Hayes Elementary

Sunday, March 26, 2017

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

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Look ahead for February 27, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

The fact that it's been over a month since I've sent one of these is... disappointing.

Let's have a great week this week. Be on the look out for an increase in behaviors and not just because of spring break fever. Many of our kids will not have a steady meal or any consistency for the those two weeks. Some will come to intersession for no other reason than to keep routines and consistency in their lives. Some just like coming to school. Cherish your time with these students, even the ones who drive you nuts, as our time with them is short and fleeting. Be the difference in these students lives.

Dr. Seuss Week/ Read Across America Week is this week. Have fun, cut loose and participate.

Monday: Cat in the HAT DAY
Tuesday: Fox in SOCKS Day
Wednesday: Mismatched clothes (I have NO idea on the connection to Seuss)
Thursday: GREEN eggs and ham DAY (Wear green)
Friday: Read, White and Blue day (Cat in the Hat)

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

Videos Worth Watching:

Boy Teased For Wearing Fila Shoes Drops Knowledge In Response- via @teachthought

This Commercial Represents a Huge Instructional Leadership Problem - via @RossCoops31

Articles Worth Reading:

Why Social and Emotional Skills Are Vital to Keep At-Risk Students on Track - via @MindshiftKQED

Keep Flunking the Little Brats! - via @edgeblogger

Dismal Voucher Results Surprise Researchers as DeVos Era Begins - via @nytimes

The boogers of public policy: Where to put them? - via @drjohnthompson

Anchor Charts 101: Why and How to Use Them, Plus 100s of Ideas - via @WeAreTeachers

27 Simple Ways To Check For Understanding - via @teachthought

We’re cutting again; Now it’s #yourturn - via @okeducation

Changing Course - via @BlueCerealEduc

Enough of That Already! - via @edgeblogger

The 8 Minutes That Matter Most - via @edutopia

Want to be a better parent? Start by understanding your values. - via @lifehacks4kids

Weekly Specials Schedule: BLUE WEEK

Weekly Look Ahead: Doctor Seuss Week this week!

Monday February 27, 2017 - Normal School Day, 1 IEP

Tuesday February 28, 2017 - Normal School Day; 3 IEP meetings; No Faculty Meeting; Intersession prep. at Hayes Elementary after school. (3:30pm to 5:00pm) Staff working intersession are asked to come after school and prepare for next week. (This will earn a snow day make up.)

Wednesday March 1, 2017 - Normal school day

Thursday March 2, 2017 - Normal School Day; 1st and 2nd grade musical @ 2:30pm and 6:00pm; OKCPS job fair @ John Marshall High School (4:00pm - 7:00pm)

Friday March 3, 2017 - Spring Break Begins!!!!!!!!

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Look ahead for January 23, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

There are lots of great things going on at Hayes Elementary. I appreciate everyone helping out, coming together and making sure that we give our students and school the best opportunity to be successful.

- January 31st is the 100th day of school. Start prepping for that day of celebrations.

- February 9th and 10th are parent conferences. Make sure that our Green folders, APP forms, and grades are UP TO DATE and ready to go. I will share some good news about this in the very near future.

- February 13th: Professional Development at Hayes. We will be merging with a few schools and doing an EdCamp that day. More information on that coming soon!

- Intersession is a GO! ALL FIVE DAYS! I have asked my bosses to reconsider and make Hayes a host site but as of right now we will be at Cesar Chavez Elementary right up the road.

Keep working with our kids, show up for work ready to go and make darn sure that we are doing what's best for them and not what's easy for us the adults. I appreciate each and everyone one of you guys. You all are a big part of the success at Hayes. I ready to see us take the next step.

One final note, please keep Ms. Ingersoll and Ms. Wolfe in your thoughts are prayers.

