Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Week of March 21, 2022

You made it to Spring Break!  WAHOO!  Please enjoy taking time for yourself over the week.  Travel.  Sleep in.  Read a book.  Binge watch some TV.  Do what makes YOU happy!  You have EARNED IT! 


DID YOU KNOW:
  • that Keiko was awarded a grant from the Native Plant Society of Texas?  The proposal was titled "Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas." and will help her be able to get native Texas plants to start a garden in the K-2 area of the playground.  CONGRATS Keiko!
  • you should have received an email from Infosec IQ Notifications?  This is required technology training the district sent out that must be completed by April 15.  I am happy to provide an hour of FLEX after you complete this training.
  • we have FINAL CALL for those interested in being on our interview team?  Sign up here. 

EVERY INTENTION MATTERS
Do you ever wonder about the impact you make with your learners and others in your lives?  Take a look at this short reminder that you are going to be remembered...the only question is HOW?  Thank you, Rachel, for sharing this video.


BREAKFAST
Don't forget that we will announce when Chick-Fil-a breakfast is ready for you Thursday morning.  It is a LONG day, so why not start it off in a great way.  This is just one way to say THANK YOU!


FUN RUN
Please permit learners to change if they bring a change of clothes.  The powder used is non-toxic and washes off with plain water, so don't panic. Thank you, designers, for staying with your house and helping with safety during the run portion of Specials.  Thank you support staff for assisting when you can, too.  We can't wait to find out which classes get $50 of supplies from PTO.  Have FUN!  I have 3 ARDS and a parent meeting tomorrow, so I will be out as much as I can.  We will announce with Sonic drinks are here.  Thank you to Shanna for picking these up!


OPEN HOUSE
Thank you for ALL of your preparations.  The building is looking SO ALIVE!  If you have learners of staff, please give them time after school or before Open House starts to be a parent and see their work.  Please plan to be in your spaces, READY, for our guests who will be hear promptly at 5:30.  As I mentioned in staff meeting, a reminder email will go to all parents at 9:00 reminding them of the Art Show, time, and to bring earbuds.


FRIDAY
We will follow the Early Release schedule and have sack lunches in spaces on Friday.  No recess is required on half days.  Please leave a soon as I announce all learners are gone. 



(send an EXTRA reminder about this separately from your newsletter)
 

YEARBOOK

Order your 2021-22 yearbook from Lifetouch today!



PTO
PTO is still looking for parents to fill open Board positions.  Please share this link with parents to share their interest. 


DLC UPDATE
Looking for some ways to learn over the next few weeks? SPRING into one (or more) of the DLC PowerSchool Asynchronous Courses! Learn at your own pace, on your own time, with various credit hours available. Click here to watch a video on how to find courses!


COACHES CORNER

Pioneer Valley Books Collection | Kinder through 3rd Grade

  1. These books are available in the Lit Library (under the stairs by the elevator and in your house storage).

  2. Each level comes with a book list.

  3. Each book comes with an educator lesson plan for two days. 

  4. Each level comes with prompting guides and level introduction. 

  5. Great for small group instruction. 


Please use this link to book a time with me so we can collaborate.


ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK

Supporting Language Development 

Emergent Bilinguals learn English as they learn academic content. For this reason, we need to consistently integrate language teaching throughout the school day. 

Modify Language:

  • Body language 

  • Visuals and charts 

  • Reflect on your speed and volume

  • Rephrase and simplify 

Vocabulary Instruction:





DATES TO REMEMBER:
March 13- Daylight Savings Time
March 14-18- SPRING BREAK
March 14- Maria's Birthday
March 15- Linda's Birthday
March 18- Claudia's Birthday
March 19- Hannah H's Birthday
March 22-  Ed Foundation Shirt Day
     Grades Due (8:00)
March 23- House Shirt Day
     Leadership Mtg. (Yellow House)
March 24- RTI Meetings During House Time
     Blue House Music Performance (2:00 and 6:30)
     Youth Art Month (6:00 CMSW)
March 25- TELPAS Make Ups
     Send Report Cards Home

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