January 25th, 2016

High Point News

Week of: January 25th, 2016

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Welcome!!!!
Please join me in welcoming Ver'o Ingram who is now serving as our Special Education Categorical Assistant in second grade. She is replacing Mr. Douglass's position. 
Ver'o comes with a lot of experience working with students and we are very happy to have her!! Please welcome her if you see her in the hallways! 

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GLOBAL CONNECTIONS VIA TECHNOLOGY

Are you looking for ways to connect your class to the world via technology? Here are a few ideas to get you started. If you'd like to try one of these ideas out with your class or write them into your IB units, invite Lib and Brian to help you out!

Grades 4-5

CNN Student News http://www.cnn.com/studentnews

CNN Student News is a ten-minute, commercial-free, daily news program designed for middle and high school classes. It is produced by the journalists at CNN. This award-winning show and its companion website are available free of charge throughout the school year.

Grades 2-5

NewsELA https://newsela.com/

This is a searchable database of current news topics that can be sorted by grade level and reading domain. Once you create an account, you can digitally assign topics, give quizzes, and send topic directly to your students. Students can create an account with their new FCS email address.

Grades K-5

Smithsonian Tween Tribune http://tweentribune.com/category/junior/ 

This is a searchable database of current news articles that you can instantly adjust the lexlie level of the text! Imagine having your entire class connect to the topic by reading the same article adjusted to their own personal reading level.

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Office 365 for Students
Beginning today, our students in grade K-5 will be set up with an Office 365 email account through Fulton County Schools. We will be sending out letters to parents explaining this on Thursday. The letters will go home in their Thursday folders so please be on the look out for them. 
Informing your students about their email account is purely OPTIONAL! 
Please see Brian Madej for questions or concerns. 

More information and the student letters can be found on the Fulton County website @ 
http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/Pages/Office365.aspx

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No Place for Hate
High Point is joining hundreds of schools across the country in building a community of respect, character, and unity in our school. No Place for Hate is an initiative through the Anti-Defamation League that recognizes schools that are going above and beyond to create schools that foster safe and anti-bullying and biased environments. To become a No Place for Hate school, we have to meet a number of criteria including creating a student committee, having students and teachers sign a resolution of respect, and completing three school wide anti-bullying and diversity education activities. Our 5^th grade peer leaders will serve as our committee, and they are already hard at work planning and initiating activities to help us reach this goal. Next week, we will focus on the No Place for Hate Promise that all students need to sign. The peer leaders will discuss this on the morning announcements throughout the week, and a representative will bring a copy of the pledge to your classroom on Friday morning for your class to sign. 

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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT IN YOUR CLASSROOM

If you are looking to bump up your teaching and integrate more technology, then Brian would love to help. As part of his Vanguard membership, he is required to mentor 5 teachers by supporting their goals and current technology use. The range of topics and tech uses is wide open. You could be a beginner or expert, and he has also purchased some fun tech toys that you could use in your classroom if you participate. Interested? Contact Brian now!

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What I've been thinking about...

What did the longest study on happiness conclude? 

According to this TED Talk, it's all about relationships. We might think it's money or fame (I know I bought a Powerball ticket) but the true key to happiness is the relationships we form. 

I believe this is also the key to "work happiness." Education is a difficult job and we need relationships to help us feel important, supported, appreciated, validated, etc... Relying on our colleagues and forming positive relationships might just be the way to a "good life." Check                                 out the video below! 


http://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness 

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PBIS

ALSO......

Have you visited http://www.pbisworld.com/?  Teachers this is a great (and free) resource to use for tracking data with fidelity and forms for documentation of behavior interventions. This website gives multiple suggestions of things that can help with student behaviors from impulsiveness to tardiness. 

************VISUALS OF IB*************

Ms. Cahloun and Ms. Daniels took IB Transdisciplinary learning  to a new level at High Point last week!  They blended their studies of Colonial America with their science investigations of simple machines and created an opportunity for students to solve a real problem that people in Colonial days faced using two or more simple machines.  Students worked in teams to design and market their product, then presented using a model of Shark Tank.  Judges inquired about costs, design, marketability and practicality and decided whether to invest or pass! Students showed well thought out answers to difficult questions and mastery of simple machines and Colonial times!

