Instructional Coach Corner

Monday, March 25, 2019

3.31.19


Hope is the the thing that can give us strength throughout the day. Hope can encourage hard work, risks and meaning. what do you do to encourage hope in your students. Please take an opportunity to read the article  "How to Help Students Develop Hope" to find ways you can inspire hope.

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_help_students_develop_hope


~K-6 Report Card Information 2018-2019
Please contact your school-based registrar for any information regarding the report card and grading processes specific to your school (Elizabeth Foran)



Marking Period
End Date
Week Report Cards are Sent/Mailed Home
Date when Grades need to be in PowerTeacher Gradebook
Date when Program School Grades need to be in PowerTeacher Gradebook
Quarter 1
November 2, 2018
Week of November 12th
November 6, by 11:59 PM
October 29, 11:59 PM
Quarter 2 & Semester 1
January 25, 2019
Week of February 4th
January 29, by 11:59 PM
January 22, by 11:59 PM
Quarter 3
April 19, 2019
Week of April 29rd
April 23, by 11:59 PM
April 09, by 11:59 PM
Quarter 4, Semester 2 & End-of-Year
June 26, 2019
Mailed: Week of July 1th
Sent home: Week of June 24th
June 18, by 11:59 PM*
June 18, by 11:59 PM*

~Walk through Focus:
Week of 4.1.19  - 4.26.19 Lesson Plans, Intervention, GRAIR, Morning Meeting


~School - Wide Learning Walk Feedback:
Feedback from both Learning Walks (Classroom environment and Zearn) was sent out.  It is an expectation that you review the feedback and ensure that you are implementing all components that was reviewed.

~School - Wide Learning Walks:
Learning Walks will be conducted throughout the year by the JWS Leadership Team.
Specific topics will be observed and feedback will be provided. The topics are instructional, behavioral and school - wide expectations. These expectations have been approved at SBPT/Building Committee and are expected to have been implemented. 

~Character Attribute of the Month:
Our monthly character attribute is Kindness. 
Please discuss the attribute with your students and have them participate in literature and activities that engage them with this attribute.
Links to support you:
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/kindness-lesson-plan-rebecca-alber

https://proudtobeprimary.com/kindness-activities/


~JWS Spotlight:
Mrs. Franzese's first graders have been busy working hard in Science & Social Studies learning about Our Earth.  They have been discussing how the Earth is made up of land and water.  They have studied geography and maps locating the 7 continents and major oceans.  They have discussed the difference between salt and fresh water sources as well as different landforms (mountains, plains, and valleys).  In addition to learning about the earth’s surface, the class has also discussed rocks, soil, and erosion.  Some of their focused learning targets have been…I can describe the earth’s surface, I can identify the 7 continents and 4 major oceans on earth, I can identify sources of water, I can describe rocks and categorize rocks by attributes (texture, size, shape), I can describe soil and tell what soil is made of, I can describe how the land/rocks changes and how erosion can be prevented.  Students were engaged in a science inquiry - exploring rocks. Their rock exploration inquiry is captured in these photos.
  






On Thursday, March 28th staff and students participated in our annual staff vs. student basketball game.
Although the staff won again this year, our students had a blast.  Thank you to all that participated, Mr. Birthwright for organizing the event and Ms. Angie for bringing the students to the game to cheer everyone on.
                           

      
                                                                                                   
  




                                       If you have class news to share please send the information to L. Garrow.



~Upcoming Important Dates:
April 12: SOAR Incentive Day - Movie Day (see email for details)
April 15 - 19: Spring Recess
April 23: Report Card grades recorded in PowerTeacher and submitted to Admin
April 26: Early Dismissal Day






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