Thursday Thriller April 13, 2023

 Thursday Thriller

April 13, 2023

Photos from the Field

Upstairs bulletin board brought a smile to me today.

Yaneth, Addison and BMAC are working together on a Garden Club at lunch.  The focus is on students who have attendance issues.  Just one more thing to bring them to school. :D

Robin's 8th grade students are using cubes to investigate cube roots!

Nuts-n-Bolts

1.    Nominations remain open for Staff Achievement Grants until May 10

Just a friendly reminder! Staff Achievement Grant nominations are now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Please complete the nomination by May 10. Click HERE to nominate someone.

Classified and certificated staff are eligible for these $1500 grants. The grant award also includes up to five days of professional leave. Staff are only eligible for this grant once during their tenure with the school district. Click HERE to see past recipients. 

Remember, this is a peer nominated and peer selected award. We hope to see a large pool of candidates. Recipients will be honored at the End of Year in-person celebration Wednesday, June 14 in the Wa-Hi Commons. Please contact me with additional questions.

2.    If you would like to go over the SBA schedule and ask clarifying questions, please come to the library on Monday at 8:15. Steve and I will be presenting the schedule again for clarification.  This is optional. :D

3.  Next week on Thursday and Friday, we will start the online registering process for students in SST classes (6th and 7th grade students). Just wanted you to be in the know.

4.    8th grade students begin the science assessment the week of April 24th.  They will test during science class with the exception of identified resource room students which Brooke sent out communication via email.

5.  Things are going to move fast and furious! Here is a general idea of what is coming our way. :D April/May

6.  Shout out to all of you who have answered Stephanie's emails to help cover classes. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE have solid lesson plans in fact PLAN MORE than you think a sub will get through. We do have subs that follow plans.  We don't get days to do over.  iREADY Personal Pathways SHOULD NOT be your lesson plan.  It's going to get real old for students real quick. If you have questions about this, please come see me. 

 

Something to Ponder

Jimmy Casas is a favorite speaker and author of mine.  As we head into 4th quarter, it is still full steam ahead with testing, 5th to 6th grade transition and end of year promotion/recognition ceremony can leave your tank empty.  

This quick 17 minute podcast lit a fire for me to be reflective! The story of the teacher and student hit home.  I hope you find a gold nugget, think back to when you were in the interview chair and just know you are making a difference. 

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What I'm Reading or Listening To

Summary of Todd Whitaker's book through The Main Idea: Dealing with Difficult Parents

What Great Teachers do Differently 

The House at the End of the World by Dean Koontz 

I follow Jordan Syatt on Instagram and listen to his podcasts. He is hilarious and makes sense to me when it comes to health and fitness. 

Calendar of Events

Friday, April 14th    GC @7:30 in Conor's room,

Monday, April 17th  8:15 in the library if you want to talk through the SBA schedule, get questions answered, etc. OPTIONAL, 

        8:45 identified students on this spread sheet will meet in the library for part of first period.  **This list may change after GC goes over it one more time.  GC and admin were the nominators. We will update you with any changes.

        1:30 Kim and Scott at Principal PD

Wednesday, April 19th    GC meets at the District Office, 10:40 Summit Students dismissed for DO, return at 2:15.

        Beginning Orchestra Rehearsal at Pioneer 8:30-11:00am

Thursday, April 20th   Garrison Jazz Band will be performing at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the U of I.  6th and 7th grade students will be registering for 23.24 classes in SST today and tomorrow

Happy Birthday to Nathan Dostal and Nancy Anhorn!!!!

Saturday, April 22nd National History Day students (8 teams) head to STATE in Kirkland!!!