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“At its core, good teaching is about relationships – because students allow themselves to learn from people they trust.” David Saavedra
Messages from Erin
As promised here are some dates of interest coming up...
ILT Dates: March 3rd, April 14th, May 5th (7:30 AM; Location: TBD)
ILT Planning Day: May 18th
District Assessments will be administered the week of March 7th via paper/pencil.
PD sessions during your planning time: March 9th and May 11th.
Full Day planning days:
March 14th - 5th grade
March 15th - 4th grade
March 16th - 3rd grade
March 17th - 2nd grade
March 18th - 1st grade
March 21st - Kindergarten
March 24th - Special Education
The framework for full day planning days for all grade levels will include a team building activity, data review, planning based on data, and the creation of class lists. Please let us know if there are other topics you would like to cover as a team, and we will bring in the resources to support you (i.e. eCLASS, Safari Montage, etc.).
Ideas for Black History Month
This Edutopia article by Matt Davis has numerous suggestions for effective teaching during Black History Month, as well as for the rest of the year: http://edut.to/1PzfqES.
“Six Teaching Tools for Black History Month” by Matt Davis in Edutopia, January 15, 2016
Thinking about Summer? I am ;)!
We will need a summer clerk beginning in June. If you are interested in working a week or several weeks, or if you have a college student that may be interested in spending the summer with me (Hahaha!), please let me know. I will share dates and pay information with interested parties.
Computer Lab
Word is out that we are in the process of creating a new computer lab. Thank you to Linza for being willing to move her room again! This will take some time; please be patient as we move things around. We will also be moving the tribute to Ms. Berry for her service to HES. The conference room will now be the Berry Conference Room. Ms. Todd will be in the former Berry Room and the computer lab will be in Ms. Todd's old room. This is the school-wide version of musical chairs! Thank you for your patience!
School Safety and Security
The time has come...we will begin using the cameras and new security system on Monday. Doors will be locked after 9:00 AM each day. Please help us to understand what is working and what the challenges are with this new process. Thank you in advance for your patience as we work out the kinks and we appreciate your feedback!
Field Trips
Thank you all for representing HES well around town! I have heard reports that our students are very well behaved on these trips, and I appreciate that!
Early Release Days
I know Wednesday and Thursday will be very busy days for you. Remember that PTA will be providing lunch for you both days. Enjoy this special treat!
Thank you for supporting our parents and students during these conferences. This time is so valuable! Please let us know how your A-Team can support you during this process!
Thank you for the great work you do every day!
Have an awesome week!
EH
ABCD Award!
Another THANK YOU to Karen and Susan for creating a wonderful Book Fair display for our staff and students. You guys have gone above and beyond the call of duty for our learning community.