Welcome back. I hope everyone had as good and relaxing a holiday break as I did. I turned off my district cell phone the Friday we got out and did not turn it back on until this morning...
After much thought and deliberation I have the slogan for Hayes for the remainder of the school year... "Ours."
I think that for the past two plus years I have been focused on the "my." My school, my staff, my students, my career, and so on. As I was thinking about the focus for the rest of this year it became clear that I have, of sorts, been selfish. In a round about way all of the schools goals have been selfishly driven. Then, while watching Clemson monkey stomp the Sooners, the word "ours" came to mind.
Spending time in four school districts as a teacher, coach and administrator has taught me a lot. The two biggest things I've come to learn is how much better organizations are by working together for a common goal and that no one, not even me, can go at this journey alone.
Hayes Elementary is not mine. It's ours. Hayes is a family created by stakeholders; parents, community members, staff and students.
The career I've carved is not mine. It is a reflection of the people who have worked with me and those I draw around me. It is a reflection of those who have pushed me, made me think, challenged me, questioned me and encouraged me to become more.
The person I've become isn't all about me. I can't transform a culture alone. I have to trust more of those around me, lean on more people for help and show a willingness to open up.
The kids that come to Hayes Elementary aren't mine. They are "ours." And it will take every single one of us, from the principal to the maintenance men, to help impact their lives. Because of the impact I make today, hopefully, may be made even deeper by the impact you leave starting tomorrow. We must realize that EVERY kid that enters Hayes Elementary are "ours."
So, in closing, I want everyone to start thinking more about us. Start working more closely together, sharing the spotlight and successes as a faculty and school. build together, laugh together and celebrate together. After all, this is OUR school, OUR profession, OUR district, OUR students and OUR letter grade.
Generic Morning Announcement: -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6dAG5eWCok&feature=youtu.be
Mastery Connect:
okcps.masteryconnect.com
Star360 logins:
Student Login: http://10.3.110.92/rploginstudent/
Username: FirstName.LastName (this is their single sign on login information used for computers)
Password: XStudentID#
Once the student has successfully logged on, they will then select either STAR Early Literacy (K-1), STAR Reading (2-6) or STAR Math (2-6). After selecting an assessment, the student will need to select the class labeled reading. The student will then proceed with the pre-test. Once the student has completed the pre-test, a box will pop-up asking for a monitor password to advance to the real assessment portion. Please note that the student will select the class labeled reading for both STAR Math and STAR Reading after they select the designated assessment from their dashboard.
Admin/Specialist Login: https://hosted58.renlearn.com/217454/
*** Oklahoma State Blueprints: ***
Available accommodations for the OCCT:
***Additional Pacing Guides for 5th Science***
Broken Arrow Pacing Guide
Lawton Pacing Guide
Lawton 5th Science Test Prep Examples
Elementary Science Vocabulary
Properties of Matter lessons:
***Additional Supports for 5th Social Studies***
Social Studies CRT Study Guide and Quiz 1
Social Studies CRT Study Guide and Quiz 2
Social Studies CRT Study Guide and Quiz 3
Social Studies CRT Study Guide 4
Videos Worth Watching:
Articles Worth Reading:
A List Of 50+ Teaching Strategies To Jumpstart Your Teacher Brain - via @TeachThought
10 Strategies To Make Learning Feel More Like A Game - via @TeachThought
Make Guided Reading Manageable - via @ScholasticTeach
Cooper on Curriculum - via @RossCoops31
Why Teaching Is Still The Best Job In The World - via @TeachThought
How To Give Students Specific Feedback That Actually Helps Them Learn - via @TeachThought
Half Yellow Fraction Art - via @WeAreTeachers
The Math-Class Paradox - via @TheAtlantic
Weekly Look Ahead:
Monday January 4, 2016 - Normal School day; Grades 3 through 6 review your Mastery Connect as we WILL begin using it for our weekly mini assessments. You will need to create a class roster to use for Thursday's mini assessments and Friday's data review.
Tuesday January 5, 2016 - Normal School day; campus administration will be in the library during grades 3 through 6 planning to help create class lists for Mastery Connect, for those who need it.
NO MEETING THIS WEEK - Pre-K and Kinder Learner First Meeting from 8:00am to 8:30am (students in the cafeteria at that time) - Meeting in Swindell's classroom.
NO MEETING THIS WEEK - Pre-K and Kinder Learner First Meeting from 8:00am to 8:30am (students in the cafeteria at that time) - Meeting in Swindell's classroom.
Wednesday January 6, 2016 - Normal School day
NO MEETING THIS WEEK - First and Second Grade Learner First Meeting from 8:00am to 8:30am (students in the cafeteria at that time) - Meeting in Wolfe's classroom.
NO MEETING THIS WEEK - First and Second Grade Learner First Meeting from 8:00am to 8:30am (students in the cafeteria at that time) - Meeting in Wolfe's classroom.
Thursday January 7, 2016 - Normal School Day; Mr. Ross at a Principal's meeting; Grade 3 through 6 students will be taking the first mini assessment during class time, both mathematics and reading.
NO MEETING THIS WEEK - Third and Fourth Grade Learner First Meeting from 8:00am to 8:30am (students in the cafeteria at that time) - Meeting in Flores's classroom.
NO MEETING THIS WEEK - Third and Fourth Grade Learner First Meeting from 8:00am to 8:30am (students in the cafeteria at that time) - Meeting in Flores's classroom.
Friday January 8, 2016 - Spirit day; grade level meetings during planning times to discuss the results of the first mini assessment and plan for the following week.
NO MEETING THIS WEEK - Fifth, Sixth and AU Grade Learner First Meeting from 8:00am to 8:30am. (students in the cafeteria at that time) - Meeting in Billy's classroom.
NO MEETING THIS WEEK - Fifth, Sixth and AU Grade Learner First Meeting from 8:00am to 8:30am. (students in the cafeteria at that time) - Meeting in Billy's classroom.
