Monday, February 27th - READ across America Week.

What a fantastic weekend.  I see such beauty in spring and enjoy being present in the moment.  Here's to keeping that spirit alive all week @ Brunson!

We have our 2nd WSFCS learning walk on Thursday March 16th with Dr. Roseboro, Dr. Squire & Mrs. Costello.  In PLT meetings this week we will share the "look-fors" as the focus is to correlate lesson plans to instruction.

Wednesday is an Early Release Day (ERD) with EL/PD from Dee Duncan.  She has incorporated faculty CREW throughout the session and will fully engage us in the following LT's;

1. I can describe how using learning targets engages and supports students.
2. I can use Habits to help students be more respectful, collaborative, and growth-oriented.
3. I can use Habits to help students track, reflect on, and share their progress

I am looking for CRAZY socks right now.  Please participate with your CREW in Read Across America week.

Thursday, Feb 23rd

Reminders:

Today @ 9:00 ~ Intruder Lock-down Drill

• An intruder drill means we will move straight into our "hidden" locations with lights out and doors locked
• There will not be a prior announcement to "stay in your location, but continue working" 
•  The administrative team will be moving throughout campus knocking on the doors listening through the door

Missing Sports Equipment:

• Our after school Y program is continuing to have balls missing from their supply closet (beside Mr. Kirby's room on the 1st floor). If you see any of the balls (soccer, basket, or foot) that have "Y staff, Y programs, etc." written on them, please return to the office.

Monday, February 20th

I cannot recall a February where we've had SO MANY days of beautiful weather.  The impact on student learning will be positive if we promote joy on the playground.  I am not asking you to increase supervision, pre-correct or perform magic.  I am asking you to model joy with your students before, during and after recess.  Create the conditions for your CREW to value sharing good times and laughter together.

We have a few items to highlight in the week ahead;

• Tuesday February 21st
• Lock-Down/earthquake Drill @ 2:00 
• Look for details in an e-mail from Sarah on Monday 
• Wednesday, February 22nd
• PTA Birthday Bash @ 10:40
• BELLT meeting @ 3:30 w/ Dr. Roseboro
• STEM night Q & A in the Media center @ 3:30

Thursday, February 16th

Today we welcome Dee to campus as she provides direct support and feedback on LT/CFU craftsmanship.

Equity follow - up

You were provided with the 16 submissions for your perusal at the meeting last night.  More copies are in the office with Laurie.

POLL system is not set up correctly, let me work on it and get you an update via email.

Here are the three prompts;

• In your opinion, which Equity passage was exceptional in "CRAFTSMANSHIP."
• In your opinion, which Equity passage captured the LT, "I can collaboratively compose a passage that unpacks equity at Brunson."
• In your opinion, which Equity passage is the "Best of Show."

Monday, February 13th

I was honored to speak with the WSFCS "trailblazers" leadership cohort on Saturday regarding my views on instructional leadership.

• What do you think of that term and how does it look in theory and practice at Brunson.  

As we continue to hone our communication, please talk with a trusted colleague as we will utilize this prompt during our next ERD.

• Monday 2.13.17
• Dee Duncan is on campus today to finish the mid-year review and facilitate a Learning Walk
• MTSS PD for Kelsey, Kathy, Emily & Jeff @ central office; 8:00-4:00
• Tuesday 2.14.17
• HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
• Wednesday 2.15.17
• Faculty meeting @ 3:30
• vote on Equity statements
• March 9th STEM night prep
• Thursday2.16.17
• Dee Duncan returns to visit classrooms and provide feedback on LT/CFU utilization
• Friday 2.17.17
• We host school level administrators from Surry County as they research gifted & STEM education programs

Make it a GREAT week or not, the choice is yours!

Thursday, February 9th

Recess:

For your outside recess time...

please don't go into the Y closet & borrow equipment.  

If you are in need of equipment, see Laurie and she can

put your request in.  

Thanks!!

Reminder:

When you are leaving early, you need to sign out in the office.  All leave needs to be documented on the pink sheets at Laurie's desk.

Vandalism:

We are having a significant amount of vandalism in the bathrooms.  Please ask your students to notify you immediately upon finding the damage.

Monday, February 6th

Let's have a great week!

• Monday is normal???
• Tuesday the fifth graders go to RJR for the Mary Starling Concert & I go to central office for a management team meeting
• Wednesday is an ERD where we explore the WSFCS core value of Equity
• Thursday is the ninth
• Friday is the 10th

Please remember we begin ACCESS testing this week in 3 locations (T35, T40, rm. 20) beginning @ 9:10 Please be quiet in those areas to allow for student success.  

If anyone is willing, please bring me your copy of Sunday's paper so I can send them to Joe and his host family, thanks so much.

Thursday, February 2nd

On Tuesday mornings fourth and fifth grade Environmental Crew members will be emptying recycling bins in kindergarten, first, and second grade classrooms. Third, fourth, and fifth grade students should be able to empty classroom recycling bins. If other rooms need help emptying recycling bins or if teachers at any grade level need a recycling bin, please let Lara know. loverby@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Name	Grade	Room #	Students
Ms. Kelly Gutierrez	K	001	Kamryn Williams/Natalie Salazar
Ms. Venice Hailstock	K	002	Saniyah Whaley/Christian Balanzar/Murtaza Raja
Ms. Wendy Binkley	K	003	Riley Sherman/Isaac Downing
Ms. Sarah Green	K	004	Sadie Cota-Robles/Oge Ezeigbo
Ms. Marcela Zarate	1st - TBE	006	Timothy Kindy/Lola Larsen
Mrs. Jen Davis	1st	009	Annie Xiong/Adriana McCoy-Quintana
Ms. Emily Fedel	1st	012	Kamryn Williams/Natalie Salazar
Mrs. Darcy Steele	1st	014	Dahlia Villanueva/Taylor Lazenby
Mrs. Lindsay Robertson	2nd - TBE	008	Riley Sherman/Isaac Downing
Mrs. Brandi Brown	2nd	011	Sadie Cota-Robles/Oge Ezeigbo
Mrs. Cindy Alva	2nd	015	Braxton McManus/Lizeth Reyes
Ms. Bridget Hollomon	2nd	016	Michael Stage/Tanner Nipper