals
2:30 IEP (Retzlaff, Rens, Dunn)
Friday, May 20th
Emily Out - Closing on House - Moving Day!