Week of January 21, 2019
Shift the classroom culture from one where students depend on praise to one where they depend on themselves.
Hi all,
I hope all that went to OABE had many opportunities to become inspired. I got a few texts from staff about the learning and I am encouraged by what I read. This Friday in the Pd session we will set aside some time to give you a chance to share resources and big rocks you learned about.
• Admin Sub for Joel Tuesday – Downtown is helping large elementary schools when principals are out of the building during elementary principal meetings, so for Tuesday’s meeting, Kelly Middle School School Assistant Principal, John Wayland, will cover for me. I will be back around 12:15.
• Friday Early Release PD– Teachers, this Friday’s Early Release PD is a Behavior Framework training Module 6b (Strategies for Inappropriate Behavior).
• Classified AESOP Sub Hours Entry– Classified staff, when entering hours into AESOP, you must enter the times you are out as “custom.” Only 8-hour employees use full-day. Especially on Fridays, your day needs to be entered on the left and then on the right, entering the hours that the sub is supposed to report. MariCarmen is sometimes has to correct this in AESOP for staff.
• EA Extravaganza Friday, February 1– Classified staff, please mark your calendar for the Elementary EA Extravaganza on February 1st (Grading Day). Downtown is in the process of putting together the offerings and they will be using the new sign up system that was used for January 7th, so watch for another email with the courses and a sign up link later this week. I will not be providing trade time to EA’s on February 1st.
• Student Names in Emails (it’s OK)– There’s a common misconception that for privacy reasons staff should not use student names in email and should instead use initials. This is incorrect and it is actually encouraged that staff use full names. This is because if there ever is a records request and downtown has to search for emails, it’s much easier to find relevant emails if the student’s full name is written out versus their initials.
• SafeOregon Information– SafeOregon has a goal of keeping all children in Oregon schools safer by having a confidential or anonymous tip line to report safety concerns. This tip line is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and can be used by students, staff, families, or community members. Go to SafeOregon.com, email tip@SafeOregon.com, download the SafeOregon app, or call/text to 844-472-3367.
• Care Team Resources– Linked here are a few Student Care Team resources:
• Courageous Kids Grief Support Group Referral Information– Linked his is Courageous Kids’ winter term groups and intake information. If you’re not familiar, Courageous Kids offers grief support groups for children and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one. They offer a group specifically for elementary kids on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 and have postponed the start date of groups to allow for more families to sign up. If you know of any families that would like to sign up, please direct them to call (458) 205-7474 to schedule an intake.
• OFSN February Events– Linked here the the February Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) events flyer. They host a weekly parent night every Thursday and have also opened up a food pantry in partnership with Food for Lane County. We will not have Respite available for the month of February as we are restructuring in order to be able to provide MORE opportunities for families to access respite. This service will restart in March. Please share with any families who might be interested in accessing these services.
• 211 – This one isn’t new, but it’s a very easy catchall to recommend to families looking for almost any kind of assistance. 211 will help families identify, navigate, and connect with the local resources for whatever their need may be (housing, medical needs, domestic violence, bills, mental health, etc.). Families can call 211 toll free, or they can text their zip code to 898211, or they can email help@211info.org, or go online to http://211info.org/
• Eugene Concert Choir Outreach 2019– ECCO is a FREE program that involves three 30-45 minute classroom presentations (not just for music class) designed to introduce basic musical concepts and choral singing to children grades K-5. Students will explore music fundamentals such as melody, vocal sounds, movement, and rhythm. ECCO participants will receive a free pass for themselves and an adult to attend a concert on Saturday, April 27 at the Hult Center to perform “Consider Yourself!” From the musical Oliver! along with the 110-voice Eugene Concern Choir. For more information, see the linked 2019 ECCO Letterand ECCO Application.
Here is a summary of upcoming events:
January 21 (M)
No School
March with El Camino del Rio- Starting at Autzen Stadium w/ NAACP 9:00 AM-11:30 at the Shedd.
January 22 (Tu)
PLC Day 1
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DAY 1 8:45-12:45
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SCHEDULE | 3 SUBS |
| 9:00-10:00 | 2ND | |
| 10:00-11:00 | 3RD | |
| 11:40-12:40 | 1ST |
7:30-7:50, Weekly Office Meeting-Office
January 23 (W)
PLC Day 2
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DAY 2 8:30-12:30
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SCHEDULE | 4 SUBS |
| 8:45-9:45 | 4/5 TH | |
| 10:00-11:00 | KINDER |
3:15-3:45- PLT Meeting
January 24 (Th)
3:15-4:00, Equity Meeting (A200)
5:00-6:00 PM, School Choice Tour
6:00-7:15, STEM Night
January 25 (F)
2:00-3:00, Behavior Framework Module 6 Part 2- Understanding the Level System for referrals and flow chart.
3:00-4:00, Prep time
January 28 (M)
Regular Day
January 29 (Tu)
8:00-2:30, El Camino Custom Full Day Data Team for reviewing Tier 3 supports and potential SP evaluations
3 subs acquired for classroom support- 1 hour sessions per grade
January 30 (W)
3:15-3:45- PLT Meeting
January 31 (Th)
Regular Day
February 1 (F)
Grading Day- No School
February 4 (M)
Second Semester begins.
Attendance pulled for report cards. Finalize report cards.
February 5 (Tu)
3:10-4:00, Staff Meeting- Focus will be Restorative Justice and an open discussion about discipline philosophy at our school.
February 6 (W)
9:00-10:15, Joel meeting with Madison staff at River Road in office.
3:15-6:15, Special PLT session on ESSA, Snacks provided., Extended contracts provided.
February 7 (Th)
3:10-4:00, Guardians of the Galaxy
6:00-8:00, Craft night for loved ones.
February 8 (F)
Report cards sent home in backpacks!
2:15-3:00, Math PLC in Room A 210
February 11 (M)
Regular Day
February 12 (Tu)
10:30-12:25, Loved ones lunch
8:00-12:00, All Admin Meeting + Elementary Short Meeting
3:15-4:00, Equity Meeting in A200
February 13 (W)
3:15-3:45, Regular PLT
February 14 (Th)
Regular day. As a rule, we do not have Valentine’s Day Parties. Please do not have candy/ card exchange parties on this day. However, you could celebrate kindness as a classroom to get ready for Dr. Dene’s event.
February 15 (F)
Have a great week everyone. Make every moment matter with your students. They count on it!
Saludos cordiales,
Joel
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