Great Things I Noticed this Week:
- 4th graders debating an opinion of a character in their book, citing evidence from the book. I was so impressed with their level of engagement and respect of other's opinions during these discussions.
- Kindergartners demonstrating their number sense during math time, while knowing the difference between the terms vertical and horizontal, plus knowing that great big word subatizing!
- Did you wonder why students are bringing iPads to PE? I was amazed to see that they are recording their data (How many push-ups, how may laps?) into the numbers app to track their progress.
- One of our families will be moving just outside of their district, but parents talked to me to find out how to open enroll even if they have to drive their kids each day because they want to make sure that they continue making the great progress that they are making at Dodgeland.
Events Next Week:
Monday - Optional EP Meeting (this isn't a training, just a support/work time) 3:15 IMC
Wednesday - Picture Retake Day
"Nuts & Bolts" Notes:
*During P/T conferences I had this video playing in the hallways: What happens in the first 10 minutes of school? You are more than welcome to share this with your class to talk about the importance of being to school on time.
*I know I probably don't have to remind anyone of this (because you all say how much you lack time to teach what you need to), please make sure that any special Halloween classroom activities/parties are just an event and not a half-day ordeal. The more you get out of the regular routine, the more your students will get out of the normal routine and you're likely to see more behaviors.
Blogs, Tweets & Pins...Oh My!!!
*Great blog post: On Limiting Choice When do you give your students choice?
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