The Lions' Den

Learning How to Learn

We talk about motivation and its connection to student learning; let's extend this thought to discuss how we learn and more importantly, how our students learn.  Below is a link to a short article regarding how students learn and how we can assist in the process.

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/11/20/5-strategies-to-demystify-the-learning-process-for-struggling-students/

Be ready to set high expectations for students immediately when they enter the building Monday.  Following the break, we need to be clear and specific with what students are expected to learn and what they are expected to do.  How will they demonstrate their learning?  How will the class show leadership.  Below is a quick refresher for classroom management.

...And a novel approach to consider ....

Managing Transitions 

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/managing-transitions

Faculty Meeting

1.  Engaging in productive struggle... (15 minutes) -- view and discuss

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/subtraction-math-lesson-ousd

2.   Committees:  form groups; look at group goals, decide on a chair person responsible for submitting reports to SBDM.

3. Committee activities:

Parent and Community Involvement:  Literacy & Math Night, Science Fair, Muffins w/Mom, Donuts w/ Dad, Newsletter, etc.

Instructional Leadership:  Current structure and incorporating new members -- how do we move forward as a collective -- deeper learning

Magnet:  Towards a cohesive program that provides multiple opportunities for access, exposure and development of student talents.  Logistics -- plan for implementation....deeper learning

PBIS:  Meeting schedule, next level of PBIS -- video expectations, everyone on one accord

Continuous Improvement:  CSIP, budgets, resources, continuous growth


Coming Up:

Flash Dads is Wednesday, November 29th, from 8:00 - 9:00 AM.  We are working in collaboration with the Department of Diversity, Equity, & Poverty to bring Flash Dads to King.  We are expecting nearly 100 male volunteers to converge at King and greet students as they arrive from the bus, car rider and walker area.  Our guests will be here beginning at 8:00 AM for refreshments and introductions and then greet students beginning at 8:30.   I would absolutely love for as many staff members as possible to be here at 8:00 to greet our guests.

Also, please be sure to check the living calendar, daily updates, and use the announcement form for any announcements you may have -- especially to shout out student and staff leaders.