Week of October 26th

 

PBiS Focus of the Week - Belonging: This lynchpin character need is met by being prosocially connected to significant others; having a sense of emotional connection to individuals singly or in groups (clubs, teams, interest groups, family, supportive people). Having emotionally healthy and secure bonds with others promotes feelings of positive self-worth, preparing youngsters to form these same nurturing attachments with decent, upright people in the future. 

 As Abraham Maslow (1953) pointed out in his "Hierarchy of Needs" model, after the physiological needs (e.g., minimal levels of food, water, temperature)are met, "Love and Belonging" needs are the next most important. Humans have a primal need to feel valued, important, and protected by significant others in their lives... to feel comfortable and welcomed within a frequent and important group such as family, friends, colleagues, etc. Of course, the family and one's close personal community are the most important influences on the original development of this area of self.

This weeks focus is on belonging, and how it relates to technology. 

Belonging Activities

Important Medicaid updates!!

Personal Care Aides/Paraprofessionals

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Direct Service Staff

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Case Managers

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Nurse's Edition

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RESA Educational Resources Podcast - This Podcast will delve into all of the resources RESA can provide. 

Resources from MDE and RESA: 

• School Mental Health Programs
• School-Based Behavioral Health Newsletter here.
• The 988 lifeline is available 24/7/365
• Please access Growth Works: Family Services for At Risk Youth here
• Free training to prevent school violence
• National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office
• More information is available here
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Free social work tools and resources

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Thanksgiving Feast: The Thanksgiving Feast is tentatively planned for November 24th. Here is the list for the sign-up sheet for staff: Thanksgiving Feast Sign-up Sheet

***IMPORTANT***

Since SNAP benefits are on hold for right now, many of our families may need help with food. We need donations for our food pantry at Beacon, and would really appreciate any help you can provide with this. 

Grade book and Planbook: Please be sure your Planbook and grade book are up to date. Additionally, if students are missing assignments or failing, caseload teachers should continue to send Friday emails. 

Attendance: Please be sure to complete your attendance every hour

Pancakes with the Principal: Next Friday, November 7th, I will hold Pancakes with the Principal for all students in Middle School and High School who are passing all of their classes. This will be held during each groups Activity time, in Room 207. 

Monday, October 27th:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• IEP @ 9:00 (Alderman)
• PIRM @ 9:15 (Bruckner)
• PIRM @ 10:15 (Burks)

Tuesday, October 28th:

• WAM @ 9:00 (Williams)
• Parent Meeting @ 10:30 (Petersen)
• Stacey and Robyn to BOE @ 10:15

Wednesday, October 29th:

• WAM @ 9:00 (Deeter)
• Intake Review Mtg @ 11:00
• IEP @ 11:30 (Wusthoff)

Thursday, October 30th:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• Castle to Mtg at Mixter @ 9:00-11:00
• WAM @ 9:30 (Bruckner)
• IEP @ 11:15 (Hiser)

Friday, October 31st:

• Virtual MET @ 9:00 (Hiser)

Week of October 19th

PBiS Focus of the Week - Belonging: This lynchpin character need is met by being prosocially connected to significant others; having a sense of emotional connection to individuals singly or in groups (clubs, teams, interest groups, family, supportive people). Having emotionally healthy and secure bonds with others promotes feelings of positive self-worth, preparing youngsters to form these same nurturing attachments with decent, upright people in the future. 

 As Abraham Maslow (1953) pointed out in his "Hierarchy of Needs" model, after the physiological needs (e.g., minimal levels of food, water, temperature)are met, "Love and Belonging" needs are the next most important. Humans have a primal need to feel valued, important, and protected by significant others in their lives... to feel comfortable and welcomed within a frequent and important group such as family, friends, colleagues, etc. Of course, the family and one's close personal community are the most important influences on the original development of this area of self.

The focus this week is on bus arrival/departure.

