Living with a junior high student, I am reminded of the stresses that we all encountered during that stage of our lives. Not only are kids trying to managing their ever changing bodies, but they have a lot of pressures to do well in the classroom and try to fit in with their peers! I can remember back to these not-so-fun times of getting made fun of occassionally and worrying A LOT about appearances! This was also a time when "boy/girl parties" were starting and everyone was always worried about being invited,as an invitation meant that you were accepted as a part of that group!
Invitations are not only important in our own social groups, but they are important in learning as well. This week, I have been reading a book called, "Better than Carrots and Sticks" and how to promote positive classroom management strategies in our classrooms. There was a page that stuck out to me about the importance of an "invitation to learn". We know that being invited in our social world makes us feel important and welcome; so I can only imaging the feeling of being "invited" to learn in the classroom! Here are a few thing the book encouraged us to do to help ensure success of ALL students:
Invitations are not only important in our own social groups, but they are important in learning as well. This week, I have been reading a book called, "Better than Carrots and Sticks" and how to promote positive classroom management strategies in our classrooms. There was a page that stuck out to me about the importance of an "invitation to learn". We know that being invited in our social world makes us feel important and welcome; so I can only imaging the feeling of being "invited" to learn in the classroom! Here are a few thing the book encouraged us to do to help ensure success of ALL students:- Trust - Students must trust that the environment will remain safe and consistent. Adults and students are good to their word.
- Respect - Respect is mutual and unconditional. Respect is a fundamental belief in the dignity of every person regardless of their age or role. When you show respect, it in turn is shown to you.
- Optimism - This belief is the core of why we all go to work everyday! We believe students can learn and communicating that belief will result in their progress.
- Intentional - Being intentional in our instruction is key to turning optimism into results. We teach, we intervene, we reteach, we assess progress, and then we teach again because we know that sound practice can achieve results!
Important School Notes:
ISTEP - only 28 days until ISTEP!! We will have math and English ISTEP meetings during lunch/WIN! Dates will be shared very soon!
Perry County Job Fair - Just a reminder that all seniors and juniors who are on track for the Work Ethic certification will be invited (encouraged) to attend the Perry County Job Fair on Thursday, January. 18 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. More specific details will come as soon as we can get back to school and get them.
Faculty Meeting - January 23, 2018 7:20 a.m. A light breakfast will be served! We will have several items to cover, so please be there on time!
Snow Make-Up Day: We will be coming to school on February 19th to make up our snow day on Friday. Please plan accordingly!
Snow Make-Up Day: We will be coming to school on February 19th to make up our snow day on Friday. Please plan accordingly!
Important Dates:
Monday, January 15 - Girls Varsity Basketball @ Tell City 6:00 p.m.\ School Board Meeting 6:15 in High School Library
Thursday, January 18 - Perry County Job Fair 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Friday, January 19 - Boys Varsity @ Home vs. Orleans. Homecoming
Saturday, January 20 - Girls Varsity Basketball @ Home vs. NE Dubois 10:30 a.m. / Boys Varsity vs. Mitchell @ Home 5:30
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