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

Videos Worth Watching:

How to find the volume of a cube - via @teachertube

Articles Worth Reading:

5 Things I Learned Going From Teaching Middle School to Elementary - via @WeAreTeachers

Split Responses to Betsy DeVos' Testimony After Testy Confirmation Hearing - via @educationweek

Why Is Public Education Always Fighting an Uphill Battle? - via @educationweek

Why Social and Emotional Skills Are Vital to Keep At-Risk Students on Track - via @MindshiftKQED

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

Senate Education Committee Delays Vote on Betsy DeVos' Nomination - via @educationweek

Shifting the Grading Mindset Starts With Our Words - via @educationweek

When You Start Saying These 3 Things to Yourself, It’s Time for a Change - via @successmagazine

The Best Ways to Build Strong Early Reading Skills - via @HuffingtonPost

Weekly Specials Schedule: RED WEEK

Weekly Look Ahead: Pasta for pennies this week! Winning class gets a pasta party from Olive Garden.

Monday January 23, 2017 - Normal School Day, 1 IEP; Stampede celebration @ 2:45pm

Tuesday January 24, 2017 - Normal School Day; 2 IEP meetings; OKCPS teacher for a day event, we WILL have a city councilman at Hayes. FRIDAY RED WEEK SCHEDULE Raccoon Bandit celebration @ 2:45pm; Faculty Meeting after school!!

Wednesday January 25, 2017 - Normal school day; comprehensive reading exams in grades 1-6 (Part 1); Lockdown Drill @ 8:30am (Level 2 lock down)

Thursday January 26, 2017 - Normal School Day; Mr. Ross to a ANOTHER principal's meeting; comprehensive reading exams in grades 1-6 (Part 2) Fire Drill @ 3:05pm

Friday January 27, 2017 - Dollar Day Dress Your Way! TUESDAY VERTICAL TEAMING SCHEDULE vertical team meetings during planning.

Monday, January 16, 2017

Look ahead for January 16th, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

The only time we grow or get better professionally is when you hit that point of wanting to quit and you keep going instead. Strength is not given to you or acquired casually. Strength is forged in the fires of your soul.

Please continue to keep Ms. Wolfe and Ms. Ingersol in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to recover.

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

Videos Worth Watching:

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President - via @SoulPancake

Martin Luther King Jr. Story Read by LeVar Burton - Reading Rainbow Story Time

Articles Worth Reading:

Why Kids Need Recess - via @TheAtlantic

How to Make IEP Meetings More Effective - via @edutopia

Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day - via @edutopia

Obama's Legacy for Education Policy - via @educationweek

Why the racist history of school vouchers matters today - via @thinkprogress

Classroom Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - via @NEAToday

5 Tips for Teaching the Tough Kids - via @edutopia

Relationships Are Everything - via @E_Scheninger

Time to Eliminate 3rd Grade Retention - via @edgeblogger

I Wish I Didn’t Want to be a Teacher - via @erintaylorgreen

What You Need to Know About Preventing Burnout - via @entrepreneur

Weekly Specials Schedule: Blue Week

Weekly Look Ahead:

Monday January 16, 2017 - MLK Holiday

Tuesday January 17, 2017 - Normal School Day; 2 IEP meetings; Mathematics teachers are asked to complete the benchmark assessments ***Wednesday Blue Week Schedule***

Wednesday January 18, 2017 - ***Tuesday Vertical Teaming Schedule*** Vertical team meetings during planning.

Thursday January 19, 2017 - Normal School Day; Mr. Ross to a principal's meeting; 2nd quarter award ceremony make up. 2:00pm in the gymnasium.

Friday January 20, 2017 - Dollar Day Dress Your Way! Inauguration day. I would like our 3-6 grade students to watch the peaceful transition of power that takes place every four/eight years in this country. I don't think we watch the gentleman's speech, just the transition of power from President Obama to Mr. Trump. I will put a projector in the cafeteria and we can have grades 3-6 come to the cafeteria to watch.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Look ahead for January 9, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't!
If you like to win, but think you can't,
It's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you're lost,
for out in the world we find,
success begins with a fellow's will;
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you are outclassed, you are,
you've got to think high to rise,
you've got to be sure of yourself before
you can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't always go
to the stronger or faster man.
But sooner or later, the man who wins,
is the man who THINKS HE CAN.

