Peek At The Week
April 1, 2019
Team,
Last week we had our Faculty Meeting and had many important dates for this month. As promised, I will be sharing the PowerPoint with you. Please go ahead and add them to your calendar.
This week is the last week before our first round of STAAR tests and last round of CBA's for the year. It's time to exhale doubt and inhale confidence! We must stay strong through the state assessments and end of year events. You all have worked so hard this school year! You have been resilient through the winds of change regarding being in first year IR. I know some of you are weathered and worn down. Please know that I support you and appreciate you. This doesn't mean that there will be no challenges. Even through those, I am right by your side. Ready and willing to meet it with you.
As always, Teach Happy!
-Denise
SELF-TALK: The Power of that Voice in Your Head
Self-talk—both verbal and mental—is important because the way we talk to ourselves attaches meaning to our experiences. What’s actually happening or has just happened doesn’t influence us as much as the positive or negative spin we give it, including our assessment of the role we played in a given situation. This is what influences us most and becomes our long-term truth.
If our internal monologues are judgmental, critical, shaming, or perfectionistic, it impacts our sense of self-worth, confidence, and competence. We all know that bullying takes an emotional toll, so why would we ever believe that bullying ourselves would be appropriate or productive? Negative self-talk puts a glass ceiling on healthy risk-taking, as well as personal and professional growth.
But when our self-talk is kind, compassionate, encouraging, forgiving, and optimistic, it enables us to move beyond old wounds and approach life’s challenges with confidence. It encourages us to engage in self-care and move away from chaotic drama. We’re therefore more likely to be choose relationships that are respectful and nurturing.
Calendar: AOD Weatherford
Monday- 8th grade Math Boot Camp (In the Cafeteria periods 1-4 and 6-8). Technology Lab open, 3:45p-4:30p
Tuesday- 8th grade Math Boot Camp (In the Cafeteria periods 1-4 and 6-8). Lockout Drill; Technology Lab open, 3:45p-4:30p
Wednesday- 8th grade Math Boot Camp (In the Cafeteria periods 1-4 and 6-8).
Thursday- 8th grade Math Boot Camp (In the Cafeteria periods 1-4 and 6-8); Technology Lab open, 3:45p-4:30p
Friday- End of TELPAS window; UIL 4th 3rd week Progress Report
Non-negotiable's
Lesson Plans MUST be written and inputted into Google Classroom. This is part of Dimension 4, TTESS.
Following the SMS Discipline Protocols- The idea of a whole class being responsible for the actions of the majority, are not part of our discipline plan. Follow the steps and ask for help.
Hall passes for students- anytime they leave your room.
Notice and Correct Hallway behaviors- Set the expectation, set the tone. They will meet your expectation IF they know you will hold them to it!
District Policy regarding cell phone use in the classroom- There aren't any to be used unless instructionally relevant.
PLC's this Week
Monday- ELAR Interventions; STAAR Modules due to Mrs. Kraemer by the end of the day.
Tuesday, Thursday- Math Interventions
Wednesday, Friday- ELAR Interventions
*If WAR ROOM data has not been updated, make time for that this week.