Sunday, Sept. 26

 

Hello All! I just want to say thank you for being so understanding as I have been out so long. I hate every minute but sure do appreciate how everyone has made it so painless. Thank you to Rori for doing all the fun jobs while I am out. Thank you to Shelli and Luisa for simply being the most amazing! And thank you to all of your for messages, support and constant hard work. I will be back in person for the PD day on Friday. 

Ice Cream Social: The new date will be October, 7th from 5:30-7:30🍦

PD on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1: I will be sharing a schedule with specifics. Thursday will be our DTM's. I will be attending via Zoom. The rest of that day should be used to work on your Essential Standard Binder: Essential Standard, Tier 1 Assessment, Tier 2 Assessment. Here is the DTM Document that contains a TON of helpful information: DTM Checklist Protocol

Oct. 1 will be some whole group information and then more time to work on Essential Standards. I am envisioning this in the MP. I will let you know if that changes. 

Balls: We have your classroom balls ready to go. Here is some information about the balls:

Each grade level has 2 basketballs, 2 playground balls and 1 soccer ball.  

All balls are labeled by room# 's and in bags/baskets.

1st -3rd are in baskets with room numbers

4th-5th are in mesh bags

Color Coded-

1st graders - Yellow balls

2nd graders - Green Balls

3rd graders - Red Balls

4th graders - Blue balls

5th graders - Orange Balls

Your class should only have 1 of each ball (total of 3 balls) in use at a time.

After these initial balls are gone, you will have to rely on classroom donations for more balls.

We will be sharing expectations for you share with your class before using the balls. 

DO NOT use the balls before Monday, Oct. 4 and before you have taught your classes the expectations. 

PLC Update re/ 3-5th PLC time: I will be sharing a google doc for you to fill out with your grade level. We will do this as the first step before we meet together as a group. I am hoping we will be able to get some time together on Oct. 1. 

Snowie King will be in front of the office on Monday after school. 

TOSA Tidbit

Check out this math video from Graham Fletcher demonstrating how mathematical content grows across grade levels. It's a great visual reminder of the progression of content.

Graham Fletcher Progression Videos

BrainBreak: try this "simple" brain break with your students where they will be crossing the midline of their brain. Well...maybe it's not so simple. :) Oh. my! I need practice with crossing my midline!

Midline BrainBreak Video

Last Week's Walk Up Song was..... Jen Boyd! 

Here is her song again: Jen's Walk Up Song

This is why she chose that song:

When I hear this song it always just makes me laugh. I find it so true, haha! When something happens or I see something crazy I think of this song!

Here is this week's Walk Up Song: 

Mystery Walk Up Song

Let me know who you think it is! Send me your guesses.

If you haven't added your song, here is the form: Walk Up Song

Coming Up This Week:

Wednesday, Sept. 29 @ 3:30pm- PBIS meeting 

Thursday and Friday: PD

Birthdays This Week🎈🎉

September 27th: Shannon Nelson

September 28th: Kathi Williams

Sunday, September 19

 

I needed this reminder this week and thought maybe you could use the reminder as well! You are all doing the best you can and that is enough! Remember to take actions each day toward your biggest goals and each day will be a success. All I know is that we need to continue to focus on the positive because we are heading into a long haul. We got this! 

PLC Change: I am going to be out Monday and Tuesday this week, so we will need to push the upper grade PLC meeting to the following Monday, 9/27. 

TOSA Time: Here is the schedule that Rori shared to sign up for support in your classroom. Please sign up and take advantage of this incredible opportunity: Support Schedule

Upcoming opportunities for 4th and 5th graders

We will be sending a message to families with the following information:

Candi is starting the Pokemon Club. It will be Wednesday's at 4th and 5th grade morning recess. (You will get a flier to send home)

Our music ensemble is starting, too! It will meet Mondays and Fridays from 7:50-8:35am

Safety Patrol: I would love to bring back Safety Patrol. Please let me know if you would like to help start it up again.

Ice Cream Social: The Ice Cream Social is this Thursday from 5:30-7:30. You do not have to do anything. If you can stop by for a bit, the students would be over the moon! We are hoping for a fun, community building event! 

Last Week's Walk Up Song was..... Rani Martin! I thought it would be fun to start including the song with the person so you can play it again, if you want. Here is her song: Rani's Walk Up Song This is why she chose that song:

It always hypes me up! My bridal party walked out to it LOL

Here is this week's Walk Up Song: Mystery Walk Up Song

Let me know who you think it is! Send me your guesses.

If you haven't added your song, here is the form: Walk Up Song

Coming Up This Week:

Monday (9/20) and Tuesday (9/21): Brooks out. 

Thursday, Sept. 23 @ 9:45am: Shelter in Place Drill (We make an announcement and you just make sure everyone stays in the classroom. My favorite kind of drill!)

Anyone else want to be the person in this picture?? Have a wonderful week!

Sunday, September 12

 

More rain please!! What a surprise to have rain this week! And another reminder that we can handle whatever comes our way. 

Reminder: Picture Day is Tomorrow! Here is ordering information in case your families have questions: 

Stoneridge Elementary School
Picture Day: Monday, September 13
Picture Day ID: EVT3SSHXN

Tomorrow is Picture Day! If you haven’t already, there’s still time to order school pictures on mylifetouch.com. Please submit your order before Monday, September 13.

Tuesday this week: Stoneridge will be a polling center on Tuesday. It will be held in the MP. Kids will be eating outside as long as Mother Nature does not have other plans for us. 

PLC Tomorrow: Tomorrow grades K-2 will be meeting together during PLC time. We will either meet in the MP or maybe 35 & 36. I will let you know where it will be. I think it is important we meet in person. As a reminder, we will be talking about curriculums used for Guided reading, phonics instruction, balanced literacy, high frequency word list, etc. The goal is that we can create consistency in what we are teaching from room to room and grade to grade. 

Last Week's Walk Up Song was..... Christina DeCuir. This is why she chose that song:

I lived in the west indies (Antigua) for a few years as a child and grew up listening to reggae music. Three Little Birds happily reminds me of my dad and I love the message that EVERY LITTLE THING is GONNA BE ALRIGHT!

I love getting to know a little bit about each of you with these songs. I also appreciate those of you who guessed!! 

Here is this week's Walk Up Song: Mystery Walk Up Song

Let me know who you think it is! Send me your guesses.

If you haven't added your song, here is the form: Walk Up Song

Coming Up This Week:

Monday- Picture Day and PLC together for K-2

Wednesday at 3:30pm- Staff Meeting (Zoom)

Birthdays This Week🎈🎉

September 18th: Ally Simmons

Monday, Sept. 6

 

Happy Labor Day to all of you. Please enjoy this day to relax and unwind. It was so wonderful to have a bonus weekend day! I am going to keep it short and sweet today.

Evening Event Dates: We had a PTC meeting and came up with the dates of all evening events for the rest of the year. 

Ice Cream Social - 9/23

Trunk or treat -10/21

Winter wonderland -12/2

Green event - 3/16 (This one may be tied into Open House)

Open House- 3/23

End of year event - 5/12

Lunch Menu Change:  Tomorrow, Tuesday, is now Taquitos or Bean and Cheese Burrito

Walk Up Song of the Week: Mystery Walk Up Song

Who Is It? Send me your guesses!

I will reveal who it is and why next week in the blog. I will also include another mystery walk up song. 

If you haven't added your song, here is the form: Walk Up Song

Coming Up This Week:

Wednesday, 9/8, at 3:30pm- PLC Leadership

Birthdays:

No Birthdays this week