Friday Focus - January 10, 2014

A short and sweet post, due to a short and sweet week...

Great things I Noticed this Week:
I didn't get into many classrooms with the short week (and working on the "background" work to get MAP testing ready), but I was amazed by how on-task students were after winter break and then two unexpected snow days.  It was as if nothing was out of the ordinary for them and it was business as usual.  I know that can be attributed to your efficient routines/procedures and focus on learning.
 
Events Next Week:
Monday - Elementary Staff Meeting, agenda HERE
Technology Show Case 6:00-7:45 (Please make sure students clean the hallway by their lockers as we are planning for many guests in our building for this event!)
Tuesday - Badger Attire Day
10:00 3-5th grades NetSmartz Presentation
10:45 K-2nd grades NetZmartz Presentation
3:05 - New Teachers (and optional for all) EP Documentation Log Training
Friday - Staff Social Lunch (5th Grade/Breselow/Huelsman)

"Nuts & Bolts" Notes:
*Plans are underway for the Spring Art Show to be held on Tuesday, March 18th after school.  Just like last year we will have student art work on display for parents to be able to order items for our Spring fundraiser.  Mr. Mane would love for students to have additional work on display as options  just as they did last year, but it must meet specific criteria (Mr. Mane will email those details).  Some of you might even have some tech created items that might be great options.
*The 2nd student surveys should be given to students by the 15th...that is also the date that the "submit" button shows up in the form for you in mylearningplan.  That's why those of you over achievers (who put me to shame with my procrastination skills) have not seen the submit button yet.

Blogs, Pins & Tweets...Oh My!
*This is actually an interesting news article: Witchita Educators 'Experience' Poverty in Role-Playing Program