12/8/14 MMM

Thank you everyone for signing up for observations.  I know it is an inconvenience to you for me to come in as much as I do, but I love watching you interact with the students.  You can put me to work.  Those classes I sat in last Tuesday saw me correcting some of my wife's work.  If that is what you need me to do while I'm in your room, I would be happy to.  I would also love to read with some of your classes or run a math lesson.  Anything you would like me to do and you are welcome to do an evaluation on me as well.

To Be Aware of

• I think most who are going to have signed up for +Remind.  If you haven't, let me know and I will show you how.
• We are getting close to the Christmas break.  I know the events committee has been getting things together for faculty festivities leading up to the break.  Pay attention to emails and sign up sheets so you are all aware.
• I will be gone today this morning till about 1 to a district meeting.  I will be gone again tomorrow from about 11 to 2.  I'm involved with a district tech vision study committee.  I think it is because of the many things you all have done with technology since before I got here.  So thank you.  The district is noticing the great things you all are doing.
• The representative for iReady will be here next Monday the 15th.  He will be demonstrating the program that has been awarded us through the State STEM Action grant.  This will start at 2:30 in the computer lab.  Everybody needs to be there.  It will take the place of collaboration.  It will go till 4.  Bring your laptops.

Cleaning Schedule

Sept.  Office

Oct. 6th Grade

Nov.  5th Grade

Dec.  3rd Grade

Jan.  2nd Grade

Feb. 1st Grade

Mar. 4th Grade

Apr. SPED and Computer Specialist

May  Kinder, Life Skills, & P.E. Specialist

Lunch Schedule

1st

11:31 Mac

11:32 McKell

11:33 Sharma

11:34 Hull

2nd

11:25 Higgins

11:26 West

11:27 Connell

11:28 Herman

3rd

11:56 Whipple

11:58 Nichols

12:00 Wright

12:02 Schafer

12:03 Wilson

4th

11:55 Crossley

11:57 CJohnson

11:59 Austin

12:01 Fiorucci

5th

12:20 Oswald

12:22 Day

12:24 Green

12:26 MJohnson

6th

12:21 Krall

12:23 Rooke

12:25 Paravato

12:27 Allen

Save the Date

12/8 2nd Grade Glow Performance

12/9 BYU TSA mtg 12-2:30 - Zack

12/9 Evening Glow Performance 6:30 & 7:15

12/10 Faculty Mtg 8:15

12/10 School Community Council Mtg 2-3

12/11 Associates - Kyle, Lana, Angie

12/11 1st Grade Christmas Sing Gym 10:00

12/12 Elementary Principal's Mtg Kyle

12/12 5th Grade War Tournament 9:15-11:15

12/12 6th Grade Egyptian Funeral Procession 2:15

*Look at the Faculty Calendar on Google for other events.

Happy Birthday

12/11 Casey Johnson

Celebrations/Things I Noticed

I would like to try something a little different in this section.  Along with the celebrations, I want to share with all of you some of the many things I notice as I come around on #NoOfficeDay.  My purpose for this is that I have a lot more freedom to roam around and I think it would be beneficial for you to learn what your colleagues are doing that are helping our students learn at high levels.  I'll continue posting them on our Twitter account.  There are so many great practices that take place daily.  I would at least like to highlight some of them.  This is meant to help us share and generate ideas to help our children learn using best practices.  I hope this is helpful to you all.  If any of you notice great things some of your teammates are doing, please share by commenting below or telling me so I can include it in future MMMs.

• Thank you so much for participating in the PGPD charity effort for Addie Faucett.  It was a great effort on very short notice.  You all came through, so I would like to thank you for the wonderful people you are.  I think we will have other opportunities to help those who are in need and I am confident you will provide.  Again, thank you.
• I noticed Wendi teaching her kids how to share a story.  When I first walked in, I thought it was just a read aloud, but she was actually helping her students get ready for their own storytelling.  It was fun to watch.
• If you want to hear a great read aloud, listen to Jared read.  He really gets into character.
• I noticed Ryan do an excellent lesson on fraction.  One thing I liked that he did was what his class called a temperature check.  They put their heads down and indicated how well they got it with how many fingers they held up.  Great way for the kids to briefly self reflect.
• I noticed BetteJo teaching her students the bones of the body through song.  If any of you want to know songs on different subjects, BetteJo probably knows where to find them.

Great Video clip of the Week

PGPD was on TV with the charity drive they did for Addie Faucett.  KSL and News 4 Utah both did spotlights on what they did.  Much was filmed at Grovecrest.  Its great to be apart of a good cause.  Here are links to both clips.
Grovecrest on KSL  Grovecrest on News 4 Utah
Another great clip shared by Zack about creativity.

Great Read of the Week
Great article on courage in teaching.  A must read.
http://goo.gl/dBYGnL

Have a Great Week!