There are some really good articles this week. I know I always say that... but it's true so check some out! On a selfish note... read my post!
Being in education for 13 years, nearly 14 now, I have had a first row seat to watch teachers go out of their way to do everything for their students. Not only do they go out of their way for kids but they also continue to tweak their craft and innovate their practice. It is amazing to see all of the dedicated professionals going well beyond the expectations of the profession.
Teacher appreciation week and watching the Hayes staff got me thinking about the professionals that made me a better educator but more importantly a better human being. I have dozens of stories that go far beyond one teacher or coach. People like Duane Huey, my high school football and track coach who pushed me to go beyond the minimum and reach my greatest potential as a high school athlete and later a college athlete. He was also there for me when I needed help with algebra 2 (which I needed lots of help). Or my high school biology teacher Ms. Meeker that showed me how science could effect my life beyond the classroom as well as teaching me an introduction to scuba diving. My college coaches not only taught me how to use my gifts to be the best I could be on the track but prepared me for life after my final college race had been run. They molded me to become a teacher and coach long before I thought of it as a possible profession. They also taught me that everyone on the team is an importance piece of the puzzle, not just the super star athletes.
So many of my teachers going through public school taught me 21st century competencies years before those mandates would come into the field of education. My middle school teachers who had us create commercials to show what we learned about a book, story, theme in history and language arts. If YouTube had been around I'm sure I'd have been a big hit, I might have gotten ten likes. My high school teachers who made us accountable to our community through community based projects. My high school choir director who showed me that music has the power to bring anyone to their knees and the importance of sharing that gift with others. Student council reps who had us work on school improvement projects and Christmas toy drives. Even my elementary teachers at Belmar Elementary in Amarillo Texas taught me the importance of being computer literate. Being computer literate in 1988 was not something a 4th grader was supposed to be thinking about. Sadly the computers I learned on couldn't hold a candle compared to the iPhone in my pocket today.
Even the coaches and teachers I have had the pleasure of calling co-workers have shown me so much about the field of education. Coaches who showed me that teaching kids on the football field directly relates to how well I teach them in the classroom. Reinforcing to me that yelling "catch the ball" really isn't a coaching technique and that comment should be left to the fans in the stands. Teachers who showed me that teaching the curriculum without having the students know how much I care about them will NOT make for a successful career in education. Or the principals who graciously accepted me into the administrative ranks when I was a 26 year old bright eyed 4th year teacher. It wasn't until I was Ms. Bates assistant principal at Forte Junior High School in Azle Texas that I felt I was in the right part of the profession. She made me who I am as an administrator. I was allowed to watch, listen, ask, and more importantly offered opportunities to become a principal. She allowed me to impact learning on the campus.
I could go on for hours about the impact of those who touched my life. I could go on about the profession we chose and the potential impact we have on our students. I will close with this idea in mind. If you only teach the child the curriculum, you have failed the child.
Thank you for being a teacher!
Generic Morning Announcement: Done DAILY, no exceptions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6dAG5eWCok&feature=youtu.be
2014 - 2015 Committees:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiU29FazU0VEVJWjQ/edit?usp=sharing
Being in education for 13 years, nearly 14 now, I have had a first row seat to watch teachers go out of their way to do everything for their students. Not only do they go out of their way for kids but they also continue to tweak their craft and innovate their practice. It is amazing to see all of the dedicated professionals going well beyond the expectations of the profession.
Teacher appreciation week and watching the Hayes staff got me thinking about the professionals that made me a better educator but more importantly a better human being. I have dozens of stories that go far beyond one teacher or coach. People like Duane Huey, my high school football and track coach who pushed me to go beyond the minimum and reach my greatest potential as a high school athlete and later a college athlete. He was also there for me when I needed help with algebra 2 (which I needed lots of help). Or my high school biology teacher Ms. Meeker that showed me how science could effect my life beyond the classroom as well as teaching me an introduction to scuba diving. My college coaches not only taught me how to use my gifts to be the best I could be on the track but prepared me for life after my final college race had been run. They molded me to become a teacher and coach long before I thought of it as a possible profession. They also taught me that everyone on the team is an importance piece of the puzzle, not just the super star athletes.
So many of my teachers going through public school taught me 21st century competencies years before those mandates would come into the field of education. My middle school teachers who had us create commercials to show what we learned about a book, story, theme in history and language arts. If YouTube had been around I'm sure I'd have been a big hit, I might have gotten ten likes. My high school teachers who made us accountable to our community through community based projects. My high school choir director who showed me that music has the power to bring anyone to their knees and the importance of sharing that gift with others. Student council reps who had us work on school improvement projects and Christmas toy drives. Even my elementary teachers at Belmar Elementary in Amarillo Texas taught me the importance of being computer literate. Being computer literate in 1988 was not something a 4th grader was supposed to be thinking about. Sadly the computers I learned on couldn't hold a candle compared to the iPhone in my pocket today.
