Wow time goes fast, we have already completed our first month of school. I would like to commend all of you for the energy and positive attitude that you bring each day. I know it fills my bucket up to watch all of you make a difference with your students each day. I also enjoy experiencing the family atmosphere (I heard so much about) in your daily interactions with each other. It is critically important to continue to build relationships, set clear and consistent expectations, and challenge our students academically. Research has shown that collective teacher efficacy (the collective belief that we have a large impact on student learning) is by far the most important factor in student achievement. You do make a difference, I see it every day, continue to believe that even when it feels like it isn't happening.
I would like to meet with each grade level team to review the Fall Map and Spring IAR Data. Please have your google sheet updated with your scores before we meet. I am happy to help if you are having any issues . Please schedule this meeting time with Susan. I would like to meet during the next two weeks.
I will also be conducting an informal evaluation on every teacher during the next couple of weeks. I will be in your classroom for 5-7 minutes and will script what is going on during that time. You will have access to the information that I script and we will have a brief follow up to discuss. You do not need to schedule a follow up meeting, I will stop in during your prep time to have a short follow up conversation.
Don't forget about the GEF Grant that is coming up in October. It is a great way to fund a project for your classroom.
Finally, Congrats to Emily and Kelli on the two new additions to their families. It is always fun to celebrate with our fellow staff members.
