SmartBoard Training – Since most of you have had an initial look at how to use the mobile Smart Board, please visit http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/ and click on the “Notebook 10 Video” link located on the left side. This is a great way to orient yourself to using the software and board. If you would like further training, please check out the free online training and talk to Jessica or Sue about how useful the training was or can be for you. If you still need a quick lesson or want me to work with you individually, see me about time that works for you during prep or before/after school.
Upcoming PLC Dates – November 12 & 19 are building level PLC dates. If either team wants to use one of those dates to learn how to better use the Senteo assessment hardware/software to conduct your formative assessments, I’d be happy to work with you. Wednesday, November 26th is individual professional development time and I can work with you that day on any assessment, Senteo and/or Smart Board questions.
National Young Readers Day –will be celebrated next week having students from the high school’s Unity Council read to our students. On Monday, November 10, the students will be with the 5th grade from 8:30-9:30 and with 4th graders from 9:30-10:00. A big thank you to Jan and Angie Spangenberg for organizing the day and recruiting our fine celebrities!!
November Observations - Those on cycle: get your November observations scheduled today!
Attendance – Our daily average attendance up until last Friday is 97.2%. Compared to the past few years’ first quarter percentages, it is up slightly. My thought is that high attendance indicates that this is a place where kids want to be on a daily basis. Keep up the good work!
‘Tis the Season – This is the 4th year I’ve include this message in a FWR and I’ve noticed it moves up each year as I feel I’ve already seen some of the early signs of our students’ holiday season ‘jitters’ or ‘blues.’ Although the upcoming holiday season may bring out the best in most, it can be hard on some of our students. If you have concerns about a student or family, please see Ms. Bates or myself. There are always things we can do to help – both in the classroom and as a building to support our students. Thank you for meeting the academic & emotional needs of every student.
Coming up…
November 12 Two-Hour Early Dismissal/Building PLC Teams
17 School Board Meeting, 6:00 P.M.
19 Two-Hour Early Dismissal/Building PLC Teams
26 Two-Hour Early Dismissal/Individual PD
27-28 Thanksgiving Break – ENJOY!!
"I not only use all of the brains I have, but all I can borrow."
- Former President, Woodrow Wilson, on the importance of collaboration and cooperation.
STAY HEALTHY – mentally and physically!!
He who laughs, lasts - DB
- Former President, Woodrow Wilson, on the importance of collaboration and cooperation.
STAY HEALTHY – mentally and physically!!
He who laughs, lasts - DB
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