The Raptor Roar ~ October 26, 2015

Together We...Value Learning, Inspire Thinking, Embrace Challenges, Celebrate Talent, Appreciate Diversity, Dream Big!

Quote of the Week
"Minds are like parachutes - they only function when they are open". ~ Thomas Dewar

Off-site Weekly Meetings
Willie:
Tuesday, 10:00am-11:30am, observation @ Minoka Hill
Wednesday, 7:30am-8:30am, Report Card discussion @ district office

Dave:
Wednesday, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Activity Director meeting (tentative)

Reminders
Report Card learning session for elementary teachers 10/27 @ 3:00pm Lab 208

Math PLC's w/ Kanold & Associates 10/27-28

EEP 'Draft' due to your evaluator in Google folder Nov. 6.

No School Friday, Oct. 30. The building will be open 7:00am-3:30pm as clerical, custodial and administrative teams are scheduled to work.

Student Service & Tier 2 updates

Celebrations

Birthday Wishes to:
10/28  Clint Petasek
           Mark Cieslewicz
10/31  Rebecca Brecklin

Seen around School
    Reading Buddies Gr.1            Scooterboarding                    Potato prep in FCS

Musical practice...

 

The Raptor Roar Oct.19, 2015

Together We...Value Learning, Inspire Thinking, Embrace Challenges, Celebrate Talent, Appreciate Diversity, Dream Big!

Quote of the Week
"Change: A bend in the road is not the end of the road...Unless you fail to make the turn." 
~Helen Keller

Continue to support our mission statement with a focus on embracing challenges, and push forward to inspire thinking around you for both students and colleagues.

Off-site Weekly Meetings
Willie: none at this time

Dave: none at this time


Reminders
EE support sessions are being offered Tuesday, Oct. 20 and Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 3:00-3:30pm in the LMC Lab 120A. These are intended for Summary Year staff but open to all.

Be sure to submit Lesson Plans prior to the start of the workday each Monday morning, if not before. This practice is necessary as subs are often needed on Mondays and plans need to be available in preparation/support of student learning.

Student Service & Tier 2 updates

CICO Update: We have 5 students on CICO (3 middle school and 2 elementary). When filling out the student's point sheet, negative feedback should not be written.  By circling the "0", that is the indication that the day didn't go so well in your class.  Sheets are reviewed with students and this information is also communicated with parents.  The data being collected is very helpful when we have consultation meetings. 

Here's some interesting information about college majors and their expected income.  And not surprisingly, the article reiterates that educators do not do their work for the money but instead for the love of the job.   https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/valueofcollegemajors/

​​This week marks the first year anniversary date of a tragic student death.  Parents of individual students who we believe were most impacted by the student death are being contacted.  If you are concerned about a particular student or have questions, please contact Student Services. 

Celebrations

Birthday Wishes to:

10/21 Duane Miller
10/22 Terri Roland

Seen around School

         

Early Release Professional Learning and
TEAM Red Smith @ the Preble Pride 5K

 

The Raptor Roar ~ October 12, 2015

Together We...Value Learning, Inspire Thinking, Embrace Challenges, Celebrate Talent, Appreciate Diversity, Dream Big!

Quote of the Week
"The grass is not...always greener on the other side of the fence... . Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be." ~Robert Fulghum

Off-site Weekly Meetings
Willie: none at this time

Dave: Thursday 10/15 Associate Principal meeting @ district office 7:30am-10:00am.


Reminders
Staff Meeting today 10/12/15 3:05pm-3:45pm. Please bring your School Safety binder with you.

Professional Learning Early Release Friday 10/16/2015 1:15pm-3:45pm. Focus is Effective Educators. We will plan for 30 minutes together in the LMC followed by CLT time.

Student Service & Tier 2 updates

Celebrations

Birthday Wishes to:
10/10 Mary Miller-Clark

Seen around School

 
Musical history gets hung up                Mr. B gets a shave in Ms. Bey's room
     

The 'Raptor Roar'  October 5, 2015

Together We...Value Learning, Inspire Thinking, Embrace Challenges, Celebrate Talent, Appreciate Diversity, Dream Big!

Quote of the Week
"Success is achieved by the development of our strengths, not by elimination of our weaknesses".
~ Marilyn Vos Savant

Off-site Weekly Meetings
Willie: Tuesday, Oct 6 ~ Secondary Scheduling @ Franklin 7:00-8:30am
          Wednesday, Oct. ~ 7 (personal day)

Dave: None at this time.

Reminders
Middle School Grading Period 1 ends Oct. 8.

'Good News' postcards have been restocked under the staff mailboxes. We have rec'd many nice compliments about them. Keep connecting with families through their use!

1st Staff Meeting is October 12th 3:00-3:45pm in LMC; School Safety/ALiCE

Student Service & Tier 2 updates

• 3 students (2 elementary and 1 middle) are on CICO. Two of the three are making their goal on a daily basis.  We are gathering data on the 3rd student to be used for implementing RtI.
• 6 students (7th and 8th grade) have been mentoring in the K-2 lunchroom. A new rotation of students will be starting this week, and will continue through the 2nd grading period.  Their help has been beneficial for everyone!

Celebrations

Birthday Wishes to:

10/7 Jill Hemlin

Seen around School

    Center prep in Mrs. Bero's Room.   Ms.Sondi reading on the Bus       School Safety drill