The Lions' Den

Putting It All Together

This year has taken off quickly and I want to be sure no one is left behind.  First, our district is still working from Vision 2020, but the foci have been updated to reflect our current work and trajectory for increasing student learning.

We are operating from three  pillars that drive our work:  

1. Backpack of Skills  -- student digital portfolio that follows them from this year through 12th grade

2. Racial Equity -- commitment to racial equity for all students

3. Culture & Climate -- commitment to positive school culture conducive to learning at high levels

From these pillars, there are six systems that guide the work of schools:

1. Standards Implementation

2. Effective Use of Data

3. Instructional Planning and Practice for Deeper Learning

4. Progress Monitoring and Analysis of Student Work

5. Academic and Behavioral Support

6. Instructional Feedback and Professional Learning

As we work collectively as a staff, our focus will be on implementation of district initiatives and aligning our work at King to encompass the pillars and systems approach.  For the next six weeks, I will provide additional information on each system.  At any time, please feel free to ask questions and bring forth your ideas and strategies that work well for your classroom.  Again, this is the time to lean in to your professional development and growth.

Digital Backpack

Currently, 213 students have logged into their digital backpack and created folders.  For those who still have students who have not logged on, please use the link below to find step-by-step instructions.  I do know there are fourth and fifth grade students who are able to help younger students log in.  Some students assisted Mrs. Schmidt's class Friday and each of her students have successfully accessed their digital backpack.  We will discuss the digital backpack further at faculty meeting this week.

Logging Students in to their Digital Backpack 

PLC Meetings Monday

In PLC this week, we will analyze student DRAs to determine reading groups and next steps for instruction.  Please bring your assessment binder with a hard copy of your assessments.

• Fourth and Fifth -- DRA
• Third - DRA and Spelling Inventory
• K-2 -- DRA, Spelling Inventory, and Sight Word List

Faculty Meeting Tuesday

We will discuss Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and the Digital Backpack.  Please bring your laptops.