Bravo Zulu!
A quick Bravo Zulu to Ann Carlson and Jackie Miller for putting together and conducting a very important and learning PCT the Friday before break. This is always the trickiest PCT to plan for because most of our heads are elsewhere. However, I know Ann and Jackie worked very hard to make our collaborative time meaningful, engaging and fun to keep us compliant and safe at work! Thank you for a great afternoon with colleagues. (I feel so much better now knowing we’re up to safety compliance.) Bravo Zulu!
Class Planning Reminder: The Final Haul…or, CAUTION: School year ends soon!
I have never been much of a “countdown” person, but during these final nine weeks before the end of the school year (8 until graduation) watching your calendar closely is a requirement. During the year we often fall into the trap of pushing items to the right when the calendar gets cluttered. This time of year there is not much further “to the right” one can push. Last day is last day. And many tasks and events seem to dog-pile into huge end of the year crunch.
The way to deal with this end of the year crunch is to be very thoughtful about making the most of the days left we do have. In the office and the classroom we must prioritize what can conceivably be finished this year, and what carries over to the fall. Our students must do the same. And for seniors, especially, there is no “fall” so to speak. They have to get it all done in the next month or so.
For your lesson planning, please take into account the many “other” activities that our students will be feeling as they experience a similar crunch as you. We have Science and Math EOCs, Student Led conferences, New Start night, senior projects, a multi-day field trip, graduation prep and rehearsals…all of which will affect your in-class instructional time with students.
This week I am reminding you to count out your teaching days meticulously so not to be caught in June with too much! Prior proper planning is the best approach, and a professional skill and lesson we can always hone for ourselves, and hopefully impart on our students. Have a great fourth quarter.
PCT: Friday April 20th. SIP and other things…
There are a number of special teams this week which will be called together for collaboration. SIP planning around Math and Literacy, Next year Planning and Student Led Conference time will be front and center to our time together. Please keep Friday afternoon clear for PCT and standby for various meeting invites.
My Schedule:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
New Start | New Start / ERAC | NS/CH/ERAC | CHOICE/Sylvester | New Start/CHOICE |
April 16 | April 17 | April 18 | April 19 | April 20 |
Weekly Office Master Schedule Audit Planning Host Principal PD at New Start Weekly Counselor | Weekly Registrar Evaluation Writing Weekly Sped Monthly Meeting with Carla Jackson | Group Pictures at CHOICE Social Worker Visit Planning Evaluation Meetings CH PBIS Meeting District Staffing Meeting | Evaluation Writing Audit Work PCT Planning Meetings District Safety Meeting | NS PBIS Meeting Graduation Meeting Audit Meeting ATT Grant Meeting PCT Meetings |
Have a great week back!
Mike
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