Testing is almost over and it is getting close to the end of another year. Our visit by the Blue Ribbon committee is tomorrow and Friday. I am so proud of everyone for the great ideas, hard work, extra hours, and unlimited enthusiasum shown during this process. Our custodians, along with Mrs. Hurd, have worked hard getting the building clean. Teachers have worked getting their rooms "clutter-free" and ready for the visit. Not only is our faculty excited about the changes this process has brought about, but our students love the new look at Walnut Grove. Now we have the highest test scores in Madison County and are also kid-friendly and sparkling clean!
A special thank you to our Blue Ribbon Committee (Susan Kilpatrick, Pat Campbell, Chrissie Willett, Yolanda Wright, and Holly Whitt) for all their efforts. Since attending the Blue Ribbon convention in December, they have been committed to this process of improvement and have worked hard to lead the way.
Thank you also to Laura Faulk and Rebecca Holder for planning the reception. They have done a great job planning the menu and decorations. I am looking forword to the performance by Ms. Marla's Music Club. I am sure everyone will enjoy hearing them sing and perform on our new outdoor musical insturments.
What a successful year we have had here at Walnut Grove. I am sure next year will be even better!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
March Blogging!
We finally finished the initial iPad training and everyone has their new iPads. I have heard so many teachers talking about the apps they found to use in their classrooms. Thank you to Mrs. Whitt and Mrs. Campbell for coordinating our training. How exciting!
Mrs. Cantrell visited a few weeks ago and her comment to me was " every student in every room was engaged in learning, even if they were going out the door". She was very complementary to you and commented on what a wonderful job everyone is doing. Thanks for making such a good impression.
I love seeing students sitting on the bean bags and reading in the halls. They are so cute!
Mrs. Jackson did such a fantastic job with our new murals. Thanks to Mrs. Kilpatrick and Mrs. Olson for working on the lettering. They are going to make a wonderful addition to our building.
I hope the new attendance activity is making a difference in our overall school attendance. We have had a lot of 100%'s especially in Mrs. Willett's, Mr. Brandon's, and Mrs. Bosher's classrooms.
We have all been working hard getting ready for the Blue Ribbon visit on May 10, 11. Thank you for all you are doing to help prepare our classrooms (de-clutter, please!) and building for the visit. We will be sending our a schedule for completing the required surveys. Please be sure your students are familiar with our school mission - it will be read each Friday during morning message.
Thank you to the lunchroom ladies for suggesting primary colors for painting the lunchroom - it is going to be beautiful!
State testing is fast approaching. Please be sure you review ARMT style questions with your students to prepare them for the test. It is very important that each student do their best - proficiency percentages for AYP have increased!
If you have a student you would like to recognize for outstanding work or acheivement, please fill out the form to have them recognized during morning message.
Thank you to the teachers who volunteer to lead student clubs. It means a lot to me that you are willing to stay after school so that our students have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities. (Especially Mrs. Evans, Archery Club, and Mrs. Olson, iPod Club, Mrs. Whitt, Library Night, and Mrs. Cook, Art Club who have done clubs all year long.)
The Archery Club did great at their first meet - participants were: Hunter Williams, Nathan Lones, and Steven Clapp.
Thanks for all you do every day. I know how stressful this time of year is, but hang in there! Only two weeks until spring break. It is important for you to take care of you, too. If there is anything I can do to make things easier, please let me know.
Quote: "Those who can, teach; those who can't, go into some much less significant line of work"
Mrs. Cantrell visited a few weeks ago and her comment to me was " every student in every room was engaged in learning, even if they were going out the door". She was very complementary to you and commented on what a wonderful job everyone is doing. Thanks for making such a good impression.
I love seeing students sitting on the bean bags and reading in the halls. They are so cute!
Mrs. Jackson did such a fantastic job with our new murals. Thanks to Mrs. Kilpatrick and Mrs. Olson for working on the lettering. They are going to make a wonderful addition to our building.
I hope the new attendance activity is making a difference in our overall school attendance. We have had a lot of 100%'s especially in Mrs. Willett's, Mr. Brandon's, and Mrs. Bosher's classrooms.
We have all been working hard getting ready for the Blue Ribbon visit on May 10, 11. Thank you for all you are doing to help prepare our classrooms (de-clutter, please!) and building for the visit. We will be sending our a schedule for completing the required surveys. Please be sure your students are familiar with our school mission - it will be read each Friday during morning message.
Thank you to the lunchroom ladies for suggesting primary colors for painting the lunchroom - it is going to be beautiful!
State testing is fast approaching. Please be sure you review ARMT style questions with your students to prepare them for the test. It is very important that each student do their best - proficiency percentages for AYP have increased!
If you have a student you would like to recognize for outstanding work or acheivement, please fill out the form to have them recognized during morning message.
Thank you to the teachers who volunteer to lead student clubs. It means a lot to me that you are willing to stay after school so that our students have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities. (Especially Mrs. Evans, Archery Club, and Mrs. Olson, iPod Club, Mrs. Whitt, Library Night, and Mrs. Cook, Art Club who have done clubs all year long.)
The Archery Club did great at their first meet - participants were: Hunter Williams, Nathan Lones, and Steven Clapp.
Thanks for all you do every day. I know how stressful this time of year is, but hang in there! Only two weeks until spring break. It is important for you to take care of you, too. If there is anything I can do to make things easier, please let me know.
Quote: "Those who can, teach; those who can't, go into some much less significant line of work"
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Beginning Blog
Wow! I was really worried about doing this blog thing, but it was really kind of fun! Of course, I had a great tutor (Mrs. Lisa Campbell). I really hope the technology professional development we are having at Walnut Grove is helpful to our faculty. I know it is helping me understand the technology tools we have available here at our school.
Our technology goal is for each teacher to have a 21st century classroom where they and their students understand and are able to use the latest educational technology tools.
I think we have made a great start!
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