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https://blogs.ibo.org/sharingpyp/2016/01/19/a-powerful-journey-from-central-idea-to-action/ Great article about how a 1st grade class  embraced  their central idea and took action!  Especially interesting, for economic units on the horizon!

******VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE*******

In Ms. Negrin’s 1^st grade class, she utilizes this chart as a closing (or informal assessment) for many lessons in all subject areas. This chart gives students a choice to determine which learner profile they are exhibiting and a sentence starter to begin conversations about what they have learned. In addition, she uses their writing to reflect on her teaching practices for the lesson and what she can do to better engage the students based on what they are inquiring, knowledgeable, thinking, and reflecting.

Inquirer: One question I still have is…

Knowledgeable: Today I learned…

Thinker: Something I found interesting was...

Reflection: The most important thing I learned is...

*******WRITERS' GALLERY**********

The pledge and writers' gallery is hosted by Ms. Evan's class this week.

The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Ellis's class next week. 

******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******

Monday, January 25th 
9:30 am - Parent Tours

Tuesday, January 26th

2:50 - Faculty Meeting

Wednesday, January 27th

TOTY and PEOTY Interviews and Observations
PLCs with Long
2:50 pm - PBIS Committee Meeting
3:00 pm - SCC Wine Tasting by Reservation Only

Thursday, January 28th

2:50 - PLCs

Friday, January 29th 
Student of the Week Certificate

******BIRTHDAYS! ****************

Happy birthday to Julie Ellis TODAY and Jenna Chapman on the 29th!!! We hope you both have an amazing birthday!!!   

January 18th, 2016

High Point News

Week of: January 18th, 2016

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Condolences
Our sincerest condolences go out to Kristen Mayhall for the loss of her grandfather. Please keep her and her entire family in your thoughts and prayers. 

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Science and Social Studies Standards of Excellence

We are excited to announce the release of the proposed drafts of the Science and Social Studies Standards of Excellence. The Georgia Department of Education released them today! This is a critical opportunity for you to speak up and provide input on science and social studies education in Georgia. The link below can be used to review the standards, see a crosswalk of the revised GSE compared to the current GPS, and link to a brief feedback survey.  The drafts will be posted for 60 days of public review and comment from January 15, 2016, through March 14, 2016. 

Please review and provide feedback to the state. 

https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/Proposed-Revisions-to-Science-and-Social-Studies-Standards.aspx

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Teacher and Professional Employee of the Year Finalists 

Congratulations to the following finalists for Teacher of the Year: 

Lauren McClelland
Vera Woods
Josephine Calhoun

Congratulations to the following finalists for Professional Employee of the Year: 

Michelle Dickie
Brian Madej
Brenda Northcut 


We will have our observations and interviews on the 27th. Thank you to everyone who nominated someone! We have such an amazing staff! 

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Sign-In and Sign-Out
Please make sure you are signing in and out each day using the kiosk in the front office and in the new building. ALL STAFF members are required to do this in order to keep an official log of days worked. We will begin pulling the report each month. It's imperative that you are also signing in before 7:10 am in order not to be considered tardy. If the computers are not working, that will not count against you. Thank you!!   

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Recruit Career Day Speakers!!

High Point will host our third annual career day on Friday, March 4th. We are seeking parent and community volunteers to share information about their careers with High Point students on this afternoon. Volunteers will speak with 2-3 classrooms for 20 minutes each.

Please reach out to friends and family members as well as High Point parents to encourage them to sign up. We need a wide variety of speakers, and there is no job too boring for this event! I can help speakers figure out a way to make their career interesting and child friendly. We are also able to skype in speakers for any out of towners.

Please have speakers visit the following link to sign up:

http://goo.gl/forms/eJ3KAI3tVL

You all made last year’s event a huge success!! I can’t wait to see how many speakers we can get this year!!!!!

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Bus Lane Speeds
Please make sure you are aware of your speed when you are driving next to the bus lanes in the mornings. No one should be driving more than 10 miles per hour. If cars do not slow down, we will be forced to close the front entrance beginning at 7:05 am in order to keep everyone safe. We appreciate your helping us keep a safe school.   

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Fountas and Pinnell

As a reminder, Fountas and Pinnell data is due in the google doc this Friday, January 22^nd.

Any questions, please see Sheri.

