Category Archives: Uncategorized
January 15, 2020
To Do: Considerations for the coming week in our nation: I do not need to tell you that people in our community (staff in our school community as well as families in our broader community) are feeling maxed, anxious, and … Continue reading
January 8, 2021
To Do: As we get ready to welcome students back in Hybrid, here is an article from the Washington Post about welcoming students and staff safely back to in-person learning. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please make note of this needed communication with transportation … Continue reading
December 18, 2020
For reflection… This article from Education Week, Should Schools be Giving So Many Failing Grades This Year could have been written about our district and is a trend we are seeing nationally. I am excited for us to continue our … Continue reading
December 11, 2020
To Do: Quick step-by-step doc for making grading changes: Becky and Laura have created a beautiful “cheat sheet” of how to make the changes in both Synergy and Canvas to update our systems (P/NG and “eliminating the 59 point F”). … Continue reading
December 4. 2020
To Do: As I reminded folks this week (via email), we have our rescheduled Equity and Excellence training (with Courney from BRYT) for this next Wednesday from 3:00 – 4:30. Here is the Zoom link to access the training. And, … Continue reading
November 20, 2020
Kathy Nagel Hood, Dave Hood’s wife and a counselor in the community shared this statement about how adults can help our children navigate during the pandemic. She gave me permission to share it with others. I find wisdom in her … Continue reading
November 13, 2020
I appreciate this video produced by Sparrow Clubs. It is a wonderful message and will bring a smile to your face: Compassion is Greater. To Do: We have contracted with YouthTruth to conduct student surveys with the district in January. … Continue reading
November 6, 2020
I appreciated the message in this article about Unfiltered Leadership in Times of Crisis. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Our next Leadership Excellence and Equity training for administrators and supervisors is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18. Please complete this homework assignment from BRYT/Courtney prior to … Continue reading
October 30, 2020
TO DO: PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR TEACHERS: Earlier today, Michele Clements and Dean Richards shared a powerpoint and the link below in this week’s blog post for secondary teachers focused on best practices in digital instruction. It’s all about … Continue reading
October 23, 2020
Supports for instruction developed by Dean Richards (AD of Secondary Curriculum/Instruction/Systems) and Michele Clements (ELA coordinator): Thank you for your survey feedback – we learned there was a strong desire to receive the content first and then push it out … Continue reading