Important Information
Now that we are back in the swing of things, I wanted to remind everyone that Friday’s are for school spirit! Wear your Blue & Gold Hawk gear! 💙💛💙💛
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Hawk News
On Wednesday, February 3rd, six NJROTC Cadets took part in the Secretary of the Navy Marksmanship Competition. This competition, which pits marksman from all of the United States as well as Cadets from Germany, Italy, Guam and several other locations, is conducted each winter. The Cadets shot precision air rifles from the prone, kneeling and standing positions, and were scored on 30 individual targets. The targets were sent to the Secretary of the Navy Staff and will be scored by the end of the month. Cadets will typically travel to compete 6-8 times per season but with the restrictions on in person competition this was the next best thing.
In total there were six Cadets who participated – Freshmen Eden Kennedy and Kaden Hampton, Sophomores Jordan Osterhoudt and Nikaija Irving and Juniors Aiden and Kyrsten Kenline. Among the group, Nikaija Irving was top male shot and Eden Kennedy was the top female shot.
Instructional Practices
Here is this week’s blog post. The focus is structuring breakout rooms during Wednesday meetings when both cohorts are together.
Supporting Secondary Instruction
Advisory
This week in Advisory you will be guiding your students in the final steps of IPSI registration. Details to come in an email!
IPSI
IPSI UPDATE – This message/email went out to our students on Friday (2/19) . . .
We are writing to give you a brief update on IPSI for credit recovery. Thank you all who have signed up to take advantage of this program – we are so excited about your commitment to your education. If you haven’t already signed up, we strongly encourage you to do so!
Due to some logistical issues with scheduling, IPSI for credit recovery will start on Monday, March 1st. If you are in Cohort B, your IPSI credit recovery will start on Tuesday, March 2.
Please attend your advisory on Wednesday, February 24th at 9:44 am to complete a survey to sign up for your primary credits to recover. You can see what classes you need to recover by going back to the initial email we sent on 2/17/21. We encourage you to prioritize your core classes to recover first, then any electives (if you have core classes to recover). Core classes include any math, science, and English courses.
Additionally, you can check your transcript by going to StudentVue > Course History > “Unofficial Transcript” in a blue button.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jaeckel & Mr. Bozich
Sped / 504 / LEAD & Equity /HU (historically underserved)
From SPED . . .
ONE-PAGERS: You should be receiving emails from our students currently in Study Skills classes. The email should contain their One-Pager paper and video explaining it. These are meant to help you get to know something personal about the student and how you can help them in class. Plus, it helps build advocacy skills. They really hate doing the videos, so please give them positive feedback!!!
DATA COLLECTION: Some of our students’ IEP goals require us to collect data from teachers about classroom performance, work completion, etc. You will receive an email to complete a google form that is really short. There is the option to add comments but is not required. Please base your response on your most recent class/interaction with them.
Mental Health / SEL
Extra Credit for Staff! (DUE Friday 2/26) – Who Moved my Cheese?
*** This extra credit activity will enter you in a gift card drawing 😃 🙌
1) View this video 2) Reflect and take a few notes 3) Email me (Anne-Marie) confirming that you watched it, and send me 2-3 thoughts. 4) Consider using this in one of your classes or Advisory.
Here are a few tools that might be useful:
Embracing Change (Lesson Plan)
Who Moved my Cheese? Teens (Lesson Plan)
The Coronavirus Moved My Cheese (Article)
Canvas
Safety
Covid-19 report form communication:
This week, two COVID-19 Concern Reports were submitted by LPHS staff. Both reports related to improper mask usage by staff. One report was a general comment/concern, and the other reported details about staff members in violation of masking policies. Admin reviewed expectations for proper mask usage with two staff members who were reported to be in violation.
An Inclement Weather communication has been finalized and was included in a district newsletter sent to families on Friday. Here it is English version.
Athletics / Activities
Hawk Weekly Sports Report – Unfortunately, due to COVID guidelines, we will not be allowing any spectators at our events at this time. We will be live streaming soccer, football, and volleyball games. More to come soon on how you can subscribe to watch our events at home. Go Hawks!!!!
Calendar Items
February 22nd: Earthquake Drill, 11:45AM (Cohort A)
February 23rd: Earthquake Drill, 12:38AM (Cohort B)
February 24th: SIW: New Principal Search (Staff Meeting), 2:30PM
February 26th: SLGG’s are DUE
March 10th: District SIW – Doug Reeves (grading practices)
March 15th: Virtual School Information Night