'Break':
A pause or interval
Clear back in August we all identified our desire to keep some balance in our lives. Sometimes, that seems so out of our control. That's one reason I so appreciate these 'breaks' that are scheduled into our school calendar. It's a time for all of us to step away from the hectic and demanding schedule and responsibilities that we juggle here at school. A wonderful opportunity to 'sharpen the saw' as Steven Covey calls it. I will not be looking at school email or making lists or feeling guilty that I'm going to step away from those responsibilities and enjoy a 'break'.
Please send me a picture via text or email (okay...I'll check it some) sharing how you are enjoying your break! I look forward to hearing how you spent your time:)
Calendar
Leadership Team Meeting
March 25 - 29th:
* Sleep in
* Exercise
* Relax
* Have fun!
* Tuesday - Happy Birthday Marci!
* Thursday -Happy Birthday Lisa and Cody!
* Friday -Happy Birthday Andrea!
Sunday - Happy Easter!
April 1 - 5th:
* More of the same!
* Monday -Happy Birthday Doug!
April 8 - 12th:
Monday - NO students - teacher work day
Tuesday:
* RTI 7:15 a.m.
* SAC meeting 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
* Professional Development ALL TOGETHER in the library at 1:30 p.m. We'll be spending some time building understandings about what Expeditionary Learning is as a network and evaluating the possibility of rejoining the network.
NOTE: The District has me at a meeting Monday morning and all day Tuesday - not my preference on the first week back. I wanted you to know in case you are looking for me:)
This week we completed creating the interview questions and outlining the process.
In addition, we scheduled our professional development days for the rest of the year coming back from Spring Break. Keep in mind that life happens and the plan may be subject to change.
PD days coming back from Spring Break
April 10 - EL history and discussion of the future
April 17 - interviews for Leadership Team (planning time for all others)
April 24 - PD Restorative Practices - 1 ½ hrs.
May 1 - Work on Report Cards
May 8 - Teachers complete summative eval. of Professional Development (1 hr.)
May 15 - 3rd portfolios
May 22 - 6th portfolio review
May 29 - 6th portfolios
June 5th - get ready for closing ceremony
June 6th - acknowledgement circle Rebecca and Sarah
June 7th-9th - backpacking trip
Field Work
Check out what 3rd grade was busy doing this week!
https://sites.google.com/a/dcsdk12.org/mrs-lauren-s-crew/crew-news/fieldworktodenvermuseumofnaturescience
First grade students share their realistic fiction with second grade students
Documentation -
Making the learning visible:
Take a few minutes and peek into the rooms of your colleagues and take a look at the documentation panels created and shared.
We get so busy we don't get a chance to see what others are learning and how they're sharing it!
This is also evidence of backwards planning!
I've only shared a few examples and there are many more...go look and see!
Josie recommends:
Gone Girl
Marci recommends:
Defending Jacob
Melissa recommends:
The 13th Tale by Diane Setterfeld
MarySue recommends:
The Accidental Best Seller by Wendy Wax
10 Beach Road also by Wendy Wax
From Diana:
Here are some books I have been reading…letting you know they are kids books and meant for kids in grades 5-6 if that fits your crew.
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo (I did not see the movie…LOVED the book)
Bearstone by Will Hobbs ( set in Colorado, adventure, tale of one teenage Ute indian's growth as he overcomes feelings of abandonment…befriends and trusts elderly man who is also struggling with loss)
The Nightmarys by Dan Poblocki scary...
I did find one adult book that I may read over break…I love Michael Crichton so this is an author alike for him…
The Grid
Author: Kerr, Philip
Publisher: Warner $ 21.95 ISBN: 0446520535 Date: 1996
PW
In the heart of Los Angeles, the "smart" building nicknamed "the Grid" can talk to its occupants, forecast the weather, and tell if any inhabitant has been taking drugs. On the eve of its opening, the key players gather to put the finishing touches on their masterpiece of architecture and computer science. Then something goes terribly wrong, and people begin to die. Now the creators must stop their creation--before it kills them all, one by one.
Author: Kerr, Philip
Publisher: Warner $ 21.95 ISBN: 0446520535 Date: 1996
PWIn the heart of Los Angeles, the "smart" building nicknamed "the Grid" can talk to its occupants, forecast the weather, and tell if any inhabitant has been taking drugs. On the eve of its opening, the key players gather to put the finishing touches on their masterpiece of architecture and computer science. Then something goes terribly wrong, and people begin to die. Now the creators must stop their creation--before it kills them all, one by one.
One more excellent book….Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly…historically correct--an intriguing look his presidency/problems of the war. I have read lots of books about Lincoln and this is one of my favorites. I've got Killing Kennedy on cd…that is supposed to be informative and compelling too.
Have a restful and wonderful Spring Break!!!
Deborah
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