1-18-2019

Chris Fernandez was recognized at the school board meeting with her BB300 students for the outstanding job they are doing with their news broadcast. As you see from Chris's email she is also working to get the broadcast to 5 minutes or under and has changed the Pledge of Allegiance in the video to a shorter, more middle school age appropriate version.  Please make sure you have the link ready to go on time and that your students are listening while watching.


The 7th-grade team is heading to Main Event for their Reward Trip today.  I heard Jim talking trash to Cathy and Adrienne about how he was going to destroy them in laser tag!

Great Article Jessica found on relationship focused education.
https://www.ajc.com/blog/get-schooled/what-schools-focused-improving-relationships-rather-than-test-scores/EGWNqCQI3A5QeGH0QkUEtJ/



Congratulations to the JV boy's basketball team as well as to Mr. Tylk and Mr. Baker as they won the conference championship over the weekend.  They worked very hard to achieve this goal.  Nice Job!



Please remember to check on your progress if you are completing an alternative evaluation so that you know you are progressing towards your goal.  Teachers on regular evaluation please make sure you have scheduled your next observation.

Jim Thorpe, an American Indian from Oklahoma had his track shoes stolen while representing the U.S. in the 1912 Olympics. He found shoes in the trash, wore an extra sock due to size issues, & won 2 gold medals. Mindset matters. You can do it!




Congratulations to Mrs. LaMantia and Mr. Turek for the excellent job they did leading the band and choir students in the Music Fest at WCCHS.  This was a great experience for all of our students.

Turning Math into a Game.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/turning-math-game?utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=twitter


Angela Anthony has put together some awesome Google drive/docs training videos for our students. I would not be surprised if Google starts recruiting her to come out to Silicone Valley!  Seriously, these are going to be a great tool to help students and teachers!



Please make sure that you use your plan and team time to start organizing your E-learning plans. The administration is also working on clearing some additional time for you to prepare properly for these new learning experiences.

Hack your Happiness.  How a middle school in Schaumburg is making gratitude part of the curriculum.
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/video/hack-happiness-learning-gratitude-changing-illinois-middle-school-59996985


The assessment planning committee is working hard to make a good decision on what testing company the district should use to accurately assess and progress monitor our students.  This includes viewing presentations, talking with surrounding school districts and talking to our current assessment provider. Thanks to Jessica, Cathy, Lauren, Melissa, MJ and Megan Peterson for their hard work.



PE will be roller skating starting on Tuesday.  I'm looking forward to watching Mr. Wadman doing his triple lutz!  Thanks to Jen and Lynette for setting up this opportunity.



I hope everyone enjoys their extended weekend.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - #MLK