RESPONSIBILITY
10/20 at 10:20 we will be participating in California's SHAKE OUT
Let's make sure our students know what to do when they must take SHELTER and EVACUATE and shake this thing up right! Clink on the link above for your duty during evacuations. We will need all staff to bring their emergency backpacks, buckets, and screens. We will complete a full check out of our site.
Important Dates
Spirit Days....
Friday 10/14- Sports Day
Friday 10/21- Markham Pride
Friday 10/28- Team Up Against Drugs
PBIS News
Posters...
This week, you should receive classroom posters for our School-wide Expectations. If you do not receive one, please let one of your PBIS members know!
PBIS Staff Spotlight...
Each week we will shine the PBIS spotlight on an amazing member of the Markham community. Although we play different roles and serve different functions in our school community, we ALL are responsible for supporting a positive, inclusive school climate! Read on to find out Shannon's take on positive behavior supports and interventions.
SHANNON PIKE, FRONT OFFICE
1. You see a cross-section of students being in the front office! What are some typical behaviors that you see or hear that occur - whether in the front office or school campus?
(ex: refusing to go back to class, leaving without permission, name-calling, avoiding going back to class, etc.)
The students are normally pretty compliant in the office. Even the students that are in trouble are not normally a problem in here. We do hear about some bullying, but it seems to be pretty minor.
2. Think of (but do not name) a teacher or staff who you believe addresses student behavior in a positive way. What is it about him/her that stands out? How do you notice or think that the student responds? Why?
There are two that I can think of. They are both positive with their students all of the time. Their classes are very well behaved, I feel as a result of their positive energy. They are willing to get on their students level to explain and correct in a way that the student leaves feeling understood and appreciated.
3. What are some reasons that you have given students Paws? What specific behavior did you reinforce?
Honesty is the main thing that I have given Paws for. When students turn in money or items of importance. I have also given them to students who I see being a good friend, or helping out when it was not required.
4. PBIS requires that the whole school be active and participate in implementing its components - regardless of job duty. Do you think that this approach will benefit students? If so, why?
Yes. It makes the whole school a team. If the students see everyone participating, they are more likely to be engaged in their learning and positive behavior.
5. How many Paws do estimate you give students per week? Or, how many would you *hope* to give out per week?
I am not sure how many Paws I give out every week. I would like to give out more, but sometimes it just gets crazy in the office.
6. One of the essential elements of PBIS is "catching kids being good". What do you think this means, and why do you think it is important?
Anytime that a student is displaying a positive behavior, we should let them know that we are proud of them. If we show kids that we appreciate good manners, kind words, and helpful hearts/hands they will want to keep showing those behaviors. They love to be appreciated for the good that they do. They are also less likely to seek negative attention, if they are receiving positive attention. They need to have their “tanks” full.
7. Imagine that you are able to recieve Paws as an adult for good behavior. What reward would you choose to spend your Paws on, if the # of Paws did not matter?
(ex: favorite food, a trip to ______, a day in bed, etc.)
I would love to spend my Paws on a lunch/coffee date. It’s nice to get out with other adults when you spend most of your time with littles. ;-)
8. Any other last words or final thoughts you want to share?
Thank you for all that you do. I love that you are spreading positive energy across the campus. We have an amazing staff and a bunch of great kids. I love seeing them rewarded for their good behavior.
Timberwolf thoughts on....BEHAVIOR
Do you ever wonder how to speak to them without escalating their behavior or so they actually "hear you" and they aren't just "listening"? Does the conversation sound like "You’re being a problem. This is why you’re a problem. This is why you need to stop being a problem. This is what you need to do or not do to stop being a problem. [Next conversation] Why are you still being a problem. I need you to stop being a problem. [This may even happen] Here – I’ll even make this deal with you if you stop being a problem so at least the rest of us can have a chance at success." Check out this article to find a few helpful
Tips for talking to that student that you're really trying to get through to.
Technology in the classroom...
Tech Tips: Hover Cams
Here are some quick tips on using your hovercam:
- Set the focus to AFL. Is your camera constantly focusing? At the bottom of the computer screen, click on focus and then click AF-L (auto focus lock). This will make the camera focus once and then stop.
