Today is day 1 on the specials calendar
The names of the students who have won the raffle to attend the movie in the gym were sent via email yesterday. The students will be called by grade level from the office.
Upcoming events-
Wiki training-October 19-Computer lab
District math training-October 19 after school
Classified staff meeting-October 19 after school
STAFF MEETING-October 20-after school
End of Quarter testing-October 20-22 (5th Science-23rd)
A testing plan was developed and will be sent today if it has not already been sent. Please make sure you act accordingly.
First grade field trip today
DIBELS reassessment for high risk students-October 23
There should be two workshops listed for the Report card workshop-9:00 and 3:15. K-1 teachers should sign up for the 9:00 session and 2-5 teachers should sign up for the 3:15 session. Don't worry, though-no matter which session you sign up for you will get credit for it when attendance is taken.
3-5 teachers, please secure a half day sub for November 9 in order to attend the mandatory Classscapes training. Do not schedule any conflicting appointments and plan to stay the entire time. The training is from 12:00-until 3:30. Get your sub from 11:30-3:30.
PLC meetings will take place Mondays and Wednesdays starting in the last week of the month. I will share with grade levels the times for meetings. The same expectations apply-assistants will partner with teachers to provide the additional 20 minutes for coverage.
Mrs. Callahan has started a blog: http://callahans5thgradechronicle.blogspot.com Remember, any blogs by staff are listed on our homepage.
The hospitality committee has met and and is working on several ideas they need your help with. First, Please review the hospitality by-laws given to you earlier this year. If you don't have a copy, please contact Ron. The committee will be asking your input for possible revisions to the by-laws. The winter staff social is planned for Friday, December 11. More details will be shared and ideas gathered from staff in the coming days. A list of committee members is in your staff handbook. If your grade level or team is not represented, please send the name of someone willing to serve to Ron. More info to come at next staff meeting.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Today is day 6 on the specials calendar.
Upcoming events-
Ron at Principal's meeting in the am
TouchMath training today after school.
Hospitality Committee meeting after school in room 102
Popcorn and Movie tomorrow (Friday) from 9-10:30
Today is day 6 on the specials calendar.
Upcoming events-
Ron at Principal's meeting in the am
TouchMath training today after school.
Hospitality Committee meeting after school in room 102
Popcorn and Movie tomorrow (Friday) from 9-10:30
3-5 Homerooms teachers and a few others were sent an important email on Thursday morning concerning an upcoming training. Please act accordingly as soon as possible.
The PTA board shared the final numbers from the fundraiser. The profit wasn't quite as much as hoped for, but the PTA is committed to provide support for classroom teachers. As in the past, there will be a percentage divided among homeroom teachers. The PTA board also voted to start a process where groups of staff (grade levels or committees) can request funding for materials or projects. There is also a SPECIAL winter activity planned. There will be more info to come on all of these announcements.
PBS corner-
November special PBS events will be raffles every Friday of the Month. The raffles will not be events but "stuff". If you have some sugestions for the current hot ticket items (that are between 10-15 dollars) let PBS committee members know. We will raffle a girls' item and a boys' item each Friday.
Please make sure you write your name on Den dollars. Some den dollars have been turned in at the school store with no adult name on them. Also a quick word as to why the dollar is given will be more meaningful than just handing them den dollars. ("Thanks for walking the right way" can be said at the same time you write the DD.
Finally, the PBS committee is also looking for ways to motivate the staff as well. We have the kids eating out of the palms of our hands, so to speak. We want the adults to get the same warm fuzzy for doing the right thing. We will share ideas soon. We plan to announce teachers on the morning annoucements, provide lunch out and a couple of other things. Just our way of saying thanks for a job well done.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wednesday, Ocotober 14, 2009
Today is day 5 on the specials calendar.
Upcoming events-
SmartBoard training-today-after school
TouchMath training-Thursday
PBS movie and popcorn-Friday from 9-10:30
October 20-STAFF MEETING-after-school
Skill of the week-Summarizing
Strategy of the week -Reinforcing effort
If your class would like to make cards for the family of Sgt. Hutchens, please let me know and I will pass them along to the proper person.
Please remember to give to the United Way. We are doing good, but need your help to make a difference. Last Year, 56% of our staff gave something to the United Way. it would be great if we could increase that to 70 or 80%. I heard a saying that goes: "It's not about equal gifts, but what's most important is equal commitment."
Mrs. Bland will also send home notices about kids bringing the dimes as well.
Teachers, please make sure you get your PDP to your administrator by October 16th. All of you have met at least once and you may be working the "revise" your PDP. If you need an electronic copy, let me know. If you have not met with your administrator at least once, contact him or her.
PBS Corner- We have several reminders and things to remember.
The PBS committee would like to thank everyone for their efforts to implement PBS. We are well ahead of others schools in our implementation. As with any new idea or concept, refreshers and reminders are necessary for consistency.
Review carefully the Staff expectations in your PBS handbook for all areas and situations. As I have previously stated, the example we set is what makes the difference. These expectations are just that-what is expected by all staff. These are not suggestions or "wish-fors."
Please make sure you are giving out den dollars regularly. At our November 3 staff meeting, the PBS committee looks at how many den dollar packs are being requested as one measure as to how reinforcement is taking place.
Please do not take den dollars away from children. Please review the PBS handbook concerning this.
Stay positive. Continue to focus on and accentuate the positive. Not just in den dollars, but in the things we say and promote. " I like the way you followed_____rule in the hallway instead of don't run in the hallway".
Our November 3 meeting will be a lot about PBS and your concerns. Stay tuned.
Today is day 5 on the specials calendar.