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Learning Tuesday

This day is YOUR day for growing and improving yourself in your profession. The expectation is that you are engaged in some sort of professional growth, whether that is reading articles independently, working with your team, or attending a learning support session. 

The following cohorts will still be available for you: 

• Data -  Conference Room
• Writing -  Rm 232
• Digital Learning -  Media Center
• Math -  Long's Portable # 1303
• Student Engagement - Robert's Portable P-2

For specifics on the Digital Learning Cohort, please see below: 

SeeSaw – Vera Woods

Office 365 – Jennifer Taylor

Safari Montage – Gray Griffith

Digital Resources for RTI – Madej

One-on-one Assistance with anything – Haley Rattray

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Celebration of Data from 4^th grade Writing

4^th grade celebrated their Unit 2 Informational writing data from Pre to Post.

Check out the progress that our 4^th graders have made!

84% of their students moved at LEAST .5 year (OVERALL piece on rubric)

57% of their students moved a year or more (OVERALL piece on rubric)     

22% of their students moved 1.5 years or more (OVERALL piece on rubric)

10% of their students moving two years or more (OVERALL piece on rubric)

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RTI Reminders

• Tier 3 cutoff date for grades 1-5 is February 29^th (Grade K needs to check with Brian)
• When changing a student’s Tier level in EASY, please generate a summary report BEFORE the Tier change. Please see Brian for assistance.
• When screening is completed after February 9^th, we will look at our data and make RTI changes as needed. If your grade level  has completed a subject, begin looking at the data now!
• When requesting to move a student to move to Tier 3, please request a meeting with Brian and collect ALL student data in that subject as well as ACCESS scores if applicable.

STAR SCREENING REMINDERS

• When arriving for screening, please bring your entire math or reading class (which may not be your homeroom students). Please collect all of the students from other classes before you arrive.
• Brian will be printing reports for every student once the screening window closes on February 9^th.
• The growth report is an excellent way to monitor each student’s progress using the Student Growth Percentile. This is a unique measurement, that we all need to learn more about. Please know that the scores will update overnight, so DO NOT use the SGP score on the day that you take it. Please request Brian to join your grade-level meeting or PLC to explain it more. (SGP score: 1-29 is considered low growth, 30-60 is considered expected growth, and 61-99 is considered high growth)
• Please be aware of your students’ accommodations when arriving. Lists will be provided, but we want to double check on all settings.

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ACCESS Testing

Testing for ACCESS will begin on Thursday, January 21^st through March 2^nd. Our plan is to complete testing prior to the March 2^nd deadline. However, in order to expedite the number of days for testing, students will be pulled for one hour increments. Students will not be pulled during their regularly scheduled ESOL block. Every student will not be tested every day. I will email you with the schedule on Tuesday. Students will take ACCESS online this year and this is new to our students and staff. Therefore, please be flexible if/when scheduling changes are needed.

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What I've been thinking about...

Great article on the 6 facts people should know about teachers! I believe you all embody every single one! 

http://www.scarymommy.com/6-facts-people-should-know-about-teachers/

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PBIS

Let’s talk about Toiletries. Mr. Harry and Mr. Derick have been checking the bathrooms every afternoon. The biggest area where we can see improvement is in keeping the tissue off of the floor. Talk with your students about making sure to flush the tissue paper.

The winners for last week were: 

1st/3rd Grade GIRLS restroom

             and         

Pre-K BOYS restroom

******VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE*******

In Ms. Bradshaw’s 2^nd grade class, students are utilizing Inquiry Sketch Books. Students “activate” their Inquiry books using paint.  This is how the students set the theme of their page(s). Ms. Bradshaw is using it with her students as a form of inquiry on their own during their independent centers. The sketch books are being used to explore the biographies in Social Studies and giving the students the freedom to be creative.

Ms. Bradshaw introduced the sketch books this past week so students diving in with their first page all about themselves.

*******WRITERS' GALLERY**********

The pledge and writers' gallery is hosted by Ms. Quist's class this week.

The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Evan's class next week. 

