One of the hardest things for me to do is unplug. It is just how I am wired! BUT, I recognize that I need to take time to do this for myself, my family and the other people around me. I have been working hard at making time to take a walk outside or help feed on our farm for at least an hour 3 times a week.
Taking care of yourself is necessary. As Jules Alvarado says, "You cannot give, what you do not posses," meaning we cannot give our best to people if we are not at our best. So, I challenge all of you to continue to work hard, serve others and take time to breathe!
To help us get through the next two weeks, Janet arranged a surprise and delight for us this week! Wednesday, October 5, Emma Kelly will be delivering some of her wonderful homemade granola bars. Come and enjoy!
Important Information:
MTSS: - Just a reminder to please fill out this form for students that are struggling. The form is helpful because it allows you to give a little description of how the students are struggling. You don't have to write a lot, for example: struggling with content, struggling to stay focused, attendance, etc. Please have students listed by Monday, October 10th. That is the Monday after the end of the grading period.
Grading Period: The first grading period ends on Friday, October 7th. Grades will "dump" on Wednesday, October 12th at midnight. Please do not forget to update trend grades.
House Updates: House leaders met last week to determine our next challenges for the junior high students. On Wednesday, October 12th, students will have a pumpkin carving team contest during their house time. Houses can use this Wednesday to prepare what they will carve, etc. Also, on Friday, October 14th, we will have our first big challenge. We will start the activities in the middle of 6th period and we will run through 7th period that day. Students can start earning house points for getting to class on time and staying out of learning lunch! Thanks to Lauren and all of the teachers for their leadership!
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, October 11 - Faculty Meeting 7:24
Wednesday, October 12 - PSAT (Dana will be sending out details - will affect mostly 9th and 10th grade students
Practice of the Week:
Anchor Charts - If you have ever wanted to learn how to use an anchor chart, Jennifer Ball is your lady! Like an anchor, an anchor chart holds the students' and teachers thoughts in place. Anchor charts are usually displayed as a reminder of prior learning and builds over several lessons! Jennifer and the students created a great anchor chart together on writing memiors and they referred back to the chart a lot during class. It was a great tool for learning - she will keep this posted for students as they continue to develop their writing skills throughout the school year!
Enterprise Programs: If you want to know how to develop an Enterprise program with your class or pathway, Josh Craney has it down pat. Students start class on their own daily and they are all engaged in meaningful, authentic work. His business partners continue to expand! We hope to have more enterprise programs across our building in the next year or so - they are such a great way for students to learn!
We are always Learning: Several teachers are involved in professional development opportunities this week. Continuing to learn and grow in our profession is so important - thanks for also modeling this for our students!
* 3E Grant - Perry Central is 1 of 5 schools that are a part of a Poly-Tech Advanced Manufacturing Pathway grant. Josh Craney, Michael Jarboe, Dana Harris and Laura Purcell along with two business partners will be traveling to Indy on Tuesday to learn more about the opportunities with this grant. We will either be strengthening our current pathway (which is already strong) or adding a SMART Manufacturing 4.0 pathway.
* IMLI Training: Debbie Dauby, Emma Bettag, and Dawn Lynch will be traveling to Indianapolis Wednesday night for an early training Thursday morning in Indy. This is for the Indiana Mathematics Leadership Institute. This program started in the summer and will continue throughout the school year.
* SIEC Accelerating Learning Network: Alyssa Howe, Jennifer Ball, Ashley Hubert and Phil Zellers will be traveling to Jasper on Wednesday to continue to learn about teacher credibility and accelerating learning strategies. This is a year-long commitment as well. Brennan, Abe, Abbie, Heidi and Sean attended last year and are still working with their mentor.
* Readable English: Kris Walsh and Heidi Zellers are using a program called Readable English to help students who struggle with reading. Our school trainer will be with them this Wednesday for a check-in.
Perry Central had a great weekend and was represented well . . . EVERYWHERE!
* Varsity Football Team won a big game against West Washington Friday night. Our boys are always so respectful of the other team. We are in the hunt to be conference champs! Senior nigh is this Friday, October 7th.
* Cross County - Both boys and girls cross teams won the conference meet on Saturday! Ty's daughter, Summer, placed first in the girls race. Sectional is next weekend!
* Farm To Table - The FFA helped fix a great community meal using their home grown lettuce, corn and peppers Saturday Night. Carrie Guillaume led a great team of students who served community members at the Farm to Table Celebration, hosted by the Perry County Development Committee.
* Fall Semi-Formal: Mary Jo always knows how to throw a party! The dance floor was full and all of the students had a great time. The cafeteria was beautiful!
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