Let's have a good week. Every second counts.

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

Videos Worth Watching:

Brain Pop for MLK Day - via @brainpop

THE PEOPLE VS THE SCHOOL SYSTEM - via @PrinceEa

Articles Worth Reading:

A New Definition of Rigor - via @edutopia

Balancing Parenting and Educator Responsibilities - via @educationweek

Why the Best Leaders Lose Great Employees - via @HubSpot

Happy New Year 2017 - via @PrincipalHowell

11 hilarious naysayers who criticized the first iPhone 10 years ago - via @Timeline_Now - VERY INTERESTING READ.

End of the Day: Teachers Outside of School - via @ScholasticTeach

What my kids have learned from going to an “F” school! - via @

Weekly Specials Schedule: White Week

Weekly Look Ahead:

Monday January 9, 2017 - Normal School Day. (F&P window opens)

Tuesday January 10, 2017 - Normal School Day; 2 IEP meetings; Video during vertical teaming. NO faculty meeting after school.

Wednesday January 11, 2017 - Normal School Day

Thursday January 12, 2017 - Grades 1-6 mathematics benchmark exam (comprehensive)

Friday January 13, 2017 - Dollar Day Dress Your Way! Grade level meetings during planning to go over benchmark results. 2nd quarter awards ceremony in the cafeteria at 9:00AM (5th grade meeting will take place later in the day)

Monday, January 2, 2017

Look ahead for January 3, 2017

Notes from Mr. Ross:

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great holiday season. Am I the only one who comes back from break a little heavier on the scale but lighter in the wallet?

First and foremost remember to go over you routines and procedures the first few days we are back at school. That includes the hallways, restrooms, lunch rooms, library, music, your classroom and dismissal. Give your students some extra time to get back into the swing of things as they've had a vacation as well. Start of the second semester on a positive note.

Be ready for the annual addition of move in's to Hayes Elementary. We always have an increase of students this time of year... Have a welcome classroom and keep an eye out for any concerning behavior.

***Remember that the second set of exemplars for math are due and need to be input into Mastery Connect. We will go through those exemplars on Thursday during planning time.

***Report cards go home this week as well. I will send out an email letting you know the specific dates, etc...

*** January 9th starts our next round of F and P assessments.

*** We will have the second quarter awards assembly NEXT week at 9:00am. Ms. Seybolt has a form for you to fill out for your students. Those forms are due to Ms. Hunter NO LATER than Friday January 6th.

Make sure that you are teaching on your feet. Set the tone for the next 12 weeks as they will make or break Hayes Elementary. NOW is the time... instruct, engage, and ensure your kids are learning.

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

Videos Worth Watching:

Linda Liukas: A delightful way to teach kids about computers - via @TEDTalks

Articles Worth Reading:

A Vision for the “4 Non-Negotiables for All Schools” - via @gcouros

Is the emphasis in your school on punishment and compliance or autonomy and dignity? - via @mcleod

Flawed system gave some Indiana teachers $2,400 bonuses — while others got $42 - via @washingtonpost

How to Stop Yelling at Your Students - via @cultofpedagogy

The Danger of Teacher Nostalgia - via @cultofpedagogy

70 books to make you feel hopeful: An end-of-year reading list - via @TEDTalks

School superintendent: Proposed Oklahoma report card plan likely to close "achievement gap" - via @newsok

Weekly Specials Schedule: Red Week

Weekly Look Ahead:

Monday January 2, 2017 - Holiday!

Tuesday January 3, 2017 - Normal School Day; 1 IEP meetings; Faculty and Learner First Meeting after school - It'll be quick!!!

