Sunday, December 16, 2012

Dec 17 to Dec 19 BE 212 and Hopeful


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The job of keeping our children safe is something we all do together.
We bear accountability for every child.  They are all our children.
It’s our first job – caring for our children. And that is how we will be measured as a nation.
President Obama, Memorial in Newtown, CT
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Instructional Framework 101:  IF 101
Domain 3: Instruction - the heart of the framework
Component e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Element: Response to students

Application: How do you balance the needs of the lesson with the spontaneous teachable moments?  How do you develop a deep knowledge of your students so that you can be flexible and responsive to each child?  How will you respond to the needs of your students in light of Friday’s tragedy?  The business of our business is learning, but this week, let learning be around inclusion, building community, assuring safety, and predictable environments. 


Danielson Quote:   She would tell you to love the children unconditionally!

Bits 'n Pieces + 1 degree more!
Monday Morning Gathering
In preparation for the initial minutes with students on Monday, please gather in the gym at 8:20am to draw strength from each other and become aware of a common message.  We will continue with the planned Lock Down Safety Drill. Friday was hard, but Monday may be harder.

Staff Meeting – Dec 18 @ 7:45am
Agenda: Post Cards to 5 students; AR Update; Science Fair; Who’s the Hero – Anti-Bullying
Cinnamon Rolls, Cutie Oranges, and Coffee will be served at 7:30am

Furlough – Dec 19
NEWS UPDATE!  Our start time with students is a regular Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri start time – 8:50am with the tardy bell at 8:55am.  This matters because buses will pick up students ‘late’ compared to other Wednesdays.  We’ll communicate via School Messenger, but please inform your students, too.
Most of you know what time to leave to honor the furlough expectations.  Office staff will be leaving as soon as students are home and accounted for.  Thank you for all you do!

IXL – Are you monitoring its use? How’s it going?  What do you love?  How can this resource be used to inform instruction?

Classroom Newsletter Ditty’s
Feel free to cut ‘n paste

Early Release and Furlough Days – Newsletter Ditty
Due to cuts at the legislative level, December 19th is a furlough half-day.  School starts at 8:50am, and students will be dismissed from school at 12:01pm.  No lunches will be served.  Teaching and support staff will also dismiss early.  Winter Break follows from Dec 20 to Jan 2.  Students and staff return to school Jan 3, 2013.

School District Bond Proposal – classroom newsletter ditty
Registered voters will consider a bond measure on February 12, 2013.  For more information about Puyallup School District’s Bond Measure see the website at www.puyallup.k12.wa.us.

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

Hunt Events
Staff Meeting – Dec 18 @ 7:45am
Agenda:  Promoting Connections with Students & other business

Next LIC ProDev – Jan 9 PR @ 1:06 – 2:36pm
Agenda:  Danielson Instructional Framework & Boundary Training

Student Learning Events
Jan 8 – Class #4582
Read Well Kindergarten – Review

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

Jan 15 – Class #4575
Read Well Grade 1 Part 1 of 2

Jan 17 – Class #4576
Read Well Grade 1 Part 2 of 2

Jan 22 – Class #4577
Read Well Grade 1 Part 1 of 2

Jan 24 – Class # 4591
Using Data to Inform

Feb 5 – Class #4579
Read Well Grade 1 Part 2 of 2

Mar 21 – Class #4590
Using Data to Inform

Culture & Arts Events
To be updated

BE 212:  Every Monday Matters
Every Monday does matter, and this is no ordinary Monday. The thought that we get to return to our school, to our students, to our colleagues, and to our community is a gift.  Let us BE grateful for relationships; let us BE vigilant in our watch over kids and each other; and let us BE hopeful that something good will come from tragedy.  Please make plans to meet in the gym at 8:20 on Monday morning to draw strength from each other before greeting the children.

 

 

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