Speas Staff News and Events: December 2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Dec. 20

Welcome to the Buzz Blog

Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.

7 Things an Educator should never say:

http://reedgillespie.blogspot.com/2013/12/7-statements-we-cannot-accept-in.html

Announcements:

Dollar Dress Down Day is Friday. Any child that is not on the Naughty List is eligible to participate!

Please make sure you get your Girl's on the Run nominations in as soon as you can.

Don't forget that the Behavior Team is open for Business.

Starting Monday, bus 754 will pick up the students for bus 223.

Dont forget to vote for the TOY.

December 19: Day 6-A Week
Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
Student Gift Bags
PBIS Movie Day

December 20: Day 1- B Week

Ugly Sweater and Jeans Day
1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Student Dress Down Day
Dr. Emory scheduled visit (8:30-

1030

PBIS Corner:

Teachers please remember to intial the back of the bees you give out.

Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/

*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas

http://www.donorschoose.org

*Check out this interesting article about teaching boys:

http://ideas.time.com/2013/10/28/what-schools-can-do-to-help-boys-succeed/?hpt=hp_t3

Global Education Resources:

http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/global-education/what-is-global-ed.html- awesome site from Austrailia with pictures, connections and Case Studies.

NEA Global Resources- outstanding
http://www.nea.org/home/37409.htm

Edutopia Education Everywhere Page: Videos, Articles and more:

http://www.edutopia.org/education-everywhere-international-global-resources

Global Holiday Resources
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/peopleplaces/winter-celebrations/

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/strategies-teaching-holidays-december-maurice-elias

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/global-ed-holiday-project-donna-roman

Dec. 19th

Welcome to the Buzz Blog

Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.

7 Things an Educator should never say:

http://reedgillespie.blogspot.com/2013/12/7-statements-we-cannot-accept-in.html

Announcements:

Dollar Dress Down Day is Friday. Any child that is not on the Naughty List is eligible to participate!

Dont forget to vote for the TOY.

December 19: Day 6-A Week
Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
Student Gift Bags
PBIS Movie Day

December 20: Day 1- B Week

Ugly Sweater and Jeans Day
1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Student Dress Down Day
Dr. Emory scheduled visit (8:30-

1030

PBIS Corner:

Teachers please remember to intial the back of the bees you give out.

Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/

*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas

http://www.donorschoose.org

*Check out this interesting article about teaching boys:

http://ideas.time.com/2013/10/28/what-schools-can-do-to-help-boys-succeed/?hpt=hp_t3

Global Education Resources:

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Dec. 18th

Welcome to the Buzz Blog

Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.

7 Things an Educator should never say:

http://reedgillespie.blogspot.com/2013/12/7-statements-we-cannot-accept-in.html

Announcements:

Dollar Dress Down Day is Friday. Any child that is not on the Naughty List is eligible to participate!

Dont forget to vote for the TOY.

December 18: Day 5-A Week

5th LTM, 1st Gym

. Store Holiday Shopping
All classroom Spelling Bee winners due to Hooker
Breakfast treats provided by Hope Church set up in the conference room next to
the media center.

December 19: Day 6-A Week
Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
Student Gift Bags
PBIS Movie Day
December 20: Day 1- B Week

Ugly Sweater and Jeans Day
1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Student Dress Down Day
Dr. Emory scheduled visit (8:30-

1030

PBIS Corner:

Teachers please remember to intial the back of the bees you give out.

Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/

*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas

http://www.donorschoose.org

*Check out this interesting article about teaching boys:

http://ideas.time.com/2013/10/28/what-schools-can-do-to-help-boys-succeed/?hpt=hp_t3

Global Education Resources:

Monday, December 16, 2013

Dec. 17th

Welcome to the Buzz Blog

Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.

7 Things an Educator should never say:

http://reedgillespie.blogspot.com/2013/12/7-statements-we-cannot-accept-in.html

Announcements:

Don't forget to sign up for the school store shopping time.

Dont forget to vote for the TOY.

December 17: Day 4- A Week
4th LTM, 2nd Gym
Staff Holiday Lunch

. Store Holiday Shopping
Dr. Reichart on campus to read to classes

December 18: Day 5-A Week

5th LTM, 1st Gym

. Store Holiday Shopping
All classroom Spelling Bee winners due to Hooker

December 19: Day 6-A Week
Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
Student Gift Bags
PBIS Movie Day
December 20: Day 1- B Week

Ugly Sweater and Jeans Day
1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Dr. Emory scheduled visit (8:30-

1030

PBIS Corner:

Teachers please remember to intial the back of the bees you give out.

Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/

*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas

http://www.donorschoose.org

*Check out this interesting article about teaching boys:

http://ideas.time.com/2013/10/28/what-schools-can-do-to-help-boys-succeed/?hpt=hp_t3

Global Education Resources:

Friday, December 13, 2013

Dec. 16

Welcome to the Buzz Blog

Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.