******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******

Monday, January 18th 
No School - MLK Day

Tuesday, January 19th

2:50 - Learning Tuesday

Wednesday, January 20th

PLCs with Roberts

Thursday, January 21st

2:50 - PLCs

Friday, January 22nd 
F&P Due on Google Doc
Student of the Week Certificate

******BIRTHDAYS! ****************

Happy birthday to Braley Hester on the 20th! We hope you have an amazing birthday!!!   

January 11th, 2016

High Point News

Week of: January 11th, 2016

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Condolences
Our sincerest condolences go out to Haley Rattray in the loss of her grandmother. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts.  

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Recruit Career Day Speakers!!

High Point will host our third annual career day on Friday, March 4th. We are seeking parent and community volunteers to share information about their careers with High Point students on this afternoon. Volunteers will speak with 2-3 classrooms for 20 minutes each.

Please reach out to friends and family members as well as High Point parents to encourage them to sign up. We need a wide variety of speakers, and there is no job too boring for this event! I can help speakers figure out a way to make their career interesting and child friendly. We are also able to skype in speakers for any out of towners.

Please have speakers visit the following link to sign up:

http://goo.gl/forms/eJ3KAI3tVL

I will also be putting some career day sign up cards in your box that you can keep with you and hand out to people that may be interested when you are out and about.

You all made last year’s event a huge success!! I can’t wait to see how many speakers we can get this year!!!!!

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Parent Informational Session for GA Milestones
The administrative team will be holding a parent informational session tomorrow from 5:00-6:00 pm in the media center. This session is to help parents of 4th and 5th grade students know how to read the individualized student reports as well have a better understanding of how this standardized assessment differs from the CRCT. 
This session has been advertised in the newsletters, Principal's Blog, etc... so they should know about it.
Thanks! 

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ESOL Monitored Notes
Just a friendly reminder that all ESOL monitored notes are due today!!! 

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TKES Walkthrough #3

This week Sheri will be starting walkthrough #3. She will be the only one coming into your classrooms for this walkthrough and looking at standards "Instructional Strategies and Positive Learning Environment." 

If you have any questions about your walkthrough, please see Sheri. 

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PTA Snack Closet
The PTA has gotten different snacks donated to our school. We will keep some of them in the front office closet and will keep the remaining snacks in the PTA closet. The snacks are items such as animal crackers, bars, etc... 
If you have a child that needs a snack, please let the office know. This is not on an everyday basis. 

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RTI Updates

As you know, we will begin STAR Screening this week, and this will give us a chance to check in on our school’s academic progress. This new data will provide an opportunity for us to change gears with our intervention groups if needed. We will talk more once the testing window closes on February 9^th, until then, please consider the following thoughts:

• February 29^th will be the cutoff for students moving up to Tier 3 (unless they are new to our school after that point), so please meet with Brian before this date if you feel your student needs to move to Tier 3
• Once the STAR Screening window closes, the flags in EASY will change, and we will need to update them again. Please do not worry about this now, we will complete this task in late February and March. Do not do this ahead of time since your work may be lost!! Please wait for my go-ahead.
• Please make sure your math and reading classes in TAC are correct for STAR Screening. Please complete a pink roster change request with Ms. Fears to correct errors.
• I have met with many of you to chat about your RTI students and it is always helpful to have your data ready to go. I often ask about F&P, Access Levels, Grades, and other data points to make decisions. I hate to take up your time, so having this information ready with save you time. Thanks!

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Teacher and Professional Employee of the Year - '16
Thank you for taking the time to nominate staff members for TOTY and PEOTY!!! 
Please click on the link below to vote for your top three TOTY and PEOTY from the nomination list. 

All votes must be in by this FRIDAY at 2:00 pm. Thank you!!!

http://goo.gl/forms/ZOm5QgZfqo

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PBIS
Let’s Talk Toilets!      

Seriously folks! This month let’s review the Paws Up procedures for using the restroom. We encourage you to take time in your lesson plans to walk students to the restroom and discuss cleanliness, responsibility, and respect. A few of the grade levels have noticed tissue not being flushed or being placed in the toilets. A few other things to mention is keeping soap and water in the sinks. The hallway with the cleanest bathrooms will win the Golden Plunger Award which will be mentioned on the Monday morning news. Mr. Derrick and Mr. Harry will also be rewarding students on that hallway with tickets. Let’s keep things clean!

******VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE*******

In Ms. Nobles’ 5^th grade class, students are wondering “Where In The World It Is.” Ms. Nobles puts a picture up from the Junior Scholastic magazine and students make inquiries about the picture. They read through the clues that are given as a group and they “observe” the picture. The students put “I Wonder” statements up. It is then left open to take the clues and research “Where in the world it is.” Students are given choice how they want to present the information. Many of the students choose to stay in for lunch to research with their group or on their own or with a partner.  It’s all about choice and giving the students an opportunity to ask questions!

*******WRITERS' GALLERY**********

The pledge and writers' gallery is hosted by Ms. Bradshaw's class this week.

The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Quist's class next week. 

******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******

Monday, January 11th 
STAR Testing Begins
9:30 - Parent Tours 

Tuesday, January 12th

1:30 - Leadership Meeting
5:00-6:00 pm - Parent Informational Session for GA Milestones

Wednesday, January 13th

PLCs with Hess

Thursday, January 14th

2:50 - PLCs

Friday, January 15th 
Student of the Week Certificate

******BIRTHDAYS! ****************

Happy birthday to Sally Barnes today, Andi Lay on the 12th, and Vera Woods on the 13th! We hope each of you have an amazing birthday!!!   

January 4th, 2016

High Point News

Week of: January 4th, 2016

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Happy New Year!!!!! We are very excited for what 2016 has to offer. 

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Condolences
Our sincerest condolences go out to Kelsie Wright for the loss of her grandmother as well as Elizabeth Mitchler for the loss of her aunt. Please keep both of them and their families in your thoughts and prayers. 

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Budget Feedback
We want your feedback on the upcoming budget for the 2016-2017 school year. Please take 5 minutes to fill out this 5 question survey. 

The survey will close on Friday, January 8th. Please make sure to submit your responses prior to the close of business on Friday. All responses will be anonymous. 

http://goo.gl/forms/JvWY8HebIh

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High Point's Mission Statement
Please send any feedback regarding our new mission statement to Lib Roberts by Friday. Thank you!!!

High Point Elementary cultivates compassionate, knowledgeable, and inquiring learners who impact a diverse global community. 

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School-Based Health Center
As mentioned at the faculty meeting before the break, we want to offer a School-Based Health Center at High Point. We would love your input. 
Please fill out this 6 question survey to help us plan more appropriately for this Center. 

http://goo.gl/forms/9Xm1GYXO1L

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Teacher and Professional Employee of the Year - '16
Please click on the link below to submit your nominations for Teacher and Professional Employee of the Year. The nomination window will be open from today until Friday. Please take the time to nominate a deserving employee. You only need to submit a name and one reason why this employee is deserving of this honor. 

Thanks!!!

http://goo.gl/forms/8rkvX0YmCn


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PBIS

Many times students show negative behaviors because they have a need that is not being met, and they are not aware of appropriate ways to get their needs filled. Have a glance at the chart below that shows some of the mistaken goals of behavior. Do any of these descriptions remind you of a student? If so, see strategies at the end of the chart or come see me (Salmons) during the next learning Tuesday to learn more!

