Weekly Top for 12-3-21

 Folks,

Thanks for your assistance-

Craig and I want to thank you for your help while we were at PD the last few days.  Also, today gives Ian a chance to get some hours towards his Masters in Educational Leadership.  Remember to email Ian with log entries as he will not get the log entries via PowerSchool.  We would appreciate a heads up on anything that you think we should know while we are gone.

No meeting this Monday-

No school improvement meeting this Monday, Dec. 6th.  Our next school improvement meeting is Monday, December 13th.  

BLT-

Our building leadership team will have a meeting next Tuesday at 2:55 PM in the conference room.

Holiday Concerts to Brighten the Season-

Tuesday, December 7th 7:00 PM in the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS is the 7th-12th grade bands.

Wednesday, December 10th 7:00 PM (Orchestra) and 7:30 PM (Band)  in the Upton Blue Gym is the "Informance" featuring the 6th grade orchestra and band.  Orchestra parent meeting at 6:30 PM and band parent meeting at 7:00 PM. 

Tuesday, December 14th 7:00 PM in the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS is the 6-8th grade choirs & 7-8th orchestra.

Staff Christmas Party-

Thanks for the beautiful invitations in our mailboxes this week for the UMS Christmas party on Friday, December 10th.  Bring an appetizer and your holiday cheer!

Just a reminder on the week of the 13th-

No advisory on Tuesday, December 14th, but we will have a "fun" GO time on December 16th.  This will be an activity of your choice.  Please be creative, fun, and think outside the box!

Another reminder -

At the end of the semester we will have the three half days, but the only classes doing the exams will be HS MMC classes (Algebra, Geometry, Studio Art, and French). We will be running a 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 schedule with 1 1/2 hour classes.  

The schedule next week-

Monday- Announcements at 9:49 (Upton Experience)

Tuesday-  Advisory, Grade check, Wellness Check, and P2 (Knowing my words and actions affect others) Pick your favorite days to share.

Wednesday- PLC Time & Announcements at 10:25 (Upton Experience)

Thursday- GO Time

Friday- Announcements at 9:49 (Upton Experience)

Walkthroughs-

Craig and I will be doing walkthroughs next week.  It will be wonderful watching teaching, engagement, and learning! 

Quote of the week-

Have a good Friday and weekend,

Chad

P.S.- You are always welcome at the dance tonight!

Weekly Top for 11-12-21

 Folks,

Conferences-

Thanks for your time, conversations, and dedication yesterday afternoon and evening!  I know it was a different way of doing it again, but it was a great day!  Thanks to our wonderful UPTO for the tasty lunch!

Musical Preview this Monday-

St. Joseph is alive with the sound of music!   I hope you are as excited as I am to see Cassidy, Beth, and Burke lead our kids in the musical preview teaser on Monday.  It is our hope that many people will want to see the full show!  Remember that we will load the buses as close to 12:40ish as possible.  Please make sure you watch over the students in your 5th hour who you/we might be slightly worried about their audience etiquette! 

School Improvement Meeting this Monday-

We will have a school improvement meeting after school this Monday, November 15th beginning at 2:55 PM in the media center.

Pledge of Allegiance-

Each 1st hour your student council representative should lead your first hour in the pledge.  Board policy 8800 states: " All students in attendance at school will be provided an opportunity to recite the Pledge each day that school is in session. However, no student shall be compelled to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. No student shall be penalized for failure to participate in the Pledge and the professional staff shall protect any such students from bullying as a result of their not participating in the Pledge." I will say a few more words about this Monday at our meeting.

Next Week's overview for Advisory & P2-

The P2 word of the week is: Bravery.

• Monday during announcements (9:49 AM) the P2 word of bravery will be introduced.

• Tuesday Advisory-

1. P2 Day 2 and Day 3 or 4
2. Finish the "what I am thankful for..." leaf project
3. Please mention that the menu will be looked at Thursday at the end of 2nd hour

• Wednesday announcements at 10:25

• Thursday- GO Time at 9:44 AM (looking at the menu at 9:35 AM)

Recommending for Tutoring-

Here are the days of the weeks and directions for recommending a student for tutoring:

Tuesdays and Thursdays

• Students must report before 2:00 PM to Laura who will give them a study session form to be filled out.  This is to inform transportation and we do not want students right when school is getting out.
• Laura puts the names in a spreadsheet
• Students ride the Pink Pig over to SJHS
• They report to the media center
• It ends at 4:00 PM

Wednesdays (Beginning next week, November 17th)

• After school in our media center-  Send an email to Kristin Burnette and Chad on what the student's name is and what you would like them working on.  Title the email :  NHS Wednesday Tutoring.  They will be tutored until 3:45ish.

PLC Next Wednesday-

We have a late start with PLC time this Wednesday, November 17th.

If you don't know who this is, ask Kara!

GO Time-

We will have GO time next Thursday, November 18th.  Remember to have the menu filled out by 3:00 PM this Wednesday, November 17th.

Quote of the week-

Go Bears!  Beat Parma Western!

Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!

Chad

 Folks,

Virtual Conferences-

First of all, thanks to all who participated in the survey on conferences.  For those that voted for face-to-face you know that this is an option anytime during the school year if you feel it to be necessary.   This is message that will be going out to parents today:

Parent Communication for Conferences Link

Several eyes took a look at it before I finalized it.  😀 We will be in our classrooms for both the afternoon and evening sessions.  

