High Point News
Week of: January 4th, 2016
*****************NEWS****************
Happy New Year!!!!! We are very excited for what 2016 has to offer.
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.
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.
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:
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If
the PARENT/ TEACHER feels:
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And tends to REACT by:
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And if the CHILD’S RESPONSE is:
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The
BELIEF behind the CHILD’S BEHVIOR is:
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WHAT THE CHILD NEEDS (Hat Messages) AND WHAT ADULTS
CAN DO TO ENCOURAGE
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Undue
Attention
(to
keep others busy or to get special service
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• Annoyed
• Irritated
• Worried
• Guilty
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Ø Reminding
Ø Coaxing
Ø Doing things for the child
he/she could do for him/herself
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~ 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
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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.
***********MATH CORNER*************
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.
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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*******
************IB in PRACTICE*************
In Ms.
Ellis’ 2nd 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?
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
Teacher Workday
Tuesday, January 5th
Professional Development Day for FC
12:00-3:00 - iReady Training for 1st-5th Homeroom Teachers
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
2:50 - PLCs
Friday, January 8th
7:45 - PTA Board Meeting
Student of the Week Certificate
7:45 - PTA Board Meeting
Student of the Week Certificate
******BIRTHDAYS! ****************
There are no birthdays this week.
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