Week of March 18th-22nd

(one of THE MOST important things in teaching), and building relationships with our students is CRITICAL to how effective we are as educators. We cannot simply close the door, turn our back, ignore the signs, or pretend that our kids DO NOT need us. They do. Plain and simple. 

Student Engagement

So how can you build these relationships with 30+ students in your class? Some ways can be simple. 

Check out THIS ARTICLE on some of the "Golden Rules" of easy peasy ways to make SIMPLE connections.

C'mon people. Don't they deserve it? Don't YOU?

WOULD YOU WANT TO BE A STUDENT IN YOUR CLASS???

IF YOUR STUDENTS DIDN'T HAVE TO BE IN YOUR CLASS, WOULD THEY SHOW UP ANYWAY??

Staff Shout Outs-Timberwolf "howl"

Our wonderful SDC preschool staff:
All Our Wonderful P.T.O. Ladies: for their dedication, generosity and constant effort to do nice things for us!

2nd grade team: For always being available to answer our questions :) 

Jessica Cano: Huge shout out to Jessica for making social/emotional learning a priority in her classroom! Because of this her students are able to be vulnerable and support each other. Thank you!

Omar and Lily: Congratulations on completing your MASTERS! It is so hard to complete a masters program and teach full time. You guys did it, which makes you 100 times more AWESOME! I am so proud of you both. What will you do with all the free time you have now?

2-6th grade: Thank you for all your hard work! ELPAC whole group testing is officially done. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment!
 
Samantha Switzler: For always being willing to come to my class and help with my "special" friends! I appreciate the support!
 
5th Grade Team: Thank you for the snacks! Thanks for always helping me out! It's awesome working with y'all! 

Cortney Par: Cortney is an amazing teacher. She devotes so much time to her job. She is a great grade level leader and a hard working VTA rep as well. She is an inspiration to her team.

Alex Lander: A shout out to Mrs. Lander for being an amazing teacher and coworker. No one is more thorough, reflective, prepared, and organized than, Alex! Alex pushes those around her, myself included, to be the best versions of themselves. I am so happy that she is a part of our Markham community!
 
Mrs. Switzler: I would like to shout out Mrs. Switzler for ALL that she does to support students AND teachers! Thank you for 'having our backs,' Sam!

5th grade team: You guys were so focused and productive during your GLAD planning day!

Kinder teachers: For their great collective work during their GLAD planning day!

Mike Vanhoy: Mike spends the time getting to know his students and their families.

Laura Vanhoy: for giving us the info to connect with Sally to give her our love and support.

Parr, Ana Hernandez, Alex Hernandez, Espinoza, Loza, Miller, Sylvester, Garcia, Martinez, Tuttle, Vincenty, Martin, M. Vanhoy, Avila, Cadloni, Guerrero, Jones, Lopez, O'Rear, Ceja, Lander: 80-100% of your class has successfully taken the ISIP assessment for the month of March. We know that you are extremely busy, however, IStation is an intervention tool for all of our students.

To My 4th Grade SPICE Girls/ Team!: I want to recognize Marcela, Jessica, and Liz for all their hard work and dedication in the Spanish expectations that they set for their students. Having nieces and nephews going to this school and in the program, I am so happy that they have these strong women and teachers to lead them. You girls do an awesome job!
 
Lupita Avila: Thank you for lifting my spirits each day. You are a wonderful friend and colleague! 

Important Dates... check out the yearlong calendar by clicking HERE

Mon. Mar. 18	Tues. Mar. 19	Weds. Mar. 20	Thurs. Mar. 21	Fri. Mar. 22
AR Assembly 1st Grade @ 9:40 AR Assembly 2nd grade @ 2:05 Novel Knowledge @ 1:45 JELLY BELLY FUNDRAISER ORDERS DUE	3rd grade Ag Fieldtrip AR Assembly 4th grade @ 9:00 Novel Knowledge @ 1:45 Art Smart @2:40 GOTR @ 2:40	REACCcH Program Meeting @ 3pm in room 34 Novel Knowledge @ 8:45	GLAD Coaching 1st Grade Peralta & Arredondo Fieldtrip AR Assembly 3rd Grade @2:05 SPICE 2nd Recruitment Meeting @ 6:00pm GOTR @ 2:40	Novel Knowledge @ 8:45 AR Assembly 5th Grade @ 9:30 AR Assembly 6th Grade@ 2:05
Mon. Mar. 25	Tues. Mar. 26	Weds. Mar. 27	Thurs. Mar. 28	Fri. Mar. 29
	GLAD Coaching 2nd Grade Spring Picture Day Art Smart @2:40 GOTR @ 2:40	Staff Meeting- Whole Staff @ 3pm	GOTR @ 2:40 Spanish Spelling Bee 9:00-10:00 SPICE Recruitment @ 6pm	Coffee with the Principal Cesar Chavez Assembly 9:30 Novel Knowledge Celebration Lunch

PBIS WORLD- Great Resources for Tier 1,2 & 3 Interventions Click here for more resources

Our Jelly Belly Fundraiser ends this week!  Please turn in any orders that you may have received to the office!  Remember that the grade level with highest participation will receive 50% of net profits brought in by that grade level.  

The PTO's next event is a Free Family Paint Party on April 5th at 6 p.m. in the MPR.  We only have 80 spots, which will be chosen by lottery.  If you're interested in participating, please enter the lottery!  Everyone in our Markham Family is welcome to sign up!

The Multicultural Festival, originally scheduled for April 12th, has been rescheduled for May 3rd.  We are working hard on getting some great multicultural entertainment for the event.  So far we have a ballet folklorico group and the Aztec dancers from last year will be back!  Our board members will be contacting you about participating in this event, which, in addition to being AMAZING, will give you another opportunity this year to raise money for your class or grade level.

We are also planning a special celebration for Day of the Child (Dia del Nino) on April 30th.  Stay tuned for more exciting details! 

Have a great week!  

MATH Interactive Tool!

Interactive Math Tool- Here is an online tool that might be useful. It lists vertically all the standards so you can scroll through and see how different concepts are articulated through the grade levels and exactly how standards build throughout the grade levels.

http://www.mathcoachinteractive.com/mci_common_core.php

MATH PROGRESSION VIDEOS

I encourage all elementary math teachers to check out Graham Fletcher’s website www.gfletchy.com It has great information including performance tasks and progression videos that show where the heart of understanding in certain math strands. From a vertical articulation standpoint it gives great information to educators on depth in certain grade levels.

The Progression of Multiplication (Progresssion Video)

The Progression of Fractions [Progression Video]

The Progression of Division [Progression Video]

The Progression of Addition and Subtraction [Progression Video]

The Progression of Early Number & Counting (Progression Video)

BETTER LESSON- Science, Math, ELA and more

Visit the website www.betterlesson.com and see the plethora of free lessons in several content areas and grade levels for science (and other subjects too!)