10-30-2015

What an awesome Halloweenie celebration feast yesterday.  Thanks to Ellen for organizing and to Michelle for helping out in the office as needed.

Jessica A. shared a sight to use the Sphero outside the Maker Space in Subjects like math and science.
http://dailygenius.com/teaching-with-sphero-the-robot-in-math-science-and-beyond/

Nicole and Melissa L did an amazing job of organizing Character Education week.  From the Make Their Day Fish Notes to the Be There slips, Trivia Call In, to the music in the hallway, it was a week balanced with thoughtful activity and Play.  We will end the week today with a double assembly with Camfel Productions Ready Set Go for the 5th/6th grade which has a goal setting theme.  7th/8th  grade will watch Be Amazing which will focus on achieving personal excellence.

Learn about OER Open Educational Resources
http://www.slj.com/2015/10/technology/a-librarians-guide-to-oer-in-the-maker-space/#_

Thanks to Michelle for putting together the DEAR activities for our students opposite of the film, your hard work is appreciated.

Lynette and Lynn were doing their best America's Got Talent judges impersonations yesterday as they got the 5th and 6th grade students  ready for the upcoming Talent Show.

Thanks to Colleen for putting together all the work necessary for a gardening grant for our school.

Thanks to Alex for organizing the Halloween dance tonight, and to all of the teachers who are chaperoning.  Thanks for Being There for our 7th and 8th grade students.

Melissa and Danielle were burning the midnight oil finalizing the roster after analyzing auditions all week for FOTR.  The long journey to the March musical is underway.

I know I got chills watching this...how about you? #starwarsnerdforlife

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Wednesday night was filled with recognition and good spirits as Bill, Rich, Abby, Cody, Matt, Doreen and Keriann honored our fall student athletes at our awards night.

Thanks to everyone for getting ready for Parent Teacher Conferences.  This is a great opportunity for two way communication and to get extra support to help students.  Many of you probably already know of this resource, but the teaching channel is an unbelievable resource for many things to do with teaching, here is a video on P/T Conference Tips.
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/parent-teacher-conference-tips

"People are not your most important asset. The RIGHT people are." -Jim Collins