HAL'S TEACHER OF THE MONTH

On Friday, March 16, 2007, Kathy Clay was recognized as Hal Henderson's "Teacher of the Month". Mrs. Clay could not attend the chamber breakfast on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, because of a family vacation to Disney World. Valerie Burrage, 1st Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented a certificate and WalMart gift card to Mrs. Clay recognizing her as Henderson's February Teacher of the Month. We are very proud of Mrs. Clay and appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to our students and our school.

WELCOME BACK!!!!! I hope all of you are rested, relaxed, and ready to hit the door running. We have six days before ARMT testing and nine weeks before summer break. I know all of you have worked hard this school year preparing our students for tests and the next grade level. Please continue your efforts and continue to encourage students to strive for the best. We do not want to lose anyone!!!

You have a lot to gain and your hard work and dedication will be recognized in August when AYP scores are released. REMEMBER our goal is 50%ile or greater. YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Remind students of where they were last year and where they need to be in April.

Kindergarten-third grade teachers, please remember your goals for DIBELS. 5% or less intensive. YOU CAN DO IT!!! All of you have worked very hard and I know it will show up in DIBELS scores. I would love to see Hal Henderson in the top 3 - that's where we belong!!!

Special thanks to Mrs. Clay, Mrs. Haney, and Ms. Joiner. Our yearbook order was mailed and yearbooks should arrive late April or early May. I appreciate all that you did to create the wonderful book of memories for our children. I am very excited about the book - it looks great! Our yearbook will be the best and the kids will love it. Again, thanks for all of your time and dedication.

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"Both our strengths and our character should be ever-present in the classroom."

Week of March 26, 2007

Tuesday- Test training session for all involved in testing - 2:45

Thursday - Vision Research - Kindergarten/2nd - 11:30 a.m.

*We will postpone tornado drill until after testing - possibly April 19, 2007.

A LOOK AHEAD ............

Week of April 2, 2007

Tuesday - ARMT Test

Wednesday - ARMT Test

I am sure additional information will be added to the above weeks. I will update the blog as necessary. Have a great week!

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"The actions of a clique tell us whether our intervention is necessary."

Something to think about....

1. How prevalent are cliques/gangs in your classroom?

2. Are the cliques/gangs in your classroom a negative or a positive factor?

3. What intervention strategies can be used when being a part of a clique/gang seems far too important to a student?

4. What individual student needs are being met by the cliques/gangs in your classroom? How else might these needs be met?

5. What approach do you use with parents when a clique/gang's actions indicate intervention is necessary?

Week of March 12, 2007

Monday - Board Meeting - 5:30 - Salter

Tuesday - Faculty Meeting - 2:45 p.m.

Wednesday -

Thursday - GLAD (3-6)

Friday - Tornado Drill - Time will not be announced. Depending on the weather, may even do the drill on Thursday. Be prepared when you hear the bells. Thanks!

Week of March 19, 2007

SPRING BREAK!!!! - Enjoy

Rest your body and mind b/c we have to kick it high gear when we return. We will have only 6 days until ARMT tests. Please use the week we return to review and prepare students to do well on the upcoming tests.

"THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK"

"The actions of a clique tell us whether our intervention is necessary."

Something to think about....

1. How prevalent are cliques/gangs in your classroom?

2. Are the cliques/gangs in your classroom a negative or a positive factor?

3. What intervention strategies can be used when being a part of a clique/gang seems far too important to a student?

4. What individual student needs are being met by the cliques/gangs in your classroom? How else might these needs be met?

5. What approach do you use with parents when a clique/gang's actions indicate intervention is necessary?

Week of March 12, 2007

Monday - Board Meeting - 5:30 - Salter

Tuesday - Faculty Meeting - 2:45 p.m.

Wednesday -

Thursday - GLAD (3-6)

Friday - Tornado Drill - Time will not be announced. Depending on the weather, may even do the drill on Thursday. Be prepared when you hear the bells. Thanks!

Week of March 19, 2007

SPRING BREAK!!!! - Enjoy

Rest your body and mind b/c we have to kick it high gear when we return. We will have only 6 days until ARMT tests. Please use the week we return to review and prepare students to do well on the upcoming tests.

READ ACROSS AMERICA CELEBRATION

Vanquerius began the celebration early Friday morning eating "Green Eggs and Ham" and reading a Dr. Seuss book. Faculty and Staff members wore matching "Read Across America" t-shirts, hats, etc. Students enjoyed books and movies throughout the day. It was fun for all!!

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

"Recognition is linked to effort and achievement."

Something to think about.....

1. Think about some of the accomplishments and qualities for which students are recognized in your classroom.

2. What methods do you use to provide recognition in your classroom.

3. It is essential that recognition be honest, genuine, and sincere.

4. Think about techniques you use in your classroom that have prove to be especially effective when giving recognition to individual students.

5. Think about techniques that have proved motivational when providing recognition to the entire class.

With ARMT/Stanford-10 quickly approaching, motivational techniques may improve student engagement. Time is running out!! Please use your instructional time wisely.

As stated in an e-mail, the testing schedule has changed and will be as follows:

Tuesday, April 3 and Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - ARMT

Monday, April 9, 10, and 11, 2007 - Stanford-10 Testing

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 5th grade Science Pilot test

Please make the above changes to your calendar.

Week of March 5, 2007

Tuesday - Supper Club - Stampede Steakhouse - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday - 4th Six Weeks Honor Roll Field Trip

Friday - Wellness Screening for all employees - if you haven't signed up, please see the list in the office.

A LOOK AHEAD....

Week of March 12, 2007

Monday - Board Meeting - Salter - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday - Faculty Meeting - 2:45 p.m.

Friday - RECYCLE