We Are Dexter Park
Dexter Park Staff Weekly Roundup
Dexter Park Core Values
We believe that all students should feel:
- safe
- welcome
- respected
- successful
January 25-29, 2016
Take a deep breath, we are almost at the end of the week. It seems like this week was the perfect storm, filled with everything from report cards to formative assessment meetings. I will say that the despite the numerous commitments, the week turned out to be extremely productive and worthwhile. We kept our heads down, worked together, and maintained a positive atmosphere for our students. There is nothing better than walking in the gym each morning and seeing our kids dancing and having fun, enjoying themselves and the environment for learning that you have created. This week, you have shown our students that even though the outside the classroom tasks can fill your mind, student are the priority and being present each moment for them and their needs trumps the "other stuff".
Make a point to leave the building on time today and spend your weekend decompressing by doing the things that give you joy. You have earned it!
Yours,
Chris
End of the Day Huddle
The "Hot Seat"
Hands-On Math
M&M Math
Our Students are Getting Googlefied
Fundations at FH
Upcoming Dates
January 29th: Report cards sent home
February 1st: All school meetings @ 9 (grades 3 and 6) and 9:30 (grades 4 and 5)
February 9th: Staff meeting @ Fisher Hill
February 10th: Staff volleyball tournament @ AHS, 6:00 p.m.
February: 15-19th: February Break
Quotes to Ponder
“If there’s a threat of being wrong every time I raise my hand, and being wrong is a bad thing, then very quickly I decide math isn’t for me, I don’t like this, I’m not a smart person.” Noah Heller
“If you want the people on your team to step up and do more, you have to be willing to do less: less talking, less responding, less convincing, and less rescuing of others who need to struggle and learn for themselves.” Liz Wiseman
“Assumptions are the root cause of poor instruction.” Christopher Reddy
“The bugle blast of evaluation can drown out the quieter melodies of coaching and appreciation.” Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen
About Us
Email: christopherdodge@orange-elem.org
Website: http://dexterparkprincipal.blogspot.com/
Location: 3 Dexter Street, Orange, MA, United States
Phone: 978-544-6080
Facebook: facebook.com/dexterparkschool
Twitter: @PrincipalDodge1