RECAP! September 26th-30th
This last week at Markham was a great success for our students, staff, parents, and the community!!! Not only did we get to celebrate milestones in academic successes with AR awards, but we also had a blast at our Fall Celebration.
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Positive Behavior Data at Markham
Good News Referrals: 47
Discipline Referrals: 36
The PBIS Committee is howling!!!! We are so thrilled that there were MORE "Good News Referrals" this week than there were "Negative" ones! That means that our awesome staff are taking more time to catch kids and their good behavior, rather than looking for negative behavior alone!
Special kudos go to Ms. Guerrero-Rubio and to Ms. Perez Hernandez - their "Good News Referrals" provided Administration with a detailed, specific, positively stated description of the students actions. This makes the "Good News" call home much more meaningful to parents, who can then specifically praise their children for their good school behavior. Keep it up!!
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Responsibility: noun re·spon·si·bil·i·ty
Classroom definition: Taking responsibility means never blaming anyone else for anything you are being, doing, having or feeling. It means being accountable, dependable and trustworthy.
A super easy way to get kids walking and talking "responsibility" is to do a quick whole-class check in each morning, asking students what they did the previous day that could be considered "responsible". Ask for specific examples, and use these to extend the conversation to broader examples beyond the classroom, the school, home/community, etc.
Encourage students to be responsible members of your class and the school by demonstrating a special "Mr./Ms. _____ Class" responsibility trait. How will other students and teachers be able to recognize your class? Will it be because Ms. Romo's class is ALWAYS on time? Will the office be able to know which class is Ms. Guererro's, because they have perfect attendance? Or maybe other 6th grade classes have heard about Ms. Mainini's class and their 100% homework completion rate...? Use opportunities to set goals as a class that will reflect classroom pride and also remind students to stop and think about ways to be responsible each day.
Why is it good to encourage your class as a group to act in responsible ways that will set them apart?? Because students looking for other RESPONSIBILITY activities or lessons to implement in your class?
Try one of these mini-activities this week: 1. Make a list of people you think are responsible. Why did you choose those individuals? What actions do they do that makes you say they are responsible?; 2. Describe how to be a responsible “digital” citizen. Then give examples of individuals who are not demonstrating responsible digital citizenship.; 3. Write a poem or a paragraph about why responsibility is important.; 4. Create a recipe for responsibility. What ingredients do you need?; 5. Create a classroom "Responsibility Pledge" - what traits do students in your class pledge to demonstrate? This can be modified as a whole class or individual activity (for older students)
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HEY!!! Send a shout out to an awesome coworker here Markham's Staff is HOWLing....
8. Danessa and Dorothy Thank you for letting my kids use you're chromebooks.
The PBIS Committee is howling!!!! We are so thrilled that there were MORE "Good News Referrals" this week than there were "Negative" ones! That means that our awesome staff are taking more time to catch kids and their good behavior, rather than looking for negative behavior alone!
Special kudos go to Ms. Guerrero-Rubio and to Ms. Perez Hernandez - their "Good News Referrals" provided Administration with a detailed, specific, positively stated description of the students actions. This makes the "Good News" call home much more meaningful to parents, who can then specifically praise their children for their good school behavior. Keep it up!!
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THIS NEXT WEEK.... RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility: noun re·spon·si·bil·i·ty
Classroom definition: Taking responsibility means never blaming anyone else for anything you are being, doing, having or feeling. It means being accountable, dependable and trustworthy.
A super easy way to get kids walking and talking "responsibility" is to do a quick whole-class check in each morning, asking students what they did the previous day that could be considered "responsible". Ask for specific examples, and use these to extend the conversation to broader examples beyond the classroom, the school, home/community, etc.
Encourage students to be responsible members of your class and the school by demonstrating a special "Mr./Ms. _____ Class" responsibility trait. How will other students and teachers be able to recognize your class? Will it be because Ms. Romo's class is ALWAYS on time? Will the office be able to know which class is Ms. Guererro's, because they have perfect attendance? Or maybe other 6th grade classes have heard about Ms. Mainini's class and their 100% homework completion rate...? Use opportunities to set goals as a class that will reflect classroom pride and also remind students to stop and think about ways to be responsible each day.
Why is it good to encourage your class as a group to act in responsible ways that will set them apart?? Because students
Try one of these mini-activities this week: 1. Make a list of people you think are responsible. Why did you choose those individuals? What actions do they do that makes you say they are responsible?; 2. Describe how to be a responsible “digital” citizen. Then give examples of individuals who are not demonstrating responsible digital citizenship.; 3. Write a poem or a paragraph about why responsibility is important.; 4. Create a recipe for responsibility. What ingredients do you need?; 5. Create a classroom "Responsibility Pledge" - what traits do students in your class pledge to demonstrate? This can be modified as a whole class or individual activity (for older students)
Also, see here for Responsibility teacher guides in Spanish and English for grades K-3 (no video needed)! http://www.goodcharacter.com/EStopics.html
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HEY!!! Send a shout out to an awesome coworker here Markham's Staff is HOWLing....
Shout Outs!!!
1. Bobbie for putting away all the donated supplies and organizing
the supply closet!
2. Mr. Soler has made such an effort to support, encourage, and motivate us since he came here. It really affects the school climate, and we appreciate the time and energy it takes to make connections with us.
3. Erin radiates positive energy!!!! She is such a compassionate person, and I love knowing that she spends time and energy she may not even have to develop 1:1 relationships with ALL students. Having a connection with an adult is such an important part of emotional development in our students, which some of them dont receive at home. You rock, Erin!
4. Megan is an awesome "bounce back" style in her classroom. When things dont go the way that she planned, or when she is faced with challenging student behavior, she bounces back so quickly and makes lemons out of lemonade. That is such a powerful message to send to the youngest kids - your day may not have gone the way you planned, but you are able to turn it around. Way to go, Meg!
5. Ruby has been working so hard and being so positive as a new teacher! She always has a smile on her face and is easy to work with! She's awesome!! :)
6. Emily you are a fighter with a great attitude. I love how you are pulling new tricks from your hat to make your class magical. So proud of you, first year kinder teacher.
7. Janine for planning library lessons that perfectly tie in to the curriculum.
9. Claudia always has a kind word and a positive outlook.
10. Cortney is always thinking about how to move her students forward despite sometimes very discouraging days. She keeps looking for new ways to get something across.
11. Megan finds new and interesting things to do with students in math that all the TK teachers in the district get inspired about.
12. Karen continues to faithfully beat the drum that Markham has special challenges and needs help in providing services for our students. Also, thank you for arranging the guided reading workshop for us. Great information!
13. Thank you Marie for bringing oatmeal and muffins in the mornings! You are so sweet!!
14. Omar placed 1st-- Gabby 2nd-- Both turned in complete class sets of required forms "intact and signed by parents as requested" when asked for!
10. Cortney is always thinking about how to move her students forward despite sometimes very discouraging days. She keeps looking for new ways to get something across.
11. Megan finds new and interesting things to do with students in math that all the TK teachers in the district get inspired about.
12. Karen continues to faithfully beat the drum that Markham has special challenges and needs help in providing services for our students. Also, thank you for arranging the guided reading workshop for us. Great information!
13. Thank you Marie for bringing oatmeal and muffins in the mornings! You are so sweet!!
14. Omar placed 1st-- Gabby 2nd-- Both turned in complete class sets of required forms "intact and signed by parents as requested" when asked for!
