MM 11/14/16

MM 11/14/16

Good Morning staff as we enter the week prior to the Thanksgiving Break I would like for us to focus in on the aspect of being thankful for the situation we are charged with as educators here at JSA. We are provided the opportunity with our actions, words, and instructions to illuminate a positive and well informed educational opportunity to enrich our students' lives. Please remember that sometimes the students are in need of education in more areas than just reading, math, science, language arts, and fine arts. Our video today works on communication styles.

Educational Focus
This week I would like the staff to focus on writing in response to learning. Please have your students write utilizing information covered within the course from text, (electronic, hard print, research, video, etc.) Students are charged with being able to transcribe their information on paper and not just be able to verbally provide answers.

Highlights for the Week
I would like to highlight the instructional focus of novel study within Mrs. Barnes classroom. students were reading independently and highlighting the focus of each chapter with key character developments on an organized chart. Students were also charged with utilizing the stories concept to create their own society and speak of the necessities needed to maintain their society. Students struggled to go through the concept of all of the items needed in a complex society initially, however they were permitted the proper think time to work through the situation. True critical thinking was required to complete the assignment. Students were also able to view a video of a real life individual making his own habitat utilizing resources from the environment with dirt as mortar, wood frames, fire without matches, and tiles.

Behavior Focus
Please as we go into the break be aware of enforcing the rules of cell phones and electronic devices not being allowed out in your classrooms if you are not using the items to enhance learning. You may ask the students to put up the devices if that is your first step of discipline in the classroom. If the student continues to have the devices out, please buzz the front office for an administrator and continue teaching within your classroom. Please refrain from allowing a student to take over your classroom with a confrontation. We will deal with the issue when we arrive. 

Uniforms, please enforce the tucked in shirt rules in the classroom. All students should be able to tuck in their uniforms and it should be a part of your daily routine. Fine Arts instructors utilize the method of "Dance Ready" by having students stand up and bow, showing they are ready to learn. Standing by your doors as students enter provide you with the opportunity to have all students enter the room with their shirts tucked in and ready to go. 

All instructors need to be at their doors during class exchanges to provide supervision. The more adult presence we have, the less likelihood of disruptive behaviors that will occur. 

Calendar For the Week
  • Flu Shots in JSA Cafe on Stage K. Holbert
  • STEAM Planning Day 4th Grade 11/14
  • Boys Basketball @ JAM 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.
  • STEAM Planning Day Fine Arts 11/15
  • Thanksgiving Luncheon 11/15
  • Great American Teach In 11/17
  • PAWS Choice Dress Day 11/18
Quote for the Week: "Bloom where you are planted." Mary Engelbreit

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