- Use the zoom buttons on the base. If the writing is too small for students to see, simply press the magnifying glass with the plus sign at the base of the hover cam to zoom in on the paper you are projecting.
- Need more help? Ask Stephanie Sanders
Snap Shot Update...
Thank you to all of you that participated in the Snap Shot process. SST meetings are scheduled for Friday and any overflows will be scheduled throughout the week as available. Please come to SST meetings prepared with data and documentation of academics, behavior, and interventions currently in place. If you need assistance, please see Alicia, Karen, or Stephanie.
This month is flying by. Please remember to choose ONE student in your classroom that has exemplified
Responsibility ALL MONTH. Click on the Blue Responsibility link to list your student NOW. Other students you would like to recognize can be praised by using Good News Referrals and PAWS, which each staff member has received.
Timberwolf Tip...
Do you ever wonder who to go to for what????
Markham Shout Outs....
1. Thank you Karen Sellers for working so hard to organize Snap Shot Day. We appreciate the difference you make for our students!
2. Thanks Erin and Becky for volunteering to do the walk throughs for PBIS.
3. The PBIS and Support Staff- Thank you all for all of your hard work, dedication, and countless hours. Our staff has no idea how much work goes into making Paw Shop, PAWS, Good News Referrals, parent conferences, counseling, and preparing for Tier II and Tier III supports take. I honor and acknowledge all of your hard work. Thank you.
4. Omar Ceja- Going above and beyond in and out of school :)
5. During a student observation in her class, I was blown away by Mrs. Arredondo's instructional and classroom management style!!! Her class was so engaged, active, and participated throughout my observation. She is an awesome teacher!
6. Alicia B. makes it a point to spend time each day to connect with students on an individual basis - no matter how busy she is, she always finds time to check in with students who may need it most. I see her juggle a million things with such poise and professionalism, even under stress. I am so happy that our students are able to look up to her as a positive role model.
7. Bobbie Strange- She is always willing to help out. She has been a great friend and teacher. I'd be lost without her.
8. Mrs. Marin is an awesome teacher. She engages her students and makes learning fun!
9. Lisa Fernandez- For picking me up and bringing me to school when I had a flat tire!
10. Danesa Espinoza- Thank you for being so committed to our population and fighting for what is best for our kids, even to great personal sacrifice.
11. Sylvia Shepherd- Thank you for continually trying to make Markham a more attractive place on a shoestring budget.
12. Linda Gonzalez- Thank you for the years of service to our school and working behind the scenes to making this school function so well all this time. You have done your job to the highest standards and done it without needing a lot of praise. It will be very hard to replace you.
13. Denise, Maria Rosa, and Amy for the informative ELD PD you provided to our staff. You provided everyone with ready to use, do it tomorrow strategies to assist not only students identified as EL but all students.
14. Karen S for all the hard work and preparation she put into Snap Shot days.
15. Jose thank you for being the lead for Super Saturday for the remainder of the school year.
16. Christin you always run smooth, quick, informative IEP meetings, even when parents come in unsure of what they will hear or what to expect, they are easily calmed and participate happily in the team.
17. Shout out to all the teachers that attended the Community Meeting Tuesday morning.
18. Shout out to all of the teachers that attended the ELD PD on short notice.
19. Shout out to Ms. Feil, Ana Hernandez, Ms. Sylvester, Mrs. Vanhoy, Mrs. Garcia, Ms. O'rear, and Ms. Schlafer for being one of the first teachers to nominate students for the Responsibility Citizenship Award.
20. Shout out to the Student Leadership team for ending our week with a great Spirit Day!!
21. Mads - thank you for letting us use your room to host girls on the run :) I appreciate you and our friendship!
22. Stephanie Sanders- Thank you for giving me ideas for classroom management in my classroom - your transition songs rock!
23. We joke about his charisma, but Jose brings people together, he provides a genuine, quiet kind of leadership that endears people to him. He has a solid "big picture" grasp on our issues in education and he is a people person, people gravitate to him in a positive way that is really important in our organization.
24. Shout Out to our
WHOLE staff for being so understanding about the late notice on the ELD training. You were willing to roll with it, be on board, and be productive at the meeting.
