Crown Point Junior Music Academy
Monday Morning Memo
Week of 12/2-12/6
Sometimes I need to force myself to shift my thoughts away from work and Thanksgiving week was that great opportunity. I was able to see all my nieces and nephews and pose the age-old question, "Which turkey is the tastiest, oven-baked? rotisserie? deep-fried?" Although there is no correct answer to these basic questions, it was fun to talk about the simple things in life as these moments fly right by us. I hope that you have taken some time to celebrate your family, enjoy good times, and eat tasty food as well.
As we move into the next three weeks before Winter Break, please remember they will fly right by us as well. Please take the time to let your students, colleagues, and parents know you are thankful for them as we move deeper into the holidays. I know I am thankful for every single one of you. Enjoy these next weeks!!!
As I visit PLCs and review minutes, it is critical that you are keeping in consideration your planning, data analysis, and professional learning based on our strategic focal points.
Safe, Inclusive, Collaborative Culture
Teacher Clarity
Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
As you are implementing the aspects of Teacher Clarity during your time of safe practice, please keep in mind that I will be coming in for observations with a focus of those aspects of Teacher Clarity that we learned in professional development. I am excited to discuss with you how you plan your lessons and strive to be at the ideal state of Teacher Clarity below.
IDEAL STATE OF TEACHER CLARITY
demonstrate…) to you/others the learning intention
2. Students will be able to communicate to you/others what it takes to be successful in their work
3. Students will be able to connect the work to the learning intentions and success criteria
4. Students will be able to self-reflect and self-assess where who they performed in the task and what they learned and communicate to you and others
School Tours-
As a reminder at any point during the school week, we may be giving a school tour
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Week of 12/2-12/6
M 12/2-
T 12/3-ILT Release ½ day planning/PD, STAFF MEETING in room 11 from 2:30-3:30 (SGT Training, Impact PE Presentation, Staff Wellness Survey
W 12/4-Title I Parent Meeting, PLC in grade level leads classroms
Th 12/5-ILT Release, Peer Observation, Debrief
F 12/6-AEP TK-2ND
Week of 12/9-12/13 (TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS DUE)
M 12/9-
T 12/10-Healthy Smiles 3rd Grade only 8:30-9:30
W 12/11-PREP
Th 12/12-
F 12/13-AEP 3rd-5th
Week of 12/16-12/20
M 12/16-
T 12/17-Math Coaching Cycle Observation, SSC Meeting in room 11 @ 2:30
W 12/18-Prep, Staff Holiday Party
Th 12/19- Winter Concert @ 8:30 in the auditorium, Chillin with the principal
F 12/20- Min Day PLC, please bring laptops and current lessons for Teacher Clarity to be analyzed
Week of 12/23-12/27 (Christmas Break)
School resumes Monday, 1/3/2020
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