Week of May 13th-17th-Mothers Day Edition

Thank you for doing your best in balancing the classes as best as possible. My goal is to NOT make any changes after class list are made, however, there might be circumstances where change might be possible. Please add suggested teacher to the class list (optional) Make sure that you consider the following: 

Pinks and Blues- Class List Creation for 2019-2020

1.       It won’t be perfect…get as close as possible.

2.       So many factors to keep in mind:

a.       Did you even out the behaviors?

b.       Boys/girls?

c.       High/mediums/lows?

d.       Previous teacher (it can be awkward getting half your class from a previous teacher for various reasons)

e.       Parent contact frequency (involved parents are great! However, if you have 20 parents that want detailed daily updates, that makes for a long year as well!)

f.        Separate cliques when possible…if necessary.

g.       Special education/ELD:  Putting all of your ELD students in the same room is not ok.

3.       Know that due to various factors, I may have to reshuffle a bit (high maintenance moves in during the summer…one moves out…). Please give me a detailed list that explains some of your thoughts so I don’t screw up in August if I have to reshuffle.

4.       If it’s a HUGE factor (sudden retirement/transfer, MAJOR concern moves, who knows what…) I may contact whoever is around and pull the grade level back in to make major adjustments.

Please make sure to have a cover sheet. You do not have to use the one provided (click on link to print a copy), however please make sure that all the categories are outlined. 

Class list are due on or before May 29th!!! 

And so we turn our attention to 2019/2020…

FYI: A copy of instruction and cover sheet will be in your box on Monday! 

Staff Shout Outs-Timberwolf "howl"

Our PTO: They are AMAZING! They always go above & beyond!!!!

PTO: Thank you so much for all you did for us this week. All of us felt really honored and pampered. It was wonderful!

Laura Vanhoy and everyone who went to visit Sally: Thank you Laura for organizing us to visit Sally. I know that she felt really loved and her family enjoyed the respite.

Jose and Samantha: Thank you for making us feel special all week with little treats! First time ever in my teaching career have I been made to feel appreciated all week!
 

PTO: For all the yummy treats this week! It is great to feel appreciated. First time in my teaching career have I felt the love and thanks ALL week long!

Our VTA reps,PTO, and admin: Thank you for all the special treats this week. We definitely felt all the love and appreciation!

Ayesha: "We get each other." Being your grade level partner is awesome!!! Our adventures at work are always "eventful" and I'm thankful we're in it together. I am so proud of how much you have grown as a teacher these past 2 years.

PTO: Thank you so much for such a fantastic week of surprises! I've never felt more appreciated!

Jose and Samantha: Thanks for the treats all week!

Thanks for the treats all week!: Thank you for acknowledging other teaching staff during Teachers Week.
 

Mrs. Switzler: A huge shoutout to Mrs. Switzler for doing an amazing job juggling an especially crazy Friday! We are lucky to have you.
 

Cortney Parr: Thank you, Cortney, for being such a dedicated teacher/VTA rep/advocate for our students!! You are a key part of our Markham community!

Karen Guy: It’s inspiring to watch her in action. Her compassion, humor and kindness are gifts. 

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

Mon. May 13	Tues. May 14	Weds. May 15	Thurs. May 16	Fri. May May 17
	Kinder Fieldtrip @ Loma Vista CAASPP TESTING 3-6th	PTO Paint Night CAASPP TESTING 3-6th  SPICE Program Meeting @ 3	All School Fun Run (click for schedule) Kinder Data Talk CAASPP TESTING 3-6th  4th Grade Fieldtrip	CAASPP TESTING 3-6th
Mon. May 20	Tues. May 21	Weds. May 22	Thurs. May 23	Fri. May 24
3rd grade Data Talk	3rd Grade Fieldtrip  Book Fair	Book Fair	Book Fair  AR 100 Point Club Trip to Rockin' Jump	Book Fair  3rd Grade Novel Knowledge (spanish) Beach Day!

May 16th- Fun Run Schedule: Click Here

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

Hello from the PTO!

Fun Run:   The Big Day is this Thursday, May 16th.  We have sent the run schedule to you via email.  Please reach out to your parent volunteers to see if any of them can help mark laps and cheer the kids on while they run.  We are also looking for another candidate to be "Edwin" during the run, as this is a big job for just one person.  If you know of anyone who may be willing, please let us know.  

Sadly, we're learning that some kids have not been provided with their Run packets.  Please pass them out if you haven't yet.  All kids, even if they won't be on campus to run, are eligible to earn prizes, Monsters and the opportunity to participate in dunking the Principal if we reach our fundraising goal.  Teachers, YOU can earn monsters too, just by registering!  Get even one pledge, and you will also get to try to dunk your boss if we reach our goal!  All of the funds raised go right back into our school, as we hope you've seen this year with our many special events and activities.  Help us to Help Markham!

On the day of the run, we are encouraging kids to dress as CRAZY as they want -- tutus, wacky hats/socks, etc.  But they do need to wear tennis shoes.  There will be music, the giant tunnel, a water station and GoGo Squeez packs for each student.  

Multicultural Picnic  We've received your input, and our Multicultural Event will take on a new look this year!  We are having a Potluck/Picnic, on May 31st from 5-8 p.m.  We have entertainment scheduled as follows:
5:30 - Markham Choir
6:00 - UC Davis Bhangra Crew
6:30 - Aztec Dancers
7:00 - Jepson Ballet Folklorico
DJ Rene will also be spinning your favorite tunes, and we will have a raffle as well.  Flyers will be going home next week with potluck assignments.  We encourage people to wear something that celebrates their culture, and we hope to be able to all sit back, relax and celebrate another awesome school year together!  Please join us!

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!)