Even the coaches and teachers I have had the pleasure of calling co-workers have shown me so much about the field of education. Coaches who showed me that teaching kids on the football field directly relates to how well I teach them in the classroom. Reinforcing to me that yelling "catch the ball" really isn't a coaching technique and that comment should be left to the fans in the stands. Teachers who showed me that teaching the curriculum without having the students know how much I care about them will NOT make for a successful career in education. Or the principals who graciously accepted me into the administrative ranks when I was a 26 year old bright eyed 4th year teacher. It wasn't until I was Ms. Bates assistant principal at Forte Junior High School in Azle Texas that I felt I was in the right part of the profession. She made me who I am as an administrator. I was allowed to watch, listen, ask, and more importantly offered opportunities to become a principal. She allowed me to impact learning on the campus.
I could go on for hours about the impact of those who touched my life. I could go on about the profession we chose and the potential impact we have on our students. I will close with this idea in mind. If you only teach the child the curriculum, you have failed the child.
Thank you for being a teacher!
Generic Morning Announcement: Done DAILY, no exceptions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6dAG5eWCok&feature=youtu.be
2014 - 2015 Committees:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lrYycQKGUiU29FazU0VEVJWjQ/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 5th
February: Kindergarten - March 6th - Canceled due to SNOW!!!!!
March: Kindergarten - April 3rd
April: Third Grade - May 1st
May: Second Grade - May 29th
*** 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!
May: Second Grade - May 29th
*** 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:
Alice Goffman: How we're priming some kids for college — and others for prison - via @TEDTalks
Mom Captures Gym Teacher Walking Up To Her Disabled Son, Doing Something Incredible
Articles Worth Reading:
Call for Consistency - via @benjamingilpin
50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom - via @alicekeeler
Why Are There 1,000 Unfilled Teaching Jobs in Oklahoma? - via @KOSURadio
16 Simple Ways to Love Yourself Again - via @marcandangel
21 Teacher Problems Every Educator Faces (As Told In Tina Fey Gifs) - via @WeAreTeachers
School sends inspiring letter to kids ahead of stressful exams: 'You are smart!' - via @TODAY_Parents
Stop Penalizing Boys for Not Being Able to Sit Still at School - via @TheAtlantic
Texas Gov. Signs Law Making High School Graduation Easier - via @educationweek
Let’s be honest about annual testing - via @mcleod
Oklahoma's early education enrollment numbers rank near top in national report - via @TheOklahoman
Why Are There Clouds? - Lessons on the Water Cycle - via @rmbyrne
How Academic Risk-Taking Dies in the Classroom - via @WeAreTeachers
Teaching Students Creative and Critical Thinking - via @RachelLynette
Why Reading Comprehension in the Content Areas is so Important - via @edudemic
Teaching Listening Skills: Ready to Listen, Ready to Learn - via @edudemic
The 2015 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K–12 IT Blogs - via @EdTech
Five Things Educators Will Have To Accept & Embrace - via @mwniehoff
Should Teachers Be Held Responsible for a Student’s Character? - via @mindshoftkqed
Why Do Some Teachers Stay At Difficult-To-Staff Schools? - via @LarryFerlazzo
The Real Problem With Multiple-Choice Questions - via @TeachThought
Top 10 Reasons the End of the School Year Rocks - via @WeAreTeachers
5 Things Well-Meaning White Educators Should Consider If They Really Want to Close the Achievement Gap - via @EvrydayFeminism
Teenagers Are Getting Bullied Less At School Than They Were A Few Years Ago, According To Data - via @
Enough? - via @TechNinjaTodd
Summer Slide - via @stumpteacher
Monday May 18, 2015 - Wings Running club after school. Mr. Ross to Spenser Elementary @ 9:00am for SLD meeting. IEP @ 9:50am and 1:50pm; easyCBM scores to Mr. Ross; Green folders, APP forms and RSA paperwork needs to be ready for 3rd and 4th grade for the RSA visit on Tuesday!!
Tuesday May 19, 2015 - RSA on Site assistance for 3rd and 4th Grade from 1:00pm to 3:00pm - IEP @ 12:30pm and 1:50pm; United Way Kindergarten Party at Hayes @ 10:15am to 11:15am; Mr. Ross at Central Office at 2:00pm; Faculty Meeting after school!
Wednesday May 20, 2015 - Wings Running club after school. A.R. Field Trip; Mr. Nielsen and Ms. West our of the building; IEP @ 10:30am; District Track Meet (6 students representing Hayes in the District Track Meet)
Thursday May 21, 2015 - IEP @ 10:30am and 11:30am; 6th Grade dissecting Dog Fish
Friday May 22, 2015 - Spirit day; IEP @ 10:30am, 3:30pm and 3:30pm; Potential Retentions due to office; Multicultural event for 3rd and 4th grade, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Park days; Chocolate Fundraiser Game Bus in the Gym in the afternoon! Pre-K, Kindergarten Musical @ 9:30am and 6:00pm in the cafeteria. BLT meeting in the Library at 7:30am!
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