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