Wednesday January 4, 2017 - Normal School Day

Thursday January 5, 2017 - Grade level meetings during planning time.

Friday January 6, 2017 - Dollar Day Dress Your Way! Students pay a dollar and are allowed to wear school appropriate clothing to school; OCCHD Health Fair @ Hayes (grades 4-6)

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Look ahead for November 28, 2016

Notes from Mr. Ross:

I hope everyone had a great, refreshing and joy-filled five day Thanksgiving Holiday. I am ever grateful for the time I get to spend with my family and close friends. And because the weather was outstanding for November I got to play four rounds of Golf.

As you all should know I am a strong believer in the power of standardized assessments and formative assessments. In case you are wondering why... When we use this information in the correct way we can really transform our classrooms, and the school as a whole. In other words we move from that 62 to a 72, 82, etc... How, as an teacher, do you know if your children are on the right track if you do not assess where they are at, what they've learned, or what content they need to have retaught. The two questions that should be the most impactful to their learning should be "How do you know what you know?" "When did you know what you know?" The answer to those two questions can be a very powerful tool in the classroom teachers tool belt. When a child can articulate an answer and can specifically say "I knew this because..." and " I knew this when..." you go well beyond the lower level knowledge based questions. When we move to those lines of questioning we move from a 62 to a 72, 82, etc...

We have precious little time before we break for the Christmas holiday's. Do not waste a minute on anything other those skills our students need in order to be successful in April and the coming grade levels.

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

Videos Worth Watching:

Eye-Opening Video Will Make Adults Reconsider The Way They Talk To Children - via @HuffingtonPost

Articles Worth Reading:

Why Good Teachers Quit - via @TeachThought

School Climate: Why Avoiding Tough Conversations Limits Our Learning - via @educationweek

Americans Don’t Miss Manufacturing — They Miss Unions - via @FiveThirtyEight

OH: One Third Won't Graduate - via @palan57

Supporting Children to positively deal with world events - via @mrkempnz

'Helping Children Succeed' Starts At Birth; A Case For The Power Of Nurture - via @npr_Ed

8 anti-bullying resources for schools and classrooms - via @eschoolnews

Seven Reasons to Show Your Work (Why You Should Share the Process) - via @spencerideas

Why do schools use grades that teach nothing? - via @hechingerreport

Students, Standards, and Finding the Switch - via @KerryHawk02

Connecting with Challenging Kids by Leaning in to Discomfort - via @MindfulOnline

After watching over 50 TED talks, these are the insights that have stuck with me most - via @businessinsider

Teacher & Principal School Report: Barriers to Equity in Education - via @ScholasticTeach

Myth-Busting: "If I Just Had Better Students" - via @edutopia

Betsy DeVos: Five Things to Know About Trump's Pick for Education Secretary - via @educaitonweek

Weekly Specials Schedule: Red Week

Weekly Look Ahead: STAR 360 Window OPENS both reading and math (through Thanksgiving)

Monday November 28, 2016 - Learner First Meeting in the Hayes Library; lesson plans due by 8:00am; Ms. Amzyki weekly visit;

Tuesday November 29, 2016 - Normal School Day; 1 IEP meetings; Faculty Meeting after school

Wednesday November 30, 2016 - Normal School Day; 1 IEP

Thursday December 1, 2016 - Mr. Ross to ANOTHER principals meeting, maybe I'll get my Jelly of the Month Club membership; Formal Mathematics assessment (grades 1-6) - through Mastery Connect

Friday December 2, 2016 - Dollar Day Dress Your Way! Students pay a dollar and are allowed to wear school appropriate clothing to school; OCCHD Health Fair @ Hayes (grades 4-6); Grade level meetings during planning time to discuss formal mathematics assessment

***Between now and our Christmas break we will need to assess our students one more time on Star360. As we've spoken I want each of you to use this data, Star360 and formative assessments, to help in your lesson planning.