What I noticed in the first 30 minutes of a Wednesday morning....
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| Chapter book discussion |
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| Parents read to kindergartners |
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| Teachers listen to readers |
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| Big Sisters read to kindergartners |
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| First Grader Genevieve reads to kindergartner |
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| Another big sister reading in kindergarten |
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| How to choose from all the book choices? |
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| Conferencing with students as they finish a good read |
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| Recording thinking while reading |
“We read to know we're not alone.”
Get ready to jot these down...
For your reading/listening pleasure, here's what staff is recommending:
Kenny:
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
-Harry Potter meets the X-Files.
Tacopedia: The History of Tacos
The End of Average: How we Succeed in World that values Sameness;
Todd Rose
Podcast: Moth Story Telling, Serial
Melani:
I have enjoyed the "Kate Burkholder" series by Linda Castillo. It is a
mystery series set in Amish country. Kate Burkholder, a strong female
lead character, is the sheriff in the small Amish community of Painter's
Mill. Kate grew up as Amish then left the community due to a tragic
situation. Her Amish background and censure from the community serve as a
double-edged sword as she solves crime in her capacity of sheriff.
I also enjoy any book written by Lisa Scottoline. The lastest Scottoline book I read is entitled Keep Quiet.
I found it to be a page turner. Many of the books by these two authors
can be downloaded an an ebook from the Douglas County Library System.
Melissa:
I am reading "I Will Never Be French (No Matter How Hard I Try)"
right now. It's a fun account of the author's experience moving to
Brittany for a summer and eventually buying a home there. It's a light
read, but perfect if anyone is escaping to a beach this Spring Break!
It's an adult read as there is some language.
As
far as podcasts, I enjoy "The Simple Sophisticate." The focus varies
from life skills to pop culture to goal setting. The woman who does the
podcast is a high school teacher in Bend, Oregon.
Both of these recommendations are purely for enjoyment...not much deep thinking going on!
Andrea:
I'm enjoying "JFK and the Unspeakable; Why He Died and Why It Matters"
by James Douglass. By no means is it a 'fun', relaxing read but it is
very interesting (and scary).
Brooks:
My landlord insists I read "Flourish" by Martin Seligman. We had been
talking about Renaissance and mindset (and building social skills); he
got really excited and loaned me a copy of this book to read. I hope to
get around to it this Spring.
Brittany:
Books:
- Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell (YA)
- The Martian by Andy Weir (adult)
- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (adult)
Podcast:
- Pop Culture Happy Hour
Jenni Carlson:
I read, almost a year ago, "Leaving Time" by Jodi
Picoult, which is an adult fiction novel. It was a different style for
her writing but I loved the story line and the main character's journey.
I think I may have even told you about this book during my interview
:-)
I still refer this book for anybody who asks for a good recommendation!
Suzi:
Game of Thrones by George Martin-Adult
I figured telling you what I was currently reading was the easiest way
to answer this question. It is too hard to pick out my favorites.
Deborah:
C.J .Box- The Joe Pickett Series
If you are a Lee Child fan, you'll likely enjoy these. There are over 15 in the series and all set in Wyoming. My father recommended them to me, and I have to admit that the first book was just okay. The rest are MUCH better. You wouldn't have to read them in order, but they do follow a sequence.
Podcast: Happiness Project
Lauren:
Lauren:
A Walk in the Woods (Bill Bryson)- hilarious account of two men walking the Appalachian Trail
The Other Boylen Girl (Phillipa Gregory)- historical novel of some of the wives of King Henry VIII
Podcast:
From Curious to Discovery (NPR Ted Radio Hour)-- Adam Savage is my favorite speaker
Behind the scenes...
Winter Voyages heading out -
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| Preparing the meds |
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| That was easy? |
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| There's something so right about the way the hallways were looking - So us - right?! |
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| Dana organizing the troops |
Calendar
February 22 - 26:
Monday, 22nd:
* Visitors from Innovation and Safety Summit members
* 3rd Graders leave on their Winter Voyage
Tuesday, 23rd:
* RTI 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 24th:
The Beat
* Discovery 2/3 and Discovery 4th leave on their Winter Voyage
*PD 1:30 - Protocols for Instruction
* 4:00 Anxiety Training Class in library
Thursday, 25th:
* First Grade leaves on their Winter Voyage (day trip)
* 9 - 10:30 Cindy (school director) makes a school visit
* Renaissance Secondary School Info meeting 6:30 pm in the gym
February 29- March 4:
Monday, 29th:
* REA/SAC meeting 5:30 p.m. (rescheduled)
Tuesday, 1st:
* RTI 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 2nd:
* PD: Defining the criteria for Showcase of Learning Presentation
* 4:00 Anxiety Training Class with Allison
Thursday, 3rd:
* Deborah out of the building PK12 admin. meeting
* Kim's Crew - fieldwork to Snow Mountain Ranch
Friday, 4th
*CERT training 9-11
(Deborah, Andrea, Eric, Debbie, Jodie,Elisha out of the building)
Featured Spaces
If you haven't seen this on our website, take a look!
On the home landing page, you'll also see that we've added a tab for our mission statement and our Professional Development.
Thank you Melissa for the work on our website!
One short week ago we were gathered together to learn.
Have a great weekend!
Deborah
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