Upcoming events-
SmartBoard training-today-after school
TouchMath training-Thursday
PBS movie and popcorn-Friday from 9-10:30
October 20-STAFF MEETING-after-school
Skill of the week-Summarizing
Strategy of the week -Reinforcing effort
If your class would like to make cards for the family of Sgt. Hutchens, please let me know and I will pass them along to the proper person.
Please remember to give to the United Way. We are doing good, but need your help to make a difference. Last Year, 56% of our staff gave something to the United Way. it would be great if we could increase that to 70 or 80%. I heard a saying that goes: "It's not about equal gifts, but what's most important is equal commitment."
Mrs. Bland will also send home notices about kids bringing the dimes as well.
Teachers, please make sure you get your PDP to your administrator by October 16th. All of you have met at least once and you may be working the "revise" your PDP. If you need an electronic copy, let me know. If you have not met with your administrator at least once, contact him or her.
PBS Corner- We have several reminders and things to remember.
The PBS committee would like to thank everyone for their efforts to implement PBS. We are well ahead of others schools in our implementation. As with any new idea or concept, refreshers and reminders are necessary for consistency.
Review carefully the Staff expectations in your PBS handbook for all areas and situations. As I have previously stated, the example we set is what makes the difference. These expectations are just that-what is expected by all staff. These are not suggestions or "wish-fors."
Please make sure you are giving out den dollars regularly. At our November 3 staff meeting, the PBS committee looks at how many den dollar packs are being requested as one measure as to how reinforcement is taking place.
Please do not take den dollars away from children. Please review the PBS handbook concerning this.
Stay positive. Continue to focus on and accentuate the positive. Not just in den dollars, but in the things we say and promote. " I like the way you followed_____rule in the hallway instead of don't run in the hallway".
Our November 3 meeting will be a lot about PBS and your concerns. Stay tuned.
Today is day 4 on the specials calendar.
Sorry the posting is so late, I couldn't get online this morning.
AR refresher today after school
PBS committee meeting after school
Skill of the week is Summarizing.
Strategy of the week is reinforcing effort.
Please review PBS staff expectations for the key locations and times in the building. Being on time for duty is an expectation for all staff members. Active supervision at the duty stations is an expectation as well. The students have adjusted well to this approach. We need all staff to engage to continue the great start we have had.
To those that may know him, Randy Fulton, the Principal of Mineral Springs Middle school has been named WSFCS Principal of the Year for 2009-2010. Congratulations to Randy and his staff.
Sorry the posting is so late, I couldn't get online this morning.
AR refresher today after school
PBS committee meeting after school
Skill of the week is Summarizing.
Strategy of the week is reinforcing effort.
Please review PBS staff expectations for the key locations and times in the building. Being on time for duty is an expectation for all staff members. Active supervision at the duty stations is an expectation as well. The students have adjusted well to this approach. We need all staff to engage to continue the great start we have had.
To those that may know him, Randy Fulton, the Principal of Mineral Springs Middle school has been named WSFCS Principal of the Year for 2009-2010. Congratulations to Randy and his staff.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Today is day 3 on the specials calendar
Events for the week:
October 12-AR refresher
October 13-PBS committee meeting
PTA board meeting-6pm
October 14-Smartboard training
October 15-TouchMath workshop
Sign up for the workshops on-line to receive credit.
PLC meetings will be rescheduled and resume next week.
Comprehension skill of the week: Summarizing
Marzano strategy of the week: Reinforcing effort. Please include indications of the skills in lesson plans this week.
Please Kendra and Kim's blog at least once a week to get important updates and ideas. All Blogs started by staff members are listed on the Gibson homepage.
Please give to the United Way fund raising drive. The United way committee has a lot of great incentives for your participation. As a matter of fact, Ron will be teaching all day today for April Murray as a winner of a drawing due to her contributions to the United Way.
Upcoming dates of importance-
October 20-staff meeting-after school
October 27-Report card training for all homeroom teachers
October 29-Rc day
October 30-Rsv day, report cards due to be reviewed.
This month, there will also be training for 3-5 teachers on using Classscapes, the on-line assessment tool aligned to the NCSCOS. The training will most likely involve getting a number of subs. More details to come.
All K-2 teachers should provide their plan for progress monitoring for high risk students as indicated by DIBELS assessment to Kim Dooley as soon as possible.
PBS corner-Raffle for the Popcorn and and a movie will start this week. Right now the plan is to show the movie on Friday, October 16 from 9-10:30. More details will be given later this week.
Today is day 3 on the specials calendar
Events for the week:
October 12-AR refresher
October 13-PBS committee meeting
PTA board meeting-6pm
October 14-Smartboard training
October 15-TouchMath workshop
Sign up for the workshops on-line to receive credit.
PLC meetings will be rescheduled and resume next week.
Comprehension skill of the week: Summarizing
Marzano strategy of the week: Reinforcing effort. Please include indications of the skills in lesson plans this week.
Please Kendra and Kim's blog at least once a week to get important updates and ideas. All Blogs started by staff members are listed on the Gibson homepage.
Please give to the United Way fund raising drive. The United way committee has a lot of great incentives for your participation. As a matter of fact, Ron will be teaching all day today for April Murray as a winner of a drawing due to her contributions to the United Way.
Upcoming dates of importance-
October 20-staff meeting-after school
October 27-Report card training for all homeroom teachers
October 29-Rc day
October 30-Rsv day, report cards due to be reviewed.
This month, there will also be training for 3-5 teachers on using Classscapes, the on-line assessment tool aligned to the NCSCOS. The training will most likely involve getting a number of subs. More details to come.
All K-2 teachers should provide their plan for progress monitoring for high risk students as indicated by DIBELS assessment to Kim Dooley as soon as possible.
PBS corner-Raffle for the Popcorn and and a movie will start this week. Right now the plan is to show the movie on Friday, October 16 from 9-10:30. More details will be given later this week.
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