Captain's Log #7 Aug 13- Aug 17

Superintendent's Message:

It was exciting last Monday (8/6) at the "beginning" of the year meeting with the Superintendent Tata where the focus and theme was  "It's all about Growth".  We began the process last year through our our PLTs and conversations with the students.  This year we will continue to build on what we started last year. We will continue to demonstrate growth as we set high expectations for ourselves and our students each day.

Landlubbers:

Landlubbers are starting soon!  Currently, Ms. Stauffer is the only staff member "running" the Landlubbers. Please let me know if you will be the co-staff leader running club. 

3-5 teachers:
Please forward to your families

We are excited for the fall season of Landlubbers to begin? If your third through fifth grader is interested, please complete the google doc. below.

Thanks so much,
Holly Kane, Mary Petersen, and Rachael Staufferhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/formResponse?formkey=dDd2VGRvZ01vUGxtTUpfbFlueXpOZHc6MQ&theme=0AX42CRMsmRFbUy1iODQwMzFlYi1iZjJhLTRmNmUtODQ0My1iNjJmYTUzNjQ2ZWE&ifq

Let's Play:

Recently it has been brought to my attention that some teachers may be taking away recess for students to complete their work, or using it for "punishment".  Recess can not be used for any type of discipline/punishment.  The activity at recess can be modified; no basketball today but walking the track or 4 square, no running the track but playing a game, etc.  Students must have a thirty minute PE each day. 

Grading Guidelines and Rubrics for Standards Assessments

Please refer to an e-mail Kathy is sending out on Monday, August 13 with information and attachments which include grading guidelines and rubrics for standards assessments.  Both documents will provide valuable information as we continue to move forward to set high expectations for all students.

Early Release and Race to the Top

This Friday is Early Release.  The topic will be "How are we teaching differently with the new Common Core and Essential Standards?"  More to come later.  We also have a group attending Daily 5 training Friday and Monday. The group attending will be able to provide more information to their grade levels when they return. 

Race to the Top:  Sept 11---Day 2---Track 2 and others on Tracks 5, 6 or 7 if schedules permit.  Training is mandatory for all teachers. Training begins at 1:00.  Room will be announced closer to the date.

Staff Birthdays:

Belated Happy Birthday: 

August 10:  Soha Nasrallah
August 12:  Charles Langley

Happy Birthday:

August 15:  Amanda Svenson

Staff Resources: 

CMAPP---continues to update.