Monday Notes 12.9.19
"High Point Elementary cultivates knowledgeable, compassionate, and inquiring learners who impact a diverse global community."
High Point just received the Title I Distinguished School award!!! This award is given to the top 5% of Title I schools in the state of GA because of their performance. Congratulations to everyone on this amazing award!!
"High Point Elementary cultivates knowledgeable, compassionate, and inquiring learners who impact a diverse global community."
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Congratulations!High Point just received the Title I Distinguished School award!!! This award is given to the top 5% of Title I schools in the state of GA because of their performance. Congratulations to everyone on this amazing award!!
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Pop Up PD
When? Today from 3:00-3:30 in Room 219
What? How to Become a Critically and Culturally Competent Teacher
Who? Any staff member
How? When teachers are knowledgeable about themselves and their students as cultural beings, they can use the students’ funds of knowledge to make learning meaningful and relevant -Cooper & Levin (2011)
My teaching philosophy is that all children, no matter how diverse, have the potential to become successful learners. As a result of this PD session, it is my hope that you all leave this room with not only an understanding and appreciation of diversity, but with a heightened critical awareness that leads to transformative action.
*Snacks will be provided! I hope to see you there 😊*
- Rebecca Laudel
What? How to Become a Critically and Culturally Competent Teacher
Who? Any staff member
How? When teachers are knowledgeable about themselves and their students as cultural beings, they can use the students’ funds of knowledge to make learning meaningful and relevant -Cooper & Levin (2011)
My teaching philosophy is that all children, no matter how diverse, have the potential to become successful learners. As a result of this PD session, it is my hope that you all leave this room with not only an understanding and appreciation of diversity, but with a heightened critical awareness that leads to transformative action.
*Snacks will be provided! I hope to see you there 😊*
- Rebecca Laudel
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Calendar Change
The School Governance Council has voted to CANCEL the March 16th RFF day since we will have a teacher workday on March 24th.
The SGC is also proposing that the April 21st and May 19th Digital Learning days be regular school days for our students. We will be holding Public Comment for the next 30 days and will want everyone's feedback. Please stay tuned!!
The SGC is also proposing that the April 21st and May 19th Digital Learning days be regular school days for our students. We will be holding Public Comment for the next 30 days and will want everyone's feedback. Please stay tuned!!
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Staff Party This Thursday!
Don't forget to sign up for the staff holiday party sponsored by our gracious PTO! All food and drinks will be free and this is in place of our afternoon PLCs.
Please sign up no later than TODAY!!!!
It will be at Southern Bistro from 3:00-5:00! We are excited to see you there!!!
Please sign up no later than TODAY!!!!
It will be at Southern Bistro from 3:00-5:00! We are excited to see you there!!!
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PKES Goals for Paraprofessionals
All paraprofessionals must have a goal for PKES. If you would like to use a different goal than the one provided last week, please use the link below to submit today. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/UmHKx1uGBXngibBFA
https://forms.gle/UmHKx1uGBXngibBFA
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IB Learner Profile Attribute for DECEMBER
OPEN-MINDED
We want to keep everyone updated on the iReady Diagnostic that will begin when we return from break. We will continue to put information in the Monday Blog but wanted to get this out for everyone!
Tuesday, January 7th
**3rd, 4th ,5th will take iReading Reading
10:20-11:20 a.m. 5th grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
12:10-1:10 p.m. 4th grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
1:15-2:15 p.m. 3rd grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Wednesday, January 8th
8:15-9:15 4th grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Thursday, January 9th
8:15-9:15 3rd grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Friday, January 10th
8:15-9:15 5th grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
**K-2 need to use the computer lab or devices in their classrooms to get the iReady Reading and iReady Math diagnostic done by January 24th.
**Teachers can extend their Math Workshop block, put students on Reflex Math, create inquiry stations, etc.... while they are waiting to take the Diagnostic. Students should NOT be on iReady until AFTER they have taken this assessment.
Get ready for a fun-filled last week of December NEXT WEEK!!!
Monday 16th - Ugly Sweater Contest (top two winners receive a Target Gift Certificate) and our Holiday Sing-A-Longs!
