Quote to consider:
Plant more seeds of positivity in your life. You will be so surprised just how fast your bounty of blessings will start to grow. Period. ~ Oprah
To Dos:
GRADING: Gina will be sending out an email later today with details on the grading window, how to post comments and HDMS grading procedures. Consider using the work time this week to get ready to post grades.
AVID UPDATE: This year is the first that HDMS has established AVID Classes at all three grade levels. With our Sixth Grade Wheel course, Martin is helping to set the foundation for the future Elective classes with all sixth graders, as well as taking the next step with the AVID 7 elective. As we look forward, developing our Systems and a Culture around the AVID philosophy and structures have already begun. We are looking for ways that we can continue this work, and elevate our rigor and expectations so that all students, whether they are part of the Elective or not, gain the skills and mindset for success at the next levels. In taking the pulse of our building to see where we are in our AVID journey, and where we would like to continue with effective, meaningful PD and staff involvement please complete the survey below.
Bits and Bobs:
DEN UPDATE: The purpose of this document is to communicate how to support students that need SEL and regulation structure to function at a higher capacity in the classroom. The link outlines the procedure for providing students access to the Den.
ADVISORY: If parents have questions, concerns or interest in talking about our advisory curriculum please assure them that it is research based and they are welcome to reach out to HDMS admin team for further discussion.
Reminders:
CIVIL RIGHTS TRAINING: I am waiting on the slide deck shared by Kinsey from our Tuesday meeting. Once I have it I will pass it along. Below are resources shared last year that are good reminders for us all to consider and embed in our practice:
- This document during 5.26.21 staff meeting shared by Tat, McCabe, Goemaat
This document on 4.1.21’s blog, with an optional follow up Webex hosted by Amber for open conversation on 4.7.21.
High Desert Highlights:
