Thursday, June 29, 2017

Thursday, June 29th

I am enjoying the work this summer.  Specifically the thought about a schedule that will support student learning and teacher efficacy.  I am focused on the notices and wonders as I create these structures and want to thank our Founding Faculty for guiding our school with honest feedback.  

I appreciate the response to co-lead instruction at the CREW session during the WSFCS Collaborative Learning Conference. The details of the presentation are below.  We will meet to develop our Learning Targets and plan the lesson on Monday, July 31st from 4:00-5:30 followed by a social at the Quiet Pint.
  • August 9th @ 9:40 
  • ʺWe are CREW, not passengers.ʺ Social-Emotional integration @ Brunson Elementary
    • Crew is a ritual, a coming together, and the creation of a close-knit student community. Crew is a place where character education, adventure, and team building are intentional, assuring success for all students. It’s a structure that fosters a sense of belonging within students, and a place where they can be their best selves.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017



Monday, June 26th

EL ELA curriculum~

Image result for ela curriculum     We have received word that the EL ELA roll-out has been delayed until July 28th.  That means you have time for some more light summer reading...
building up your stamina for the curriculum reading.  
Thanks for understanding that EL wants ELA to be the best it can be and that takes time.



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As we move into Faculty CREWS next year, we will need a few more awesome CREW Leaders.  Please let Jeff know if you are interested in stepping into this exciting leadership role.  



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Continue enjoying the summer.  Relax and recharge

Monday, June 19, 2017

June 19th

Monday ~ June 19, 2017

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     Good day, teachers.  We hope you are enjoying your first official day of your summer break. Below you will find the cleaning and waxing schedule so you will know when you can get into your room.

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  • June 26 - July 6          Downstairs 1st/2nd/Art hallway
  • July 7 - July 18           Downstairs K/1st/Media hallway
  • July 19 - July 27         Upstairs 3rd/4th/Tech hallway
  • July 31 - Aug 9           All trailers (learning cottages)
  • Aug 10 - Aug 11         Gym/Cafe'/Lobby
Please call the school and check with Laurie if you plan to come in on or around the date your room is to be cleaned. 

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Please let Jeff know by Thursday, July 22nd if you are interested in assisting Brunson with the EL presentation at the Collaborative Conference on Tuesday, Aug. 8th and Wednesday, Aug. 9th at Walkertown High School.


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Enjoy "recharging" yourself, but don't forget to periodically check the blog for important info.



Sunday, June 11, 2017

Monday, June 12th

I am hosting a conversation to communicate the rationale used to determine the grade/room assignments for 2017-2018.

  • Monday from 8:15 -8:45 in the media center
  • All staff are welcome to attend, but not required

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Monday, June 5, 2017

Final Week CREW info is posted in an e-mail, check it out
  • Info regarding ACCESS scores
HOPEFULLY, if everything goes as planned, all ACCESS score reports will be available to our school on June 12th. These reports will need to go home in the student's report card envelopes, so the ESL team participate in the envelope stuffing on the 13th to ensure that the ACCESS score reports make it home.

Be sure to communicate with the office as you plan events and activities for the week.  We will meet as a staff on Wednesday to go-go-mo with our notices and wonders!

Enjoy your students and celebrate growth across the three dimensions of learning!