11/6/16-11/12/16 Post

Report Card
Matt emailed to say that teachers can now enter 245 characters instead of 60 before it goes out of the box.  If you have questions about the report card please let me know.  A reminder that you submit a ticket if something is not showing up like a subject area.

Superintendent Garcia listening to student writing in Kristen's class.

How To Submit a Ticket 
This is a reminder of how to submit a ticket.  Go to rcsdk8.org, then Technology Services (under the District tab), then SchoolDude ITDirect.  From there log in with your regular email user name (example bblom) and your regular email password.  You only have to fill out the areas that have check boxes but please do put a description.

Thanks again for going down to Natomas this week to learn from other teachers and also to share all the great things you are doing in your class.

Enrollment Update
As of now we are completely full in Grades TK, 2, 4, 5.  We have 4 spots left total for K, 1, and 3.  Of course some students might move out and that will open spots but not much room left.

Learning about biotic and abiotic parts of different Ecosystems in Chrisit's class

Parents' Night Out
Just a heads up that we will be having a Parents' Night Out on December 2nd from 5:30-8:30.  All proceeds will go to help fund the Ron Clark Academy trip.  All those going to Ron Clark will be working, yeah!  The rest of the staff doesn't need to do anything but just wanted to let everyone know.  Parents' Night Out Flyer

Starting the day with building in Sara's class.

A Look at the Week Ahead
11/7 Report Card Prep time during PLC.  I will not be coming around.  If you need anything please let me know.
11/8 I will be at Leadership in the morning.  Voting in the multi so students will be eating outside. Report cards need to be entered.
11/9 PTC Meeting 3:30-4:30, parents who can't make it can follow on Facebook Live.
11/10 SST Day
11/11 No School

I appreciate all your hard work!  I know there is a lot of work going into conferences and report cards.  

Interesting Articles I Read or Videos I Watched
Why Curiosity Enchances Learning- Edutopia
"The researchers found that, once the subjects' curiosity had been piqued by the right question, they were better at learning and remembering completely unrelated information."
Assessment, Choice, and the Learning Brain- Edutopia
"Students tend to develop either performance-related goals or mastery goals students who develop mastery goals are motivated by the actual learning experiences. Their rewards arise from the challenges of acquiring and applying new knowledge and skills."
Let’s Re-Envision The School Day To Slow The Frantic Pace and Make Time for Real Connection- Harvard School of Education
Link to Different Youtube Videos for Teachers
I Just Sued the School System- Interesting 6 minute video
How A Happy School Can Help Student Succeed- NPR