Quote to consider:
Only during hard times do people come to understand how difficult it is to be master of their feelings and thoughts ~Anton Chekhov
To Dos:
WEEKLY ELL & AVID TIP: Consider setting a reminder to return to these important documents when we return to school on Monday to ensure that you are working to embed these best practices in your instruction. The ELL tip of the week is found here and AVID tip of the week is found here.
TEACHER MATERIALS: Extra teaching materials are on a cart in our Media Center. Please check it out and take anything of interest to you. These will be donated early next week.
Bits and Bobs:
HOMEBOUND TUTORING: Teachers, if you are interested in making a few extra dollars this spring, or long term, we are in desperate need for Home Instructor/Tutors. If you have any interest or questions, please reach out to Josh Marks via email or phone for specific details. [email protected] or 541-355-1060.
STAFFING: Bryan Tebeau will be out for the rest of the year on leave. We are still working to secure a long term sub for this vacancy. For next week Henry Coates will be here to teach these classes.
Thank you for the flexibility and care during these challenging times of reducing our staff. We won’t have a concrete idea of what next years master schedule will look like until I receive all the transfer data as well as any additional resignation/retirements.
INSTRUCTIONAL BEST PRACTICES: I read this article and it made me pause, reflect, and ponder. I am passing it along because I believe caring is sharing! www.cultofpedagogy.com/10-equity/
Next week is the voluntary Educator Network Day which provides an opportunity for you to meet with teachers in the same content area. The Educator Network Days are led by ICCLs in each content area. You will be time sheeted for your time collaborating with your peers.
Educator Network Day Opportunities
Reminders:
CALENDAR: As always, continue to check the HDMS calendar on the blog to ensure you’re up-to-date on upcoming meetings and events. The next staff meeting is Tuesday (4/19) in Wendy’s WebEx room beginning at 8:30am.
High Desert Highlights:
