Charger News
Every child. Every day. Whatever it takes!
November 22, 2019
The Moreau Heights family is committed to providing a positive and safe learning environment to support responsible and productive citizens.
Our Vision
Moreau Heights is a school where students are eager to learn and where staff are excited to teach. Students are successful at Moreau Heights in growing and meeting personal and academic goals. Teachers are innovative and a collaborative team. We are a family of learners and a community of great achievers!
Character Trait for November - Politeness
Morning Meeting Lessons
PBIS has prepared the slideshow for next week during morning meeting. Please remember to continue with the structure below. Monday you will choose your own activity, Tuesday and Thursday will be Second Steps and Wednesday and Friday will be PBIS.
- Greeting
- Share
- Activity (this will be PBIS lessons on Wednesday and Friday)
- Message
Morning Meeting Lessons:
Shannon sent an email with the link.
Thankful for our Charger Family!
PLC - Collaborative Norms
Presume Positive Intent
Assuming that others' intentions are positive promotes and facilitates meaningful dialogue and discussion, and prevents unintentional put-downs. Using positive intentions in speech is one manifestation of this norm.
Put Ideas on the Table
Ideas are the heart of meaningful dialogue and discussion. Label the intention of your comments. For example: "Here is one idea..." or "One thought I have is ..." or "Here is a possible approach..."" or "Another consideration might be ..."
There will be table tents for each team to have visible at meetings to support the practice of these norms to support collaboration.
Calendar of Events
Monday, Nov. 25
*JS staffing (Boeckman, Gorman/Cowan, Haugen, Stone, Streicher) 3:00
Tuesday, Nov. 26
*Food day - bring in yummies to share!
*Musial Moments assembly for grades 3-5 in gym - 1:00
*Mid-terms sent home
Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Dec. 1 - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, Dec. 2
*Dawn and Shannon out for PBIS training
*National Special Education Day
*ML reeval mtg (Johnson, Cowan/Gorman, Haugen, Streicher) 8:10
Tuesday, Dec. 3
*JEPD grades 1, 3, 5
*PBIS mtg 3:05
Wednesday, Dec. 4
*Sue at District admin 8 - 10:30
*New Crew 3-4
Thursday, Dec. 5
*JEPD k, 2, 4
*Elementary Principal mtg 11-3
*School Culture mtg 3:05 - 4"000
Friday, Dec. 6
*JS Eligibility mtg 3-4
*MH Staff Christmas Party 6-9
Our Data Updates
Behavior Goals and Data
November of 18/19 - 75
August -November 18/19 - 246
November of 19/20 - 47
August -November 19/20 - 149
Students will earn 350 positive office referrals by December 20, 2019.
473 Positive Office Referrals as of 11/21
Feedback and Area of Focus from Marty
Attendance Goals and Data
86.6% of 11/21
Academic Goals and Data
*iReady scores from our fall assessment are below
50% of our students on level based on April iReady assessment data, increasing from 44% of our students on level in math in April 2019 .
*iReady scores from our fall assessment are below
5th grade students will perform at or above the state average on science MAP test in spring 2020.
Book Study Highlight
We will discuss chapters 5 and 6 at our December 11th staff meeting. Specials will facilitate the discussion of Chapter 5 and Second Grade will facilitate discussion for Chapter 6.
Ways to Show Gratitude!
- Praise your coworker in a staff meeting or the lunch table in front of your peers. Verbally, out loud so all attendees can hear, tell them how your coworker has really been impressive with those Lesson plans:) No “Case of the Mondays” for that coworker; he or she will feel great as the week begins anew.
- When is the last time you actually gave someone a genuine compliment? How about do it today? Whether it’s about how a job was performed or the briefcase, don’t keep it to yourself. Tell somebody.
- Caffeine. Thank your awesome coworkers, or boss with some mocha-lotta-frappu-frothy something. On a chilly November morning, they’ll be oh-so-happy for your gratitude.
- Forget-Me-Not Day is a real holiday! Do you have anyone who’s on your mind that you should reconnect with today? A colleague that recently left and started a new position or perhaps that business prospect that you met at that networking event last month? Catch up, be sincere, and let them know they weren’t forgotten.
- Take a moment to thank the people who never get thanked. There are surely a lot of “thankless” jobs being done in your office building. Show these people that their daily tasks are appreciated.
- Thank your coworkers by being a good person and replacing the last of something. Paper towels, napkins, coffee, etc.
- Does your colleague have a desk collection of figurines? Why not surprise him or her by adding to the desk’s swag collection? Everyone loves thoughtful gifts, and this is a nice way to thank someone for simply being awesome.
- This month on Nov. 21st is World Hello Day. How about saying hello to a few people you never talk to around the office? One simple hello could make someone’s day.
- Sunday is a great day for baking! Make some homemade treats and take them to school.
- How often on a Monday morning do you ask, “How was your weekend?” How often do you actually actively listen and show interest in the answer? Do it!
- Take a moment to ask someone these four words: “Can I help you?” Offer a new staff member some assistance with a project or help him find his way around.
- It’s Thanksgiving! Thank someone for helping you out with a quick note of gratitude.
- There is no I in Team. All teams are important to the success of your organization, but some can overshadow others. Take this day to recognize other Teams and shout them out in the spotlight.
Thanksgiving fun brain breaks!
Kelly's Koaching Korner - Talking Chips and Morning Meeting
Morning Meeting
80 Morning Meeting Ideas (click link) was copied by Hallie Gaines. There is a copy in the office. Or, I scanned it to MH Staff drive. Hopefully this will help you plan activities. Thanks Halie Gaines!
This week, Mr. Johnson was using pennies in group to allow students to add their 2 cents. ALL students were contributing to discussion. This idea reminds me of the Kagan structure: Talking Chips-click blue to see ideas and copies of talking chips and how to use them in different content areas.
Teammates place a “talking chip” in the center of the table each time they talk. No one can talk again until all chips have been used, and teammates collect their chips for another round.
Benefits for students...
...each get a turn to speak and are accountable to teammates for contributing.
...contribute spontaneously, as there is no predefined sequence.
...participate more equally.
...cannot interrupt; they practice respectful listening
...who are shy are encouraged to participate.
Shout Outs for Staff
Thank you to those who joined the yard sign celebration brigade this month! It was fun surprising families with such great news!
Thank you to those that dressed up with your favorite book for retakes! I can't wait to see what our pictures look like.
Thank you to Heather, Kelly, and Meghan for the great work during JEPD this week.
Thank you to the kitchen staff for helping get our potatoes ready for the potato bar on Wednesday.
Thank you to Kelly for the great Words Their Way training on Wednesday.
Thank you to Coach Snow for the continual help in the office. We so appreciate you!!
Thank you to Rachel, Asha, Jerry, Kathy and Cheri for all their work with ipads on Wednesday afternoon! Your tech support was GREATLY appreciated!
Thank you to everyone who stayed last night to participate in our first STEAM night! Families enjoyed the event and it was a success!
Dawn's Dish
Thankful
Response to Behavior Ideas
BEHAVIOR PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES:
-Give students a choice (You can use the red pen or the black pen)
-Use 4 positives to 1 negative when communicating with students
-Make sure students needs are being met (think holistically- do we need to consider
counseling, do they need an accommodation, more support, etc)
-Be effective when giving instructions (highly engaging, targeted, with objectives)
-Use classroom management strategies (proximity control, grouping, specic expectations)
-Scaffold instruction to target students needs
-Use de-escalation strategies (lower your voice, do not engage, use less language, calming
breathing strategies, cool down time).
-Teach self advocacy skills.
HELPFUL LINKS TO IDENTIFY MOTIVATION AND REINFORCEMENTS:
Blue Forms
I have noticed that we've been called to some rooms lately, but we haven't received a blue form. Please remember, blue forms are filled out when a student goes to a buddy room OR when you need to call for support. If you are ever in doubt, just shoot me a text. 314.550.6546
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November Attendance Bracket Update
Committee Updates
Leadership Team Notes - November
PBIS Team Notes - November
Faculty Council Notes - November
Title I Notes - November
District Professional Development Committee - November