Week 2!

Well we did it! We made it through our first week of school.  I can't begin to tell you how proud I am to work on this campus with all of you.  It was so evident on our student's faces how happy they were to be back at Webb Elementary after a long summer.

Sometimes when we just begin something, like the start of school, it's easy to focus on the many things that we personally could have done better.  Sometimes in our own heads we amplify our mistakes.  The one thing about education to remember is that you're dealing with people (adults and children) and people are often unpredictable.  As educators we preach every day the importance of an education and learning. So we have to remember ourselves that yes, even us, are learning every day and that we will make many mistakes.

We won't always make the right choice, we won't always handle our frustrations well, maybe we lose some paperwork or forget to take attendance.  Or maybe we didn't make enough copies or unexpectedly arrived late to work.  Mistakes happen, but what we have to to is keep pushing forward, learning, and growing in-spite of our mistakes!

As we enter Week 2, my prayer is that we continue to push ourselves to new heights of educational experiences and relationship building.

Week at a Glance

Monday - TP Time Starts

K-2 Istation Testing Begins (Math and Reading)

Tuesday - Admin out from 9:00-11:30 for Admin Meeting at Central

Disrupting Thinking Book Discussion - 3:45pm

Wednesday - Team Leader Meeting - 7am

Nesloney Out from 1:30-4:00

Writing Vertical Meeting 3:30pm - Library

PTO Meeting - 5:30pm - Library

Parent Title 1 Meeting - 5:30

Thursday - MAP Testing Begins for 3rd-5th

Friday - Grandparents Day at Lunch

International Dot Day Campus Wide Celebrations

Football Game

Kevin Haliburton

First and foremost, HUGE congrats to our music teacher Mr. Kevin Haliburton on the birth of his first child this weekend! Daniel Isaiah Haliburton is here and I know we all can't wait to meet him! Mom and baby are doing great, but Kevin will not be here this whole week.

TP Time

Our Team Planning time starts this week! You can find out what day you're meeting HERE (if you don't already know).  Remember for this week we will be discussing what a TP Time looks like, likes/dislikes, etc.  We will meet in the Team Planning room in the front office and will start immediately following announcements.

Please also remember that you should be serving morning duty on the day of your TP time.  That means cafeteria, car, or gym duty until 7:40am.

K-2 Istation Testing (Universal Screener)

For my K-2 teachers you will start Istation testing this week.  I have made sure that the "Technology" Google Calendar has been shared with you.

You will need to schedule a time on that calendar to take your screeners.  You will need to schedule a time to take the Istation Math Test AND also schedule a time to take the Istation Reading test.

You can use THIS video to show you how to schedule a time on the calendar.

Computer Lab 1 is Dorton's Lab

Computer Lab 2 is the open Lab next to his

iPad Cart is....obviously the iPad cart

Dorton will NOT be using his computer lab for the next two weeks so that there is plenty of computers to do testing.  Dorton's group will be meeting in the Makerspace for the next two weeks.  That is the room right next to the lab (Allison Thomas' old room)

MAP Testing

I spoke with all 3rd-5th Grade teachers on Friday.  Remember, your MAP Testing will begin on Thursday and run through the next week.

You will need to schedule a time on that calendar to take your screeners.  You will need to schedule a time to take the MAP Math Test AND also schedule a time to take the MAP Reading test.

You can use THIS video to show you how to schedule a time on the calendar.

Computer Lab 1 is Dorton's Lab

Computer Lab 2 is the open Lab next to his

iPad Cart is....obviously the iPad cart

MacBook Lab is on a different calendar!!!

Dorton will NOT be using his computer lab for the next two weeks so that there is plenty of computers to do testing.  Dorton's group will be meeting in the Makerspace for the next two weeks.  That is the room right next to the lab (Allison Thomas' old room)

Study Island

All teachers, as soon as study island logins are fixed, remember that Study Island is available for ALL students at any time! So please use it.  If you need help, I can show you (or your team) so tricks and things when it comes to Study Island.

F&P Testing

In a previous email I may have misspoke, but F&P Testing is the week of September 18th.

Sarah has already made all of your copies of your tests for you in the workroom.

You can start earlier, but all tests must be completed by September 22nd.

Ms. Klammer is also available to help with new teachers so please reach out.

Reserving Computers on Calendar

PLEASE remember, as stated every year, you can NOT go onto the calendar and put your name on a certain date and time and have it repeat for the entire year. I've already had to go on there and delete some who have done that.

You can ONLY schedule lab time up to two weeks in advance to share the time with the other 48 teachers.

Disrupting Thinking Book Discussion

For those teachers who received the "Disrupting Thinking" book we will have our first book chat on Tuesday at 3:45pm in the Gym.  All of the book chat dates are on the campus calendar and the info in the calendar post has what pages will need to be read.

For this first meeting we will be discussing pages 1-23.  Please read them and come ready to discuss.

Grandparents Day at Lunch

Friday we will be inviting all Grandparents to come to lunch to have lunch with their grandchildren.

International Dot Day

A favorite day of mine is always International Dot Day!! We will be celebrating that (with the rest of the world) on Friday.  HERE are some great resources.

Peter Reynolds (the author) is a big fan of the work you guys are doing.  He also took the time, if you remember, to make a short video for you that I put in that video I emailed you two weeks ago.

Two years ago I also recorded myself reading the book "The Dot" for kids and staff. So if you need access to that, it is HERE as well.

Let's really go all out with Dot Day this year!!

Outdoor Classroom

We want to remind all teachers that last year we got a great grant and had that Outdoor Classroom built! Please be finding ways to take your class outside and do lessons!  We will be creating a sign up sheet soon, but as of now there is enough space for at least 3 classes so use it!

Student Papers

We have had some changes with these papers as we correct our mistakes. Please remember I shared THIS document with you. We need these forms collected. When you're collecting remember these things...

- Place each paper in a different stack.

- Alphabetize each stack

- Keep the checklist filled out so you know who you're still missing.

- Call to get the forms you need, send extra copies, make home visits.

- Get with admin if after 2 weeks we still don't have forms.

- When all forms from all of your students are collected turn into front office.

Birthdays

September 13 - Nicole McMillian

Blogs/Articles

"And So It Begins..." (By our very own Kevin Bradford)

10 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Every Day

I Was a Racist Teacher and I Didn't Even Know It

5 Creative Ways to Engage Readers with Books

In Closing...

I met a man named Josh Shipp this past summer. I was blown away by his story and spent quite a bit of time talking to him. Then I found his talk and was reminded again of how important every one of us are in someone's life. I hope you take the time to listen to his story. And get your kleenex ready.