PERSEVERANCE
Please devote at least 15 minutes during your specials block to teach APRIL'S character trait: PERSEVERANCE
Brainstorm with students how they can show examples of "perseverance" within the classroom. As they practice for the SBAC, coach them through strategies that will keep them relaxed during practices and the real test. Examples: breathing techniques, small brain breaks, positive affirmations, etc.
Important Dates... check out more dates by clicking HERE
- April 24- School resumes
- April 24- 3rd grade Writing Rubric Calibration @ ESC
- April 25- 4th and 5th grade Writing Rubric Calibration @ ESC
- April 26- Admin professionals Day, scoring writing during collab, Staff Meeting (Mission/vision)
- April 27- 2nd grade Writing Rubric Calibration @ ESC
Keep practicing SBAC! http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/ Ask Stephanie if you need help!
Girls On the Run- T/Th 3-4:30
Markham Choir- Second Grade Hallway on Wednesdays before school
Exploring Biotechnology- Grades 3/4 Room 6 on Wednesdays for 5 weeks
Ballet Folklorico- Thursdays After school
Parent Institute Quality Education (PIQE)- Thursdays from 6-7 in MPR
2017-2018 Registration has begun
Art Smart- Tuesdays After school
- African Drumming- rm 16
- Clay- rm 15
- Theatre/Movement- MPR
The SPICE parent Board and PTO have decided to change the 5 de Mayo evening to a Multicultural Evening this year. The idea is to feature countries from around the world. We will get more information later, but I wanted to give you a head’s up early on.
Briefly, teachers will be able to pick a country for their class to represent in the evening of May 5th. SPICE Board has Mexico and SPICE classes will have 1st bids on Latin American countries. REACCH can chose a country from anywhere around the world. That’s the basic idea for the evening, in a nutshell. Next Meeting is April 5th at 5:00.
Timberwolf Tips...
Markham Shout Outs....
- Jennie Rae: When a student in her class had nothing to wear to the reclassification ceremony, Jennie Rae bought the girl several dresses and let her choose one to wear. Thank you for taking such good care of your students and showing them the love that they need. You are such an awesome teacher and we are going to miss you next year.
- Mike Milligan: Mike always has something positive to say. He is an encourager and I appreciate him.
- David Cushing: Thank you for your positive attitude as you help us set up and clean up for the various events. We're so lucky to have you as part of the team!
Let out a happy "howl" here - Markham's Staff is HOWLing....
