Wink’s Weekly Words - (click here to read my Blue Ridge community blog)
Thank you all for such a great day of learning and for another great week of pushing kids to find their excellence. The thing that impresses me every time is your passion for continuous improvement. I hope that as you look at the planning you have done this week leading to Thanksgiving that you direct your focus to this student centered question.
TIGER BAND EARNS FIRST EVER 1st DIVISION AT UIL MARCHING CONTEST.
We are so proud of David Terry and the Tiger Band for earning a 1st Division Rating at Marching Contest for the FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY. Read more here.
Is the student learning the standard?
The graphic below shows how we must respond based the answer being yes or no. This week I challenge you to ask this question throughout your lesson and take note of your findings and responses to those findings.
BLUE RIDGE FALL FESTIVAL - SAT, 10/21 IS HERE!!!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE EVENT
We are so excited that the BR Fall Festival is set for Saturday, October 21 from 8 - 4. This event is going to have tons of fun events including a Zombie Run, Pony Rides, Inflatable Bounce Houses/Obstacle Courses in the Gym, and lots of food, vendors, etc.
JOIN ME AS WE TAKE PART IN THE ZOMBIE RUN AT 9 A.M.
BRING THE KIDS FOR PONY RIDES, BOUNCE HOUSES, FOOD, PUNT, PASS & KICK COMPETITION, AND GREAT FELLOWSHIP
Amy’s Announcements
Thanks for a wonderful day of collaboration and planning on Monday. I really enjoyed working with our ELA teachers - such a dedicated group!
Hopefully, you felt it was a productive day of purposefully planning for your next 4 weeks. On Tuesday, I saw this quote and I thought it very fitting for our staff.
Our plan is to continue this type of planning every few weeks. Your FA2 is due on October 20. Our testing calendar with dates can be found here and on the Curriculum Calendar in Google Calendar can be found here on the iMPACT Website.
Our plan is to continue this type of planning every few weeks. Your FA2 is due on October 20. Our testing calendar with dates can be found here and on the Curriculum Calendar in Google Calendar can be found here on the iMPACT Website.
Be sure to sign up for the Staff Learning Day in Eduphoria to receive credit, after doing the feedback survey. IT WILL CLOSE ON ON FRIDAY THE 27TH, so don’t delay.
Staff Shoutout
Our band is AMAZING! Congratulations to Mr. Terry and Mr. Carpenter for all of their hard work in leading our band to NEW, awesome accomplishments. Also a huge shoutout to Mr. Chaffin, for volunteering his time to assist our directors and band - we’re so glad to have you!
I’m so appreciative of your efforts with our students...especially my band kid! :)
Professional Learning
- October classes are listed in Eduphoria and HERE - https://goo.gl/9YfN8r
- Make sure you sign up and complete the survey to receive credit.
- Make plans to participate in our 2nd Twitter Chat of the year on Monday the 23rd. Katie Pelzel will be monitoring the discussion on DOK Questions and Exit Tickets. Make sure to use the hashtag - #BRISDLearns
Special Programs Announcements
- BR Dyslexia Notes - https://goo.gl/4q7LYy
- Blue Ridge ISD Dyslexia on FB - https://goo.gl/dPkJiE
Miscellaneous Announcements
- Save the date!! Flu clinic will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2017 at the Admin. Bldg. 6:30 A.M. until 8:30 A.M. Please bring your insurance card and your drivers license. I will get a list of the insurances that will cover. the cost of the shot. Otherwise, the cost is $28.00. Participation is voluntary. Our Tiger Teachers are important. Stay well !!
- If you need to send an email to all staff members at Central Office with news/announcements, you can send to centraloffice@brisd.net and all CO staff will receive it.
Upcoming Events (next 3 weeks)
See Mr. Wink’s blog for sports & community events.
- Fri, Oct 20 - End of 1st 9 Week Grading Period
- Sat, Oct 21 - Blue Ridge Fall Festival from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
