Poynter Patriot News
Weekly Staff Bulletin
November 16-20, 2015
Hello Everyone,
Wow what a busy but fantastic week we had this past week. First of all, a HUGE thank you to Liz and Zoraida in the counseling center for all their hard work this week getting all the report cards ready to go for Tuesday and Thursday night conferences. Also, another HUGE thank you to Linda, Yolanda and Paty for all their hard work getting the report cards for kids, maps and information for parents, food for teachers/staff as well as a thousand other details that I know I am missing. A deep thank you to Roberto, Norma, Stephan, Antonio and Elida for their help with translations. They were the voices for so many parents and teachers. And lastly to the teachers who did a fantastic job at conferences. We talked to so many parents who were grateful for the information you provided for them. It took the mystery out of middle school. We had nearly 400 parents/students come to conferences. That is outstanding!!! It signals a strong and healthy learning environment where parents want to be part of the team in their child's learning.
With deepest admiration,
Jon and Katie
Deep Teacher Talk
How Do We Change Our Practice in Our Ever Changing Classes?
Mapping It Out!
Coaches Corner---Cherylen Marshall
November 14, 2015
Thank you for your collaboration on Thursday while learning and digging deeper into the 5 dimensions of learning. Every dimension is equally important; purpose, student engagement, curriculum and pedagogy, assessment for student learning, and classroom environment and culture. I would like to encourage you to look back at the vision statement you have chosen to focus on and reach out to someone that can help you achieve this goal. We will be referring to these vision while we do our instructional rounds. These could be useful when creating and supporting your SLGGs. During the next few weeks, please let me know if you would like me to come in and help you brainstorm ideas for your vision.
Connecting the Supports of the 5 D's
The 5 D's As a Pyramid to Student Success
Growing Our Practice Within the 5 D's
General Information for all staff
*Black ticket event for PBIS will be on Thursday. Information to follow.
*The week of Nov. 23-27 will be a three day week (Monday-Wednesday). Encourage school attendance.
*Quatama Crossing Apartment Conferences on Nov. 18 from 5:00-7:00 pm.---Katie, myself, counselors and few teachers will be at the Quatama Crossing Apartments to meet with parents and go over grades and information for those parents who may have missed our night conferences. If you are interested in joining us please see Jon or Katie. You will be compensated extended contract.
*AVID Info in 7th grade science---Joey will be coming to 7th grade science classrooms to talk about AVID
Current Week and November At A Glance
Monday-November 16
Gym Week: V-McIntosh, P-Molencamp, W-Sheldon, B-Rivas
International Day for Tolerance BE CONNECTED--Patriot Out! (Wear red, white, blue)
Play Rehearsal 3:25-4:45
Trio-3:30-4:45
Robotics 3:15-5:00 pm.
FLL Lego Robotics 5:00-7:00
Tuesday-November 17
Wildcat Slurpee Walk
AVID Info in 7th grade science
11:00 Attendance Team
Yearbook Club 7:50-8:45
Wildcats/Pilots mtg. 8:00-8:45
Attendance Team Mtg. 11:00
MESA 3:15-5:00
Play Rehearsal 3:25-4:45
Bike Club 3:30-4:45
Parent Club 6:30-8:00 pm
Wednesday-November 18
AVID info in 7th grade science
Academic Seminar--Principal Directed---Licensed 8:00-9:00 am
GSA 12:00-1:30 (1st lunch Ceccarelli, 2nd lunch Byrne)
Robotics 3:15-5:00
Play Rehearsal 3:25-4:45 pm
FLL Lego Robotics Team 5:00-7:00 pm Team room
Quatama Crossing Apartment complex 5:00-7:00 pm.
Thursday-November 19
Boxers/Vikings 8:00-8:45 am
Play Rehearsal 3:25-4:45 pm
Bike Club 3:30-4:45
Friday, November 20
8:00-Department Coordinator meeting
10:30-1:00 Picture Retakes
Upcoming Events:
11/26-27 No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
11/30 Canned Food Drive starts
Remember Monday is AVID gear, Tuesday is Tie Tuesday, Wednesday is Poynter Gear, Friday is college or Liberty gear.
Thought of the Week
--Confucious
Poynter Middle School
Email: pedej@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: www.hsd.k12.or.us
Location: 1353 NE Grant St, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Phone: 503-844-1580
Twitter: @poynterms