THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
During SIW we looked at data related to the achievement gap for historically underserved students
- students who have special needs
- linguistically diverse students
- students of color
- students living in poverty
Something to consider, we have colleagues in this building who are a part of one or more of the above 4 sub categories. These colleagues are here in our building educating our students because a teacher in their life did something different, adjusted a practice, made an empathic connection that allowed our colleague to make it through a system that is not set up to support their success. I challenge us all to continue the work that supports all of our students succeed, especially those who we are historically failing.
TO DOs
- Look at the HDMS calendar for any updates or events happening in the upcoming week
- Make sure you have completed the survey to select the top two School Improvement Teams you are interested in being a part of. Click here to learn about the 4 school improvement teams. Please select your top 2 choices.
- 2019-2020 staff who are on an evaluation cycle (Group A) will receive 6 mini observations and complete SLGGs, self-reflection and summative evaluations. Staff who are not being evaluated this year (Group B) will receive 3 mini observations, complete SLGGs and self-reflection.
- Please log in to TalentEd and make sure you complete your SLGGs and self reflection by November 1, 2019.
ADVISORY
- – Finish SEL Lesson #1 from last week
- – Finish Counseling Needs Assessment from two weeks ago
- – First Step Resource slideshow (linked in staff and student Google classroom)
- – Team building and/or study hall
CONTINUED CULTURE OF CARE PD
Here is a powerpoint to reinforce basic tenets of Collaborative Problem Solving. You can review slides 1-6 from last week and 7-17 for this week.
BITS AND BOBS
Here is a document outlining the boundary change process that will occur this fall/winter – and go into effect in the fall of 2021 (when the new HS opens). If you are interested in learning about the timeline of this process or curious about who is involved – check this out!
Click here to see the conference survey results, spoiler looks like Friday will be a non-work day for teaching staff.
Click here to see the materials discussed during SIW on Excellence and Equity
HDMS HIGHLIGHTS
