Staff News

11/4-11/8

I hope everyone survived Halloween this year.  I appreciate Mrs. Orton, Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Matheson taking care of the Halloween Sing.  All of the students seemed to enjoy the sing and I think it will become a fond memory for them.

Teacher Learning Walks – I appreciate those who have been willing to be the first victims for our observations Monday.  Prior to the observations, each group will need to meet with me for a few minutes in the faculty room to discuss what we will look for and the procedures for the observations and how to provide feedback.  Each of you should have a schedule.  SPED teachers will join one of the groups during the day at a time that best meets their schedule.

I hope that several of you are taking advantage of Julie Smith for a Native American presentation.  She is a wonderful resource for us.

MTSS – We are looking to extend our current MTSS process from just working on placing students in reading intervention groups to include discussions of students who are struggling in all other areas as well.  The groups will consist of the Grade Level, Principal, SPED, Counselor, and Reading Specialist.  The hope is that it will help us in identifying students who may need SPED services, behavioral interventions, or advanced curriculum…  I hope that it will allow more support for your classroom needs. 

Thanks for all you do!

Don’t forget Daylight Savings time change!

Thought: “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”  E. E. Cummings 

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Have a fantastic weekend.