Great Things I Noticed this Week:
*While proctoring MAP testing make-ups, it was great to see students proud of their scores (for those that increased from last Spring). You have all done so much work in conferencing with students on their learning goals that they really have developed an ownership of their learning and progress!
*Heard at recess...a student told me he was going to be gone tomorrow for a family trip out of town for a wedding, but emphasized that he was sad about because he didn't want to miss school!
I've been able to see great things in the Writers' Workshop World...
*Writers workshop session in which 4th graders were writing out the many ideas and small moment topics that they could write about. I was amazed at how focused they were and how many pages filled with ideas that many students had. For those that were struggling to come up with ideas, the teacher was circulating to conference with those individuals to help brainstorm.
*While proctoring MAP testing make-ups, it was great to see students proud of their scores (for those that increased from last Spring). You have all done so much work in conferencing with students on their learning goals that they really have developed an ownership of their learning and progress!
*Heard at recess...a student told me he was going to be gone tomorrow for a family trip out of town for a wedding, but emphasized that he was sad about because he didn't want to miss school!
I've been able to see great things in the Writers' Workshop World...
*Writers workshop session in which 4th graders were writing out the many ideas and small moment topics that they could write about. I was amazed at how focused they were and how many pages filled with ideas that many students had. For those that were struggling to come up with ideas, the teacher was circulating to conference with those individuals to help brainstorm.
*During the active engagement portion of a writing lesson 5th graders were sharing with a partner about moments with strong feelings that they can write about as a part of learning the difference of seed vs watermelon stories.
*1st graders learning the touch and tell strategy for thinking/planning their story. During the active engagement part, students took turns telling their story to their partner, touching each finger for each part of their story to plan what they would write on each page.
*I enjoyed our discussions looking at student on-demand writing during the norming meetings. I feel I have a much better understanding of the writers expectations and am excited to see how much progress our students will be making this year (some of you have already expressed how much growth they've made already!)
Events Next Week: Homecoming Week :) :)
Monday - Packer Day
12:30-2:00 I'll be in the lab for MAP make-ups/completions. If you have any stragglers still left, please send them down within this time frame.
12:30-2:00 I'll be in the lab for MAP make-ups/completions. If you have any stragglers still left, please send them down within this time frame.
Tuesday - Time Warp Tuesday (just warning you...I like the 80's!)
-Student fundraiser packets/$ due
Wednesday - Hawaiian Wednesday
Thursday - SuperHero
Friday - Dodgeland Pride
1:10 Homecoming Assembly (I'd recommend having backpacks packed up before hand...just in case)
2:20 Early dismissal
4:00 Parade line-up
4:30 Parade
"Nuts & Bolts" Notes:
- Please update your iPads to iOs9.
- Just a reminder from Kay/Christina on Tech Tuesdays: The Technology Department’s Tech Tuesday’s have changed from "sit and get" to personalized learning :) The first Tech Tuesday will be Tuesday, October 6th from 3:15 to 3:45 in the KASCADE Room (door by the salad bar in the commons). Ms. Abegglen and Ms. Lee will be there to help with technology integration questions, Mr. Modaff and Mr. Wallesverd will be around for the hardware/software questions.
Blogs, Tweets & Pins...Oh My!
*25 Attention Getters to Calm a Noisy Classroom
*The Optimistic Heart of Digital Citizenship
*How Many Pieces? (in reference to how many pieces of writing in a unit)
*The Optimistic Heart of Digital Citizenship
*How Many Pieces? (in reference to how many pieces of writing in a unit)
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