Hayes Elementary : April 2017

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Look ahead for April 24, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

For the remaining weeks of the 2016-2017 school year we will be fighting the Pygmalion Effect, aka the "self fulfilling prophecy." Research in the late 1960's showed a direct correlation between how teacher expectations influence student performance both positively and negatively. When we as teachers have high expectations for our students they perform at a higher level, conversely, negative or low expectations have students performing exactly how we imagine them.
If you want a classroom that is a true learning environment you must first start with the belief that the students that make up your classroom can do the work. If you feel that your students can learn through hard work, engagement and opportunities for meaningful learning, then your classroom has the right climate to increase student achievement.
It is very easy to say that we believe in our students, it is more important to have your actions match your words. Your actions, as simple as a smile in some cases, have to match what you are saying, after all, those actions speak much louder than your words ever will. We continue to talk about allowing our students to have more choice in their learning only to have ourselves refuse to take risks because the students aren't "capable" of behaving appropriately or doing the work. This simple action has to change in order to match our words and more importantly change our student achievement outcomes.
Sometimes the best way to change our beliefs is to change how we are teaching our students. We have so many wonderful things to be thankful for here at Hayes Elementary. I look forward to seeing the creativity and various opportunities to learn throughout the building. Let's have a great week.

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

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:

Egg Drop 2017 - via @Jon_M_Jacks

Articles Worth Reading:

5 Reasons Why I’m Against Classroom Behavior Charts (and What I Do Instead) - via @WeAreTeachers

52 Of Our Favorite Inspirational Quotes For Teachers - via @teachthought

Leaders, We Can Interrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline - via @educationweek

My Daughter Has Autism But Our Special-Ed System Isn’t What She Needs - via @TIME

3 Obvious Ways Twitter Promotes Literacy - via @gcouros

Daydreaming may be the missing ingredient in your success - via @LaddersInc

The Unevenness of School Funding - via @catalystnews

Student Choice as an instructional strategy - three ways to encourage it - via @Jennifer_Hogan

It's Time To Save Our State - via @LetsFixThisOK

How Do We Teach ELLs to Write Academic Essays? - educationweek

Why Differentiation Misses the Mark for Gifted Students - via @educationweek

How Detours Help Teachers Grow - via @cpoole27

Makerspace Survey Winner Announced + 25 Reasons Library Makerspaces Are a Good Thing! - via @demco

Educators, Scientists Gather on National Mall to March for Science - via @educationweek

The Wrong Medicine - via @edgeblogger

From Germany to Mexico: How America’s source of immigrants has changed over a century - via @pewresearch

Weekly Specials Schedule: BLUE Week

Weekly Look Ahead: 6th Grade and Kindergarten FLIP specials times Monday - Thursday

***NO CHROME BOOKS MAY BE USED WHILE 6TH GRADE IS TESTING.***

Monday April 24, 2017 - 6th Mathematics/Reading OCCT; Wings Flight Club after school; Boy Scouts after school; IEP meeting

Tuesday April 25, 2017 - 6th Grade Mathematics/Reading OCCT; Normal school day (April Tuesday Schedule); Raccoon Bandit Party in the afternoon

Wednesday April 26, 2017 - 6th Grade Mathematics/Reading OCCT; Wings Flight Club after school; 1 IEP; Stampede Party in the afternoon

Thursday April 27, 2017 - 6th Grade Mathematics/Reading OCCT; Mr. Ross to principal meeting (Morning Only)

Friday April 28, 2017 - Make up exams (If Necessary); Dollar Dress Your Way; Wings Flight Club after school

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Look ahead for April 17, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

Ignore the Critics; Do the Work

Excerpt from The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon

Positive leaders don't lead because they want recognition or enemies. They lead because there is something they must do, build, create, transform and change. They lead because it's who they are and what they are meant to do. However, with leadership comes scrutiny, praise, critics, and attacks. A leader could find a cure for cancer and would still have some people criticize them for it. There was even once a leader who transformed the world by feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and loving the unlovable, and yet he was killed for it. If you are a leader, expect to be attacked. Positive leadership doesn't mean you won't be criticized. It means you have the grit and belief to overcome it. Positive leaders don't lead in a tranquil sea of positivity, but through the storms of adversity and negativity.

Leadership is knowing that the critics will criticize you while still saying what needs to be said and doing what needs to be done. History doesn't remember the critics. It remembers the one who withstood criticism to accomplish something great.

In our modern social-media-driven world, you will have more fans and critics than ever. The keys are: Don't let praise go to your head and don't let critics into your head. Be so invested in your craft that you don't have time to listen to the naysayers. No time for negativity. You're too busy creating the future. If I would have listened to the naysayers and critics, I would have stopped working on my craft years ago. I want to encourage you to never let the opinion of others define you and your future. Your identity doesn't come from what the world says about you. It comes from who you are on the inside. Your work, leadership, and mission are too important to allow others to define your destiny.