Bus Arrival/Departure Lesson - HS/MS

Bus Arrival/Departure - Elementary

Belonging Activites

**Halloween Door Decorating Contest is this week, as well as Michigan vs. Michigan State Buck Challenge!

RESA Educational Resources Podcast - This Podcast will delve into all of the resources RESA can provide. 

Resources from MDE and RESA: 

• School Mental Health Programs
• School-Based Behavioral Health Newsletter here.
• The 988 lifeline is available 24/7/365
• Please access Growth Works: Family Services for At Risk Youth here
• Free training to prevent school violence
• National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office
• More information is available here
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Free social work tools and resources

What NOT to Say Part 1

What NOT to Say Part 2

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Thanksgiving Feast: The Thanksgiving Feast is tentatively planned for November 24th. Here is the list for the sign-up sheet for staff: Thanksgiving Feast Sign-up Sheet

**Pot Luck for Early Release is on October 21st (not this week, but the early release after that). The theme is Halloween Snack Bar. You can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d9Nry5jBQlHoPvFRRPf7qfEBNOpP_BzS/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117113236382832000289&rtpof=true&sd=true

A Note on Monthly Birthday Celebrations from Ms. Doctor: 

I'm excited to share a fun new tradition we’ll be starting this year — Monthly Birthday Celebrations for all our K-12 students!  On the last day (or near the last day) of each month, we’ll come together to honor all the students with birthdays in that month. Each birthday student will receive a cupcake and a personalized card to make their day feel extra special. To make this celebration even more meaningful, different students will be selected each month to help with passing out the cupcakes and cards.  This will be a fun hands-on opportunity for our students to contribute to the celebration.  Summer birthday stars are included too! All June, July, and August birthdays will be celebrated during our June celebration and students who had birthdays in September will be celebrated in October so no one misses out. Later this week you’ll receive a short video to share with your students that introduces the Birthday Celebrations and builds excitement for our first event! A full schedule of celebration dates will be provided so you’ll know exactly when to expect the festivities. These Celebrations will occur during lunch so there will be no interruption of schedules.   Thank you in advance for helping make these moments special for our students. 

Clever Training Opportunities

•  Quick Start Guide: Help teachers get going in under 30 minutes

• Clever Certification: A self-paced, in-depth course to master Clever tools

• Clever Trainer Certification: Lead your own training session with our Trainer certification

Grade book and Planbook: Please be sure your Planbook and grade book are up to date. Additionally, if students are missing assignments or failing, caseload teachers should continue to send Friday emails. 

Attendance: Please be sure to complete your attendance every hour

Monday, October 20th:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• IEP @ 9:00 (Williams)
• WAM @ 9:00 (Masserant)
• PIRM @ 10:15 (Wusthoff)
• IEP @ Anderson @ 11:00 (Hamilton)
• IEP @ 12:30 (Hamilton)

Tuesday, October 21st:

• WAM @ 9:00 (Deeter)
• Parent Meeting @ 10:00 (Wusthoff)
• Early Release/Staff Meeting (full 2 hours of PD to make up Vector Training Days)
• Carrillo, Cagle and Castle out

Wednesday, October 22nd: 

• Trenton Tour @ 8:45 (Petersen)
• PIRM @ 12:30 (Masserant)
• Carrillo, Cagle and Castle out

Thursday, October 23rd: 

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• SSW Meeting @ 9:15
• IEP @ 1:00 (Williams)
• Carrillo, Cagle and Castle out

Friday, October 24th:

• Team Meeting @ 8:15 (Cagle, Castle, Doctor, Nowka, Swan)
• MET/IEP @ 10:00 (Hiser)

Week of October 12th

 

PBiS Focus of the Week - Belonging:  This lynchpin character need is met by being prosocially connected to significant others; having a sense of emotional connection to individuals singly or in groups (clubs, teams, interest groups, family, supportive people).  Having emotionally healthy and secure bonds with others promotes feelings of positive self-worth, preparing youngsters to form these same nurturing attachments with decent, upright people in the future.

