May 29- June 2

HOPE 

Please devote at least 15 minutes during your specials block to teach MAY'S

character trait: Hope

I Hope You Dance- Lee Ann Warwick

Important Dates... check out more dates by clicking HERE

• May 29th- Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL 
• May 31st- Last Day of Excel and pull-out ELD 
• June 6th- Minimum Day; 6th grade promotion @ VPAT 6:00
• June 7th- Minimum Day; 6th grade Waltz @ Jepson 5:30
• June 8th- Last day for students, Super Minimum Day; Staff Thank You Breakfast (from PTO & SPICE boards)
• June 9th- Last teacher work day

Timberwolf Tips....

Try this website with tons of great free lessons for art! These would make some fun end-of-the-year projects. https://www.theartofed.com/lesson-plans/

End of the Year Activity- Making a map of year long learning

How to Support Kids Through Times of Change- Many kids need the routine of school and have anxiety about the summer.

Project ideas for the end of the year- Fun ideas for wrapping up the school year

Markham Shout Outs....

• Bobbie, Becky Ensley & Chantal: Thank you for holding the office down like a boss on Friday! You are AWESOME!!!
• Erin Leggett: Erin has been a huge help to me since day one. She helped me move in, donated items to my class, and helped me pack up some boxes after school this week! Having someone else around made the work go by faster! 
• Markham Teachers: Thank you for your patience and understanding with the delay in getting your Spanish RLA scores and DRA scores. Being out to spend time with my dad when he passed meant your scores where delivered less promptly. Karen S
• Luci and Stephanie S.: Luci and Stephanie, for their help in compiling the Spanish RLA scores which is a lengthy process. Without you both, who are great team players, I wouldn't have gotten them done on Tuesday. Karen S
• VTA Reps: Thanks for representing our teachers and carrying on our concerns!

Let out a happy "howl" here -  Markham's Staff is HOWLing....

May 22nd- May 26th

HOPE 

Please devote at least 15 minutes during your specials block to teach MAY'S

character trait: Hope




Activity: Help your students create an attainable goal they'd "hope" to achieve. Have them brainstorm strategies that will lead them to success.
*Have students write and decorate their paper

Important Dates... check out more dates by clicking HERE

• May 24th- Staff meeting cancelled
• May 26th- Beach Day
• May 29th- Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL 
• May 31st- Last Day of Excel and pull-out ELD 
• June 6th- Minimum Day; 6th grade promotion @ VPAT 6:00
• June 7th- Minimum Day; 6th grade Waltz @ Jepson 5:30
• June 8th- Super Minimum Day; Staff Thank You Breakfast (from PTO & SPICE boards)
• June 9th- Last teacher work day

Happening Things:Girls On the Run- T/Th 3-4:30
Markham Choir- Second Grade Hallway on Wednesdays before school
Ballet Folklorico- Thursdays After school
2017-2018 Registration has begun
Art Smart- Tuesdays After school

• African Drumming- rm 16
• Clay- rm 15
• Theatre/Movement- MPR

Timberwolf Tips....

Markham Shout Outs....

• Becky: Thanks so much for being an awesome Mama Bird and helping me survive BTSA! Your advice and support has made the past two years so much easier!
• Natalie Sylvester: Thank you for letting us use your room for the Reach meeting!
• Marcela and Natalie: Congratulations on completing induction!!!! I've learned so much from both of you this year and it's been a pleasure to watch you grow as educators. I'm so proud of you ladies! -Stephanie
• The Cafeteria Staff: Our cafeteria staff are always there with a smile for the kids and staff. They work hard to keep our babies fed.We are so lucky to have them!
• Erin and Mady: Thank you for your commitment to BTSA! I've seen you both grow into amazing teachers for our students and colleagues for our staff. 
• Omar: Thank you for guiding and teaching my boys during He Wolf.
• Shannon: Always friendly to all who walk into the office. She shares her beautiful smile with everyone everyday. Thank you! 
• Mike Milligan: Thank you for your willingness to pass the torch and setting up Abeline for success!
• Yesenia: This school year wouldn't have gone as smoothly if it wasn't for you. Hands down the best BTSA mentor! Thanks for keeping me on top of things and always listening :)
• Stephanie Sanders: Thank you for your years of thoughtful mentorship!  I know that I would not be the teacher that I am today without your guidance, advice, and support.  Thank you for your enthusiasm for teaching and collaboration! :) 

Let out a happy "howl" here -  Markham's Staff is HOWLing....

May 15th- May 19th

HOPE 

Please devote at least 15 minutes during your specials block to teach MAY'S

character trait: Hope

Important Dates... check out more dates by clicking HERE

• May 16th- K-1 Writing Calibration @ ESC
• May 17th- Staff meeting by program
• May 19th- Parent Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (see the Coaches' Newsletter for more info)
• May 24th- Staff meeting
• May 26th- Beach Day (tentative)
• May 31st- Last Day of Excel
• June 2nd- Beach Day (tentative)
• June 6th- Minimum Day; 6th grade promotion @ VPAT 6:00
• June 7th- Minimum Day; 6th grade Waltz @ Jepson 5:30
• June 8th- Super Minimum Day; Staff Thank You Breakfast (from PTO & SPICE boards)
• June 9th- Last teacher work day

Happening Things:

SBAC testing has begun! Remind your students to be quiet when passing through the common areas and please refrain from using programs that demand high bandwidth (videos, istation, etc. AR quizzes should be fine)

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
Kinder Camp for high need incoming kindergarteners, Thursdays 1:30-2:30
2017-2018 Registration has begun
Art Smart- Tuesdays After school

• African Drumming- rm 16
• Clay- rm 15
• Theatre/Movement- MPR

Timberwolf Tips....

Some interesting reads for the week:
Building Choice Into Your Students' Reading- All about creating a literacy rich environment and motivating students to read.
Teachers, It's Time We Appreciate Ourselves- Everyone feels a little burned at the end of the year. Here are some ways you can gift yourself.
Ending on a High Note- A list of activities for the end of the school year.

Markham Shout Outs....

• Mrs. Schlafer-Miller: Being an educator is hands down the hardest thing i have ever done. But thanks to people like Becky, I have managed to not only survive, but blossom and enjoy my 2016-2017 school year. Thank you for always lending out a helping hand and a pair of attentive ears, you're the best!
• Marcela: Thanks for your wordsmithing and focused attention at the last mission/vision staff meeting. It is difficult to have 20 adults (for our group) and the whole staff later to all be focused. Thanks for your leadership!
• Head Custodian Dave: Thanks for your prompt carpet cleaning!!
• Alicia Marin: Thanks for graciously letting us use your classroom for our pre kinder student and parent meetings! Space is at a premium here at Markham! And I know it interrupts your planning time.
• Admin: Loved the Jamba Juice!
• Luci: Thanks for organizing the volunteer appreciation breakfast. Sometimes we miss those extra things we should be doing to show our grattitude to all who make things happen here at Markham.

Let out a happy "howl" here -  Markham's Staff is HOWLing....

May 8th- May 12th

HOPE 

Please devote at least 15 minutes during your specials block to teach MAY'S

character trait: Hope

A fun song  to show our students that obstacles shouldn't get in their way and that they CAN overcome anything

"Get Back Up Again"

Important Dates... check out more dates by clicking HERE

• May 8th- Leadership Canceled
• May 16th- K-1 Writing Calibration @ ESC
• May 17th- Staff meeting by program
• May 19th- Parent Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (see the Coaches' Newsletter for more info)

Happening Things:

SBAC testing has begun! Remind your students to be quiet when passing through the common areas and please refrain from using programs that demand high bandwidth (videos, istation, etc. AR quizzes should be fine)

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
Kinder Camp for high need incoming kindergarteners, Thursdays 1:30-2:30
2017-2018 Registration has begun
Art Smart- Tuesdays After school

• African Drumming- rm 16
• Clay- rm 15
• Theatre/Movement- MPR

Timberwolf Tips....

An interesting read on The Case Against Summer Countdowns. What are your thoughts?

Markham Shout Outs....

• Melissa, Rosie, and Sue: Thank you for taking my cousins from Mexico into your classrooms and being such awesome teachers! 
• Stephanie Sanders: Stephanie came to my classroom to try and help me with testing. I so appreciate her willingness to help.
• Alicia Marin: Thank you for letting us use your room for the Kinder Camp!

Let out a happy "howl" here -  Markham's Staff is HOWLing....

May 1st- 5th

HOPE

Please devote at least 15 minutes during your specials block to teach MAY'S

character trait: Hope

Give every student a post-it note and give them the opportunity to send some words of encouragement to a fellow peer. Be sure they write the name of the student on it so  you can place it on their peer's  desk for them to see at the beginning of the day.

Important Dates... check out more dates by clicking HERE

• May 1st- SPICE Tours
• May 3rd- Staff Meeting (Mission/Vision)
• May 5th- Multicultural Evening Event
• May 8th- Leadership Canceled

Happening Things:
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...

https://www.weareteachers.com/praise-students-nonverbal/

Markham Shout Outs....

• José: For making it to VP! 
• Shannon: For all your help this past week :) 
• Janine: Janine did a wonderful job organizing and setting up the jog-a-thon! My kids had so much fun! Thank you so much for your hard work on this event and on everything you do! 

Let out a happy "howl" here -  Markham's Staff is HOWLing....

April 24th- April 28th

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

Happening Things:
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....

April 10th- April 14th

PERSEVERANCE

Please devote at least 15 minutes during your specials block to teach APRIL'S character trait: PERSEVERANCE

For the lower grades in English (Fast forward to 1:20)

For the lower grades in Spanish (Fast forward to 1:20)

For the upper grades:

Important Dates... check out more dates by clicking HERE

• April 10- Leadership Meeting CANCELLED
• April 12- Staff Meeting by Program
• April 13- Donuts with Dad 8- 8:30 AM
• April 14-  No School :)
• 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

Happening Things:
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...

Remember to keep up your positive statements! Strive for 4 positives for every 1 negative.

Don't think about a pink elephant...

Markham Shout Outs...

• Everyone: Thank you everyone for the cards, flowers, gift cards to Starbucks, letter, posters from students, letters from students, text messages, emails, well wishes, and food. You all have showered me with so much love and appreciation. I truly believe in giving flowers when one can smell them but my goodness you all have given so much more. I thank you genuinely from the bottom of my heart <3
• Everyone: Thanks everyone for helping me collect water bottles for Science Saturday! I love how our school rallies to help each other.
• Michelle from PTO: Thank you for a wonderful AR breakfast for our students.  They were so happy and excited.  That was a lot of work and organization but so worth it!!! Thank you.
  
  

Let out a happy "howl" here -  Markham's Staff is HOWLing....