Birthdays:
Saturday - Felicia Pinnix
Sunday - Rachael Hudson
Arrival: Breakfast: Wortman & Tree, Front: Bowling, Bus: Taylor
Dismissal: Green team (Bus- Pinnix & Tait, Front-Taylor & Walker, Walkers-Johnson)
Please walk your class to bus/pickup to ensure all get where they should without any stops. Green team will want to come just before the 2:57/3:27 pm bell. Bells will ring for each team + walker/Tiger Tales dismissal:
Monday: 2:57-Navy, 2:59-Maroon, 3:01-Green, 3:03-Teal, 3:05-Walker/Tiger Tales
Tues-Fri: 3:27-Navy, 3:29-Maroon, 3:31-Green, 3:33-Teal, 3:35-Walker/Tiger Tales
Mon. Library/Counseling Week: B Week (*Bring Chromebooks to library!)
STEM class location: Innovation Lab
WIS News:
Morning Announcements: Please add things you would like to have added to our morning announcements on the appropriate day.
Nuts and Bolts Items:
-Bittersweet news from the office: Emily Gifford has accepted another position in her degree field. Unfortunately, this means she will be leaving us at semester. It’s been a joy to have her here with us this semester. Please be sure to send her best wishes on her next adventure!
-Tacky Mask contest - Create your tackiest mask and wear on Friday along with your Tacky Sweater. We'll be around to take pictures and students get to vote on our winner for a prize! (*We've got extras of the white masks in the office if you'd like one to decorate!)
-Team meetings - Shawnda will be checking in to see how she can support you; however, Stacey does not plan on attending team meetings this week unless you would like her to be there.
-Instructional Excellence: Please have your IE logs updated with hours completed. These hours will include BOTH tutoring and after school homebound support hours. Reminder you must list the names of students you worked with during this time on your log. Any staff member that has provided after school homebound support hours can receive payment. If you did not complete a proposal but have done hours, please connect with Stacey to complete a proposal.
-DGH hours - If you would like to have your district growth hours paid out in January, please make sure these are complete in Talent Ed by Friday also. Remember, all staff who were at our Aug. 4 Leader in Me building training has completed the 6 hours required.
-Class holiday parties - As we have in the past, you are welcome to schedule some holiday fun with your class on our Tues. early out. for a portion of the morning. If you plan to have treats, remember to keep it in the classrooms to avoid our carpet. Please encourage your students to be in attendance next week by including activities they want & need to be here for! We’ll have our carolers and other fun things too!
-Don’t forget to add ornaments to our Happy Tree in the commons to share all the good moments happening! Also, the self-care opportunities provided by our Adult learning action team continue throughout the month. In addition to the ones listed below, Christy Tree is offering prayer time after school each day.
-Celebrating Cultures December reading theme collection
Adult Learning Weekly Blog Spot:
One more week of discipline resources, then I will close out my "series" and move on to the next trouble! This week, I have a link to a website that is full of valuable resources and videos for one method of changing behavior. The page that I'm linking is an overview of the Plan B method that links to several videos to model how each step works. I particularly like Step 1: Change your Lenses. If what typically has worked in the past isn't working now, you probably need to approach the problem differently. This resource will give you ideas on how to do that.
With your Accountability Partner this week, let's review the 7 Habits Paradigm shifts and talk about which ones you are having the most difficulty with right now. Maybe your partner has some tips or ideas to help you change your lenses!
Events This Week
Monday
-Holiday Spirit Day: Candy Cane-Wear red & white (*Candy canes for you and your class are in your mailbox!)
-Congratulations Graduate - A big congrats to Bailey Bryant who graduated on Friday. Enjoy some cake in the lounge (after she's seen it!) to celebrate!!
-Mindful Moment: Yoga in Maddeaux’s room (7:45-8:10 am)
-Stacey and Rhonda Drake will be in interviews from 9:15 am -12:15 pm (Emily will be covering in the office)
-DARE: Green Team
-Early Out
3:10-3:30 pm: Accountability partners
3:30-4:30 pm: District Professional Learning in the form of a Choose Your Own Adventure:
The Google Slide Presentation offers multiple paths, allowing you to choose the learning that best fits your needs. Grab some earbuds and find a comfy spot! A couple tips... Watching in Present mode will give you the greatest experience, and start with the audio clips for information on how to proceed. Enjoy your learning! And don't forget to complete your exit ticket at the end (included in the presentation).
-Conscious Discipline e-Session Learning for those participating (6-7 pm)
Tuesday
-Holiday Spirit Day: Wear holiday socks (Cookie treats created by Beth Johnson will be in the lounge for staff & a holiday mask for you to wear the rest of the week in your mailbox.)
-Mindful Moment: Yoga in Maddeaux’s room (7:45-8:10 am)
-Mindful Moment: Walk in Gym (7:45-8:10 am)
-Club: 5th Reading
Wednesday
-Holiday Spirit Day: ‘Fleece’ Navidad - Wear your favorite holiday shirt/fleece (Enjoy hot cocoa in lounge)
-Lighthouse team meeting @ 7:30 am (Pioneers room)
-Pioneers (8:30-11:00 am)
-Stacey out in PM for e-team meeting (12:30-3:30 pm)
-Mindful Moment: Yoga in Navy team area after school
Thursday
-Holiday Spirit Day: Grinch Day-Wear green (A 'minty' Grinch treat in your box!)
-Sped Staffing, 7:30 am
-Mindful Moment: Walk in Gym (7:45-8:10 am)
-Beth out in AM for counselor’s meeting
-School board meeting
-Club: 6th Reading
Friday
-Holiday Spirit Day: Wear your favorite Tacky Sweater (and tacky staff masks today for our contest! Winner, based on students judging, gets a prize!)
-1st semester IE logs due
-DRA PM checkpoint scores due
-Stacey will be out for meeting in AM until 10:15 am
-Holiday lunch from food service
-Refreshing Friday cart will be around
A Look Ahead to Next Week:
Greeters/Goodbye Connectors--
Arrival – Breakfast: Pinnix & Tree, Front: Douglas & Berger, Bus: Fisher
Dismissal – Teal team
Monday – Early Out Meetings: Action teams, Holiday Spirit Day: Mad About Plaid (Chili will be provided for lunch)
Tuesday – Early Dismissal at 12:30 pm, Holiday Spirit Day: PJ’s, End of 2nd Quarter
Holiday Break: No School - December 23 - Jan. 3
Upon our Return from Break Heads Up:
Monday, Jan. 4 - NO SCHOOL: Teacher Learning Day (Schedule TBA soon!)
Wednesday, Jan. 6 - 2nd qtr. grades due in computer by 10:00 am
Friday, Jan. 8 - 2nd qtr grade sent home
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