Chapter 4 of *Row the Boat* by P.J. Fleck focuses on using adversity as a springboard for growth, offering lessons that resonate deeply with educators striving for student achievement. Fleck shares how he fostered resilience and perseverance within his teams by embracing challenges as opportunities to improve. For example, during a difficult season, he introduced the “row the boat” philosophy to encourage his players to stay focused on daily effort and support one another through shared struggles. This commitment to teamwork helped them build momentum and trust, eventually leading to success.
For us as educators, these lessons are a powerful reminder to approach challenges with a growth mindset. When facing obstacles—whether it’s helping a struggling student or tackling a tough day—it’s an opportunity to reflect, adapt, and keep moving forward. Celebrating small victories, like a student mastering a concept after consistent effort, can reignite your passion and purpose. Building a supportive classroom community ensures that you and your students are rowing in the same direction, turning setbacks into stepping stones. This approach reminds us that success doesn’t happen overnight but through daily perseverance, collaboration, and a belief that each small step matters.
Good things
Mrs. Pohlman and STUCO leads Pershing in observing Veterans day with appreciations and fundraiser to help send a veterans on the Honor Flight.
Mrs. Fleetwood’s class uses Processing as an anticipatory set/preview before the lesson is taught. Groups sorted numbers based on whatever knowledge they have and then communicated to other groups how and why they chose to sort numbers.
Mrs. Ferguson class the strategy of Rally Robin to connect previous class learning over parts of a story.
Mrs. Cox and the Library celebrates November and Dinosaur Month with an interesting new dinosaur.
Mrs. Nasby uses pictures to help students understand key vocabulary that they will see in their story. (High levels of Learning)
Mr. Cunningham class reenact parts of the revolutionary war.
Instructional
Kick-Off 2024 Slide Deck
Sample lesson from Mr. Wells (LINK HERE)
November Staff: LINK
Professional Learning Teams (PLT’s)
Elementary: Rise and Shine
Grading Expectations Reminder
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
- 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.
09-20-24
11-15-24
02-07-25
04-25-25
Progress Reports
Mid-Quarter progress reports will be given out on Wednesday, Nov. 20th during Seminar.
Operational
Elementary Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/jwyzm
Nov.
November Birthdays
1- Megan Ebert
6- Aaron Salley
8- Melody Thweatt
18- Kevin Kleiner
28- Lindsey Mitchell
30- Jessica Dancey
