We spent a large amount of time during our Opening Meeting discussing the importance of building relationships. By now we have had most of the first quarter to get to know our students. As we continue on our academic focus and then on to the end of quarter testing/assessments we need to not forget that building relationships is helps support our ultimate goal of success for all students. Simple greetings, notes of encouragement left on a student's desk, positive phone call home, etc. are just very small things that give you a BIG WIN. This week challenge yourself to do one small thing for a student or a group of students. The results will be priceless.
In lieu of a Learning Showcase this week I wanted to post this quote from Math Guru, Marilyn Burns:
"Too often mathematics instruction gives students the erroneous notion that learning math is all about learning procedures, rather than making sense of ideas."
The Week Ahead....
October 12--October School Improvement Team Meeting
October 14--Early Release Day #3---I am looking for a volunteer to do a 5 minute energizer on that day. If you have a great energizer that you want to lead--let me know! Our focus will be on vertical alignment.
October 15 and 16---Hispanic Heritage Celebration during Connections---more information to come! K and 2 Field trips.
Looking Ahead into October.....
October 20-23--End of Quarter Testing for grades 3, 4, and 5
October 26--No School for Students and Classified Employees
Keep dreaming......
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