Monday Morning Memo

11/5-11/9

I appreciate everyone being vulnerable and sharing their teaching practices throughout peer observations.  As we focus on general Tier 1 instructional strategies, the experience has been positive and enlightening as I am part of the dynamic discussions about effective practices.  Below are snapshots of effective clear expectations aligned to the Critical Concepts and Proficiency Scales, supportive scaffolds,  formative assessments, and posted learning targets.  Thank you for sharing your teaching practices with each other!!!

Observational Focus-

This week when I come into your classrooms, I observe with the lens of….

• Clarity of purpose (The why we are teaching the lesson clearly articulated to students)
• Learning Targets (objectives) clearly articulated multiple times in the lesson and posted on your daily schedule
• Students being able to clearly articulate what they are learning (can they restate the learning target?)

Peer Observations-

We will continue with our peer observations this coming week.  I appreciate being vulnerable and allowing your peers to observe to give you positive feedback on the implementation of generalized Tier 1 instructional strategies. 

Leisure Reading Room-

Please understand that when you leave, you and your class will need to take some time to ensure that it looks tidy and organized.  Also, please make sure that you are monitoring your students in the Leisure Reading Room.  We do not want any of our books or materials getting mistreated by students.  We have already had one incident on the second day that could have been avoided.

PLAY PE-

As mentioned in my email at the end last week,  PLAY PE has been postponed until after Christmas Vacation due to contract issues and board approval.

Recess Schedule-

Week B

Week of 11/5-11/9

M 11/5- Champion Field Trip to the public library, peer observations 1^st grade

T 11/6- Staff Meeting @ 2:30 in room 11

W 11/7- Title 1 parent meeting in auditorium @ 7:45

Th 11/8-

F 11/9- Peer Observations 3^rd grade, first day of conferences

Week of 11/12-11/16 (CONFERENCE WEEK-MINIMUM DAYS ALL WEEK)

M 11/12- Veteran’s Day no school

T 11/13-

W 11/14- PB Town Council 6:00 pm

Th 11/15-

F 11/16-Living Explorers 5^th Grade in the Auditorium

Week of 11/19-11/23

Thanksgiving Vacation

No School all week