Great Things I Noticed this Week:
- Students excitedly telling me their SRI scores after taking the test.
- Overhearing conversations among 4/5th graders about a book that I "just have to read." (It's Amulet in case you're curious and I did get on the waiting list at the Public Library so I can join their conversation)
- 2nd graders excited to sing to me the 50 Nifty States song.
- 1st and 2nd graders reading and solving math word problems all on their own (with minimal help to read unknown words)...upper grades: are you getting excited for future years of Math Expressions? I know I am!
- Showing students the results of the student surveys, pertaining to the question about classmates being respectful of each other and using it to create a class pledge (see image to the right).
- Enjoyed insightful conversations in each grade level meeting. You all are so insightful and share such great ideas with each other (along with being honest about things you've found that did NOT work)! Here are the notes from the meetings: January 22 Grade Level meetings
Events Next Week:
Monday - Grades are due by 7:30 am. I will start printing report cards in the morning for you to find by lunch time (if all goes well)
Wednesday - Jump rope for Heart Kick Off Assembly 2:00
Thursday - 2nd Quarter Report Cards to go home
"Nuts & Bolts" Notes:
- This week our Tuesday Newsday mailing included a book order form for a guest author that will presenting at Dodgeland on February 26th. Author Michael Scotto will present to Grades K-2 9:00-9:45 and Grades 3-5 10:00-10:45. If you want to know more about the author, you can check out his website HERE.
- Its never too early to begin planning for the Regional Summer Teacher Academy on August 6 & 7. The area principals met this week and are recruiting presenters. There will be a stipend for presenting again and it would be great to see Dodgeland presenters sharing again. If you are interested, let me know but also know that I may be seeking a few of you out with some ideas of my own. You all have a lot to share!
"Blogs, Pins & Tweets...Oh My!"
- Your students may forget what you know about the subject, but they'll never forget what you understand about them. @ToddWhitaker
- Self-discipline means doing what you SHOULD do rather than what you WANT to do. @Sports_HQ
- Teacher blogpost on Close Reading and Literary Essay Unit (with great anchor charts to show as well!) HERE
- Blog Post: Engagement: The X Factor in Student Learning
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