 
As Abraham Maslow (1953) pointed out in his "Hierarchy of Needs" model, after the physiological needs (e.g., minimal levels of food, water, temperature)are met, "Love and Belonging" needs are the next most important.  Humans have a primal need to feel valued, important, and protected by significant others in their lives... to feel comfortable and welcomed within a frequent and important group such as family, friends, colleagues, etc.  Of course, the family and one's close personal community are the most important influences on the original development of this area of self.

The focus this week is Belonging  and following PBiS expectations in the Hallways and bathrooms.  

Activities on Belonging

Elementary Hallway Lesson

Middle School Hallway Lesson

High School Hallway Lesson

Bathroom Lesson

Classroom Paraprofessionals: Classroom paraprofessionals should be the first point of contact when student behavior is occurring in the classroom or in the cafeteria, and a yellow should not be threatened to the student or called unless the behavior has first been addressed in the classroom/cafeteria. To reiterate, we should never be threatening a student with a color coded call, and these calls should be made discretely. We know that these color codes can sometimes further escalate students, and we want to avoid that as much as possible. Para's are expected to be actively engaged in the classroom activities, and not sitting at their desk for the duration of class periods. If a student is in need of a walk and a classroom para is available, behavior staff should not be called to take the student on a walk. Additionally, since we are trying to model appropriate phone use for students, cell phones for personal use should not be used during the school day unless on your breaks or at lunch. We do understand situations arise where a phone call may need to be taken. If this is the case, please excuse yourself from the classroom for a brief moment, and take your call elsewhere. 

Thanksgiving Feast: The Thanksgiving Feast is tentatively planned for November 24th. Here is the list for the sign-up sheet for staff: Thangsgiving Feast Sign-up Sheet

**Pot Luck for Early Release is on October 21st (not this week, but the early release after that). The theme is Halloween Snack Bar. You can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d9Nry5jBQlHoPvFRRPf7qfEBNOpP_BzS/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117113236382832000289&rtpof=true&sd=true

A Note on Monthly Birthday Celebrations from Ms. Doctor: 

I'm excited to share a fun new tradition we’ll be starting this year — Monthly Birthday Celebrations for all our K-12 students!  On the last day (or near the last day) of each month, we’ll come together to honor all the students with birthdays in that month. Each birthday student will receive a cupcake and a personalized card to make their day feel extra special. To make this celebration even more meaningful, different students will be selected each month to help with passing out the cupcakes and cards.  This will be a fun hands-on opportunity for our students to contribute to the celebration.  Summer birthday stars are included too! All June, July, and August birthdays will be celebrated during our June celebration and students who had birthdays in September will be celebrated in October so no one misses out. Later this week you’ll receive a short video to share with your students that introduces the Birthday Celebrations and builds excitement for our first event! A full schedule of celebration dates will be provided so you’ll know exactly when to expect the festivities. These Celebrations will occur during lunch so there will be no interruption of schedules.   Thank you in advance for helping make these moments special for our students. 

Clever Training Opportunities

•  Quick Start Guide: Help teachers get going in under 30 minutes

• Clever Certification: A self-paced, in-depth course to master Clever tools

• Clever Trainer Certification: Lead your own training session with our Trainer certification

Grade book and Planbook: Please be sure your Planbook and grade book are up to date. Additionally, if students are missing assignments or failing, caseload teachers should continue to send Friday emails. 

Attendance: Please be sure to complete your attendance every hour

Monday, October 13th:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30

Tuesday, October 14th:

• IEP @ 8:15 (Zakerski)
• Castle out in PM
• Staff Meeting Cancelled

Wednesday, October 15th: 

• Wraparound @ 9:15 (Wusthoff)
• IEP @ 10:15 (Bruckner)
• Castle to Project SEARCH in PM

Thursday, October 16th:

• Stacey and Robyn to RESA in AM
• PBiS Coaches Meeting @ 9:15 (Deeter)
• Fire Drill in PM

Friday, October 17th: 

• High School Visit to Healing Hearts Therapeutic Farm (8:20, and 11:50)
• IEP @ 10:00 (Robinson)