Thursday, February 28, 2019

3-1-2019

Thanks to Michelle Fiorini  for organizing the Caudill Book Party and author skype yesterday.  Motivating students to read good books is an important practice we want to continue.

13 student internet/youtube challenges that students know about.  This article is intended for parents but teachers would benefit from knowing about these challenges that range from funny to harmful.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/viral-youtube-challenges-internet-stunts-popular-with-kids

Please check the March Meeting schedule I sent out this week via email. 

Todd found this article on the growth mindset.  "Why late bloomers are happier and more successful"
https://qz.com/1556797/why-late-bloomers-are-happier-and-more-successful/


Thanks to the 5th grade team for running the Too Good for Drugs Graduation ceremony on Monday.  Special thanks to Melissa Falkos for having officer Castillo teach the curriculum in her class this year.  Yes, that is McGruff the Crime Dog!



Best books of the year according to the NYT critics.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/04/books/critics-favorite-books.html?mc=contentTWdom&ad-keywords=auddevgate


Lynette and Jen have been busy leading the students in healthy cooking lessons.  Chicken fajitas, salads, mac and cheese and brownies have kept the students engaged and full!



Thanks to Angela and Chris F for attending the ICE technology conference in Schaumburg.  I look forward to the new ideas you will share with staff. 



Lyn was working with students after school to finish painting the unfinished mural hallway by the gym.  It's looking great and I am looking forward to seeing the completed project.

New study bolsters the argument for the importance of arts in education.
https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/faint-art-new-evidence-bolsters-argument-arts-education
 

Whether you are out of the building or working in house I hope you have a great day of learning and growth.  I will have pd sheets in the office. 



“I wonder how many people I've looked at all my life and never seen.” ~ John Steinbeck

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