Great Things I Noticed this Week:
*Kindergartners reading independently for 15 solid minutes.
*3rd graders filling up pages of interesting facts of information they've researched as they dug into new topics for nonfiction.
*Writing mini lesson with a few students sharing their introductions with the class. The teacher did a great job of sharing the great things the student did in their writing and then gave a suggestion as well...both responses were beneficial for all students to hear.
*Due to a student incident and staff shortage, this left our 4th graders unsupervised in the hallway from recess to lunch. This could have been a recipe for disaster, but do you know what they did? The kids lined up like normal, then took it upon themselves to roshambo to determine which order the classes would go to lunch. I could't believe it when they told me so I checked the cameras...you guys, they did it! This is what happens when there are consistent routines/procedures and practicing of problem solving strategies. WooooHoooo!!!!!
Events Next Week:
Monday - iReady Spring testing starts (remember, students cannot work in lessons until their testing is completed). Make sure you have your test pep talk with your kiddos before having them open up iReady.
Wednesday - Workout Wednesday and Staff meeting at 3:10 in IMC
*If you see teachers in weird rooms, it's because it's the Chinese Firedrill Teacher Swap!!
Friday - I will be out of the building with our 5th graders on their first college tour to UW Madison.
"Nuts & Bolts" Notes:
*Please take a couple of moments to answer a few questions about our attendance work this year: Attendance Survey Thank you!!1
Blogs, Tweets & Pins...Oh My!!!
*And What Do We End With?
*Decluttering Your Classroom - may be helpful as you are deciding what to keep/toss at the end of the year.
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