If CHILD’S GOAL is:	If the PARENT/ TEACHER feels:	And tends to REACT by:	And if the CHILD’S RESPONSE is:	The BELIEF behind the CHILD’S BEHVIOR is:	WHAT THE CHILD NEEDS (Hat Messages) AND WHAT ADULTS CAN DO TO ENCOURAGE
Undue Attention (to keep others busy or to get special service	•      Annoyed •      Irritated •      Worried •      Guilty	Ø Reminding Ø Coaxing Ø Doing things for the child he/she could do for him/herself	~  Stops temporarily, but later resumes same or another disturbing behavior	¦ I count (belong) only when I'm being noticed or getting special service ¦ I'm only important when I'm keeping you busy with me.	Notice Me-Involve Me. C Redirect by involving child in a useful task. C "I love you and _." (Example: I care about you and will spend time with you later.) C Avoid service.	C Say it only once, then act. C Plan special time. C Set up routines. C Take time for training. C Use family/class meetings. C Touch without words. C Set up nonverbal signals
Power (to be boss)	•      Angry •      Provoked •      Challenged •      Threatened •      Defeated	Ø Fighting Ø Giving in Ø Thinking "You can't get away with it" or "I'll make you" Ø Wanting to be right	~  Intensifies behavior ~  Defiant compliance ~  Feels he/she's won when parents/teachers are upset ~  Passive power	¦ I belong only when I'm boss or in control, or proving no one can boss me. ¦ "You can't make me."	Let Me Help----------  C Decide what you will do. C Let routines be the boss. C Get help from child to set reasonable and few limits. C Practice follow-through. C Redirect to positive power.	Give Me Choices. C Use family/class meetings. C Acknowledge that you can't make him/her, and ask for his/her help. C Offer a limited choice. C Withdraw from conflict and calm down. C Be firm and kind. C Act, don't talk.
Revenge (to get even)	•      Hurt •      Disappointed •      Disbelieving •      Disgusted	Ø Retaliating- Getting even Ø Thinking "How could you do this to me?" Ø Taking behavior personally	~  Retaliates ~  Hurts others ~  Damages property ~  Gets even ~  Escalates the same ~  Behavior or chooses another weapon	¦ I don't think I belong so I'll hurt others as I feel hurt. ¦ I can't be liked or loved.	Help Me-I'm Hurting. C Apologize. C Avoid punishment and retaliation. C Show you care. C Encourage strengths. C Use family/ class meetings	C Deal with the hurt feelings.  "Your behavior tells me you must feel hurt. Can we talk about that?" C Use reflective listening. C Don't take behavior personally. C Share your feelings.
Assumed Inadequacy (to give up and be left alone)	•      Despair •      Hopeless •      Helpless •      Inadequate	Ø Giving up Ø Doing for Ø Over-helping Ø Showing discouragement	~  Retreats further ~  Passive ~  No improvement ~  No response	¦ I don't believe I can so, I'll convince others not to expect anything of me. ¦ I am helpless and unable; it's no use trying because I won't do it right.	Have Faith in Me------- C Take time for training. C Take small steps. C Make the task easier until the child experiences success. C Show faith.	Don’t Give Up On Me. C Encourage any positive attempt, no matter how small. C Don't give up. C Enjoy the child. C Build on his/her interests. C Encourage, encourage, encourage. C Use family/class meetings.

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Reminder: STAR Testing Schedule

Below is the tentative schedule for STAR testing beginning January 11th. Please see Brian for any questions. 

·        The schedule is tight, please arrive a few minutes early and pick up any needed students.

·        Students will need paper and pencil when taking the math assessment, please bring these supplies

·        If you have a support teacher during this time, please have her join us. We need all hands on deck.

·        Please review the testing procedures with your class before coming to the lab. Please make sure you are aware of your student’s accommodations. If they need small group, you may need to test them in your room. Let me know if you have questions.

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Redbird Lunch & Learn Rescheduled for January 11th from 10:30-12:30

Robyn Kohen, our Redbird Program Manager, will be available in the conference room to answer all your questions and provide hands-on support for looking at your students’ progress.  Bring your lunch and your wonderings for on-demand professional learning!

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Teachers, please make sure to NOT leave students unattended while they are on Redbird. Safety is a number one priority so students should never be left unattended in classrooms or the lab. 

******VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE*******

In Ms. Ellis’ 2^nd grade class, she encourages individual creativity using the Squiggle book. Students imagine, create, and write about their squiggles. They are begging for more! How could you use this strategy in your classroom?

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Ms. Simon's class  played, "I Am… Who Needs…. "  using yarn as the representation of the flow of money in our economy. Each student drew a card with information about their occupation and related costs. They passed the yarn from person to person as costs and benefits were discussed. They observed how the yarn spread into a web…showing how connected we are in the economy. They were able to see and talk about what happens when the web stops…and why….Recession, Depression! 

*******WRITERS' GALLERY**********

The pledge and writers' gallery is hosted by Ms. Bradshaw's class next week.

******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******

Monday, January 4th 
Teacher Workday 

Tuesday, January 5th

Professional Development Day for FC
12:00-3:00 - iReady Training for 1st-5th Homeroom Teachers

Wednesday, January 6th

First Day for Students!

Thursday, January 7th

Grade Level Newsletter Goes Home
2:50 - PLCs

Friday, January 8th 
7:45 - PTA Board Meeting
Student of the Week Certificate

******BIRTHDAYS! ****************

There are no birthdays this week.