11-18-2016

Thanks to Lynette and Matthew for being at the board meeting on Tuesday night and accepting more grants.  Lynette helped find both of the grants, field hockey and band. Another awesome job.

Thanks to Ellen for for Organizing Wednesday's lunch and Karen for doing the same on Thursday's. Both were delicious.  Thanks to Dr. Ehrhardt for recognizing the work you do for American Education week.



Danielle was doing a great job teaching about the rainforest with Penny a representative from Pearson.  The kids were engaged and learning how to interpret and break down informational text.

The science team did a great job of using their subject area meeting to put together their "Science Story"  for the upcoming Open Houses at Evergreen on December 1st and 3rd.  Thanks to all of the staff who are going to be participating in those events.  Your participation is valued.

Here is your informational text lesson of the day.  NY Times piece on the two America's, a visual breakdown of how the Presidential Election went.  Interesting.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/11/16/us/politics/the-two-americas-of-2016.html?utm_source=nextdraft&utm_medium=email&_r=0



s Yesterday (and Wednesday) was another great round of data meetings.  Getting information from the classroom teachers is the most important intervention we have for making adjustments to help our most struggling learners.  Thank you.



Big props go out to Alicia Wisted and Angela Anthony who are taking over for Mike D in his absence.  It has been a quick learning curve and you guys have been awesome.

Teaching Students to Drive their Brain through Metacognition.
http://blogs.scholastic.com/rodberger/2016/11/teaching-students-to-drive-their-brains-through-metacognitive-learning.html?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=drrodberger&utm_content=Teaching%20Students%20To%20Drive%20Their%20Brains%20Through%20Metacognitive%20Learning#.WC8gjdUrLIX





The Jazz Band put on an Awesome first gig at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the bike path on Tuesday.  Thanks to Mr. Turek for getting them ready with his Monday morning practices.  Also thanks for Student Council and Angela with her Hope Group for being there to represent our school with the Mayor and other community members.  The bike path will be a great asset to our students once completed.

How awesome are our aides this year, Kim, Gail, Debbie, Michelle, Megan, Jennifer, Marisa, Cody and April have been working hard to help students and teachers.

This morning I attended a HOPE group presentation on the bike rack that we should purchase as researched by students in the group.  The students were well researched and well spoken.  Great job Angela!

Donald Duck realizes the importance of Math in everyday life.  A classic.

Hope everyone relaxes and eats lots of Turkey....or Ham..or Soybean product(vegetarians...vegans...I don't know) and enjoys time with family and friends.