Clear As Mud!

What a great start to the new year! Thank you for all you did to make last week so smooth!  This week we are focusing on the last c...clarifying. Clarifying means to make a lesson so clear that students feel that success is feasible. Teachers that do a good job clarifying learning have students who say that there teacher helps them learn when they they're lost or confused.

Last week we discussed how unproductive it is to ask students as a group... "Do you understand or do you have any questions"?   We know that students need to explain their thinking to ensure that they are learning.  What are some of your best methods to help students when they are "lost in the sauce"? Please share some of your favorite methods and I will be sure to include them in the January 25th blog.  I am taking next week of since we have a short week and am including that week's info in this blog.

We know how important asking questions are and students must feel comfortable asking questions while learning to be successful in school as well as their life. Have an amazing week and stay warm!

Angela

January 12-16

Monday, January 12

• Math Benchmark
•  Monday Morning Mtg

Tuesday, January 13

• CU 5th Grade Field Trip
• Faculty Summit@ 3:30
• Leadership Applications Due
• 3rd and 4th PLCs

• Sign up PDP sessions with Hill Opens

Wednesday, January 14

• Pam Allyn PD for 3rd grade teachers (AM)/ 5th grade teachers (PM)

Thursday, January 15

• Pam Allyn PD for 4th grade teachers (PM)
• Students are notified about Leadership Club

Friday, January 16

• Jeans for a Cause

Monday, January 19: MLK. Holiday NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 20: Optional Teacher Workday

Please have mid year PDP completed by this date

Wednesday, January 21: Mandatory Teacher Workday
Chinese Lunch Buffett (sign up due by Tuesday, 1/13 on bar in office)
Field Trip to Quail Ridge Bookstore ( Mrs. Gaines in charge of this)

Thursday, January 22
All student led conference should be completed by this date

Friday, January 23
Jeans for a Cause