Look ahead for March 27, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

Are the OCCT exams important for Hayes Elementary and OKCPS?  The answer takes me back to my coaching days in Texas; IF THEY KEEP SCORE, THEN IT COUNTS.  The OCCT exams are the "game" in which we are being held accountable by the State of Oklahoma.  Just one example is when people go to look to buy a home.  One of the first things people look at in a potential house is the neighborhood school.  A school's success drives, in part, the home's price, the desire of the neighborhood, and the greater community in general.  If you don't believe me just pull up a real estate listing and on the first page you will see what elementary, middle, high school and school district a house feeds into.  It's right there next to the overall price and taxes for the property.  Why would Realtors put what school and district a home feeds into if it didn't matter how well the school and district are performing?  Whether you like it or hate it, whether you find high stakes testing valid or invalid, the numbers indicate that these exams are important part of what we do as educators.  Yes, the OCCT exams matter to Hayes Elementary, it's staff, community and all stake holders.

In order for Hayes to continue it's journey towards becoming a high performing school we must continue to push our culture of high expectations, time on task approach, parents as partners and professional collaboration between staff members.  All of our beliefs will be tested in six school days when our students begin the OCCT exams.  Focus on what's right and "don't stop until you hear the whistle."  Every second counts, including the next few weeks of instruction for your students.


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:

Five Ways to Support Your Local Public Schools - via @HuffingtonPost

The Paralysis of Fear - via @gcouros

Updating Your Teaching To Something Messier - via @teachthought

Learning is the Reward - via @E_sheninger

8 Tips For Integrating Pop Culture In The Classroom - via @teachthought

The Sour Sixteen of Education Buzzwords - via @edgeblogger

Fake News Isn't New - via @educationweek

This World Needs More School Teachers - via @MrsVestAP

ONE SHOT...My Ode to Eminem - via @jeffreykubiak

Listening to the Eyes - via @edgeblogger

Why Kids Shouldn’t Sit Still in Class - via @nytimes

All the Battle - via @okeducationtruths

The Elephant In The (Staff) Room - Why We Need To Talk About Teacher Wellbeing - via @HuffingtonPost


Weekly Specials Schedule:   White week

Weekly Look Ahead:  ***For staff only***

Monday March 27, 2017 - Normal School Day, 3 IEP meetings, Spring Title one visit; Wings Flight Club after school; Boy Scouts after school

***I hope your Monday feels short! - Wear Shorts

Tuesday March 28, 2017 - Normal School Day; 4 IEP meetings; Faculty Meeting after school 

***T-shirt and Tennis Shoes Tuesday - Duh!

Wednesday March 29, 2017 - Normal school day; RSA meeting for Mr. Ross at Camelot (8:00am); 2 IEP meetings; Wings Flight Club after school; Raccoon Bandit Celebration (Extra time at Recess and ?; weather dependent)

***We've almost made it Wednesday - Wear "comfie" clothes

Thursday March 31, 2017 - Normal School Day; Spirit Day; 1 IEP meeting; Title One meeting after school for title one committee (3:30pm in the library)

***Thankful for Hayes Elementary - Wear Hayes T-shirt

Friday March 31, 2017 - Dollar Dress Your Way; Wings Flight Club after school

***Flipping for Friday - Wear your favorite pair of flip flops