9-28-2018

Sherry's class put on some pretty complicated Rube Goldberg machine demonstrations on Wednesday  This lesson is a great example of student engagement, problem solving, group cooperation and creativity. 

How to teach self-regulation (an important skill).
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-teach-self-regulation



We had a good showing of current and former parents, students and board members show up for our Community Open House last night.  Special thanks to Mark and Jim for staying to show off the science labs and to Lauren and Jessica for setting up the 12 NJHS student tour guides.  Many complements were given about the facilities and the student guides. 



We are having a good amount of students show up at the doors before the ending bell each day.  A good amount of them I have traced to leaving the maker space early from study skills classes.  Please have students report back to your study skills class before the last bell after using the maker space.
 
Make learning part of your job. 
https://hbr.org/2018/09/make-sure-everyone-on-your-team-sees-learning-as-part-of-their-job

There has been a lot of student problem solving done by all stakeholders lately.  Yesterday was a perfect example of PST team, admin, classroom teachers, and parents working together to create plans to help students succeed. 




A big shout-out to Mark, Jim, Lauren, Chris, Nicole and Melissa for their guidance, support and feedback at our Team Leader meetings that carries over to your grade level teams. 

"At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And with steam, you can power a train." -- S.L. Parker Find that extra degree.


Please make sure your newsletter is turned in to Ellen, today is the due-date.

The impact of 30 seconds!
 https://twitter.com/i/status/1045063768068239360

Have you joined the PTA yet?  What are you waiting for?



Please make sure you get your growth goals in by Monday.(If you are on evaluation cycle)  If you are doing alternative evaluation I need forms 1 & 2 and if you are doing a regular evaluation please set up your first formal observation with me.  Let me know if you have any questions. 



I was able to speak at the Student Council Meeting on Wednesday morning.  Their theme is "Following the Clues to the Leader in You"  They had a great turnout.  Thanks to Colleen and Alex for leading this group. 



I had a chance to get in a lot of classrooms this week.  I'm always amazed at the many different ways there are to engage students in learning.Thanks for leading the way!