Here recently I have been reminded of the story of the duck that walked into the grocery store.
A duck walks up to a grocer and asks "You got any grapes?" "No." replied the grocer and the duck walked out.
A few minutes later, he walked back in. "You got any grapes?" He asked.
The grocer frowned. "I told you. I don't have any grapes." The duck nodded and walked out.
A few minutes later, the duck walked back in. "You got any grapes?" He asked again.
The grocers face got red, and he leaned over the counter and looked at the duck angrily. "Look, I've told you three times no. I don't have any grapes. If you come and ask me that question again, I'm going to nail your little webbed feet to the floor. Do you understand?" The duck shrugged and walked out.
A few minutes later, the duck walked back in. "You got any nails?" He asked.
The grocer tried to control his temper. "No!" The duck looked around. "Got any grapes?"
Sometimes our students do not give up easily. Instead of losing your focus or worse yet, your temper, keep the frame of mind that we are here to instruct and guide as well as role model those expectations we all know many of our students are lacking. Respect is a TWO way street and discipline will not be as big of an issue when you do not force the issue. Remember our students are unique and wonderful and are full of surprises and talents.
It is important for our students to understand the reasons for rules. Most importantly, and lastly, the actions we take are much more effective than the anger you show.
Have a great week!
2014 - 2015 Committees:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiU29FazU0VEVJWjQ/edit?usp=sharing
2014 - 2015 Peer Observation:
The peer observation window opens Friday September 26, 2014. I will check periodically to see how everyone is doing on their observations. Please use the link below to find out your partner. I will attach a video as soon as I can. Thank you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiTHVIdDRnbUNNWnJHMElhR2xfeHNyOGVXajdF/edit?usp=sharing
The peer observation window opens Friday September 26, 2014. I will check periodically to see how everyone is doing on their observations. Please use the link below to find out your partner. I will attach a video as soon as I can. Thank you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiTHVIdDRnbUNNWnJHMElhR2xfeHNyOGVXajdF/edit?usp=sharing
Showcase Schedule for Monthly Rise and Shine:
In order for everyone to take a more active role in the Monthly Awards I am asking that each grade level participate in the showcase portion of the Rise and Shine. Everyone on campus will have a month to show the rest of the school what's great about your classes. You can have your students sing, dance, demonstrate, share... Have fun with it!
August: P.E./Music
September: Office Staff
October: Library/Media
November: First Grade
December: Pre-Kindergarten
January: Fourth Grade
February: Kindergarten
March: Third Grade
April: P.E./Music
May: Second Grade
Oklahoma State Blueprints:
In order for everyone to take a more active role in the Monthly Awards I am asking that each grade level participate in the showcase portion of the Rise and Shine. Everyone on campus will have a month to show the rest of the school what's great about your classes. You can have your students sing, dance, demonstrate, share... Have fun with it!
September: Office Staff
October: Library/Media
November: First Grade
December: Pre-Kindergarten
January: Fourth Grade
February: Kindergarten
March: Third Grade
April: P.E./Music
May: Second Grade
Oklahoma State Blueprints:
Available accommodations for the OCCT:
A quick guide to standards and assessments:
- English Language Arts: 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school year – PASS standards, PASS-aligned assessments.
- Mathematics: 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years – PASS standards, PASS-aligned assessments.
- Science: 2014-2015 school year – begin transition to science standards adopted into rule in June 2014; PASS-aligned assessments for grades 5, 8, and Biology 1 for high school for 2014-2105 and 2015-2016 school years.
- Social Studies: 2014-2015 school year – Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies as adopted in 2012; All four social studies assessments are OAS-aligned in Grades 5, 7, and 8, as well as high school U.S. History. All four assessments will be fully operational in 2014-2015.
- Fine Arts: 2014-2015 school year – transition to new standards adopted by law in June of 2014, The annual district arts assessment report will be due at the Oklahoma State Department of Education the end of May 2015.
- World Languages: 2014-15 school year – PASS standards, no state assessment. New standards will be written beginning fall 2014.
- Personal Financial Literacy: 2014-2015 school year – Oklahoma Academic Standards for Personal Financial Literacy as adopted in 2008, no state assessment.
- Health/Safety Education: 2014-2015 school year – PASS Standards, no state assessment.
- Kindergarten: 2014-2015 school year – PASS standards, no state assessments.
- PreKindergarten: 2014-2015 PASS standards; no state assessments.
Hayes Elementary Academic goals for 2014-2015:
- All students WILL achieve academically.
- Increase OCCT Reading scores for all subgroups by 25%
- Increase OCCT Mathematics scores for all subgroups by 25%
- Increase OCCT Writing scores for all subgroups by 25%
- Increase the number of students who qualify for promotion in RSA by 25%
- Decrease Suspensions by 25%
- School wide overall attendance to 96%
- Faculty attendance to 98%
Videos Worth Watching:
Articles Worth Reading:
The Impact Of A Teacher That Mentors - via @TeachThought
Six Ways to Be a Lifelong Learner - via @JCollierAR
Blogging as Writing Curriculum - via @Getting_Smart
Scratch Your Itch Education - via @ajjuliani
Need to Know: Scotland, unicorns, and Great Britian - via @TEDTalks
Weekly Look Ahead:
Monday September 22, 2014 - Normal school day, Unannounced Observation cycle contiunes.
Tuesday September 23, 2014 - Normal school day, 6th Grade PAL, Grade Level Meetings during planning time, after school meeting in the library - IEP's @ 9:45AM, 10:30AM and 1:10PM
Wednesday September 24, 2014 - Normal school day, Mathematics training with Ms. Carpenter during planning time, Student of the month names are due to the office. (Please notify these individual's parents and invite them to the monthly awards.)
Thursday September 25, 2014 - BLT meeting in the library @ 7:30AM, Normal school day, after school tutorials 3:30pm to 4:30pm - IEP @9:50AM
Friday September 26, 2014 - Spirit day, Rise and Shine in the Cafeteria at 8:30AM. Peer observation begins. - IEP's @ 9:45AM and 1:15PM, Last day of the 1st quarter. Grades are due Wednesday October 1st.
Please remember about Sunday at Wilmont Baptist Church. Make it if you are so inclined. They are one of our chief supporters and would like to showcase our staff and students this coming Sunday.
Upcoming dates of note:
Thursday September 25, 2014 - BLT Meeting
Friday September 26, 2014 - Peer Observation window begins.
Sunday September 28, 2014 - Hayes Staff has been invited to Wilmont Baptist Church's 10:45AM service. They will be thanking us as educators for the work we do at Hayes Elementary.
Tuesday September 30, 2014 - Parent Title One Meeting from 6:00PM-7:00PM @ Hayes Elementary
Tuesday September 30, 2014 - Hayes Elementary Campus Plan Due
Tuesday September 30, 2014 - GMS due to the OSDE
Wednesday October 1, 2014 - First quarter grades due
Wednesday October 1, 2014 - First quarter grades due
Wednesday October 15, 2014 - Title One Visit to Hayes Elementary
Wednesday October 15, 2014 - Asst. Principals Meeting
Thursday October 16, 2014 - Principals Meeting
Tuesday October 28, 2014 - G.E. fall visit with Ms. Bagwell
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