Week of December 19, 2022
Dates
12/20 Fire Drill @ 9:50 and Staff Challenge in Cafe B 12/22- MAPS completed 12/23-1/3 Winter Vacation 1/3 Let Mr. Chery know if you would like to come to the building 1/4 Students return back to school 1/16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No School 1/20 Winter Showcase and Potluck at Unity 1/27 Updated subfolders in the main office | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Updates “Here's the thing about beliefs; we all have them and they drive our actions. We experience our beliefs as truths, and we can usually find evidence to support them. Subsequently, they create boundaries around what we think we can and can't do, what can and can't be done in the world. Some of our beliefs are tucked into our subconscious, where they operate without our awareness. Sometimes our beliefs contradict each other or our core values. Some of our beliefs make us strong, powerful people; some do not serve us. The good news is that beliefs can be updated or changed.” ― Elena Aguilar, The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation
During the last PD led by Ms. Purple, we engaged in some unlearning that many of us thought we knew about reading instruction; in particular the key words on the sound cards. Speaking for myself, the process was both painful and enlightening because I taught Fundations in grade 2. Then someone said, “know better and do better.” As educators, we simply need to continue learning, take the feedback and pivot. Not long after that PD, someone recommended this podcast to me: https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/. I encourage all folks to listen intently to the following podcast and consider how we know what we know about teaching and learning (across content)? What do we need to unlearn? Where do we find answers? Listening to the podcast will require you to be vulnerable and possibly admit some mistakes and misconceptions that we were taught and held as beliefs. Some of us are still in the process of unlearning, and that is okay; as long as we continue to LEARN and GROW. Para check-in with Mr. Chery on Thursday This will be an opportunity to meet with paras and check in and discuss changes/ideas regarding recess after the break. 10-10:30 am: grade 1-3 science room 2:15-2:45 K2-K0/K1 cafeteria B Progress Reports Last week, Ms. Zoraida printed out all progress reports and placed them in envelopes, and handed them to teachers and/or in mailboxes. Please make sure they go home today if not already. Furthermore, please make sure your mailbox is checked and empty. We do not often use it but please be sure to check in periodically. Vacation Testing Message that will be sent this week. It is time to think about and plan for staffing and budget decisions for the next school year. To inform those decisions, please complete this form as soon as possible, but no later than January 01/13/2023. Please be advised that the Staff Preference sheet does not constitute any guarantee of classroom or grade assignment. Your responses will be taken into consideration, along with licensure requirements and decisions about school-wide priorities and budget. *Paras if questions do not apply to you, answer with "Not applicable." If you would like to be part of the interview committee this year, please let me know. Most of the interviews will take place in person after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in my office. Virtual interviews may take place if necessary. At this time, I am anticipating about 4-5 interviews. Before and Afterschool Stipend Opportunities for teachers: For the last couple of years, we have been struggling to find intervention opportunities for students in need of more support. We will be providing stipend opportunities for teachers who like to work with students either before school or after school for 30-60 minutes at the union rate. Please let me know if you are interested. We have several students who are in need of academic support for when we come back after the break. Staff Challenge: From Ms. Hart: Hello LAPS Family,
Thank you to those of you who were able to join us for the November Jumping Jacks challenge. It was awesome! Results are posted on Principal Chery's Office door. For those of you who missed it, here is another opportunity to join the fun. The December Staff Challenge is coming!
Let's bring December in with SKATERS. Use the link below for practice and a review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LbgYYRCrBk
OBJECTIVE: Complete as many skaters as possible in 30 seconds
DATE: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 TIME: 8:45 a.m. -9:00 a.m. PLACE: Cafeteria B
AND at the request of staff members a 2nd-time slot during the lunch period
DATE: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 TIME: 12:45 - 1:00 p.m. PLACE: To Be Determined
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Literacy Decodable Texts: The district-provided decodables have arrived. Mr. Bill bring them up to room 201. We will try to get them organized as soon as possible for your use with students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Math Reminder: If you’re unsure of the content of your students’ puzzle you can get details about the puzzle by clicking the arrow to the right of the puzzle completion bar at the top of the student screen.
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Special Education (IEP meeting)/Support/CBHM Reports and Goals: Please remember that goals need to be ready before/at IEP meetings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operations No updates. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ms. Mendez, Ms. Denise and Mr. Anthony:I had to be at the conference Thursday earlier than Hailey had to be at school. The one person who I depended on is no longer here, therefore I found myself in a place of grief and anxiety. Asking for help was not normalized in my upbringing and I am not used to receiving support. As I hesitated to ask this team for childcare that morning, they did not hesitate to support me, made me feel as if I have a support system and I am forever grateful!!! - Govi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Later/Reminders ETWA Want to update the election to work agreement? Do you have a great idea you would like to share? Here is your opportunityThe Election to Work Agreement has not been updated in years and this could be an opportunity for us to make some meaningful changes. Think about how we can truly make an impact and move the work and when thinking of suggestions, put our students at the center of those suggestions; is this what our students need? Will this move the work in the right direction? Your voice is important! Please see Ms. Aviles with any questions or concerns. How we will determine indoor recess. Food In Classrooms/Fridge Please begin to start getting rid of all food items in the classrooms in preparation for the winter break. Over Thanksgiving break, we had a lot of activity due to food being left out. Please make sure nothing is on shelves, tables, and in student desks (especially fruits). Furthermore, please take a moment to check the fridge for any expired items or food items you will not be eating. Maybe put a sticky note for items that are up for grabs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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