Thursday Thriller

Thursday, August 22nd

EXTRA,EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Shout out to our CUSTODIAL and SECRETARIAL staff! Their work over the summer helped to successfully launch us yesterday!! 

Brandon Foxx, Head Custodian                                 Stephanie Beltran, Head Secretary
Marco Sierra, Head Night Custodian                        Jazmin Cisneros, Registrar
Billy Yaw, Night Custodian                                          Janelle Martinez, Attendance Secretary

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Fun pictures from the first two days of school!

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Nuts-n-Bolts

1.  Advisory Schedule on Monday, August 26th.  Students will receive their YONDR pouches during this time. We will have a schedule of  when classes come downstairs to get their pouches. We are going to get through them as quickly as possible but it may take time. We will have our paras

2. Student Store will be THURSDAY, AUGUST 29th.  Yaneth is going to deliver coins to teachers  tomorrow.  You can then begin handing out coins Monday.

3.    End-0f-Day tomorrow-please make sure you have signed all the sheets for the extra days. In addition, certificated staff please share  your Classroom Expectations and Syllabi with both Nicole and me (Kim).

4.   Wednesday during Advisory time, please review slides and expectations-especially DRESS CODE slides

5.  Duty Roster -please sign up today so you get a choice.  If not, I will place you in open slots.  You only have to sign up for ONE duty.  THANK YOU

6.  iReady Diagnostic -ELA will be Monday through Thursday next week 8/26-8/29, Math Diagnostic September 3rd-6th.  IF YOU NEED HEADPHONES, PLEASE EMAIL NICOLE and/or Kim

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Something to Consider

One of my favorite resources for finding relevant and inspiring information is Edutopia. This quick read offers valuable insights on how we can maintain positivity in those classes we know will go well, and how we can shift the dynamic in periods that might be more challenging which we may already know which periods those are.

When students feel a sense of belonging—knowing they are part of a supportive community—they become more open to achieving success. They are more likely to see the relevance in what you're teaching and feel your passion and love for the subject.

Richard Curwin highlights four key strategies in his article, "Start the Year by Building Hope" Making Success Attainable, Building Personal Connections, Making Learning Relevant, and Expressing Your Passion. These approaches can transform your classroom experience and set a positive tone for the year.

Remember, it's important to "go slow to go fast." Establishing a strong classroom culture now will pay huge dividends later in the year, creating an environment where both you and your students can thrive.

Hope you find a gold nugget in this article.