November 26 to 30 BE Routinely 212

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Making you smile is part of my daily routine.
That is my way of letting you know that you mean the world to me.

Unknown

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Instructional Framework 101: IF 101

Domain 3: Instruction - the heart of the framework
Component c: Engaging Students in Learning
Element: Grouping of students

Application: How are you using grouping scenarios? How are students invited to take initiative in the formation or adjustment of instructional groups? Are instructional groupings productive and appropriate to the learning goals?

Danielson Quote: In grouping students…most important, the type of instructional group should reflect what a teacher is trying to accomplish and should serve that purpose (from Enhancing Professional Practice, p.84).

Bits 'n Pieces + 1 degree more!

Report Cards
Lisa and Rebecca will review and provide feedback to you as quick as possible. Thank you in advance for being honest and positive, and for documenting the areas of necessary improvement.

Drafts due to Admin – Wed, Nov 28
Final Print – Fri, Nov 30 **Colleen will take over the Richo Copier to make all copies**
Trimester Ends – Mon, Dec 3
Report Cards Go Home – Tue, Dec 4 **New Practice! Report Cards go home the day after the trimester ends – for Trimester 1**

IXL - Updates From Student Learning
All elementary students have access to IXL – per John Parker’s email. Please have your classroom account set up before December 3. Information about how to communicate the ‘How Tos’ with families is coming soon. See the email trails from John Parker or Liz Knox for set-up directions.

Group Support Sessions for Hunt teachers are scheduled for – place to be determined:
Monday, Nov 26 @ 3:30pm **change from last Blog post**
Thursday, Nov 29 @ 8:15am
Thursday, Nov 29 @ 3:30pm
Friday, Nov 30 @ 8:15am

United Way Campaign – Ends Nov 30
See the email from 2012 United Way Campaign for your personal user name and password. Follow the steps on the webpage to make your donation. Thank you for giving – whether it’s through United Way or some other form.

Tri 1 PAWSitive Character Recognition Assemblies – Nov 27
**Parents should have been contacted by teachers last week.**
Teachers will call students to the stage steps to receive their certificates – see the assembly protocol sent by email. We’ll have parent guests in the audience – here’s another chance to show how GREAT Hunt is to the community!
Kinders – in class
Grades 1-3 @ 9:15am **please be seated in the gym by 9:15**
Grades 4-6 @ 10am **please be seated in the gym by 10:00**

Early Release and Furlough Days
Wed, Dec 19 – Furlough Day for some
Student Dismissal – 12:01pm **no lunches served**
Cert Staff Dismissal – 12:31pm
Para Staff – after student dismissal; staff can take leave hours
Office Staff – after students are safely home
Admin Staff – after students are safely home

ProDev
**Be sure to visit the District ProDev website often. Christine Moloney and John Parker have been busy posting classes!**

Hunt Events
Nov Staff Meeting - Nov 27 @ 7:45am
Agenda: Celebrations, AVID Strategy, AR Update, and Tech Tools

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

Student Learning Events
Nov 27 – Class #4576
Read Well Grade 1 – Part 2 of 2

Nov 29 – Class #4577
Read Well Kindergarten – Part 1 of 2

Dec 4 – Class #4579
Read Well Kindergarten – Part 2 of 2

Dec 6 – Class # 4581
SIPPS

Jan 8 – Class #4582
Read Well Kindergarten – Review

Jan 10 – Class #4583
Read Well Grade 1 - Review

Jan 24 – Class # 4591
Using Data to Inform

Culture & Arts Events
November 27 - Class #4568
Culture and Art: Poetry, Art, Movement and More, Active Arts Strategies to Integrate with Cultures of the World

Dec 3, 4 - Class #4566
Who’s The Hero, Anti-Bullying Workshop

December 11 - Class #4569 **taught by our own Donna K!**
Culture and Arts: Dance, Pound and Play: Active Arts Strategies to Integrate with Literature of the World


BE 212: Every Monday Matters
♫It’s the most wonderful time of the year….♫

For some of our families, this song line rings true. For MANY of our families, it’s a reminder of what they don’t have, and even worse, what they can’t have. As we move into the ‘Season,’ the GREATEST gift we can give our students right now is a predictable and meaningful school day – keep the routine, routine. In the words of AVID – keep the 5 Ps in mind: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.