Coming soon to Arno…
Nov. 18
Mr. Peace Assembly
- Grades K-2 @ 9am
- Grades 3-5 @ 10am
- Location: Gym
Book Fair Week Begins
Hearing Rescreen
Nov. 19
Instruct Comm meet 7:50
Mercer obs 9:30
Nov. 20
MTSS comm. 7:50
4th grade Parade Company
P/T Conf. 5:00-7:30
Nov. 21
Early Release 11:30
P/T Conf p.m. and evening
Steve @conf
Nov. 22
PBIS reward
Steve @conf
Nov. 25
No events
Nov. 26
Early Release 11:30
Teacher PD
Nov. 27
No School
Nov. 28
Nov. 29
Black Friday
ARNO VISION
ARNO ELEMENTARY WILL PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO EMPOWER
AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS
THAT STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Data Wrap Up
Thank you to everyone for some great data discussions. Please remember that our highlighted students are those that we will maintain an intense focus. Thinking outside of the box- sharing students-high, medium, low classrooms-providing a double dose are all ways to creatively meet additional needs.
I had the pleasure of doing some observations lately that included some strategies out of Jennifer Savallo’s book “Reading Strategies” – and it is some good stuff! If you need a copy, let me know.
Committee Updates:
Tech Committee: A rep group of the tech committee visited 3 districts last week in Gibraltar, Woodhaven and Bloomfield Hills. The purpose was to see two other versions of interactive TVs and then Bloomfield gave us a look at CleverTouch in action. Although we were impressed by all 3 versions, Clevertouch was still the most robust for its features and the group decided that was the direction. The district is ordering 15 units to supply the rooms of the members of the tech committee first. A plan will then be rolled out for the rest of the district soon after the new year.
Teacher in Bloomfield using the Clevertouch in small group:
School Improvement: The team worked a full day again on Wednesday. We are fairly deep into the plan now and will not meet again until Feb. when the round of testing is done. We also completed the PD plan for next year that will driven by coaching/staff meeting/other means to provide PD to the staff. MTSS group will meet and give us math data info for the sip team in early Feb as well.
CHRISTMAS STORY TIME
I would like to once again come around to all of your rooms to give you a holiday 30 minute break, and read Christmas stories to your kids. Please stop by or send me an email when you would like me to come in starting after Thanksgiving.
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Please mark your calendars for Dec. 12th as we will be having our annual Staff Christmas Lunch. We will do the one hour block again and will have a schedule when we get close.
Instructional Rounds Update
Dec. 4 is the new date for 3-5 Instruct Rounds.- Please fill your name in the gris for participating in group and/or hosting a room
Dec. 17 is the new date for K-2 Instruct Rounds- More info will come out closer to the event
Remember that this is an observation on learning, is non-evaluative, and helps to discuss a problem of practice that the team has discussed. Although the first round is more voluntary in nature- by spring everyone will have to participate at least one time.
Think Central
Since our district has paid for Think Central, we need to start talking about using this resource for the home. We should have the ability to assign lessons to student’s accounts- then send home user and password info with expectations. It doesn’t have to be a tracked and graded thing- it could even be reward based and due dates could be wide open- it would be mainly for practice at home, but it connects with MIF and that is something that all of the other programs cannot claim. More to come…
NWEA RESOURCE
REPORT CARDS PLANNING
When schools are ready to print Report Cards and you want to save the report card to Student Documents (great idea even if you are printing and mailing out report cards), you must deselect the “Print Address” which will enable the Archive Options, Save to Student Documents. By saving the Report Card to the Student Documents, this will allow staff (Student Profile), parents (Parent Connection) and students (Student Connection) to access the report card electronically through the Marks area where you see the link in the middle of the header. NOTE: This option is a permission so make sure you have this setup for those who should be allowed to see the Report Cards electronically.
DISTRICT-WIDE HOLIDAY TOY BOX DRIVE
The annual district-wide toy drive for local families, as in the past we are looking for donations of new or gently used clothing and toys. The box for drop off is in the main office at our school until December. Please consider donating something if you are able.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT IN NOVEMBER
JUST A REMINDER OF TASKS/STRATEGIES IN OUR PLAN:
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Complete the Visual Thinking Chart in the lounge. Plan for next month’s requirements with colleagues.
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Continue to utilize the following strategies: No Opt Out, Cold Calling, and Turn and Talk
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Work on trimester writing utilizing the writing process. Scores need to be input by the MTSS Data Drive meetings.
Tech Corner
- Thankful Thoughts Assignment – This is a fun Thanksgiving assignment you can adjust for any grade level.
- Don’t Gobble Me (writing Assignment) – Help save Tom Turkey! This activity teaches persuasive writing and email etiquette.
Thanksgiving Websites For Your Students
Thanksgiving is a time of celebration. Most people have a few days off to prepare their feast, enjoy family, and remind themselves of all they have to be thankful for. If you’re one of those that will be spending hours preparing menus, activities, travel arrangements and entertainment for out-of-town guests, I have help for you. Here are eighteen digital resources that will keep children happy and entertained while you take care of all that other stuff:Bring the story of the First Thanksgiving to life in your classroom! Introduce your class to the first harvest celebration, delve deeper into the relationships between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags, and take a closer look at the historical significance of the Pilgrims’ settlement.
Online/Offline Thanksgiving Activities
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Thanksgiving Educational Websites from CybraryMan
Dozens of activities–reading, crafts, online games, puzzles, non-fiction, historic background. Lots of activiteis to keep children entertained.
Thanksgiving Games by Primary Games
Fun games, just for kids, themed for the holiday. Lots more on different topics.
Flashcards, matching, vocabulary, word search, concentration.
History, poems, general resources, crafts, poetry, and more.
2 Jigsaw websites:
Thanksgiving Jigsaw
Thanksgiving Jigsaw IICrafts, history, story, the First Thanksgiving and more.
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Thanksgiving Online Coloring Book
Thanksgiving video — Brainpop
Thanksgiving Tic-Tac-Toe
Various Thanksgiving Games — BillyBear 4 Kids
Wordsearch
You are the Historian — Thanksgivin
