Announcements November 8

Wink's Words

Our first lockdown drill was very successful.  Thank you for following our crisis management plans.  In this day and age it is critical that we constantly stay on top of our procedures to keep kids safe.

End of 2nd 6 Weeks

Tom's feathers are growing.
Let's keep them coming.

Thanksgiving break is 2 weeks away.  Please remember that the 6 weeks ends on Friday, November 22.  Please make sure that grades are entered and that students have had time to retake tests or daily work in which they failed.  Also, if you have a student in danger of failing, please contact their parent.  This will build stronger relationships between the school and the home.

Upcoming Events

Date	Event	Information
Mon, Nov 11	Solution Team          Meetings	Solution Teams will meet from 4:00-5:00 on this day.
Wed, Nov 13	Thanksgiving luncheon	There will be a Thanksgiving luncheon in the gym for parents and students.  ·         Prek and 2nd       10:40-11:25 ·         1st and 3rd           11:30-12:15 ·         Kinder and 4th    12:20-1:05 Adult meals are $4.00 and additional children are $2.25.
Thu, Nov 14	College Day	Staff can wear jeans with their college attire.
	Buckeye Book Club	From 4:00-5:15 in the Library, Ms. Hooton, Ms. Scott, and Ms. Henry’s classes -girls only.
	Fundraiser pick- up	Fundraiser items will be here for pickup. Pick-up will be located in the gym from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Volunteers are needed to help hand out fundraiser items. Please see Olivia to volunteer.
	Kindergarten Field Trip	Kindergarten will go to the Pumpkin Patch.
	Vertical Alignment	Grade levels will meet in vertical teams to discuss high leverage skills for
Fri, Nov 15	E-Train Certificates due	E-train certificates must be completed and turned in to Olivia by this date.
	Pre-K Field Trip	Pre-K will be taking a field trip to the Fire Station.
	Failing Students	Notify your APs of students that are in danger of failing the 2nd 6 weeks, and Contact parents to make them aware of the same information
Tue, Nov 19	Cafeteria Review Day	Cafeteria monitors will be here to monitor our adherence to the Federal Food Laws.
Thu, Nov 21	3rd Grade Book  Club Celebration	Girls only from Ms. Hooton, Ms. Scott, and Ms. Henry’s classes will have a Book Club Celebration from 4:00-5:15 in the Library.
	Kinder Thanksgiving Feast	Kinder will have their traditional Thanksgiving Feast as a part of their instruction.
Fri, Nov 22	Do Nut Fret	Breakfast will be in the Staff Development Room starting at 7:15 for you and your personal children.
	End of 2nd 6 weeks	Grades must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 2nd. Enter your grades in the gradebook before you leave for the break.
Mon, Nov 25- Fri, Nov 29	Thanksgiving Break	Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!!
Mon, Dec 2	Grades submission due by 10:00 a.m. 2nd Assessment Due	Grades must be submitted by 10:00 a.m.
Tue, Dec 3	Leadership Meeting	There will be a Leadership Meeting in the Staff Development room from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
	Verification Sheets due by 10:00 a.m.	Verification sheets must be turned in to Olivia by 10:00 a.m.
Wed, Dec 4	Buckeye Store	The Buckeye Store will be coming to the PreK-1st  classrooms.
Thu, Dec 5	Buckeye Store	The Buckeye Store will be coming to the 2nd -4th classrooms.
	Report Cards go home
	Buckeye Book Club	Ms. Hooton, Ms. Henry and Ms. Scott’s class boys only will meet in the Library from  4:00-5:15.
Fri, Dec 6	CHAMPs Assembly	There will be a CHAMPs Assembly in the gym on this day. PreK-1st     8:15 2nd-4th        2:40
	Mobile Dentist	“Smiles of Tomorrow” mobile dentistry will be performing dental exams in the Staff Development room from  8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Heart of our Work

Celebration accelerates Learning

It has been fun walking into several classes this week.  My favorite part of the week has been having students run up to me to show me their writing. Now I'm not promoting that students should disrupt class to show me the writing, but I do think that it is a pretty awesome thing for them to be very excited to show me their learning. 

The things that get celebrated get accelerated. What learning targets are being celebrated in your class, and what does celebration look like, sound like and feel like in your classroom?  Please share your ideas in the comment section below. Obviously, everyone that throws in an idea has a special treat coming their way. 

What celebration strategies do you use to get to the heart of student learning?

Celebrate our Growth

Kathy Ferrell says...
I really enjoy the conversations that I am having with Miranda Dodson and Kristen Foley about guided reading.  They are studying and reflecting on their work and always coming by to get suggestions of how to do better at the table.

Mrs. Treadway says...
The Kindergarten team is rockin' this week while they celebrate the 50th day of school! Teachers and students alike dressed up in 50's attire in honor of the 50th day of school and the halfway mark to 100!!! Thank you ladies for engaging our students in fun and creative ways.

Samantha Griffin has an extremely challenging class this year. I appreciate the time and effort she puts into researching different ways to help her most needy students and finding the strength to come and give it her all every day.

Mrs. Barnes says.....
I am so happy with they way First Grade teachers roll with the flow.  There have been a few changes made and the team steps up their game to make it happen.  They are here for the kids!!!  Love that.

Mrs. Branch and Miss Barton are doing an amazing job with a very challenging student. These two research strategies and always work together to do what is best for this kiddo.  Thanks for loving her!!


Mrs. Traylor says...

The Third & Fourth grade teams took a risk this week collaborating on student writing stages and looking at student samples. It is a learning experience, but they are open to it, and gained lots of knowledge just from the first time. 

Mrs. Bowman & Mrs. Collie are sharing their kids with 1st grade. Some fourth grade students will be helping the younger students with their work every week. Many times students use their own language to explain complicated ideas better than adults. Thank you Mrs. Bowman and Mrs. Collie for volunteering.