We Get What We Expect

One of my favorite quotes and one that you will hear me say OVER and OVER is " A student's work is the artifacts of a teacher's expectations."  What our students do and how they behave are a reflection of our expectations.  In this video, Mr. Romagnolo states that "Your expectations are what you allow them to do, not what you say."  Our students are growing up in a world where some do not have high expectations for them.  Some of their parents are known as "lawnmower" parents who mow down any challenges or struggles that come in their student's path.  It is up to us to build a culture where students are challenged to do what is expected.  Our students should be expected to do their best and not give up when confronted with a challenging task.  They should honor their commitments.  Our students expect us to hold them accountable and we can not let them down.  Let's hold our students accountable and keep pushing procedures.  It is up to all of us!

Week of September 19-23, 2016

Monday, September 19

• Reading 3D Assessments Continue
• IS Begins
• Staff Mtg in Cafe at 3:30
• Board Mtg at 5:15 in Music Room

Tuesday, September 20

• SST PLCs: 
• 5th-7th- 8:30AM
• K-10AM
• 1st &2nd- 12PM
• 3rd&4th- 1PM
• Support Staff -2PM
• Website Training at 3:30
• Raising Chameleons of Character at 7 PM

Wednesday, September 21

• Beginning Teachers Meeting at 3:30 Location: Ms. Jones' Room

Thursday, September 22

• Performance Series Assessment for 6th and 7th grades
• Middles Grades (5th-7th) Curriculum Night 6:30-7:30 PM

Friday, September 23

• Performance Series Assessment for 6th and 7th grades
• Students' Files Review Sheets Completed
• Immunization Information (K and 7th) To Mrs. Hill

Reminders:

• Homework expectations regarding amount given is a student's grade level X 10 minutes.  For example, a 1st grader would have 10 minutes of homework plus up to 30 minutes of reading or being read to (that is a given at each grade). If a student is in 5th- 7th grades, that time time limit is for all subjects so communication is a must.

• If you struggle with spelling and other conventions when creating communication to go home (newsletters, notes, etc.), please know we have two board members who've volunteered to read over information before you send it home.  Mr. Fiebig (figurativelyspeaking@gmail.com) and Mrs. Hustwit (wendyahustwit@gmail.com) hare available to help you out.  Please email the information to them at least 24 hours before you need it to go out and they will proofread for you.  If you have any questions, please let me know.
• Please make sure that you receive a statement of assurance from each student in your class by Monday, September 26.  You will need to keep all forms and only return to Mrs. Hill when you have all for your class.  If you do not have a student's form by next Monday, please contact each parent and tell them TCEA needs the forms ASAP.  Many teachers offer candy to students to ensure important forms are returned.  This is just an idea for you to get 100%.
•  Mr. Thomas and I will begin walk throughs this week.  You will receive a copy of our observations in your box or on your desk at the end of these visits.  The visits will range between 5-15 minutes each.  You will also be receiving a TLaC Bingo Card that will be displayed outside of your classroom doors.  If we see one of the TLaC strategies in use we will mark that square on your card.  If you get BINGO you will have your choice of some great prizes.