No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work.

If they praise you, show up and do the work.
If they criticize you, show up and do the work.
If no one notices you, just show up and do the work.
Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way.

Lead with passion.
Fuel up with optimism.
Have faith.
Power up with love.
Maintain hope.
Be stubborn.
Fight the good fight.
Refuse to give up.
Ignore the critics.
Believe in the impossible.
Show up.
Do the work.

You'll be glad you did.
True grit leads to true success.

Videos Worth Watching:

Margaret Heffernan: Dare to disagree - via @TEDTalks

3 Tips for Supporting Students With Autism (Video) - via @educationweek

Articles Worth Reading:

Why This Coach Stepped Back Into the Classroom - via @educationweek

Misguided Things People Say About Public Schools - via @educationweek

How I Learned to Take the SAT Like a Rich Kid - via @nytimes

State isn’t providing resources to match increased expectations - via @edmondsun

Oh no, not again! - via @okeducation

Having Just One Black Teacher Can Keep Black Kids In School - via @npr

The biggest loss in education is the loss of teachers’ voices - via @mrobmsu

Teaching Math to People Who Think They Hate It - via @TheAtlantic

Greatest lesson: Teacher buy-in is overrated - via @eschoolnews

New Systems, Old Thinking - via @conprin

The Myths of Technology Series – “Technology equals engagement” - via @gcouros

The Opportunities For Empathy In The Classroom - via @teachthought

Proficiency Versus Growth: Why the Difference Really Matters - via @bamradionetwork

Schools Must Break Down Silos to Remove Barriers to Equity - via @educationweek

Oklahoma teacher: Should I stay or should I go? - via @newsok

Traditional Grading Habits Drive Me Crazy! - via @educationweek

5 Ways to Finish - via @Vroom6

Leading a District Can Be Controversial, Embrace It - via @educationweek

What could go right? - via @gcouros

25 Education Leaders to Learn from Today - via @edutechchick

Weekly Specials Schedule: WHITE Week

Weekly Look Ahead:

Monday April 17, 2017 - 4th Mathematics OCCT Part 1; 5th Grade Science OCCT Part 1; Wings Flight Club after school; Boy Scouts after school; 504 meeting

Tuesday April 18, 2017 - 4th Grade Mathematics OCCT part 2; 5th Grade Science OCCT Part 2; 1 IEP; 4th Grade specials flip with 1st Grade; Learner First meeting after school in the Library; Title One Spring Visit @ 10:30am; IEP meeting @ 1:00pm

Wednesday April 19, 2017 - 3rd Grade Mathematics part 1; Wings Flight Club after school;

Thursday April 20, 2017 - 3rd Grade Mathematics part 2; Mr. Ross to principal meeting (all day)

Friday April 21, 2017 - Make up exams (If Necessary); Dollar Dress Your Way; Wings Flight Club after school

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Look ahead for April 10, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

When teachers love their jobs, kids notice. When teachers are counting down the days, kids notice. It turns out that kids notice a lot. - Danny Steele

As we begin week two in the OCCT testing window it is worth stating that the school year's not over, not even close, not by a long shot. This time of year we should be focusing on those "bridge skills" necessary for our students to make the move, for some of our students it's a HUGE leap, to the next grade level. We do not stop teaching, we don't take two hour brain breaks, we don't make all of our doctor appointments when summer's a month and some change away. We continue to teach, knowing that what skills we teach now pay off down the road.

Continue to teach, engage your students in quality lessons that connect learning to their lives and enjoy every minute you have with them.

Videos Worth Watching:

Preparing Students for Jobs that Exist Now - via @conprin

Articles Worth Reading:

Watch and Learn - via @danpbutler

Parents & Schools: It's Your Call: Share Positive Feedback - via @NAESP

49 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child - via @psychcentral

Happy Humpday (and enjoy today’s testing errata)! - via @okeducation

The Real Reason Teachers and Leaders are Overwhelmed - via @ajjuliani

The Teacher in Me - via @Fearless_Teach

You’re Not Doing It Wrong, You’re Doing It Differently - via @RossCoops31

Prosperity Policy: Not a poor state - via @journalrecord

Growing People Change People - via @KylePace

We Need To Rethink How We Educate Kids To Tackle The Jobs Of The Future - via @Inc

How Technology Can Address Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs - via @teachthought

Weekly Specials Schedule: RED Week

Weekly Look Ahead: LIGHTHOUSE Entries Due this week! Look for an Email soon.

