Thankful

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I wanted to express my deepest, heartfelt appreciate for all of you. I am extremely grateful to work with you every day. Thank you so much for all the hard work and energy you put into your job.  I appreciate all the extra things and extra hours you work to ensure learning is occurring so our students can be successful. You continuously push yourself to learn new and innovative ways to reach students and raise achievement. Thank you for the wonderful moments and memories that happen each and every day. Those memories are because of you and your dedication. THANK YOU

 

 

Grade Level Meeting

See below for this week’s grade level meeting agenda. Our main focus this week will be analyzing interim 1 data. Please bring your analysis grid and any differentiated resources to the meeting.

Let me know if you have any questions or would like to add anything to the agenda prior to the meeting.

Agenda

1.   Writing/Reading Schedule

2.   Interim 1 analysis and sharing of resources

a.  Paula Henry, Dean, will be joining 4^th and 5^th grade meeting to observe.

3.   MAP to Khan

4.   Retention Review

5. Girls’ bathroom

O3s

During your O3 this week, we will be discussing, finalizing, and assigning ratings for your October planning, teaching, and assessing evidence. In addition, please bring your accommodation logs. I need to sign them and verify that Trimester 1 is complete.  

Classroom Framework Evidence

Don’t forget that we will be focusing on classroom culture this week. Please look over the descriptions for each rating and let me know if you have any questions about the expectation of evidence needed.  

Week of November 27-December 1: Classroom Culture

·         Schedule a 15 minute Classroom Culture observation by Tuesday, November 21.

Continue to collect your evidence and/or begin to think about when you want me to observe your instruction for the following competencies for December.  

Week of December 4-8: Planning and Teaching

·         Bring lesson plans for the weeks of November 13, 20, 27, December 4 to your O3.

·         Schedule your 15 minute teaching observation for either this week or the week of December 11-15 by December 1. I will be out of the building majority of the week (December 11-15), so I wanted you to have the opportunity to schedule a week earlier.

Week of December 11-15: Teaching

·         If you didn’t schedule your teaching observation for the week of December 4-8, please schedule it for December 11 or 12 by December 1.  

Week of December 18-22: Assessing

·         Please place your evidence in my mailbox for the indicator “Actionable Feedback” before you leave for Winter break.

·         We cover the first two indicators during grade-level meetings.

Out of the Building

I will be out of the building on Monday, November 27 attending a leadership training with Kim. I will also be out on Tuesday afternoon for a doctor’s appointment. If you need anything while I am away, please see your team lead or member of the admin team.

Important Dates

Please view the right side of the blog for important dates in

This Week

Monday, November 27:

·       Jorvonna Out of the Building-full day

·       Wagner’s Flag Bearers

Tuesday, November 28:

·       PLC Meeting

·       Jorvonna Out of the Building-PM half day

Friday, December 1:

·       Primary Hall Awards

·       Accommodations logs for Trimester 1 due

Curb-side: Pippin  

Lunch Duty

3^rd-Marks

4^th-Burger

5^th-Brown

 

The highlighted name is the person responsible for staying in the gym if Jorvonna or Polly is the only adult in the gym, no matter the grade. Please do not leave until Jorvonna or Polly enters the gym to ensure that a staff member is supervising the students at all times and we have adequate coverage. Thanks!

O3s and Grade Level Meetings

No O3s or grade level meetings this week. Please use that time to prepare for conferences. During your O3, the week of November 27 we will be discussing your planning, teaching, and assessing evidence.  

Classroom Framework

Don’t forget that we will be focusing on assessing this week. Please look over the descriptions for each rating and let me know if you have any questions about the expectation of evidence needed.

 

Week of November 20-24: Assessing

·        Please place your evidence in my mailbox for the indicator “Actionable Feedback” before you leave for Thanksgiving break.

·        We will cover the first two indicators during grade level meetings

 

Possible Assessing Evidence:

·        Class Grid analysis sheet for math and/or reading summative assessments (MAP, unit, etc.)

·        Different work samples of completed activities used to address misconceptions identified on your class grid sheet

·        Feedback written on assessments or activities

·        Student goal sheets with action steps

·        Evidence of students tracking their progress

 

Continue to collect your evidence and/or begin to think about when you want me to observe your instruction for the following competencies for December.

 

Week of November 27-December 1: Classroom Culture

·        Schedule a 15 minute Classroom Culture observation by Tuesday, November 21.

Week of December 4-8: Planning and Teaching

·        Bring lesson plans for the weeks of November 13, 20, 27, December 4 to your O3.

·        Schedule your 15 minute teaching observation for either this week or the week of December 11-15 by December 1. I will be out of the building majority of the week of December 11-15, so I wanted you to have the opportunity to schedule a week earlier.

Week of December 11-15: Teaching

·        If you didn’t schedule your teaching observation for the week of December 4-8, please schedule it for December 11 or 12 by December 1.  

Week of December 18-22: Assessing

·        Please place your evidence in my mailbox for the indicator “Actionable Feedback” before you leave for Winter break.

·        We cover the first two indicators during grade-level meetings.

Reminders

If I haven’t had an opportunity to sign your accommodation logs, please see me.

If you are considering a student for retention, please remember per our handbook, three parent meetings/check-ins are required throughout the school year. The first one will need to take place before Winter Break (preferably at conferences).

I know it’s early, but if there is a student that you are considering, please see me sometime this week so we can discuss the process and paperwork requirements. Please note that this is not a final decision, just an initial step in the process.

