Green Valley MS- Home of the Vikings!: December 2016

Thursday, December 15, 2016

December 15, 2016

Happy holidays from us to you! We hope that you have a restful, relaxing, rejuvenating and safe holiday season with family and friends. We know it's been a stressful time and there may be more along the way. We encourage you to take a break, take care of yourself, and come back ready to focus on all things positive and about our kids.

As we come into more and more classrooms (less lately and we apologize

=( ....hoping that will change when we return!!), knowing what you want to focus on, we are noticing a shift in objectives that needs to take place in some areas. We are going to review THIS ARTICLE in chunks so that we can effectively frame lesson objectives to student mastery and not student activities! PLEASE read over the break if you get the chance! Super Easy read and a hard copy is in your mail box.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

January 3, 4- MAP Testing for English

January 5- Makeups for English
January 10- Faculty Meeting NOTE DATE*
February 6, 7, 8, 9- BLOCK Schedule for Writing Test

February 10- Makeup Writing Test

*April 24-May 12- Block Schedule for CAASPP test!

Friday, December 9, 2016

December 9, 2016

The December challenge within the district (on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) is #sparkle and, no, I didn't hand pick it, though it's RIGHT up my alley!! #Sparkle stands for: Spreading Positive Actions Regarding Kind Loving Encounters! As each person spreads some "Sparkle", they are paying it forward, which causes a chain reaction that spreads positivity!

Have you seen these #sparkle acts around campus? Have you had a #sparkle moment yourself? SPREAD THE #SPARKLE, especially when it comes to our kids! From the students that are picking up garbage, to the ones that are helping a friend with their homework, to the ones that are bring in toys and cans for those less fortunate...There are #sparkle moments EVERYWHERE! You just have to look! =)

As we come into more and more classrooms (less lately and we apologize

=(....hoping that will change next week!), knowing what you want to focus on, we are noticing a shift in objectives that needs to take place in some areas. We are going to review THIS ARTICLE in chunks so that we can effectively frame lesson objectives to student mastery and not student activities!

We are moving our Honor Roll/Perfect Attendance/Sports Assembly to Friday, January 6, 2017! This will be to recognize grades, perfect attendance, cross country team, basketball teams, and our football team. Please note that award levels have changed slightly and will include prizes, certificates, and raffles!! Schedule is coming soon!

3.0-3.4 Honorable Mention

3.5-3.9 Honor Roll

4.0 Principal's Honor Roll

SUPER HERO SHOUT OUTS!

SUPER shout out to Alex for sharing Seesaw from the CUE conference! Such a fabulous experience and to Dalal for sending out how to Hyperlink documents!

SUPER shout out to Christen for creating an easy sheet for SPED goals/accommodations!

SUPER shout out to Dalal, Josiah, Aubry, Dustin, Dave F., and Sandy for participating in the PODs this week! We are so THRILLED that you took advantage of this and enjoyed it! We LOVE collaboration!

SUPER shout out to Dan for an awesome Winter Concert!

SUPER shout out to those that helped during the music assembly with crowd control!

SUPER shout out to Olvera, Love, Bates, Toll, Nitto, Booker, Kinder, Walton, Vargas, Russell, Wheeler, Schwarzbach, Morace, Robinson, Mansour, Diaz, Farley, Hafich, DeVries, Laffey, and Mimi/Rosa/Kristy for completing their Student of the Month for Most Dedicated! "Control F" lets you know who has already been chosen.

SUPER shout out to Booker, DeVries, Farley, Kinder, Marks, Matteson, Cherry, Nitto, Periera, Perriatt, Walton, Rice, Schwarzbach, and Vohs for writing Good News Referrals this month already! I challenge EVERY staff member to write one in December! It makes our kids' day and makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside!!

We have only had 27 for DECEMBER! Keep them coming! Can't wait to see how POSITIVE and FABULOUS December is!!! **We have had 19 referrals in DECEMBER so far =(. It's been a busy month =(

What to nominate a fellow SUPER HERO to be recognized at our next faculty meeting? Click HERE!!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

December 5-15- MAP Testing for Math
December 13- December Department Meetings
December 14- Band Performance at Solano Mall

December 15- STAFF Holiday Celebration at Cast Iron AFTER SCHOOL!!

December 16th- Hot Cocoa Bar and Holiday Breakfast from KC, CL, and PTC!

January 3, 4- MAP Testing for English

January 5- Makeups for English
January 10- Faculty Meeting NOTE DATE
February 6, 7, 8, 9- BLOCK Schedule for Writing Test

February 10- Makeup Writing Test

*April 24-May 12- Block Schedule for CAASPP test!

Friday, December 2, 2016

December 2, 2016

The Friday before Thanksgiving Break (at 5:22 to be exact ;)), we were notified that we have been selected to apply for the CA Gold Ribbon Award (formerly known as California Distinguished School Award)!! This is an AMAZING honor and a TESTAMENT to YOUR hard work!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU ALL!! And....the application is due Monday 12/5 😆. True story. Though most of it was completed over the break, we have more to do. We are applying in the area of Technology and the implementation we have at GVMS through Google Classroom, blogs, newsletters, emails, websites, Remind, social media and more.

Congrats to Kevin, who submitted his voluntary separation papers in order to RETIRE at the end of this year! You have made a difference in some many people's lives and we apprecaite you!

It's always a challenge before major breaks and holidays to keep students focused and engaged. Check out these 4 strategies to energize and focus our students in the classroom! Our students need this even more today with all of the distractions of social media and more. Easy to follow and makes your job MUCH easier!

During our recent PBIS Workshop, we realized that using the "check in-check out" idea was BRILLIANT to greet students at the door before starting class! It makes them KNOW that you care, you are saying hi, noticing the look on their face and more. Take ONE minute before class starts to just be by your door as our kids walk in to notice them. Just notice and say WELCOME to class! It's going to be a great day!!