Tuesday 17th - Tree Topper Tuesday! Wear your favorite holiday hat or headband
Wednesday 18th - Candy Cane Lane! Wear red and white and enjoy a candy cane from the admin team
Thursday 19th - Holiday Stockings! Wear your favorite holiday socks. AND Admin Hosted Luncheon in Room #123!
Friday 20th - Flannel Friday! Be cozy and wear your favorite holiday flannels (even PJs!)
We will also "dance out of December" beginning at 2:25!
PBIS Tier 1 Data for November is great!!!
This is a stressful time of year for everyone, so be proactive and remind students what the school wide Tier 1 PBIS expectations are for all areas.
P.A.W. S.
Practice Good Manners
Always Be Prepared
Work HARD
Stay Safe
We have been pushing for less teacher talk for about 2 years now. Below is a great article from Edutopia called "Talk Less So Students Learn More." There are some great strategies to help us turn the learning back over to students.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/talk-less-so-students-learn-more?utm_source=Edutopia+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1a35c834a6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_120419_enews_talklessso&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f72e8cc8c4-1a35c834a6-85344291
OPEN-MINDED
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iReady DiagnosticWe want to keep everyone updated on the iReady Diagnostic that will begin when we return from break. We will continue to put information in the Monday Blog but wanted to get this out for everyone!
Tuesday, January 7th
**3rd, 4th ,5th will take iReading Reading
10:20-11:20 a.m. 5th grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
12:10-1:10 p.m. 4th grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
1:15-2:15 p.m. 3rd grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Wednesday, January 8th
8:15-9:15 4th grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Thursday, January 9th
8:15-9:15 3rd grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Friday, January 10th
8:15-9:15 5th grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
**K-2 need to use the computer lab or devices in their classrooms to get the iReady Reading and iReady Math diagnostic done by January 24th.
**Teachers can extend their Math Workshop block, put students on Reflex Math, create inquiry stations, etc.... while they are waiting to take the Diagnostic. Students should NOT be on iReady until AFTER they have taken this assessment.
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Last Week of DecemberGet ready for a fun-filled last week of December NEXT WEEK!!!
Monday 16th - Ugly Sweater Contest (top two winners receive a Target Gift Certificate) and our Holiday Sing-A-Longs!
Tuesday 17th - Tree Topper Tuesday! Wear your favorite holiday hat or headband
Wednesday 18th - Candy Cane Lane! Wear red and white and enjoy a candy cane from the admin team
Thursday 19th - Holiday Stockings! Wear your favorite holiday socks. AND Admin Hosted Luncheon in Room #123!
Friday 20th - Flannel Friday! Be cozy and wear your favorite holiday flannels (even PJs!)
We will also "dance out of December" beginning at 2:25!
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PBIS Data for NovemberPBIS Tier 1 Data for November is great!!!
This is a stressful time of year for everyone, so be proactive and remind students what the school wide Tier 1 PBIS expectations are for all areas.
P.A.W. S.
Practice Good Manners
Always Be Prepared
Work HARD
Stay Safe
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Continuous LearningWe have been pushing for less teacher talk for about 2 years now. Below is a great article from Edutopia called "Talk Less So Students Learn More." There are some great strategies to help us turn the learning back over to students.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/talk-less-so-students-learn-more?utm_source=Edutopia+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1a35c834a6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_120419_enews_talklessso&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f72e8cc8c4-1a35c834a6-85344291
********************CALENDAR OF EVENTS*********************
Monday, December 9th
9:30 am - Prospective Parent Tour
Book Fair All Week
Book Fair All Week
Tuesday, December 10th
Grade Level PLCs during Specials
Wednesday, December 11th
Grade Level PLCs during Specials
4:00-6:00 - Book Fair and Hot Cocoa by PTO
Thursday, December 12th
3:00 - Staff Holiday Party
Friday, December 13th
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade's ETT for Write Score
*************************BIRTHDAYS**************************
Happy birthday to Susan Bradley TODAY, Janet Lee on the 13th and Amy Bradshaw on the 15th!! We hope you all have a wonderful birthday!
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