Placement 2018-2019<\/b><\/p>\n Earthquake Drill Feedback<\/b><\/p>\n From what I was able to gather, this was a successful drill in just about every area of the school inside and outside. \u00a0The main problem or area in need of improvement was the PA system, which was directly related to the existing volume level in the room. \u00a0If the room was already quiet then the announcement sounded fine, however if the noise level was high then it was not possible to hear the message very easily. \u00a0The good news is that if the Earth decides to give us a quake, it\u2019s not really going to use the PA system so I don\u2019t think that will impact our ability to respond. \u00a0If you are curious about how to respond while outside, just use your whistle and hand motions to bring students to an open area (field or blacktop).<\/span><\/p>\n As for what to do about the PA system…I\u2019m not sure what the right answer is. \u00a0Do we increase the volume to be heard over a loud classroom and risk blasting out the quieter classrooms or do we leave it as is and train ourselves to be more attentive to the bell indicating an announcement is about to happen?\u00a0 We need to think about this one.<\/span><\/p>\n IPAD Roll IN<\/b><\/p>\n It’s time to think about getting ready to roll in the student iPads. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>We have roll in scheduled for June 12th which is also field day but we should be able to coordinate roll in times around field day times.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>We will start at 9:00 and schedule one class every 45 minutes, we will be working on the exact schedule in the next few weeks.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0We will have district staff plus EA’s that are freed up due to field day to help out. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some things you will need to do in the classroom before you bring your class in for check in.<\/span><\/p>\n Remind Students the day before Roll-in to:<\/span><\/p>\n The district suggests that you have your students leave their iPads at school with bricks and cords leading up to roll in. \u00a0This way we will have them all.<\/span><\/p>\n Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n Please take a moment to glance at the calendar so you are informed of our upcoming meetings. –\u00a0Calendar Link<\/a><\/p>\n Isn’t it funny how kids just seem to know what you need in some moments?\u00a0 Chloe in 1st grade decided I need this picture this week and I am extremely grateful for her encouragement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SIW this week Thank you to everyone for your participation in the SIW with Kendra this week (and thank you to Lorin and the Thriving Citizen Team for setting it up). \u00a0I hope this marks a positive start on a … Continue reading \n
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