QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Caring for yourself is not self-indulgence, it is an act of self-preservation.” ~ Audre Lorde
TO DOs
- Look at the HDMS calendar for any updates or events happening in the upcoming week
- Please swing by my office whenever is convenient for you. I have a wee gift to show my gratitude for each of you and all you do to go above and beyond for our students.
- Click below to see the notes from our 4 SIW Work Teams.
- Culture of Care https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mo6NtpWRnrb2XjxHQHiSOh1788u8c_Ef?usp=sharing
- PBIS/Advisory Here are the note
ADVISORY UPDATE 11/20:
- -PBIS and College Day Lesson (slideshow) (Kahoot)
- -Card sort materials and Diamondbucks will be in teacher’s box by the end of the day Monday, 11/18
- -Please use this opportunity to “flood the system” with Diamondbucks
CONTINUED CULTURE OF CARE PD
The goal of the Empathy Step is to gather information from the child about his/her concern or perspective on the unsolved problem you’re discussing (preferably proactively). For many adults, this is the most difficult part of Plan B, as they often find that they are unsure of what to ask next. So here’s a brief summary of different strategies for “drilling” for information:
REFLECTIVE LISTENING AND CLARIFYING STATEMENTS
Reflective listening basically involves mirroring what a child has said and then encouraging him/her to provide additional information by saying one of the following:
• “How so?”
• “I don’t quite understand”
• “I’m confused”
• “Can you say more about that?”
• “What do you mean?”
Reflective listening is your “default” drilling strategy…if you aren’t sure of which strategy to use or what to say next, use this strategy.
AVID CONTINUED PD (AVID = Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID students overcome obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them.
- Ask yourself…what about the above statement doesn’t sound like a good idea? Meaning…why wouldn’t I want to incorporate AVID strategies into our school?
BITS AND BOBS
- Please be aware of how much you are using our copiers and printers. Print Shop is the most cost efficient way to get printing done and ends up saving HDMS money! Plan ahead and use Print Shop please!
- Self-care tips from the book Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar
- November: Self-care is the root of resilience when you’re dragging yourself toward holiday breaks and your emotions are raw.
- What your body desperately needs: sleep, nutrition, exercise, laughter
- Ways to take care of your body: Spend time in nature, sit near water, 15 minutes of sun, learn to say “no”
- “When you value your mind, heart, body, and spirit, you’ll make choices that foster your resilience.”
- SBAC Update: HDMS is sending out opt out letters and information to all families in English and Spanish. All communication related to opt-outs it is critical that parents are engaged in the communication and that students are not subjected to undue influence by educators or staff during working hours. Inappropriate communication would include:
- Making repeated announcements to students (e.g., over school intercom systems, assemblies) during working hours reminding students to pick up ODE’s opt-out form
- Initiating a discussion of ODE’s opt-out form or process with students during working hours
- Repeatedly reminding students to submit ODE’s opt-out form during working hours
- Encouraging students to submit ODE’s opt-out form during working hours
- The opt-out forms apply only to ELA and Math. Exemptions for all other state assessments require parents to submit a written request based on disability or religion.
HDMS HIGHLIGHTS
