Week at a Glance

A Message from Fitz:

Scorpion Staff,

Welcome to Academic Week #18! I hope you all had a relaxing Thanksgiving Break, and enjoyed some much needed family time.

Only 10 days of in person teaching left of the first semester. Please continue to be vigilant in following, and having your students follow, our safety protocols to help keep the spread of Covid down. I've seen quite a few students leave to go to the restroom without a mask. On average it takes 2 months to create a habit, so keep reminding your students to wear their masks everywhere and to wear it appropriately (mouth/nose covered).

I hope each of you have a relaxing, well-deserved Thanksgiving Break!! I am so thankful for each one of you. Enjoy your families and be ready to hit the ground running when you get back.

Have a great week Scorpions!!!🦂🦂🦂

~Fitz

Events & Reminders

🦂 Academic Conferences

Monday and Tuesday admin will be meeting with each teacher, or grade levels, to go over their Reteach Plans.

🦂 Middle School Mid-terms need to be turned into admin for review.

Conversation Starters

**80% of all people hit by lightning are men.

**10% of the world's food supply is consumed by insects.

**20% of China's plants are used in medicine.

**Odds of being called to "Come on down!" on The Price is Right is 1 in 12

**30% of people refuse to sit on public toilet seats.

Observation Focus

This month the Admin Team will be finishing Fall Formal Observations and post conferences. When conducting regular walk throughs we will be focusing on engagement and participation. Below are a few links with strategies to help teachers in these two areas.

https://teaching.cornell.edu/teaching-resources/engaging-students/increasing-student-motivation-participation

https://teachingcenter.wustl.edu/resources/teaching-methods/participation/increasing-student-participation/

https://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/08/15-actionable-strategies-for-increasing-student-motivation-and-engagement/

https://www.edutopia.org/classroom-student-participation-tips

Links to read...

https://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies/2019/12/how-to-help-students-deal-with-holiday-stress/

https://students.tufts.edu/health-and-wellness/counseling-and-mental-health/tips-managing-holiday-stress

https://childmind.org/article/how-to-take-the-stress-out-of-the-holidays/

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/feast-thanksgiving-ideas-and-crafts/

https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g5030/christmas-crafts-for-kids/

https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/50-christmas-crafts-for-kids-pictures

School Calendar Updates

2020-21Calendar:

December

Dec. 2 - Early Dismissal

Dec. 9 - Early Dismissal

Dec. 16-18 - Distance Learning

Dec. 7-11 - Spirit Week

Dec. 14-18 - Secret Santa

Dec. 21-Jan. 3 - Winter Break

(14 instructional days)