October 7

The Power of Processing

Incorporating processing strategies in the classroom is a powerful tool to help students deepen their understanding of content and engage in meaningful learning. As Bob Marzano points out, “students need opportunities to process information to transform their thinking and knowledge.” By using strategies such as summarization, questioning, and collaborative discussion, teachers can facilitate this transformation, helping students connect new knowledge to what they already know.

Processing strategies are not just about comprehension but fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. When students are given the chance to process information actively, they are more likely to retain and apply it in real-world situations. Marzano emphasizes that "effective instruction requires students to be given opportunities to think critically and reflect on their learning." Processing strategies also support differentiated learning, offering various entry points for students with different learning styles and abilities.

By embedding processing strategies into daily instruction, teachers empower students to take ownership of their learning, encouraging engagement and fostering a classroom culture that values curiosity and reflection. As Marzano suggests, these strategies can “maximize student learning” and make teaching more impactful.



Good things

Mr. Cook, Mrs. McClure, Mrs. McGinnis, Mrs. Steineke and Mrs. Fleetwood all use physical movement as a way to help connect the learning and process.

Students use hands on experiences to connect to the learning. Mrs. Breeding's Art class students are building bobble heads uses the techniques learned and in Mr. Kleiner's class student practiced mummifying a classmate to connect learning of ancient Egypt.

Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Patton and Mrs. McCord all use grouping strategies 3 different ways. (Effective strategies to maximizes the learning)

Mrs. Morgan Thomas’ class starts their 1st week of the coffee cart. (Safe Community)

Instructional 

Kick-Off 2024 Slide Deck

Sample lesson from Mr. Wells (LINK HERE)

Professional Learning Teams (PLT’s) 

This week schedule will look like the following

Elementary

Middle School: Monday's will shift to current bringing student work day. 

October  Staff Meeting 

October 9: SPED 101 4:30-6:30 pm 

October 15: Whole Staff 7:30-8:30 pm 

Grading Expectations Reminder

Pershing Grading expectations is at least 2 grades per week entered into Canvas 

Lesson Plans/Focus Boards

Focus Board Expectation

• Permanently placed in the room and clearly visible to the back of the room.
• Teacher reference Focus Board throughout the lesson

Lesson Plans Expectation

• Lessons are turned into the hub Thursday by end of day
• Lessons reflect the implantation of district curriculum and anticipation/differentiation to meet the needs of your students.

Mid Quarter Dates 

This week serves as Mid quarter week. Please have grades entered into Canvas by the end of the week. We will begin to run Progress Reports on September 23rd.

09-20-24

11-15-24

02-07-25

04-25-25

 

Operational 

Parent Teacher Conference Window

P/T conference window will be Oct. 21st-Nov. 1st. Our late night will be Oct. 22nd until 7:30 pm

Safe Schools 

Begin now working on your Safe Schools Vector training. The 1st deadline will be Oct. 21st, 2024. Please don’t let this date sneak up on you. 

Important Date

October Important Dates 

7- SPED 101 4:30-6:30 Mandatory Training 

15- Staff Meeting 7:30-8:30 ELD guest presenters and staff picture day (wear green shirt day) 

18- End of Quarter Day- No Students 

•     6th Grade Costume Ball 5pm-6:30pm 

Oct. 21- Nov. 1st Parent Teacher Conference Window 

22-  P/T Conference Late Night 

30- Picture Make Up day 

October Birthdays

6- Megan Patton

13- Joseph Bossi

20- Damika Bowden

24- Renee Wise