Bells and Schedules

Teachers,
Here is your weekly dose of “5-Point Friday.”

Bells and Schedules —
I just got trained on the bells and I feel so much better about life. Please make sure you are heading to pick up your class right before or as the bell rings. We know it might take a minute to get out to pick up your class, but please plan accordingly. Please don’t make your students wait very long outside. Thank you for helping us get our schedules set and going. Thank you for being flexible. It has been fun planning around all the things we do in school. As a teacher I always wished I could just take a day and teach my students without any interruptions… but then I think about all the services we give our students and how they need the little things to help them be successful. So, we will have the LLI Schedule ready to move after Labor Day, Library Schedule will be ready next week, unless I haven't gotten times for your grade level. iReady will hopefully be ready soon, Specialists are going strong in their classes, Resource will be out and about helping our students, Speech is moving and grooving, Language Acquisition groups will be starting after Labor Day, Gifted and Talented will be starting in a week or two, Amanda is taking referrals for students in need, Alma is coaching her heart out, Kirby is keeping our school beautiful and running smooth, and Kim and I are visiting classes to see great learning happening with students. So many services, so many opportunities, so much love for our students.

Quote I’m pondering —
“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I’m actually as proud of the things we haven’t done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.” – Steve Jobs

What I’m watching —
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
This is another Ted Talk. It is longer than the last one (20 minutes), but it is great information. take the time to help you feel better and even use it with your students. It can change their attitudes about work, activities, and dealing with situations. it can also help when dealing with parents and administrators. Key phrase with this one, “Power pose”.

Favorite Website This Week —
Kahoot!
I have mentioned this website in passing, but I want you to gather the full glory that is Kahoot! This website is a assessment site that gathers information but turns it into a game. Players get points for getting the answer correct, but also how fast they answer. Players put in a username and play on any device. An easy one to do with students is one called “Classroom Stuff” by davidll. All it is is pictures of classroom stuff and four answer students can choose from. It is a great place to start for any grade. My fifth graders loved to play it. Your class can play as individuals or as teams. Sign up. Try it out. Your kids with thank you for it.

A Big Thank You —
We sure appreciate the Fifth Grade for helping keep our school safe. Safety Patrol is going great. They are learning the ropes and helping to keep us safe. Please take a minute in all the classes to mention that they are there to help us and to mind them if the Safety Patrol asked them to walk or be safe. It is important to have good examples in the top grades. Fifth Grade Team, keep up the great work! Thank you.

Bonus Point — Sign up for PTA. $6 for a shirt and membership. Our goal is 100%. Support the Parents that provide more opportunities for our students. Thank you

I appreciate all of you and all you do meeting with students and parents. Have a wonderful weekend.

Principal’s 200 Club

Teachers,

Here is another weekly dose of “5-Point Friday.”

Principal’s 200 Club —

I have appreciated the teachers that are sending down the cards already for the Principal’s 200 Club. The reason we give out principal’s 200 Cards is to encourage students to be Respectful, Responsible, Resourceful, Safe, and Unified. When students show one of these qualities, make a big deal about it and give them a card. Write a small blurb about how great they are on the bottom and send them to the office. Resourceful is a great one to use when students make a mistake and then find a way to correct it. One thing we do not want is for all the cards to come down at once. It should be student specific, not done as a class. I will put 2 in your box each week, please send two students down each week. If you have questions, please ask. Make it a habit to catch students that need redirection when they deserve a card. We will Rise!

Quote I’m pondering —

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” - Lao Tzu

What I’m watching —

Grit: The power of passion and perseverance by Angela Duckworth

I love Ted Talks and this is one I have watched over and over. It is about 6 minutes about her research on perseverance. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success. Enjoy.

Favorite Chrome App This Week —

Google Keep 

This is an app I use everyday to track my notes and lists. It is an app you can download on any smartphone. Once you sign in you can get your notes on any device you sign into. It is Kim’s new favorite app.

A Big Thank You —

Kindergarten started without a hitch this week. Thank you Kindergarten for your preparations and hard work to get the students comfortable with being in a new place. thank you for taking care of our little ones. This is where they get their love for education from. Everything I ever needed to know I learned in Kindergarten. Everything else build on that beginning. Thank you.

I appreciate all of you and your hard work. Remember Monday is an early out day. We will meet at 1:30 for learning and growing. Have a wonderful day.

PBIS Redoux

Teachers
Here is a weekly dose of “5-Point Friday.”

PBIS Redoux —
Here is an easier PBIS schedule for everyone. I will do better to make schedules easier for all of us. Thank you for bearing with me. Hopefully this will relieve a little stress.

9:45 -
4th Grade - Hallway
1st Grade - Lunchroom
3rd Grade - Assemblies
2nd Grade - Bathrooms
5th Grade - Playground

10:00 -
4th Grade - Lunchroom
1st Grade - Assemblies
3rd Grade - Bathrooms
2nd Grade - Playground
5th Grade - Hallway

10:15 -
4th Grade - Assemblies
1st Grade - Bathrooms
3rd Grade - Playground
2nd Grade - Hallway
5th Grade - Lunchroom

10:30- Bathroom and drink break

10:45-
4th Grade - Bathrooms
1st Grade - Playground
3rd Grade - Hallway
2nd Grade - Lunchroom
5th Grade - Assemblies

11:00-
4th Grade - Playground
1st Grade - Hallway
3rd Grade - Lunchroom
2nd Grade - Assemblies
5th Grade - Bathrooms

11:15- Lunch as normal

Quote I’m pondering —
“We have the power to tear down or build up the children who walk into our lives every day.” @KIdsDeserveIt

What I’m watching —
Be More Dog. Need I say more Moose?

Favorite iPad App This Week —
Paper by 53. I use this app to take sketch notes on my iPad. It is great to doodle on. and it’s Free.

A Big Thank You —
This one goes to everyone for all the hard work you have done over the last few weeks. What a great first day it was. Smooth. Now we hope it keeps going this way. I am sure it will. 

Have a wonderful day!