We have an exciting week at SMS with the launching of our first two whole school strategies! These two strategies have faced the rigor of field testing here at Scott and have proven to show growth in student skill sets. The TAP Leadership Team (TLT) worked extensively this summer to address teacher concerns and chose two separate strategies for Math and ELA. We understand the importance of content specific strategies and look forward to your feedback in regards to this year's strategy cycles. Remember the strategies are to be INTEGRATED into your content, not a separate lesson to teach. Let's blast off to success with content specific strategies!
In addition to the implementation of the two new strategies we are digging into the data more than ever with the completion of our Acuity Readiness 1. After reviewing the data last week we realized our students are need of some intense instruction to meet the requirements of the quickly approaching ISTEP+ exam. The whole school strategies in combination with purposeful instruction guided by collected student data will lead Scott Middle School to the A or B school status!
In addition to the implementation of the two new strategies we are digging into the data more than ever with the completion of our Acuity Readiness 1. After reviewing the data last week we realized our students are need of some intense instruction to meet the requirements of the quickly approaching ISTEP+ exam. The whole school strategies in combination with purposeful instruction guided by collected student data will lead Scott Middle School to the A or B school status!
As we prepare ourselves to develop successful students during the 2014 - 2015 school year keep in mind the data from the following illustration. Our students will be successful if we keep their best interest at the forefront of our planning.
- Looking for Managing Student Behavior tips? Click the links below.
Survival Guide to Classroom Management - This is a short video that is EXTREMELY relevant to what we experience!
- In need of a technology resource...utilize Ted-Ed instead of Youtube for instructional videos for students. See link below. Additionally, I am using Google Drive extensively to communicate with our staff. Please check your drive consistently.
Calendar
11/11/14
Cluster
2:45 p.m. Literacy Mtg Library
5 p.m. Basketball game vs. Gavit
Veteran's Day - Remember to thank a Veteran
11/12/14
2:45 p.m. PBIS Mtg. Conference Rm.
5 p.m. Wrestling vs. Gavit
11/13/14
5 p.m. Basketball game at Eggers
ELA Data Mtgs 2nd, 3rd and 4th periods
11/14/14
Athletic Department Fundraiser Kick-off 2nd, 3rd and 4th periods
Report Card distribution
Every one of us is a leader to our students and some of us to our peers. Remember we do not just teach content...we develop the next round of leaders to enhance our global society.
Looking for guest bloggers! The first article received will be rewarded with an extra release period with Mrs. Bergren as the sub! Get those articles in!
Great blog! I especially like the quote at the end about true leaders creating more leaders.
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