Oct 29 to Nov 2 BE Positively PINK 212

Instructional Framework 101: IF 101

Domain 3: Instruction - the heart of the framework
Component d: Using Assessment in Instruction
Element: Assessment Criteria

Application: How are you communicating the expected learning? How are you assessing before, during, and after each lesson to determine student understanding? Do your Learning Targets target what you want your students to know and be able to do?

Danielson Quote: Rather than signal the end of instruction, it (assessment) has become incorporated as an integral part of instruction. (from Enhancing Professional Practice, p.86)

Bits 'n Pieces + 1 degree more!

PTA Bookfair – on the STAGE this year! Yay!
Students may shop during open times at their recess. Please only send those with money in hand. Send the looky-loos with no cash-oh-luh outside. This will keep the halls routine and quiet for learning. Thank you!

Oct 31st Spirit Day - Think PINK!
…not the Halloween kind of spooky spirit! The ‘Hey! Let’s-ALL-Show-Our-Enthusiasm!” kind of spirit! Thank you, Student Council, for the idea and good work led by Sue Neil and Marjie Rochester!

United Way Campaign
Thank you, Lisa, is heading up our United Way Campaign again this year. Many of you give in other ways…if you can, consider United Way as one way to donate. Watch for more details…

Annual Hunt Food Drive – Nov 2 to Nov 13
Thank you, Sandy and P4 6th grade students, for taking the lead on this important drive. Her students will be coming to your class to share the details. Please promote this in your newsletters and on SWIFT sites.

Tri 1 PAWSitive Character Recognition Assemblies – Nov 27
Please begin thinking about who in your class should be recognized for PAWSitive Character. Our focus is on Respect, Responsibility, and Caring. You’ll nominate 2 students per trait. Colleen will send out certificate information. The assemblies are scheduled for Nov 27 (times to be determined).

Conference & Report Cards - Repeat
A delicate balance rests on your shoulders – how are you planning to capture the strengths that each child has and address the areas of needed improvement…without leaving parents and students feeling isolated, unworthy, and undervalued? Let’s all remember, every child is someone’s baby – the best ‘thing’ they ever did. Use the data to deliver the message, and BE Gentle. BE Honest. BE Authentic. BE Compassionate. BE Genuine. BE YOU!


ProDev
**Be sure to visit the District ProDev website often.**

Nov Staff Meeting - Nov 27 @ 7:45
Agenda: Celebrations, AVID Strategy, AR Update, and Tech Tools
Required Training: Boundary Invasion

Next LIC ProDev – Dec 5 PR @ 1:06 – 2:36
Agenda: Danielson Instructional Framework

In Building: Team ProDev – Varies by Team

Goal
Provide paid time for teams to collaborate and prioritize using Journey's, Readwell, and/or intervention materials

Expectations
1. Agenda submitted in advance of team meeting to Rebecca - keep it simple, but meaningful
2. Team meets and works on school site
3. Minutes of meeting submitted using PLC Feedback Form

• Kindergarten: sub and timesheet combo
• 1st Grade: half-day subs
• 2ND Grade: timesheet for Wed, Oct 10
• 3rd Grade: tbd
• 4th Grade: opting out due to imbedded planning
• 5th Grade: timesheet for Sat, Oct 20
• 6th Grade: timesheets for Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17 (1 hr each)


BE 212: Every Monday Matters
It’s a personal message this week. Wednesday’s Think PINK in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month hits pretty close to home. My mother-in-law was diagnosed last Friday. The lump is small, caught early, and the prognosis is hopeful. We all know someone…for them, BE Positively PINK.