We're not only going outside the box but we are going to knock the box over and show it who da' BOSS is!

I love this quote.  I seriously do!  Since I have been at Erwin, I have always challenged the staff to get outside of the box.  Try something new!  If it fails...you learn something new.  If it succeeds, you stretch yourself and your understanding.  How awesome are both of those outcomes?!?  This year is no different.  Let's challenge each other to step outside of comfort and try new techniques and open ourselves up to "coaching" and feedback to improve our practices.

Thank you for being committed to your students and your craft during discussions in PLCs.  Conversations have been focused on student learning and I have enjoyed hearing your feedback and questions regarding Pam Allyn and Learning Focused.  I look forward to our future conversations with your regarding your upcoming observations as well as the 5x5 walk through administration will be doing starting this week.  Please look for verbal or written feedback within 24 hours of our walk through.  If you don't have this "proof", please contact either Mr. Backus or I to receive it.  Remember, Mr. Frye says that conversations move schools.  Let's start our move towards 70% proficiency in 2015!

Have an phenomenal week and if you need anything, please let me know!

Angela

Week of September 15-19

Monday, September 15

• Please make sure you have contacted Mrs. Hill to schedule your PDP/Self-Assessment by 9/17.
• Turn in all of your curriculum night sign ups ASAP.
• ALL Running Records completed and turned in to Mrs. Gay
• BOG Makeups

Tuesday, September 16

• Hill out for Erwin Chamber Mtg at 12:00 PM.
• 4th Grade PLC with Mrs. Gay
• We will have Team Building Sessions with Leading to Change in the PM for each grade level outside, in cafeteria, or in gym. Will hopefully have schedule by end of day Monday.
• Committee Mtgs. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET IN MEDIA FIRST FOR 5 MINS)
• Benevolence in Conference Room
• MTAC in Media Center (bring laptop/notebook, writing tool, suggestions from grade level)
• Problem Solving in Mrs. Gay's Office (bring calendar)
• Curriculum Night/ Title I Mtg. 5:30-7:30 PM

Wednesday, September 17

• Hill out all day for READY Mtg. in Fayetteville
• 5th Grade PLC with Mrs. Gay
• Circle of Quality Mtg with Mr. Frye (Dunkins and Riley) at 2:30 PM

Thursday, September 18

• 3rd Grade PLC

Friday, September 19

• Jeans for A Cause
• Office Staff Meeting at 10 AM in Conference Room

A FEW REMINDERS

• Please read daily newsletter each day.
• Please make every effort to be on time each day to duty (we are short staffed and need everyone in place to ensure safety)
• If you spot a staff member doing something great, please stop by the office and write about the good deed on a dollar bill (play) and post on the If I Had A Million Dollars board.  You and the person you write about could win a prize at the end of the month.
• If you see a student soind something great, hand them a Redskins Buck
• If you see a class doing something great, give them an arrow outside of their room
• If you see a student, staff member, or parent doing something that goes against our mission/vision/ PBIS Rules, etc...extend Grace and Mercy and loving correct the individual.  We all represent EES so let's work together to improve (that includes me so thank you to those who remind me when I forget who I am and who I represent)!