Monday Meeting-

We will be having a school improvement meeting in the media center beginning at 2:55 on Monday, November 8th.

Tuesday Advisory-

1. Wellness Check (access via Shared Folder or  UMS Google Classroom under Advisor)
2. Positivity Project Day 2 & 3/4 on Perspective
3. Circle Activity-  What are you most looking forward to this Thanksgiving break/favorite Thanksgiving food?
4. If time allows, D.E.A.R.

***Note:  If you would like a different circle activity with your advisory group you are more than welcome to do so.***

Reminder of the schedule next week-

• Thursday, November 11th-  1-3rd hours
• Friday, November 12th- 4th-6th hours

1st & 4th will be 7:45-8:52 (with some possible announcements)

2nd & 5th will be 8:56-9:56

3rd & 6th will be 10:00-11:00

Friday you are welcome to leave at 11:00 AM for the weekend.

No GO time next week-

We will not have GO time next Thursday, November 11th for conference week.

Wednesday PLC time-

Wednesday is a late start with PLC time.  I plan to visit with the performing arts and math groups.

Sound of Music on 11-15-21-

We will be going to the high school in the John & Dede Auditorium to watch the teaser show of the Sound of Music, November 15th.  Students will report to their 5th hour class and we will then load the buses.  It will be tight on the buses, but it is a short ride to and from.  I know the cast are so excited to perform for us!  Thanks to Cassidy and Sara P. for help coordinating this!

Signing the Sheet-

We are almost done signing the sheet for pupil accounting.  We hope to have everyone's signature before the end of the day.  Please go to the front of Grace's desk to sign if you haven't already.  Thanks!

Tailgate Luncheon-

Please enjoy the chili and other treats in the staff lounge at lunch today!  Go Bears!!!!!!!!

Quote of the week (Thanks for serving Sam!)-

Have a good Friday and weekend,

Chad

Weekly Top for 10-29-21

 Folks,

Important Survey-

Please make sure you give your feedback on the survey Kelly G. sent this morning.  We value teacher feedback on conferences.

End of the marking periods-

End of Rotation 1 is today.  Rotation 2 starts Monday, November 1st.  Some students in 6th grade may need help knowing where to go.

UPTO-

The UPTO will be delivering a treat to the lounge at some point this morning.  We had a UPTO meeting last evening where a few teacher grants were awarded.  This group really wants to support you in many ways.  Please reach out if you need something.

Orchestra Concert Next Tuesday, November 2nd-

Next Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00 PM in the John & Dede Auditorium at SJHS is the 7th & 8th grade middle school orchestra concert.  It will be a great concert!

Congratulations to Choir and Band-

Last week was a great choir concert  and this week we had a great band concert!  We have so many students involved in the performing arts programs and the talent is so fun to watch develop!

Thanks 8th Grade Science Teachers!-

We really appreciate the 8th grade science teachers organizing and taking the students to the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery and Sarrett Natute Center this week.  It is a big responsibility and I know the students enjoyed it!

Around the corner-

I am working with Cassidy to have sneak peek showing of The Sound of Music at SJHS on Tuesday, November 15th.  We have a few details to work out with the transportation department, but I believe we will leave around 9:10 AM to go to the John & Dede Auditorium to watch this great show!

Sign the sheet-

If you haven't signed the sheet in front of Grace's desk, please do so today.  Thanks!

Quote of the week-

Have a great Friday and weekend,

Chad

Weekly Top for 10-22-21

 Folks,

Monday School Improvement-

We have a school improvement meeting Monday after school in the media center beginning at 2:55 PM.

Monday over the PA-

I will introduce the word of the week which is -  Forgiveness.  As always please try to mix the P2 word into your classroom wherever you see it as appropriate.

Speaking of the PA-

Bells and the PA should be working in each classroom now.  Today my announcement will be over the PA, so if you are still not hearing an announcement or the bells we need to know.  Please email Laura on this.

Tuesday's Advisory-

Tuesday's advisory will include:

• You will meet individually with each advisory student as they show you their grades on PowerSchool.  You will see what they think they should choose for GO time and remind them to have 2 backup choices.
• A Wellness check-in (Students can do this as you are meeting with students)
• While you are meeting with students they can be reading or working on other school work.
• If time allows P2 Day 1 or Day 2 on Forgiveness
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GO Time-

• GO time went really well at the HS yesterday, so I am optimistic it will go well here as well
• GO time menu items in the menu by 3:00 PM 
• Students will look at the menu Thursday at the end of 2nd hour and choose their 3 top choices

Goals by Oct. 31st-

Just another reminder that goals are due in iObservation by October 31st.  New teachers please check in with your mentors if you need help with this.  Many of you had the goal you wanted stated to Craig and I at your final evaluation last year, but you are welcome to change it if you wanted.

Gone Thursday and Friday-

Craig and I will be at a PD session next Thursday and Friday.  Amy Dirlam will be here in the office.

Great Day Tuesday and Wednesday-

I felt the advisory Tuesday and the Wednesday Unity Day was a great success.  The lunchroom Wednesday was very upbeat as the students sang and danced!  (A great activity for the Climate & Culture group). Thanks Torrey, Suzi, and Beth for helping to plan this!  I also would like to acknowledge our UPTO for their wonderful messages around the building! 

Quote of the Week (From the P2 word of the week) -

Have a great Friday and weekend,

Chad