We are SO fortunate to work with some of the BEST Educational Rockstars in the district, county and state! Thank you for all you do on a daily basis!
Note Taking
Are you tired of the same old note taking strategies that you use time and time again? Who wants a new method for note taking to engage students in the note taking and making process? Check out this article on some new ways of having students take notes in your class!
Let us know if you are planning on trying one of these strategies! We'd love to see them in action!
Socratic Seminar
Watch this amazing teacher in our district, Kristen Warsaw in action. Here is the link https://youtu.be/RTBAIDINk2Q
We challenge you to try this amazing strategy in your classroom!
Student Attendance Incentive
Please remind all your students about this Attendance Incentive Raffle!
Teach Like A Pirate
What's In It For Me?
Pages 103-106
"A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil to learn is hammering on a cold iron."
~HORACE MANN
People are rarely impressed by the features of a product; it's the benefits the features provide that really matter. The next few hooks will help you design lessons with that crucial question in mind.
The Student Hobby Hook
- How can I incorporate the hobbies and outside interests of my students into this material?
- How can I harness the power of connecting my content to what students are already interested in?
The Real-World Application Hook
- How can i show my students why learning this content is important in the real world?
- How will they possibly apply this in their life?
The Life-Changing Lesson Hook
- What type of life-changing lesson can be incorporated into the content?
- What type of essential questions can I ask that allow students the opportunity for personal reflection and growth?
The Student-Directed Hook
- How can I provide opportunities for autonomy and choice in this unit/lesson?
- How can I release some of my control and provide students the chance to be the experts and directors of this subject?
How are you consistently providing choice and autonomy in your classroom?
The Opportunistic Hook
- What current events are related to this lesson?
- In what ways can I incorporate currently popular trends, fads, TV shows, and movies in order to make this relevant and engaging for my class?
Teach Like A Pirate Book Study
Please complete this flipgrid before our February Staff Meeting. Reflect on our book study, Teach Like A Pirate. How are you going to teach like a pirate? What is one take away from this book?
No Excuses University
Data Management
Data is extremely important. Read this article on 3 Ways Data Can Inform Your Teaching. Here is the link https://www.edutopia.org/blog/using-student-data-inform-teaching-rebecca-alber
Data helps guide teachers with their instruction and it helps inform you about your students. A great way to use data and to collaborate is to have common assessments. Here is an article on common assessment
Click on this link
Susana Hernandez
Attendance Clerk
Go and #observe Ms. Sue on her customer service! She spreads positive vibes around our campus. She has positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
Kiana Thomas
Principal Secretary
Nickname: Ki
High school: Vacaville High School
Career if not in Education: NPS Park Ranger
Would like to be on this game show: Family Feud
Passion: Crafts, Reading, Board Games, Running
Fun Facts: Proud parent of two boys in college (Washington State and Solano Community College). She started running last year when her boys started college and have run two 5k races. This year her goal is to complete a 10k!
Amy Doherty
English Teacher
Nickname: Prairie
High school, sports, clubs etc: San Rafael
Career if not a Teacher: Cake Decorator or Wildlife Rehab
Would like to be on this game show: Family Feud
Passion: Animals
Fun Facts: Her first teaching job was in Mexico and she has two Chihuahuas.
Barb MacFarlane
History Teacher
Nickname: BBB
High school, sports, clubs etc: Aragon
Career if not a Teacher: Ranch/Farm Owner
Would like to be on this game show: N/A
Passion: Gardening
Fun Facts: She bowled a 300 game, played soccer for 40 years and has 4 chickens.
GUESS WHO???
- Great job English Department! Sharing best practice and collaborating on curriculum during your meeting!
- Thank you Stella for designing the GATE Night for our Scholars!
- Thank you, Nimfa, Sue, Donna and Kiana for being so welcoming and hospitable to our students, family and community members!
- Way to go to the entire staff for welcoming our kids back with open arms this week!!! It was so great to see all of you!
- Way to go, Math Department for your willingness to participate in the WestEd PODS!
- Kudos to Kayla Mikkola! Way to watch out for our kids!
- Way to rock Springboard, Chenoa Nowlin!!! Loved seeing it in action!
- Carmel, thank you for your leadership skills and continuously doing what is best for kids!
- Adrienne and Judee, we don't know what we would do without you! Thank you!
- Thank you, Amy Doherty for all your help with Mr. Baynard and the Read 180 class!
- Those Starlets are LIT, Ms. Hamilton!!! The uniforms look great!
- Thank you Mr. Lau for handling the PBIS awards!
- Mr. Fisher, we loved seeing the writing in Science! Such a great way to reinforce concepts!
- Way to go using Khan Academy in your math classes, Maggie Halls! We are looking forward to seeing amazing growth this year!
- Thanks to all the teachers who have used MAP Data to create MAP Walls! They look AMAZING!
- Mr. Sturgis, the lighting in your classroom is WONDERFUL! We love seeing new ways of designing learning spaces!
- Thank you, Tracy Williams for helping our kids by teaching a section of System 44! Looking forward to great growth this year!
- Molina, thank you for making the GATE night invitations and taking care of Mr. Blaylock's class during his time at home with his new bundle of joy! We appreciate it!
- MLK Day - No School - January 15
- Department Chair/Leadership Meeting - January 16 @ 3:15 PM
- T.E.A.M Workshop - January 17 @ 3:30 PM
- Basketball vs Green Valley @ Crystal - January 18 @ 3:45 PM
- Coffee With The Principal - January 19 @ 9:05 AM
- Staff Meeting - January 23 @ 3:15 PM
- Middle School Site Walk - January 25 @ 9:00 AM
- Basketball vs Grange @ Crystal - January 25 @ 3:45 PM
- Jeff Zwiers PD - January 27 @ 9:00 AM
- January Staff Mixer - January 27 @ La Cabana 3:15 PM
- Winter MAP Assessment Window - February 5-23
- Olsen 8
- Alviar 21
- J. Williams 21
- Hamilton 24
- Long 26
Fun With The APs
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| Craft work by Principal Secretary, Kiana Thomas |
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