Blog 4-11/15/2017

Student and Results Focused

Doing It Differently:

Tips for Teaching Vocabulary
Click the link below for a short video.

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Relationship Driven

Teachers, please take the time to read this quick reference, on how to respond to a bullying incident:

1. Confront students you observe or have been reported in the action of bullying in a fair and firm manner. (Say, “Stop it, NOW.)
2. Remind students of your high expectations for behavior and our Kuehnle Student Core Values. (Say, “This is not how we treat others in our classroom, in this building, EVER.”)
3. Clarify what you observed and impose a consequence. (Say, “I saw you teasing ____. Unfortunately, you will only be allowed to play in this area now.” Or, you will need to sit out for the remainder of your recess. Or, you will now have an office referral.”
4. Document bullying incident and report it Mrs. Birden so an investigation can begin if needed.
5. Recruit supportive friends for victim.
6. Teach a pro-social lesson or have a community circle activity for your classroom. If you need ideas, see Mrs. Birden
7. Monitor bullying behavior and share with special’s teachers as well, so they know to monitor students.
8. Think, “How would I want this handled if it were happening to MY baby.” Then, do that.
9. Check-in with your students everyday.. Nurture their hearts by Knowing them by name, strength and need.  And ALWAYS take action where needed.

“When in doubt, take action.”

Cathy

Intentionally Personalized

Let's talk about intentional!

Intentional is defined as... 

an adjective

1.

done with intention or on purpose; intended:

an intentional insult.

2.

of or relating to intention or purpose.

Intentional teachers identify teachable moments and are prepared to use them to best advantage. Intentional teachers are those determined to make every second of classroom time count. Their daily goal is to make as significant and lasting an impact on their students as possible particularly when the unplanned opportunity arises.

This can also most certainly apply to our Profile of a Learner Celebrations. This is an opportunity for you to intentionally personalize these awards for your students. When determining your awards, you should be thoughtfully reflecting on each student and which Profile of Learner characteristic they have demonstrated the best and brightest during the nine weeks. 

Everyone in your class shouldn’t be getting all the same one. 

So, start reflecting now so that you are intentionally personalizing your second nine weeks Profile of a Learner awards. 

Forever Learner

Food for Heart

Hello Fearless Friends!  

Welcome back to our HEART Book Club!!!  Y’all did such a fantastic job at our first book club, so you will get to stay with your same peeps (obvi)!  So tea and coffee again, shall we? Just keep swimming, and keep nurturing your students and each other! The pay-off? Happy students. And even happier teachers. :)

Great teaching is always a form of love. -John Ortberg

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. - Dalai Lama

Heart Book Club Reading Assignment

For our 2nd meeting: TBD

Read Chapters 3 + 4 (pages 19-31)

Discuss reflections on pages 23 and 29.