7 Things an Educator should never say:

http://reedgillespie.blogspot.com/2013/12/7-statements-we-cannot-accept-in.html

Announcements:

Don't forget to sign up for the school store shopping time.

Dont forget to vote for the TOY.

December 16: Day 3- A Week

3rd LTM, 5th Gym

. Store Holiday Shopping

December 17: Day 4- A Week
4th LTM, 2nd Gym
Staff Holiday Lunch

. Store Holiday Shopping
Dr. Reichart on campus to read to classes
December 18: Day 5-A Week
5th LTM, 1st Gym

. Store Holiday Shopping
All classroom Spelling Bee winners due to Hooker

December 19: Day 6-A Week
Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
Student Gift Bags
December 20: Day 1- B Week

Ugly Sweater and Jeans Day
1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Dr. Emory scheduled visit (8:30-

1030

PBIS Corner:

How are you doing with your classroom procedures? They can really help minimize classroom behaviors.

Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/

*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas

http://www.donorschoose.org

*Check out this interesting article about teaching boys:

http://ideas.time.com/2013/10/28/what-schools-can-do-to-help-boys-succeed/?hpt=hp_t3

Global Education Resources:

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Dec. 12

Welcome to the Buzz Blog

Ignore the children. Check out our new flag display!

Different ways to measure student growth.

Daddy Ash and Samantha.

3rd graders learning about money.

Learning through play is an excellent strategy.

Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.

7 Things an Educator should never say:

http://reedgillespie.blogspot.com/2013/12/7-statements-we-cannot-accept-in.html

Announcements:

Don't forget to sign up for the school store shopping time.

SR is looking for gently used items to use in the school store for holiday shopping. Items like coffee mugs, tea, coffee, regifts, or anything that kids can buy as gifts for their families.

Thanks to AR committee for organizing the AR celebration.

December 12- Day 1-A Week
1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Papa Murphy's Pizza Night

December 13- Day 2- A Week

2nd LTM, K Gym

Staff Dress Down Day

December 16: Day 3- A Week

3rd LTM, 5th Gym

. Store Holiday Shopping

December 17: Day 4- A Week
4th LTM, 2nd Gym
Staff Holiday Lunch

. Store Holiday Shopping
Dr. Reichart on campus to read to classes
December 18: Day 5-A Week
5th LTM, 1st Gym

. Store Holiday Shopping
All classroom Spelling Bee winners due to Hooker

December 19: Day 6-A Week
Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
Student Gift Bags
December 20: Day 1- B Week
1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Dr. Emory scheduled visit (8:30-10:30)

PBIS Corner:

How are you doing with your classroom procedures? They can really help minimize classroom behaviors.

Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/

*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas

http://www.donorschoose.org

*Check out this interesting article about teaching boys:

http://ideas.time.com/2013/10/28/what-schools-can-do-to-help-boys-succeed/?hpt=hp_t3

Global Education Resources:

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Dec. 11

Welcome to the Buzz Blog

Ignore the children. Check out our new flag display!

Different ways to measure student growth.

Daddy Ash and Samantha.

3rd graders learning about money.

Learning through play is an excellent strategy.

Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.

7 Things an Educator should never say:

http://reedgillespie.blogspot.com/2013/12/7-statements-we-cannot-accept-in.html

Announcements:

Don't forget to sign up for the school store shopping time.

SR is looking for gently used items to use in the school store for holiday shopping. Items like coffee mugs, tea, coffee, regifts, or anything that kids can buy as gifts for their families.

Thanks to AR committee for organizing the AR celebration.

December 12- Day 1-A Week
1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Papa Murphy's Pizza Night

December 13- Day 2- A Week

2nd LTM, K Gym

Staff Dress Down Day

December 16: Day 3- A Week

3rd LTM, 5th Gym

. Store Holiday Shopping

December 17: Day 4- A Week
4th LTM, 2nd Gym
Staff Holiday Lunch

. Store Holiday Shopping
Dr. Reichart on campus to read to classes
December 18: Day 5-A Week
5th LTM, 1st Gym

. Store Holiday Shopping
All classroom Spelling Bee winners due to Hooker

December 19: Day 6-A Week
Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
Student Gift Bags
December 20: Day 1- B Week
1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Dr. Emory scheduled visit (8:30-10:30)

PBIS Corner:

How are you doing with your classroom procedures? They can really help minimize classroom behaviors.

Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/

*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas

http://www.donorschoose.org

*Check out this interesting article about teaching boys:

http://ideas.time.com/2013/10/28/what-schools-can-do-to-help-boys-succeed/?hpt=hp_t3

Global Education Resources: