11-22-2019

Happy American Education Week to Everyone.  I am so grateful to be part of a school where we have thoughtful discussions, and work extremely hard to help all students grow and learn.  Thanks for all that you do.  Also a big thank you to Dr. Woell for providing the tasty and healthy lunch yesterday.

Growth Mindset Resource Page
https://www.cybraryman.com/growthmindset.html

Thanks to Jessica for doing her STAR data presentation and the non-question and answer session.  Learning from our own staff in my opinion is how we continue to grow and learn everyday.

Article on Teen Stress
https://www.edutopia.org/article/teen-stress-increases-teachers-look-answers

Congrats to Betty for being selected EOM by our staff. Well deserved!


Great Article on the Growth Mindset GPS.
https://behavioralscientist.org/help-students-navigate-lifes-transitions-with-a-mindset-gps/

Pep Band sounded great Tuesday at the BBGame!  Thanks to Matthew for all of the hard work he puts into the program including the little extra's like staying late on the Friday before Thanksgiving break to have a group bonding Band Thanksgiving.

Melissa caught a moment of music magic as her 7th grade students demonstrated what she had taught them on the keyboards.  Watch and listen to see and hear the active engagement.

How to Read a Book, 3 Strategies and Questions for Critical Reading

https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/how-to-read-a-book-3-strategies-for-critical-reading/

8th grade is setting the bar high with their creative and innovative student of the month magnets.  You NEED to see them to appreciate what I am talking about!  (The graphic below is not the magnet.  You actually have to go see the magnet from an 8th grade teacher!)




Speaking of Creativity, I was super impressed with the latest project from Sherry's STEM class.  Working with Megan P and Angela they had students build floats and then Film the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Day Parade using Green Screen Technology.  Watch the awesome video below.

Thanks to the Social Committee for putting together the Donuts and Diapers celebration for Laura yesterday.  We are all very happy for the upcoming birth of your first child!


Thanks to Adrienne and Matthew for staying up late and attending the PTA meeting last night.  They were very appreciative of the teacher representation at the meeting.



Thanks to the Lunch supervisors Jen H, Jen V, Matthew, Jen P, Jessica, Jim, Lynette, Courtney and Bill for working overtime to make sure the student lunch runs smoothly.  It's a tough job that requires active supervision and I appreciate your efforts.  Special thanks to Dr. Woell for carving the Turkey for the 5th and 6th grade students on Wednesday. They enjoyed seeing you during lunch!