The Greatest Show?

Teachers,

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

The Greatest Show? —

There is a new projector in the gym. We have a new cordless mic system. As I watched the programs at the end of last year, it was hard to watch the video on a dim projector set on a cart that blocked the view for parents. When you have a program or something you will do in the gym it will ready for you. You can use one of your classroom Chromebooks or the Chromebook in the conference room. There are other options if you want to learn more. The easiest is to your presentation it in a Google Slides presentation. If you have a powerpoint you can put it in Google Drive and it will convert to a slides presentation. I can help if you need it. The projector is bright enough so we do not have to turn the lights off. That is a big bonus for assemblies and performances. We are figuring out the sound part of it right now. So far we have two mics and a way to plug in sound to play over the speakers. There is a mic for each side of the curtain so if the curtain is closed a mic can be used on each side of the curtain. And both can be used for the whole gym. It is pretty nice. One thing we would like to stress. Please try to keep students from throwing things at the projector. It is a bit hard to move back if it gets hit. But we understand accidents happen… If you have questions, please let me know. I think your performances with sound and presentations should be easier for others to hear and see. 

Quote I’m pondering —

“Here is my secret. It is very simple: it is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.”

— Antoine de Saint Exupéry

What’s Happening —

This Coming Week	In Two Weeks
Mon. Nov 18 - Community Council 12pm Wed. Nov. 20 - TAT 2nd Grade	Nov. 26 - Reunification Drill Nov. 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break Nov. 29 - Black Friday
Dec. 9 - Teacher Training Half Day Dec. 18 - Intervention Meeting Day with Aides

Favorite Article This Week —

We Are What We Choose

Choices. There are so many in our lives and some are more important than others.

A Big Thank You —

Thank you teachers for taking the time to talk with your parents. I appreciate that you are willing to take the time and build relationships with them. They need to feel that they are part of the team for their student and these SEP’s are important to build those relationships. Thank you for helping parents understand more about their child. Thank you for sharing with them what they can do to help their child. I can see the love you have for your students and it is shown in the SEP’s. In talking with a few parents they mentioned these things. Thank you for building that relationship. Thank you for all that you do. Thank you.

I appreciate all of you and your hard work.

Assemblies

Teachers,

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

Assemblies —

I think assemblies are the bane of my existence. Not what we have them for, but the whole management of it. So in talking with the 5th grade they set me straight and here is the plan we will follow from here on out. We will face the direction of the playground. The persons doing the assembly will be in the center of the cafagymatorium and not to one side. If you have your class sit in two lines it is easier to get to students, if needed. Please monitor your students. If there are students you know will need some guidance during the assembly, please put them close to you. Jeff and Harvey will have chairs at the yellow lines for teachers to sit on. We want to keep an aisle in the middle for access for whatever is needed. 

Facing the front we will have the first grade on the right side of the cafagymatorium starting at the green line and going to the yellow line. Behind them will be the second grade. On the left side will be 3rd grade green line to the yellow line. Behind third will be fourth grade. Fifth grade will stretch across the back in their chairs from yellow line to yellow line in 2-3 rows starting on the green line in the back.

Assemblies will be far and few between and will be kept to Fridays, when possible. I really appreciate your patience as things come up and we are learning what is the expectation and norm at Arrowhead. It might be a good idea to practice going into the cafagymatorium and help the students know where they will go and what they will do in an assembly. Up to you. 

WE are in the middle of having a new sound system installed in the cafagymatorium and having a projector mounted also. This will make it easier for presentations and programs you will have in the cafagymatorium. As soon as it is completely installed we will have training for the team leaders. 

Quote I’m pondering —

When you renounce something, you're stuck to it forever. When you fight something, you're tied to it forever. As long as you're fighting it, you are giving it power. You give it as much power as you are using to fight it.”

— Anthony de Mello

What’s Happening —

This Coming Week	In Two Weeks
Tue. Sept. 17 - Picture Day Wed. Sept 18 - TAT Fourth Grade 8:00 am Wed-Thu Sept. 18-19 - Dixie State Students Thu. Sept 19 - Hogle Zoo Visit - 2nd Grade Fri. Sept. 20 - Jog-a-thon Fundraiser Start Fri. Sept. 20 - Meet the Masters 8:15 am	Sept. 23-27 - Just Say Hello Week Mon. Sept 23 - Community Council Meeting Tues. Sept 24 - Storytelling Starts Wed. Sept 25 - TAT Third Grade 8:00 am
PTA Jog-a-Thon Friday, Oct. 4

Favorite Article This Week —

Starting from Where the Learner Thrives

What we teach should be about the learner. What are their needs? What is best for them? 

A Big Thank You —

Thank you, Jeff and Harvey, for keeping this school running. It is true that the custodians and the secretaries actually keep the school running. We appreciate all that you do for Arrowhead. Keeping the school inside clean and sparkly for the students and helping keep students safe. We appreciate all you do to keep the outside safe and keeping our school looking amazing. We appreciate your hard work in the morning (Jeff) and in the evening (Harv). The school runs smoother with you here. Thank you for being amazing custodians. Thank you for all that you do. Thank you.

I appreciate all of you and your hard work.