As we wrap up this week I just want to say a huge thank you to Ellen and Kim. They do so much to help our school function smoothly and they had an awesome dining experience at Chateau Benjamin!
We had our last mentee meeting of the year on Wednesday. I appreciated all of the first year teachers input as to how to make the program better. They had great suggestions. I will also be working on aspects of the 2nd year mentor program this summer. A big thank you to all of our mentors this year who helped our teachers learn and grow!
When you have time: Interesting article on Blended Learning
https://catlintucker.com/2021/10/combatting-challenges-whole-group-with-bl/
We had a great 4th grade visitation on Wednesday. Thanks to Melissa for organizing it. From the academic and specials presentations to the building tours led by 7th grade NJHS members to the 8th grade band performance and much more it was a real school event!
4th Grade parent night was a huge success as well. Thanks to Chris, Melissa, Jen, Alex, Morgan and Melissa L for staying late and making connections with our future Bengal parents.
This week coming up is staff appreciation week. Closing out the week will be our celebration and PTA lunch on Friday May 6th at Evergreen followed by articulation. I will have a schedule for articulation sent out similar to previous years.
Speaking of schedules, also on May 6th we will have our school talent show. Lynette and Chris are working hard with our students to put on a great show. I am waiting for some feedback from teams but sometime on Friday I will send out information on the special schedule for our school day on May 6th.
6 time saving tips/tricks for teachers.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-time-saving-tips-teachers
Dr. LeBlanc has informed me that we have some additional money that we can spend reading and math resources as well as some money fro PD opportunities. Please see me if you have some needs/wants in either of these areas.
We don't give finals but these are some great alternatives to traditional assessments.
I appreciate the flexibility and willingness of our staff to fill in this week when we have been short handed. Sam, Nicole and Michele Davis are just three examples from this week. Thanks!
9 research based teaching strategies article.
https://www.theclassroomkey.com/2015/08/9-researched-based-teaching-strategies-for-your-toolbox.html
Michael Miles comes three times a year. This is my 8th year. That means I have seen him perform at least 24 times. Take advantage of seeing this great musician and teacher during your plan time today if you can.
I will be talking to students during lunch today on fire procedures to follow if needed during that specific time of day. Thanks to Melissa L for getting all of our drills organized and completed this year.
One of my favorite times of the year is 8th grade debates. Thanks to Bill and Michele for organizing this special project and to all of the staff that will be judging them.
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