Great Things I Noticed this Week:
*After a snow day and then missing a whole class period, I'm sure some of you may have been frazzled to have a lockdown drill, but you certainly didn't show it.
*A student who has been disengaged for years has been getting back on track. Not only have I seen him engaged in learning multiple times, this week I got to see him helping another student who was struggling. This is a student that I was worried was on the path to dropping out...sometimes the seeds we plant take years to sow. Don't give up on them!
*Towards the end of a lesson, the teacher referred back to the lesson objective on the board and had students turn and talk for 30 seconds to share how they met that objective (quick moment of closure) and then had 4 students share out. I confess closure to a lesson was always an area of growth for me so this was a great way to stay focused and have students a part of the process!
*Some of our high school student leaders have been busy brainstorming additional ways to give back and support students in need in our school community. It is so rewarding to hear the young leaders we have amongst us who have been mentored by incredible staff to help them learn how to be leaders!
*As we always do...
Upcoming Events:
Monday - Bandorama concert 7:00pm
Wednesday - HS Facutly meeting (see my email on 2/22 for the 2 different agendas/locations)
Mark Your Calendars - District-wide staff meeting (for certified and paraprofessional staff) onWednesday, March 9th regarding technology. (No IEP meetings should be scheduled during this time)
"Nuts & Bolts" Notes:
*Did you see Dr. Thompson's message about our new Dodgeland Store? Check it out: https://www.ez-promotion.com/sr/2139209
*Continuing next week: Juniors will need to remain in their Junior Advisory groups for ACT Preparation. The ACT is on March 8th and we are going to utilize their aspire time (not taking away from class time) for ACT Prep/Test-taking strategies.
*Here's the HS IEB/Advisory Doc for next week: Week of February 28
*Do you have a grade for Employability Skills or Work Habits for your students yet? If not, you should!
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