2/26/17-3/4/17 Blog Post

Thank you
I wanted to say thank you for making Jennifer feel so welcome.  She was so appreciative of everyone reaching out.  It says a lot about all of you and the culture we have here.

So much fun getting to hangout at the movies.

Staff Meeting
Yes it does feel a little strange to not be at a staff meeting.  I appreciate you all being so positive.  Always remember to begin on time and end on time :)

Here who is in charge of each section of the agenda:
Keeping Time and keeping things moving: Kelli
Going Forward at Stoneridge: Christi and Melissa
Art: Kathy
Ron Clark Book Study: Jill and Dalen.  Once again the reading is Intro and Chapters 1-3.  I will put a copy of the reading protocol in your box today.
And don't worry snacks will be there :)
3-1-17 Agenda

Family Writing Night had a great turnout!

iReady Testing Window
Just a reminder for the grade levels that test that the iReady Testing Window is going on now and ends March 10th.

Sami's Circuit
Here is the schedule for next Wednesday.  Let me know if you can't do your time and I will see what we can do.
3-1-17 Sami's Circuit Schedule

Very cool fabric and shadow box art project for Casino Night from Robin L's class.

State Testing
State Testing times are shown below.  The computer lab will definitely be closed May 8 -12 from 10:45-12:15 for testing and then the entire week of May 15-19.

May 8 -12: Robertson, Blake & Pointer
May 15 - 19: Schue, Wallace, Franco, Roberts, Reidt & Santos

Students presenting their vocab through hand and body motions in Jill's class.

Casino Night
Deadline for art projects are next Friday.  Thank you again for all your work.  We are ahead in sponsorships as compared to last year but we will have more tickets sold than last year but still want more.  Hopefully we have a big day today.  Looking forward to a successful night on March 10th!

Beautiful potted plant with student fingerprints and art decorating the pot.

Garden Supplies
Brian was supposed to deliver the supplies.  Some of you only got one of the cement packets, everyone should have two.  All the supplies are in the office including more cups.  You can grab it or if you want Brian to deliver it just email him.

Here is when the garden supplies are located.

A Look at the Week Ahead
2/27 Storybook Character Reading 9-10, Character Assembly 11:05-11:40.  Dress up as your favorite storybook character.
2/28-3-2 I will be gone after 10 am on 2/28 and then all day on 3/1 and 3/2 at the California Blended and Personalized Learning Symposium.
3/1 Sami's Circuit, Staff Meeting-Agenda Above
3/2 Skate Night

So much fun to walk through the K and 1 classes and hear the process students are making in reading.  

Interesting Article I Read
Stop Humiliating Teachers- The New Yorker
Why it’s important to read aloud with your kids, and how to make it count- Washington Post
26 Research-Based Tips You Can Use in the Classroom Tomorrow- Edutopia
Sesame Street Growth Mindset Song "Power of Yet"
The Value of Education, When the Cost is Free- Kids Deserve It Post