Good morning!
Ready or not, winter arrived this week!
Ready or not, winter arrived this week!
This quote is a great reminder for us all. We often get bogged down on the negatives - our ever-growing to-do list, the lack of engagement from some students, COVID, etc. We let those ideas drain our energy. Over the next 24 hours, take some self-reflection time and focus on everything you've tackled - accomplished- and succeeded with over the last 3 months. Your celebrations may range from huge things to much smaller self accomplishments. Take the time to acknowledge all of these. We have taken a situation that was impossible and made it work - and done well in the process. Take some time to celebrate your strength and celebrations - and reflect back on how far you've come in only a month and a half of school!
We are looking forward to collaborating as a distance learning team at our staff meeting next week. Earlier this week, the staff meeting agenda was sent out. Please be sure to come prepared to the meeting by:
Reading pages 102-111 in the Distance Learning Playbook.
Completing your Continuum of Engagement by making a copy and filling in your students where you feel they are the majority of the time.
Being prepared to share a formative assessment that you have used.
Jokesgiving - SAVE THE DATE!
Back by popular demand - our second annual "Jokesgiving 2020!" On Tuesday, November 24, you and your assigned team create fun jokes and pranks (work appropriate!). Please let me know by Tuesday if you are not interested. I promise it's a good time - nothing to stress about! Staff had a great time last year - we were silly and had fun all day long!
Upcoming Events:
10/26 - Red Ribbon Week
10/26 - School Board Meeting, 5:30pm
10/27 - Lockdown Practice, 10:00am
10/28 - Success Coaches are in a meeting, 8-12pm
10/28 - Common Planning for K, 1, 2, 3, and 5th Grade
10/29 - Common Planning for 4th Grade
10/29 - K, 1, and 2nd Grade Engagement Meetings (we will come to your room)
10/30 - 3, 4, and 5th Grade Engagement Meetings (we will come to your room)
10/30 - Child Collaboration Team (CCT), 7:25am
10/30 - PLC Goals need to be entered to Standards for Success
11/2 - Optional Tech PD with Kenneth, 12:00pm (virtual)
11/2 - PLCs, 2:40pm
11/3- Election Day - go Vote!
11/3 - DL Collaboration Time, 12:00pm
11/5 - End of 1st Quarter (reminder - no report card)
11/6 - No School - Teacher Workday
11/10 - Staff Meeting, 2:30pm in Learning Studio
11/10 - Fire Drill, 9:30am
I hope you have a relaxing, enjoyable weekend with those you love!
-Justin
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