Three Mid-Years to go! I have to be honest, mid-year conferences take a lot of time, but I had some great conversations and heard about so many fantastic things going on in the learning rooms. It was great to see the majority of teachers took time to self-reflect and were prepared to share their thoughts on: Unit Plans, New Schedule, Time to Brag and any changes for the rest of the year. Here are some key comments that stuck out to me that I will be reflecting on with the Admin team.
Unit Plans
Adjustment, struggled, rough start, work in progress (I truly appreciated the honest answers I heard)
Increased communication within the department
Plans are a working document
Resources for the future
I get it! I understand why and the benefits
Pre-Planning, leads to GREAT plans
More time to be creative as a teacher
No one wants snow days or delayed openings when their classes meet. Messes up pacing and planning (Heard this multiple times). lol
Schedule
Love it! (Heard this statement more than anything)
More time for projects and deeper learning
Time to plan
Heavy days/light days
Kids have adjusted well
At times, still figuring out what day it is
Lab Week / No Lab Week
Brags
Positive communication with parents
Embracing Reading and Writing Workshop
Collaboration with other educators (round tables)
Strong relationships with students
Alumni Day
A lot of teachers reading books for professional growth
Fitness activities
Best year ever - organized and in a good mindset
Important Dates
Monday 1/29 - What Made Maddy Run - Meet the Author @ Ramsey High School
Wednesday 1/31 - Students from Thurston, England visit WHS
Good Read (or listen)
10 Steps to Slowing Down the Gossip Train via Jimmy Casas
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TIPS AND HOW TO’S FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS via Vicki Davis (Cool Cat Teacher)
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