1.2.18

“Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students.” 

Charles Kuralt

~Message from the administrators:

Welcome back!   

We hope you had a great break and had time to spend with family and friends. 

Regardless of what position you hold at JWS,  we are all part of a very important job of educating and giving our students the vital knowledge to live and be successful.
As adults, we ALL need appreciation for what we do, so we want to assure you that although working at JWS sometimes feels like an unappreciated effort day in and day out, it is NOT.
We appreciate all those extra things; those extra hours you work to ensure learning takes place and to help our students to be successful.
As we continue to journey through the rest of the school year, remember we appreciate you!
We enjoy working with a staff of teachers that is committed. Continue to be committed to our students and school community.  Please continue to support each other daily and show your appreciation for one another. Take time to visit the "Shout Out" board in the Makers Space Room and write a positive message to someone.
Have a great week!

~How can you bring out the best in your students:
Although you are faced with many challenges, you strive everyday to bring out the best in your students. The following link provides ideas you can use in your classroom to bring out the best in your students.

https://teacher-blog.education.com/multipliers-and-diminishers-5-ways-to-bring-out-the-best-in-students-d36c9a8b2c39

~Assessment Period:
Carefully review the assessment calendar in the "Assessment Information" section of the blog.  Be sure you are aware of the upcoming assessment dates.  This is a great time for you review the NWEA and AIMSwebPlus administering tips (found in your assessment folder).  If you have any questions, please see Michele Michel, Jen Osborne or Lisa Garrow.

~Walkthrough Focus:
Our walkthrough focus for Jan. 2nd through Jan. 18th will be Zearn, Learning Targets and Lesson Plans.

~Upcoming Dates:
Early Dismissal  - January 11th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 21st
Report Cards due to Administration - February 1st
Report Cards go home - February 8th
February Recess - February 18th - 22nd

12.10.18

~Admin Message:
This week we would like to celebrate you.
We know how exhausting yet rewarding the work you do can be.
We would like to thank you for all that you do for our students and our school community.
Let's celebrate each other and take the time to tell each other how important you are.

Please take a moment to read the article that I have provided a link for below. The article provides suggestions as to how teachers can support each other.

With Celebration and Support, Teachers Can Help Retain Each Other

https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2018/02/14/with-celebration-and-support-teachers-can-help.html

~December's Character Attribute:
Cooperation
Please review this attribute and ways students can demonstrate this attribute.


~Walk through Focus: 
The Walkthrough focus for December  3 - 21st is Zearn and Lesson Plans. Please be sure your lesson plans contain the components that we have suggested through SBPT.

~Upcoming Important Dates:
School Climate Meeting - December 11th, 2018
SBPT Meeting - December 12th, 2018 
Winter Concert - December 13th, 2018
December Monthly Awards Assembly - December 20th
Winter Recess - December 21st - January 1st

12.3.18

~Administrative Message:
You all know the  know value and importance of building and maintaining good relationships with students. Establishing positive relationships can help minimize classroom disruptions, improve student engagement, and reduce stress for everyone.

Please click on the link below to view tips on building relationships with students.
http://www.nea.org/tools/51057.htm

~Grade level Meetings:
Mrs. Luke sent out an email about the topic change and facilitator for grade level meetings on 12.3.18. Please report to the Maker Space room on time and follow the norms we have established. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Luke.

~December's Character Attribute:
Cooperation
Please review this attribute and ways students can demonstrate this attribute.


~Walk through Focus: 
The Walkthrough focus for December  3 - 21st is Zearn and Lesson Plans. Please be sure your lesson plans contain the components that we have suggested through SBPT.

~Upcoming Important Dates:
Early Dismissal Day - December 7th
December Monthly Awards Assembly - December 20th
Winter Recess - December 21st - January 1st