SEPTEMBER 7
We Got #Goals
Progress reports are already going out this week! Teaching and learning is happening throughout this building. We are on a mission and we got goals! All of us have had discussion in our departments, as we continue to build momentum, of top 2-3 things happening in our classrooms (look-fors) throughout the building. We are on a mission and working toward our campus goal(s). Just so you know... here's what's going on in our classes, described by your department heads!
In ELA: 1. Grade level teachers are consistently covering the same topics/standards. Texts may vary, but not standards and topics. 2. Students are having academic discussions and making connections to texts read in class (text to world, self, text, etc.).
In Science: Literacy in science- annotating texts, writing, etc. and ADI and other lab days- looking at using the ADI strategy and general management of materials and student activities during labs.
In Social Studies: Word Walls in each of our rooms and how each of us present them, ideas for how we can be more efficient with our lessons to ensure we are hitting the items we need to without leaving students behind.
In Fine Arts: Student centered learning, student engagement, instructional differentiation.
In Math: Higher-level questioning, scaffolding, student-teacher relationship, student engagement, class culture, kids doing vs teacher doing, pacing
We are well on our way to crushing our goals and ALL in- cultivating a culture of literacy and academic growth in all content areas!
Let's make it a great week!
#Expectthelion
Matrice
Advisory Changes for this week
Tuesday - ROAR DAY - Read Often and Relax
Wednesday - NAVY WALK PEP RALLY - Come out into the hallway with your class!
Thursday - Digital Citizenship - Everyone needs to enroll in the digital citizenship moodle course by Friday. adams (all lowercase) is the enrollment key. Students DO NOT ENROLL, ONLY TEACHERS
Friday - Grade Check & Check in on how students are doing. Ex: Temperature Check
Sunshine Committee
TEAM Challenge
Don't forget to earn points for your TEAM!!! Click on the link above to go to the challenge board and bookmark it! (Black and Teal are in the lead!)
Don't forget to sign up for PAW DAY stations using the link above by September 10! If you do not sign up, we will place you at a station.
Literacy PSA!
Shout out 6th grade Science.... Kids are stating claims, showing scientific evidence, and articulating a written justification. Content literacy at work!
From The Counselors
Teachers/Staff,
To streamline communication and ensure schedule changes are made in a timely manner, we are going to use one common form for all schedule changes.
This includes:
· Changes following an ARD meeting
· Changes due to making a team sport
· Changes due to advancing in performing arts
The only EXCEPTION is movement between Honors/On-level in a core subject. For these changes, please email the student’s counselor directly so that we can look at data together. The Honors Add/Drop Form will then be used with portions completed by student, parent, and teacher.
We have added the link to this campus wide SCHEDULE CHANGE FORM to our Adams Playbook for easy access.
Native Lanuages of Adams
“The beauty of Adams lies in the diversity of its students.”
Face Masks Encouraged Sign.pdfCOVID Info
COVID Reporting and Dashboard: Click link to report a positive case and see number of current cases.
Northwest ISD Health and Safety Protocols
Updated: August 10, 2021
PLEASE NOTE: The details in this document are subject to change as NISD receives guidance from state and local authorities or as conditions change.
There are 4 key areas that focus on the general health and safety of our staff, students, and visitors. These areas are as follows and further defined throughout this document:
WEEKLY DRESS AND ATTIRE
Congratulations on 100% PTSA Membership!
Mondays -Jeans with Character Strong Shirt! No CS shirt? Professional/Business Casual
Tuesdays- Jeans Day-You Pick!
Wednesday- Workout Wednesday- Athleisure/ Workout Wear OR Business Casual
Thursday- Jeans Day- You Pick!
Friday- Jeans with Spirit Shirt! No Spirit shirt? Professional/Business Casual
Techonology
Please include the brief blurb below in any communication being sent from your class this week to encourage parents to purchase the maintenance plan for savings on any Chromebook repair/damage fee$!
NISD offers an OPTIONAL Chromebook Maintenance plan to offset the student cost should there be any accidental damage caused by a student. The plan costs $25 annually and covers half the cost of repairs. This must be purchased within the first 30 days of school. Students who start later in the year have 30 days from the first day of enrollment. Click here for more information!
Deep Kindness Challenge
Temperature Check with a Colleague/Coworker: Ask a coworker what their temperature is for the day/moment on a scale of 1 (low)- 5 (highest)- with the genuine ask of how you might be there for them today. "What can I do for you to make your day a 5+day?"
AND/OR
As you walk throughout the building during the day, look around and acknowledge 5 things you are grateful for in your workplace.
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