11-8-2019

Thanks to everyone for starting off the Parent Teacher Conferences with a Bang (or a Church  Bell!)  Parents I talked to were very pleased with the conversations.  Thanks to Kim for working these late nights as well!

Teachers are finding that students like making #podcasts, and along the way they're learning to organize their thinking, write and ask good questions
https://districtadministration.com/harness-benefits-of-podcasts-technology-in-the-classroom/


Thanks to Lauren and Jessica for securing students guides, they were pleasant and helpful.

Thanks to all of the custodians day and night for the great job that they did getting the building ready for conferences.

The power of sketch notes!  give it a read.
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/54655/why-teachers-are-so-excited-about-the-power-of-sketchnoting



Probably breaking all of the rules of infographics...but 32 learning theories every teacher should know.  Quiz on Monday!  Use your touch screen to blow up.



Coach Baker and Coach Tylk had the boys BB players ready and they looked spectacular in their home debut this week.  Same can be said about Nicole and the Dance and Cheer Team.   Basketball and Cheer looked the best I have seen in a few years.



Thanks to all of the teaching assistants and secretaries for staying late last night for Greg's computer safety training.  Your dedication to our school and students is appreciated as always.  Also thanks to Greg for keeping up to date and informed on topics that keep our school safe.



Just want to thank our ILAR teachers and LMC workers.  Our students have been pumped up about reading.  Between the in-school, after school, impromptu lunch groups, and outside of school at home reading going on, I am seeing students engaged in reading led by teacher encouragement and free choice of material.  Keep it up!

Proactive Classroom management tips for teachers.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/8-proactive-classroom-management-tips

I am excited for the Institute Day tomorrow.  Thanks to Deb for securing speaker Bev Jons, and to the teacher ISTE presenters, Growth Mindset Committee, and Betty for all of their hard work to make tomorrow worthwhile.  Also thanks to Angela Anthony for videotaping the presentations. Finally thanks to Jen S for setting up our breakfast food and drink!



Thanks to Lora A for organizing the Wellness Screening for tomorrow.  What a great service for our staff!

Positive words that change how you see your child (or student)!


20 Brutal Truths about Life.  Starts off a little morbid, but good things to remember.
https://www.inc.com/matthew-jones/20-brutal-truths-about-life-no-one-wants-to-admit.html?cid=sf01001

I am very excited for the Veterans Day Assembly coming up on Monday.  This one always seems to have an impact on the students.  Thanks to Melissa for organizing and to our Veterans Bill and Rich for their service.