Welcome to the end of a solid week of school!
Seems like our routines are being set in classrooms, and students are learning them! Thank you for committing to and communicating those classroom expectations- they are the "cogs" that make your classrooms function.. stay true to those key rules, and your winter self will thank you now!
A Couple of Lesson Shares/Examples:
Here is an example of an art and a music lesson that showcase and synthesize African American Artists as part of our work this year. Check out the simple base plans- I made these. I used Cesaria Evora (video above), a Cape Verdean "Morna" singer and Kehinde Wiley (image at top), an African American painter.. two amazing people. Please, FEEL FREE TO MAKE A COPY OF THE LESSON AND/OR THE BLENDSPACES!!!
In the Blog This Week:
- Lesson Plans: Thank you for submitting these in the Google Classrooms! I go through them on Monday, and it's really the high point of my day. I'm not kidding! I love reading what you are planning. So excited for your kids. If you have any issues uploading, please reach out.
- Learning Walk: I will be doing our first learning walk next week, to report back on what tasks are being planned across all schools in art and music- I will begin with K-5 schools on Monday, and be at 6-8 on Tuesday, and then 9-12 on Wednesday.
- Evaluation Goals for the Year: I shared a google doc with you all that has the goals for the year- examples of SLG and PPG are there. Please use it when drafting yours!
- Band and Orchestra Demos: These introductory demos should be wrapping up at K-8 schools- Music teachers, if you have a student asking questions about what to do to sign up for Band or Orchestra, please reach out to your Band/Orch Lead Teacher- Nicole Turgeon. In addition, here is an intro video of the programs if you would like to show it in Music Class!
- Substitute Folders: Just a reminder- we never know when we may need to be out.. Make sure you have a folder set up in your room that has key components in there for whomever is doing what I call "God's Work" AKA: subbing... Here is a sample letter you can include in there:
Welcome, and thank you for substituting for me today!
Here are my plans for the day. Please leave me a record of attendance, and any issues that may arise for each period. Also let me know if anyone was helpful to you! Included in this folder are:
RostersBathroom passes- please have students sign out using the Durfee QR code (this is also posted in the room) OR please use paper passes/room pass.
Note paper (for notes back to me- thank you!)
Phone numbers
Bell schedule
My schedule
- September Durfee Faculty Meeting: September 22
- String Rental Night: September 28
- Release Time Day for PD: October 4
- Monthly Dept Meeting for K-8: After 10/4 PD
- Columbus Day: October 11
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