Monday April 10, 2017 - Normal School Day; Wings Flight Club after school; Boy Scouts after school; 4th Grade Reading OCCT part 1 in the morning; 4th Grade specials flip with 1st Grade

Tuesday April 11, 2017 - 4th Grade Reading OCCT part 2; 1 IEP; 4th Grade specials flip with 1st Grade

Wednesday April 12, 2017 - 5th Grade Mathematics part 1; Wings Flight Club after school; UCO Visit with Mr. Ross; 5th Grade specials flip with Pre-K

Thursday April 13, 2017 - 5th Grade Mathematics part 2; Title one committee meeting in the library at 3:30pm (Make up from last week); 5th Grade specials flip with Pre-K

Friday April 14, 2017 - Make up exams (If Necessary); Dollar Dress Your Way; Wings Flight Club after school; Easter Egg Hunt for Pre-K and Kindergarten in the afternoon.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Look ahead for April 3, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

In my opinion there is no better time of year than the first few weeks in April.
Right now kids ages seven to 15 are competing in the Drive, Chip and Putt contest at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The Drive, Chip and Putt contest marks the opening of The Masters Golf Tournament where the best golfers in the world compete for a green jacket and anyone who plays the game longs to see before they die.
Today marks the Opening Day for the 2017 MLB season. Few things in life are better than attending an opening day game at a Major League stadium. The sounds, smells, food, cold beer and overall optimism that "this could be the year" makes for an unforgettable experience and one everyone should experience.
North Carolina and Gonzaga will play for the NCAA men's basketball championship. (Thanks Kansas for wrecking my bracket. You did it to me again!) The Mississippi State woman's basketball team pulled a HUGE upset over the Connecticut women's basketball team and will play South Carolina for the Woman's basketball championship.
Easter is but a few short days away. (This one will be extra special for me as it will be the first that my son hunts Easter Eggs.) Easter is a time where everyone can take pause and remember that we have a new beginning and forgiveness promised. Who hasn't grown up watching Charlton Heston as Moses in The Ten Commandments on NBC?
April also means "Testing." A word, or phrase if you put a sentence enhancer in front of it, that is often met with negativity and the opinion of "it's horrible what we do to these kiddos." I tend to think it's an opportunity for all of the school's stake holders to show the state education department how well our kiddos can do despite the lack of resources and support. So here's our moment as Hayes Cardinals, our moment to shine. All of the hard work, sweat, blood and sometimes tears has come to this moment... How will we and our kids respond? How will we act for the next few weeks to show that we care about our kids, our school and our co-workers? Will we yell our kids into believing they can do it? Does a quiet/ compliant classroom mean that our kids are ready? Time is precious now. How we treat our kids can make a HUGE difference in how they perform for us in the coming weeks. As a coach I was reminded everyday that effort and belief ALWAYS beats talent. This same can be said as I am now a principal. Please remember you catch more flies with honey as we ask these students to compete on the academic playing field.

Videos Worth Watching:

Articles Worth Reading:

"Should I Stay or Should I Go?" - via @SPSheehan

The Vulnerability of Learning - via @conprin

Why Leaders Should View Themselves as Servants - via @entrepeneur

It’s Time to Rethink How We Are Educating Our Children - via @futurism

6 Teaching Strategies To Promote Deeper Learning - via @teachthought

Raising The Snapchat And Instagram Generation - via @fastcompany

5 Barriers to Innovation (and How We Can Move Past Them) #IMMOOC - via @KatieMTLC

37 Inspiring Quotes to Get You Through Even the Toughest Day - via @Inc

Study: A Teacher's Encouragement Gives Students a Lasting Boost - via @educationweek

Keep Moving Forward - via @emmytbots

Empathy in Action: How Teachers Prepare Future Citizens - via @edutopia

Six Ways to Improve High School Graduation Rates - via @educationweek

How Adding Math to a Child’s Home Routine Can Advance Achievement - via @MindshiftKQED

Who Needs Charters When You Have Public Schools Like These? - via @nytimes

Collaboration Isn't New, But It Doesn't Mean You're Doing It Right - via @educationweek

Weekly Specials Schedule: Blue Week

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

Monday April 3, 2017 - Normal School Day, 1 IEP; Wings Flight Club after school; Boy Scouts after school; Third Quarter Awards Assembly at 2:00pm in the Gym.

***Light it up BLUE! - Please wear blue tomorrow to support Autism Awareness Day!

Tuesday April 4, 2017 - Day 1 OCCT third grade reading test; 1 IEP meeting

***80's Day - Bust our your LA Gear, Members Only Jackets and roll back to a time where Donald Trump was cool

Wednesday April 5, 2017 - Day 2 OCCT third grade reading test; Day 1 OCCT fifth grade reading test; Mr. Ross at Camelot (1:00pm) for staffing update; Wings Flight Club after school

***College day - Rep. your college or university gear. Go Rams, go Texans!

Thursday April 6, 2017 - Day 2 OCCT fifth grade reading test; Title one committee meeting in the library at 3:30pm

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

Friday April 7, 2017 - Day 3 OCCT fifth grade reading test; Dollar Dress Your Way; Wings Flight Club after school; 1 IEP meeting

***Miss-matched madness! - Where some stripes with some plaid; rock blacks and browns together, wear white after Labor Day, go crazy!.