I hope everyone had a restful couple of weeks and that we are all on board to continue our commitment as educators to the students of Hayes Elementary. In my opinion this is the best time of the year in regards to teaching and learning. No early year pressures, parent meetings, or getting into routines. There is also not the immediate threat of TESTING looming over us. This is the point of the year where you should be hitting your stride and creating some "impactful" lessons in which your students can grow, create and learn. Do not let these critical weeks before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season be wasted by spinning your wheels or thinking the worksheet monsters and limited knowledge content can replace your expertise and creative teaching. Challenge yourself and your students to do great things in the coming weeks. Since we do not have winter intersession this becomes much more important.
Remember why you chose this profession, strive for greatness, and create the world of learning and opportunity for your students.
Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in has left you.
A few other notes:
- Ms. West will be out all week for Marzano training. (Which is sad because she has some killer neon pants she was going to rock.)
- Ms. Perry was in an accident and has a broken pelvis, she is not able to return to work until further notice. Please keep her in your thoughts. Please help accommodate her students in your class until we can get some help in place.
- Lea Lindsey had her baby late last week and will be out until further notice. Keep her in your thoughts as well. She's not going to sleep again for months!!!!!
- Ms. Johnson is still out with her new baby. Don't forget about her either.
- I will be in classes ALL week for observations!!!!
2014 - 2015 Committees:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiU29FazU0VEVJWjQ/edit?usp=sharing
2014 - 2015 Peer Observation:
The peer observation window opened 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.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiTHVIdDRnbUNNWnJHMElhR2xfeHNyOGVXajdF/edit?usp=sharing
Peer Observation Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiNXVnZVA1U0Jza2s/view?usp=sharing
The peer observation window opened 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.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiTHVIdDRnbUNNWnJHMElhR2xfeHNyOGVXajdF/edit?usp=sharing
Peer Observation Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiNXVnZVA1U0Jza2s/view?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!
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:
The Price Is Almost Right - Interesting video!
"Shake It Off" Lip Dub - Delta Sigma Phi - Beta Mu - I just wanna shake, shake shake...
Diana Laufenberg - How To Learn From Mistakes - Good Video for us as educators
My Wish: University of Michigan Football - Sorry Mr. Wilson, this is about Michigan football! Great story and very inspiring.
Articles Worth Reading:
"Shake It Off" Lip Dub - Delta Sigma Phi - Beta Mu - I just wanna shake, shake shake...
Diana Laufenberg - How To Learn From Mistakes - Good Video for us as educators
My Wish: University of Michigan Football - Sorry Mr. Wilson, this is about Michigan football! Great story and very inspiring.
Articles Worth Reading:
Yes, The October Blues are a Real Thing - via @Angela_Watson
The American Dream Is Leaving America - via @nickkristof
Hello October - What I Have Been Doing - via @pernilleripp
9 Essential Lessons For Changing The World - via @AngelaMaiers
The ABC's Of Sticky Teaching - via @TeachThought
A Guide For Teaching Analogies - via @TeachThought
Your Words Matter - via @ajjuliani
Weekly Look Ahead: RED RIBBON WEEK
Monday October 27, 2014 - Normal school day, Unannounced Observation cycle continues. Peer Observations continue. After school tutorials. "We're to bright for drugs" Highlighter day! Wear the brightest colors you can. Jeans all week if you participate.
Tuesday October 28, 2014 - Normal school day, 6th Grade PAL, Character Counts. "Dreams are to big for drugs!" Pajama day. Wear those school appropriate PJ's!!! No "official" grade level meetings. After school meeting will be "Ag in the class" and a short presentation from the United Way of Oklahoma City. Great Expectations Visit!!!!!
Wednesday October 29, 2014 - Normal school day - Crazy Hair Day! - unless you are Mr. Ross and don't have any hair to speak of... Who okay'd crazy hair day???
Thursday October 30, 2014 - Normal school day, after school tutorials - Crazy sock day! "Sock it to drugs!"
Friday October 31, 2014 - Spirit day, monthly Rise and Shine in the cafeteria - Costume day! "Scare away drugs!" Students and staff may wear costumes that are appropriate; nothing to scary, nothing bloody, and no masks. Kindergarten to the fire department.
