Buffalo Bulletin
January 22-26, 2018
How to Leverage Data After the i-Ready Diagnostic
The school year seems to be flying by and there is still so much to teach and learn! “Half-time“ is a great opportunity to step back, celebrate your school’s progress, understand where students are in their learning, and help teachers make the most of their instructional time. This issue shares resources to help you and your teachers use the data from your second i‑Ready Diagnostic to prepare for a great “second half”!
Now is the perfect time to analyze student performance data. i-Ready reports allow you to track student growth as well as plan, monitor, and adjust instruction for the school year.
Here are steps to take and resources to help you analyze your i-Ready Diagnostic data:
- Schedule Time to Analyze the Data- Make sure you carve out time to take a look at your data!
- Ask the Right Questions- It is important to approach data with purpose, often guided by a specific question. Looking at data without a question in mind can make it hard to figure out where to start. Looking at the data simply to look at the data will not feel as purposeful or authentic as looking at the data to find an answer, make a decision, or take action.
- Share Results- It is crucial to share the data with students and families once your analysis is complete. You can facilitate Data Chats with students to celebrate growth, set goals, and plan next steps.
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Wisdom from Jon Gordon: 5 Ways To Think Like a Champion
I meet and learn from Champions every day. Not just in locker rooms but in classrooms, hospitals, homeless shelters, homes and office buildings. I've learned that to be a champion you must Think Like a Champion. Champions think differently than everyone else. They approach their life and work with a different mindset and belief system that separates them from the pack.
1. Champions Expect to Win - When they walk on the court, on the field, into a meeting or in a classroom they expect to win. In fact they are surprised when they don't win. They expect success and their positive beliefs often lead to positive actions and outcomes. They win in their mind first and then they win in the hearts and minds of their customers, students or fans.
2. Champions Celebrate the Small Wins - By celebrating the small wins champions gain the confidence to go after the big wins. Big wins and big success happen through the accumulation of many small victories. This doesn't mean champions become complacent. Rather, with the right kind of celebration and reinforcement, champions work harder, practice more and believe they can do greater things.
3. Champions Don't Make Excuses When They Don't Win - They don't focus on the faults of others. They focus on what they can do better. They see their mistakes and defeats as opportunities for growth. As a result they become stronger, wiser and better.
4. Champions Focus on What They Get To Do, Not What They Have To Do - They see their life and work as a gift not an obligation. They know that if they want to achieve a certain outcome they must commit to and appreciate the process. They may not love every minute of their journey but their attitude and will helps them develop their skill.
5. Champions Believe They Will Experience More Wins in the Future - Their faith is greater than their fear. Their positive energy is greater than the chorus of negativity. Their certainty is greater than all the doubt. Their passion and purpose are greater than their challenges. In spite of their situation champions believe their best days are ahead of them, not behind them.
If you don't think you have what it takes to be a champion, think again. Champions aren't born. They are shaped and molded. And as iron sharpens iron you can develop your mindset and the mindset of your team with the right thinking, beliefs and expectations that lead to powerful actions
-Adapted from Jon Gordon's Weekly Newsletter, Nov. 13, 2017
Upcoming This Week....
All Week
K-2 CST Meetings
Celebrate Literacy Week
National School Choice Week
Monday 1/22
Faculty Meeting-VCF Cafeteria
4th Grade Core Connections
Principal's List and Honor Roll Celebration-IC and VCF
Grade 4 & 5 Math Team Tryouts
Happy Birthday Karilyn Trent
Tuesday 1/23
Elementary Visit from Congressman Daniel Webster-Don't forget to tidy up
5th Grade Core Connections
Teacher Assistants Meeting- IC and VCF
Office Staff Meeting
Wed 1/24
Happy Birthday Lisa Panigoni
Thursday 1/25
Teacher Assistants Meeting-PC
Mrs. Yerk and Mrs. Rice to FETC Conference
Happy Birthday August Keller
Friday 1/26
Buffalo Buck Dress Down Day- 2nd-5th
Mrs. Yerk to FETC Conference
Staff Jeans Day