Random acts of kindness this week was so amazing, it is great to feel the love in the school. Let’s keep celebrating each other in the coming weeks.

Congratulations to Bekka and all involved with the Wizard of Oz production.

Please take time to read the articles on good practice celebrated that you will find below.

Reminder: we can now use the kitchen in the cafeteria for learning opportunities, see photos below. A Grade 4 group did a wonderful Math lesson and PreK had another opportunity to use the space.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the Chinthe Social.

It is always fun to visit classrooms, see pictures below of things that really stood out to me when visiting 3S this week. Seeing the use of choice boards in this class is something you might like to sign up to observe. Look out for sign up opportunities next week.

Dr Hedger introduced the Chinthe Fund in an email to the community today as well as to us all in the morning meeting. He shared that after deliberation with the committee and leadership team, ISY will be creating a new fund called the Chinthe Fund.  We will commit as a community to raising $15,000 USD a year.  This money will be split evenly and be dedicated towards the operations of each organization. The first fund raising event is the Family Fun Fair tomorrow.

See you all tomorrow at the Family Fun Fair.

See you soon

Sandy

POOR AIR QUALITY

In the situation where the the poor air quality sign is up in the window of the A building please note, that at first break, the students may go outside but cannot participate in any physical activity e.g. no football all 4 square. We always anticipate that by 2nd break the sign will come down. For those of you on morning duty, please look out for the sign, the air quality if poor is usually at its worse in the morning.

INTROUDUCING THE CHINTHE FUND LOGO

By using inclusive practices such as Guided Math, teachers meet the needs of their students using leveled math groups, modeling, direct instruction, anchor charts, a range of strategies, and other opportunities to practice skills at students’ levels. A lot of work goes into the planning of these classes, routines are set up and students are engaged, learning, and enjoying math. They are questioning and thinking deeper about math, they feel comfortable expressing their ideas, and are showing growth.

Post-covid ‘gaps’ In learning are a thing! If we don’t take time to ‘fill’ those gaps now, they are just going to get bigger. Continuing to teach skills that students need until they are mastered is key, rather than moving them on. Focusing on domains such as Operations, Base 10, and Fractions until they are consolidated. We will continue these conversations in planning meetings.

This is a great article that explains guided math. If you would like to set up guided math and observe Laura please let us know and we can arrange cover.  

MAP TESTING

In preparation for MAP testing, please read the instructions and do the following by the end of next Wednesday, February 15.
The tests will be set up for you (so we can make sure accommodation settings etc are consistent). However, please get familiar with the instructions. These instructions are very similar to the September session but if you are new to MAP testing or have any questions, please send me a message and I would be happy to run through the process with you.

All information about MAP testing (including student data) can also be found on our ISY Faculty Pages.

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