Friday Focus
January 8, 2016
The Journey Ahead
What motivates me? First, the people. This means the students, the staff, and the families. I enjoy coming to Howe and seeing everyone I work and learn with. Second, our school's past and continued success. I feel the pride when I walk through the doors, as many of our visitors have also noticed. The student work on the walls and high expectations are just a few of the contributing factors to our quality learning environment.
Finally, and this is specific to this school year, I have looked forward to exploring my driving question through the action research course, "How might questioning and discussion affect student literacy engagement?"
The question alone has been a source of engagement with me. I feel more involved in the process of learning at Howe. For example, when I come into a classroom for an instructional walk, I'm observing through the lens of what's possible, instead of just the current reality. There is a focus on the future in addition to honoring the past and present. This positive approach helps me assume the best in others and their efforts.
-Matt
Woodlands Spring Into Action Requests
Student Supervision
New Year, New Faces!
Marie Whitemarsh
East Junior High Volunteers
Deb Kipp-Graham
Recommended Resource: Management in the Active Classroom
All Faculty Meeting
- Engage in a brief mid-year check of student writing. More information coming...
Friday, Jan 15, 2016, 08:00 AM
Howe Elementary School, 8th Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States
Howe Elementary School
Email: matthew.renwick@wrps.net
Website: http://www.wrps.org/schools/howe/index.cfm
Location: 221 8th Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States
Phone: 715-424-6772
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howeelementaryschool
Twitter: @HoweElementary