High Point News
Week of: March 3rd, 2014
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March
Towards Success
Thank you
all for ensuring that the selected students returned their forms. We will be
sending information about transportation and class assignment home with the
students this week. Lastly, “March Towards Success” begins this Saturday,
March 8th. Please
direct any parent inquires or concerns to Mrs. Hess and Ms. Reed.
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Ipad and Apps
Homeroom, EIP, ESOL, and SPED teachers will be getting their individual iPads this week! Chellye will be setting up a time to review the procedures and expectations with you as well as sign our release form for the device.
We are working on ordering iPads for the Special Area teachers as well as Pre-K. Thank you for being patient with us!
Please remember to use the following link when requesting to add or remove apps on the iPads.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1irZvqAj75TeBBY1pj20CWho6mCQxy7VQyPoSzT0DQEg/viewform
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I'm been thinking about the purpose of the assessments we give. The following article talks about how we spend a lot of our time "reshaping" our teaching strategies to fit a test when in reality we should be creating assessments to support student work and our own professional growth. Click on the link to discover the "seven questions to ask before giving an assessment."
http://www.edudemic.com/assessment-questions/
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What I've Been Thinking About…
http://www.edudemic.com/assessment-questions/
Faculty Meeting
Our faculty meeting will begin promptly at 2:50. Please join us beginning at 2:40 for light snacks provided by 2nd grade! The faculty meeting will begin with a word from our PAGE representative, followed by our Coin Presentation, and then feedback from your meetings with Ann Ferrell.
We will then be splitting up for a series of Professional Development Sessions led by your colleagues. Please come with paper and pencil to take notes if needed. Thanks!!!
Clarification on the TKES Roster Verification: All certified teachers will need to complete this Roster Verification; not just homeroom teachers. If your list is showing up without students, please submit a "Help" Request or call the number on the email. We will try to help as much as possible since all verifications must be complete by March 7th!!!
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Bulletin Boards
Just another friendly reminder to check to make sure your bulletin boards are reflective of the standards being taught as well as the time of year. Thank you!
Just another friendly reminder to check to make sure your bulletin boards are reflective of the standards being taught as well as the time of year. Thank you!
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RTI Fidelity Check
We got a lot of great feedback from the RTI Fidelity Visit last week. We are compiling the suggestions and meeting as an RTI team to help support you more and make adjustments according to the feedback.
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We got a lot of great feedback from the RTI Fidelity Visit last week. We are compiling the suggestions and meeting as an RTI team to help support you more and make adjustments according to the feedback.
PBIS This Week!
Congratulations to 2nd grade for turning in the most tickets. They turned in a total of 475 tickets!!! This grade level has won the prize of 10 minutes of extra recess one day this week as well as a free jeans day TOMORROW!!! Way to go second grade!
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****VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICES****
In Ms. Long’s 2nd grade Math class, students are
incorporating multiple standards within a task.
Students are collaborating and “moving” with the SCOOT game as
well as offering feedback on the math task. Students are engaged, academically challenged,
and learning!
******WRITER's GALLERY**********
The writers' gallery/ pledge is hosted by Ms. Katterheinrich's class this week.
The writers' gallery/pledge will be hosted by Ms. Pereira's class next week.
******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******
Monday, March 3rd
Spring Pictures - In Media Center
2:50 - Leadership Meeting in Media Center
Tuesday, March 4th
2:40-2:50 - Snacks Available in Media Center
2:50 - Faculty Meeting
Wednesday, March 5th
College Spirit Wear Day!
5th Grade State Writing Assessment
2:50 - PLC Meetings
2:50 - Faculty Meeting
Wednesday, March 5th
College Spirit Wear Day!
5th Grade State Writing Assessment
2:50 - PLC Meetings
Thursday, March 6th
Honey Baked Ham for Lunch - Order by Wednesday
8:00-10:00 - Oratorical Competition in Media Center
Pitchford Out - CLC Principals' Meeting
8:00-10:00 - Oratorical Competition in Media Center
Pitchford Out - CLC Principals' Meeting
Friday, March 7th
Title I Professional Development during Specials with Reed
******BIRTHDAYS! ****************
Happy birthday to Michelle Dickie on the 3rd, Susan Marinos on the 6th, and Beth Owens on the 7th! We hope you have a special birthday!!
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