Sunday, October 23, 2016

Look ahead for October 24th, 2016

Notes from Mr. Ross:

Congratulations on being one of 36 schools in OKCPS to have a passing letter grade.  There are 43 schools that would like to be where we are right now.  We are one of 3 schools piloting Learner First to maintain a passing letter grade.

For the third year in a row we, all stakeholders of Hayes Elementary, has received a passing letter grade for our academic performance.

Before you get to excited know that we were F's in all categories other than a D in mathematics for overall growth.  We have a LONG way to go for our students, the stakeholders and school.

Our lowest areas are social studies, which dropped 21 points from 2015, and overall reading.  We are a D because of these two areas.  Mathematics and science were our biggest movers in the positive and kept us from a failing letter grade.  In the game of if's we could have easily gotten to a C if certain grade levels and specific content areas had risen to the occasion.

We also received the 10 bonus points for attendance.  Our students attendance continues, three years of improved attendance, to rise even when Hayes Elementary had one of the highest teacher absentee rates in all of OKCPS last school school.  (58% attendance for teachers)

Have pride in what you do, know you make a difference and show the professionalism that we all have for the field of teaching.

Oklahoma State Blueprints:

OAS-ELA Standards:  OAS ELA

OAS-Math Standards:  OAS Math

OAS-Math Blueprints:  Math Blueprints

OAS-Science Standards:  OAS Science

Generic Morning Announcement:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6dAG5eWCok&feature=youtu.be

Everyday Math Codes:

1st Grade EDM Codes

2nd Grade EDM Codes

3rd Grade EDM Codes

4th Grade EDM Codes

5th Grade EDM Codes

EDM Online Activation

GAME ON! Powerpoint:

Game On!


Teacher Handbook:

Handbook

Math Vocabulary Word Walls:

Word Walls

EM 3 Resources

RTI:

RTI

Hayes Elementary Master Schedule 2016-2017:

Master Schedule 16 - 17


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#

Teacher Login: http://10.3.110.92/rploginstaff/

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/


Videos Worth Watching:



Articles Worth Reading:

Writing Toolbox: 8 Free Lessons and Charts to Help Your Students Become Better Writers - @WeAreTeachers

Redefining Success in Education: The Benefit Mindset - via @Medium

Introducing Design Thinking to Elementary Learners - via @JackieGerstein

Reimagining Learning Spaces with Design Thinking #HackingPBL - via @RossCoops31

7 Qualities of People with High Emotional Intelligence  - via @successmagazine

Popular vs Effective - via @E_Scheninger

It’s Official: The Boomerang Kids Won’t Leave - via @nytimes

Our thinking creates the solutions, but technology provides many new opportunities. - via @gcouros

This Is How To Resist Distraction: 4 Secrets To Remarkable Focus - via @bakadesuyo

Using Project-Based Learning To Flip Bloom’s Taxonomy For Deeper Learning - via @TeachThought

Assume the Best - via @danpbutler

Teacher-Principal Relationships: Are We Building Bridges or Burning Them? - via @educationweek

Do the Facts Even Matter? - via @benjamingilpin

Renegade Leadership: Making Change Realistic - via @educationweek

“Blogging is your job.” - via @gcouros

Teaching With Your Mouth Shut - via @edsurge

Data show Oklahoma's A-F school grades have a positive effect - via @newsok

Oklahoma remains nation's top state for education cuts - via @newsok


Weekly Specials Schedule:    RED WEEK


Weekly Look Ahead:  Pumpkin week in the library this week; red ribbon week is next week!

Monday October 24, 2016 - Normal School Day; lesson plans due by 8:00am; Ms. Amzyki weekly visit; 1 IEP meeting; Welcome back!

Tuesday October 25, 2016 - Normal School Day; Faculty meeting in the library following parent pick up; 1 IEP meeting; faculty meeting afterschool

Wednesday October 26, 2016 - Normal School Day; 2 IEP meetings

Thursday October 27, 2016 - Principal's meeting AT HAYES ELEMENTARY (in the library).  Title one visit for Mr. Ross and Ms. Seybolt.  We need you to be at work, be on your best behavior and teach like your pants are on fire!  While we have our guests in the building it will be crucial that you "skin your own skunks."  

Friday October 28, 2016 - Dollar Day Dress Your Way!  Students pay a dollar and are allowed to wear school appropriate clothing to school; 1st Quarter Awards Ceremony in the Gym at 9:00am.  Be sure to call all of your award winners parents to let them know they are welcome to be a part.