10-4-2019

Thanks to everyone for the surprise party and gift at the Learning Meeting on Wednesday.  I don't do well with compliments but your recognition of my accomplishment is appreciated!

One of our former students is really excelling on the golf course.  Kendall Farm just accomplished:
  Hole in 1 Today

Regular Season UEC Champ

UEC Tournament Champ

UEC Girls Golf Player of the Year

Good luck to Mr. Turek and the band who will be performing at the WCCHS football game tonight. 

Yesterday's boys soccer game was rescheduled for tonight.  Unfortunately I cannot make it.  Please let Dan B know if you can supervise as I am sure he will be looking for someone. 

What does innovation mean in a library?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-does-innovation-mean-library-parker-thomas/


Thanks to the many club supervisors for  providing the students a great outlet to explore their interests and talents.  Extending the school day before and after school really adds to their school experience. 

Thanks to Megan D and all of the teaching assistants who are helping the kids make the Bengal Cafe a viable business.  The students are learning real life skills.

Bloom Verbs:


I appreciate the job Kim did in securing all of the subs we need for the outdoor education trip October 16th, 17th, and 18th.  I believe she has secured every available sub in the district for those three days.  I am working with Dr. Woell on a plan to add to our sublist and appreciate your best efforts to be in school on those days. 

You are never too old to start something new...or to rededicate.  Good read.
https://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/9218

Here is the link to IAR resources I mentioned in the learning meeting. 
https://il.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/

Second notice:  October 29 will be our 3 screen assembly.  We will be on a afternoon double assembly schedule with 5th and 6th grade watching Be More Awesome at 1:00pm with 7th and 8th grade either doing SSR or another activity that the grade level team decides.  Then at 1:40pm 7th and 8th grade will be called down to watch Fix-It while 5th and 6th grade does SSR or a team lead activity. 



I may have an opportunity to place two student teachers, one in math and one in ILAR/SS for an interested 5th or 6th grade teacher.  Please let me know ASAP if interested. 

What is the point of a maker space?  listen to the podcast or just read the summary paragraph.
https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/makerspace/

Mark your calendar, the PTA will be hosting a lunch for you on October 22nd and will be in the lunchroom looking for ideas on how to spend some of their money.  Come with ideas.  They will be sending a formal invite soon.  If you have not signed up for your $5 PTA membership, do so soon! 

Take a few short breaks instead of a long one!
http://timharford.com/2019/09/should-we-take-a-few-long-holidays-or-lots-of-short-ones/

Thanks to everyone for turning in their growth goals and alternative evaluation plans.  Please see me today if you have not had a chance to do so yet. 

Thanks to Alex for finding this growth mindset resource!


Don't forget about Megan P's invitation to be involved in the Project Lit club and grab one of the books to read.  I am sure the kids will appreciate your participation. 



Trust me, you can dance." -- Beer