2.21.2020

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” ~ Willie Nelson

TO DOS

ADVISORY DETAILS

CULTURE OF CARE Student Success’s 

  • BM- BM has shown great success at school lately. Student was referred to the Den on 1/8/20 prior to referral student had 12 behavior referrals to the main office. Since Den referral and consistent morning check in and Plan B conversations student has had 2 referrals. Based on Referral student has increased their ability to maintain and regulate themselves at school (not rising to the level of a referral) 84% of the time. Student prior to referral had 10 recorded OSS, and since 1/8/20 they have had 0 recorded OSS. 
  • RG- RG has been someone who has been closely monitored through the Den, and who has experienced a lot of Plan B’s with throughout the year. Something that the people have shared and have been noticing is RG’s ability to engage in a conversation about incidents and referrals that come through to the office. At the beginning of the year RG was unable to sit and have a conversation with an adult about any given situation, we would see rigid thinking and a fixed mindset without ability to own any part of their actions. In the past few months, we have had conversations with the student where they are able to engage in understanding of their own actions and ability to understand others perspective. 
  • BM- First day of referral (2/20/20) for BM and his ability to come to class prepared and engage in the class. Student and I set up a plan to allow structure and scaffolding support to get to first period on time with required materials in hopes with see an impact throughout the rest of the day. Student has had 17 behavioral referrals (8 of which are related to lack of class engagement, not having materials, and being late). The first day the plan was implemented a teacher shared “MUCH better start this morning.  He even interacted with peers.” Student was also rated on ability to engage in class on a scale of 1-5 (1 being, wasn’t able to do anything in class and 5 being, able to participate in everything in class) Student received a 4 on the scale, was on time, and he had his materials. 

PBIS

  • PBIS update:  Thanks for continuing to reward students with Diamondbucks whenever you “catch” students doing the right thing.  Our next student store is scheduled for 2/26.  Please encourage students to check out the display case near the bus entrance to see the cost of items that will be for sale. 

AVID

  • Interactive Notebook Overview: Interactive Notebooks are organizational and learning tools for students that provide a structure for organizing classroom content information and processing the information. For students, Interactive Notebooks become a collection of evidence of learning, as well as a reference tool. For educators, Interactive Notebooks can be an efficient learning structure that helps students organize and archive their learning in all content areas. With the notebooks, students take greater responsibility for their learning as they process and apply their learning through creative means.

BITS AND BOBS

  • We have a “Grow Our Own” incentive program here in our district, where support is given to current classified employees to pursue a credential/degree in a hard-to-fill position. Click the following link for information on how to attend the info session.
  • Sustainability reminder: Green Team students (from Joe’s study skills class) will help remind staff every Friday during 7th period by brining each classroom teacher a laminated Phantom Friday reminder flyer. Please return this flyer to Albano or Kennedy’s box. Let’s aim for school-wide “Phantom Power down Fridays!!”
  • Here is a statewide PD opportunity related to scoring test items from the Oregon Statewide Summative Assessment for your ELA and math teachers. share this link with any/all that may be interested.

HDMS HIGHLIGHTS

AVID Career Clusters
Art in the Elements
5th Grade Family Night