"Although educators and parents make great efforts, we cannot prevent adversity from affecting our students, but we can teach them to be more resilient by altering how children think about their challenging situations." - Principal El.
What makes a good teacher?
Command of the subject matter. Effective teachers know their subject matter inside and out, they also have a passion for their profession.
Care about student growth. Effective teachers take time to consider each student as an individual, their needs, and their interests.
Character. Effective teachers create a memorable impression on their students.
Remember these important aspects everyday you come to work: What we do is important. We can do it. We will not give up on you. This goes for us as professionals as well as the students we teach.
We as educators must believe that all students have the capacity and ability to learn. These messages of belief must be sent on a daily basis to ours students so that they will begin to believe in themselves and become motivated members of our school community.
I want to challenge you to become an inspiration to the students you lead. You can do it.
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: Sixth Grade
October: Library/Media
November: Fifth Grade
December: Pre-Kindergarten
January: Fourth Grade
February: Kindergarten
March: Third Grade
April: First Grade
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: Sixth Grade
October: Library/Media
November: Fifth Grade
December: Pre-Kindergarten
January: Fourth Grade
February: Kindergarten
March: Third Grade
April: First Grade
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:
Annie Murphy Paul: What We Learn Before We-re Born - via @TEDTalks
A Teacher Gave A Student An 'F' And A Smiley Face. But She Wasn't Making Fun Of Him. - via @Upworthy
Talks From Inspiring Teachers - via @TEDTalks
OKC Public "Healthy" Schools - Great Video including Hayes Elementary staff and students
Articles Worth Reading:
A Teacher Gave A Student An 'F' And A Smiley Face. But She Wasn't Making Fun Of Him. - via @Upworthy
Talks From Inspiring Teachers - via @TEDTalks
OKC Public "Healthy" Schools - Great Video including Hayes Elementary staff and students
Articles Worth Reading:
Here's a tool for the year - via @Principal_EL
Focus on Solutions... - via @WeAreTeachers
Cutting Off Our Nose to Spite Our Face - via @mcleod
Contrary To Popular Perception, Autism Rates Haven't Increased - via @novapbs
Why Teach? - via @SolutionTree
How Can We All Keep The Kindergarten Spirit? - via @8amber8
Weekly Look Ahead:
Monday September 8, 2014 - Normal school day, IT department visit during planning time to discuss lesson plans, Google calendar, and assist with smart board activities. IEP at 9:50AM, IEP at 1:10PM.
Tuesday September 9, 2014 - Normal school day, 6th Grade PAL begins (Nielsen, Williams, Herriott), Donna Bigbee for NGL will be in the cafeteria afterschool (district wide initiative) NO GRADE LEVEL MEETINGS OR AFTERSCHOOL MEETING THIS WEEK.
Wednesday September 10, 2014 - Normal school day, Ms. West to Asst. Principals meeting.
Thursday September 11, 2014 - Normal school day, Mr. Ross to Principals meeting
Friday September 12, 2014 - Spirit day, Parent conference forms due to Mr. Ross (100% communication expected)
Upcoming dates of note:
Monday September 15, 2014 - OSDE representative @ Hayes Elementary - 1:00PM
Monday September 15, 2014 - Observation Cycle 2 begins - 2 unannounced informal observations
Monday September 15, 2014 - Observation Cycle 2 begins - 2 unannounced informal observations
Tuesday September 16, 2014 - Parent Title One Meeting from 6:00PM-7:00PM @ Hayes Elementary
Wednesday September 17, 2014 - Super. Nue to Hayes Elementary to read to 2nd Grade
Wednesday September 17, 2014 - Super. Nue to Hayes Elementary to read to 2nd Grade
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.
Wednesday September 30, 2014 - Hayes Elementary Campus Plan Due
Wednesday September 30, 2014 - GMS due to the OSDE
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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