Team Goal

Don’t forget our team goal-to provide at least one High Five every week. Who have you recognized this week?  

This Week

Monday, November 20:

·       Report Cards go home

·       Concannon’s flag bearers

·       PT Conferences 3:40-8:00

Tuesday, November 21:

·       Half day-dismissal at 11:30

·       PT Conferences 12:30-8:00

Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24:

·       No School-Thanksgiving Break

Curb-side: Groover  

Lunch Duty

3^rd-Pippin

4^th-Wagner

5^th-Young  

The highlighted name is the person responsible for staying in the gym if Jorvonna or Polly is the only adult in the gym, no matter the grade. Please do not leave until Jorvonna or Polly enters the gym to ensure that a staff member is supervising the students at all times and we have adequate coverage. Thanks!

Welcome, Jessa!

I would like to welcome Jessa Gargan to our team. She is our new TIR. Currently, she is Jessica’s long term sub while she is on maternity leave. If you see her in the hallway, please say hello!

Retentions

If you are considering a student for retention, please remember per our handbook, three parent meetings/check-ins are required throughout the school year. The first one will need to take place before Winter Break (preferably at conferences).

I know it’s early in the school year, but if there is a student that you are considering, please see me sometime this week so we can discuss the process and paperwork requirements. Please note that this is not a final decision, just an initial step in the process.

O3s and Grade Level Meetings

No O3s or grade level meetings this week. Please use that time to grade interims and plan for workshop instruction.

Classroom Framework Evidence

Don’t forget that we will be focusing on teaching this week. Please look over the descriptions for each rating and let me know if you have any questions about the expectation of evidence needed.

Week of November 13-17: Teaching

We will be discussing your teaching observation at your O3 the week of November 27

 

Continue to collect your evidence and/or begin to think about when you want me to observe your instruction for the following competencies for the month of November.

 

Week of November 20-24: Assessing

·        Please place your evidence in my mailbox for the indicator “Actionable Feedback” before you leave for break.

·        We will cover the first two indicators during grade level meetings

 

Don’t forget the Classroom Framework schedule for each month

Week 1: Classroom Culture (observation)

Week 2: Planning (bring evidence to O3)

Week 3: Teaching (observation)

Week 4: Assessing (bring evidence to O3)

Out of the Building

I will be out of the building on Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15 for Principal Prep. Please see your team lead or a member of the admin team if you need anything.

 

Team Goal

Don’t forget our team goal-to provide at least one High Five every week. I want to encourage everyone to star the High Five app as one of your favorites on MyNHA! J

Accommodation Logs

If I haven’t had an opportunity to sign your accommodation logs, please see me sometime this week!

This Week

Monday, November 13:

·       No School-Regional PD

Tuesday, November 14:

·       National American Indian Heritage presentation

·       SLT Meeting

·       Jorvonna Out of the Building-Principal Prep

Wednesday, November 15:

·       Jorvonna Out of the Building-Principal Prep

Thursday, November 16:

·       $1 Jean Day for Girl Scouts Drive

Friday, November 17:

·       End of Trimester 1

·       Middle School Awards

·       Interim 1 Scan-by-date for grades 3-8

Curb-side: Marks  

Lunch Duty

3^rd-Groover

4^th-Seltz

5^th-Wolken

The highlighted name is the person responsible for staying in the gym if Jorvonna or Polly is the only adult in the gym, no matter the grade. Please do not leave until Jorvonna or Polly enters the gym to ensure that a staff member is supervising the students at all times and we have adequate coverage. Thanks!

Out of the Building

I will be out of the building on Monday, November 6 and Thursday, November 9 for a science PD. I will also be out of the building on Friday, November 10 for a personal day.  

O3s and Grade Level

No O3s or grade level meetings this week.

Classroom Framework

Don’t forget that we will be focusing on planning this week. Please look over the descriptions for each rating and let me know if you have any questions about the expectation of evidence needed.

Week of November 6-10: Planning

·        Place lesson plans for the weeks of October 16, 23, 30, and November 6 in my mailbox by Thursday, November 9.

 

Continue to collect your evidence and/or begin to think about when you want me to observe your instruction for the following competencies for the month of November.

 

Week of November 13-17: Teaching

·        Schedule a 15 minute Teaching observation by Friday, November 10.

Week of November 20-24: Assessing

·        Please place your evidence in my mailbox for the indicator “Actionable Feedback” before you leave for break.

·        We will cover the first two indicators during grade level meetings

Don’t forget the Classroom Framework schedule for each month

Week 1: Classroom Culture (observation)

Week 2: Planning (bring evidence to O3)

Week 3: Teaching (observation)

Week 4: Assessing (bring evidence to O3)

Reminders

·       If you are running late in the morning, please make sure to let me know. This reduces confusion and ensures proper coverage. Thanks!  

·       Achievement boards are due this Friday, November 10. Please see the previous post for expectations.

This Week

Monday, November 6:

·       College Shirt Day

·       Seltz’s flag bearers

Tuesday, November 7:

·       Staff Meeting

Friday, November 10:

·       Achievement Boards due

·       3-5 Hall Awards

Curb-side: Conti  

Lunch Duty

3^rd-Marks

4^th-Burger

5^th-Brown

The highlighted name is the person responsible for staying in the gym if Jorvonna or Polly is the only adult in the gym, no matter the grade. Please do not leave until Jorvonna or Polly enters the gym to ensure that a staff member is supervising the students at all times and we have adequate coverage. Thanks!