Sunday, December 8, 2024

 Staff Update Week of December 9th




Donuts and Juice at the Academic Awards Assembly




Important Dates

12/11-            7th Grade Field Trip

12/12-            Writing Revolution Day 3

12/13-            8th Grade Band Students to Longfellow

12/17-            Band Concert 7pm (EMS Gym)

12/18-            2nd period Band and Choir Concert in Gym

12/18-            Fire Drill 2:28pm

12/20-            PTSO provided lunch for staff

12/20-             PBIS Holiday Carnival Day


Important Information

Informal/ Formal Observations

I would love to try to get some more observations completed prior to Winter Break.  Please let me know if there is a day/time I can come observe.


Home Sporting Events

We have two home basketball games and a home wrestling meet this week.  Please consider sticking around and watching part of a game/match.  Your students love when they see you in the crowd supporting them.


Writing Revolution PD (12/12)

Our 3rd Session of Writing Revolution is scheduled for Thursday

Here is the schedule for teachers:

6th period-  7th Grade teachers, Murfey, Dressel, Forcht, Rhomberg, Black

7th period- 8th Grade teachers, Dishong, Michalski, Ramming

8th period- 6th Grade teachers, McQueen, Minichello,, Seddon


Rigor and Engagement

We still have two weeks before break.  Please make sure you are planning rigorous and engaging lessons.  Assessments should be used on a regular basis to measure student learning.   Kids that are engaged are kids that are behaved.  


PLCs    

Unit teachers and Specials teachers are reminded that they are welcome to attend a grade level PLC anytime.  I know many of you have classes during these meeting times.  I will get you coverage so you can attend.  Just let me know

6th Grade-  Tuesdays 3rd Period

7th Grade-  Wednesdays 1st Period

8th Grade-  Thursdays 7th Period


Good Professional Reading (or Watching)

A day in the life of a child with ADHD


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