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) 

Week of October 5th

 

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 in the Cafeteria. 

Activities on Belonging

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 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

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 6th: 

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:45
• Behavior Review Mtg @ 9:30 (Hill)
• Team Meeting @ 11:00 (Petersen)
• Assistant Director to Tour @ 12:00

Tuesday, October 7th:

• Castle and Doctor to BOE (9:00-12:00)
• Early Release and Staff Meeting

Wednesday, October 8th:

• EIP Revision Meeting @ 9:15 (Petersen)
• Student Planning Meeting @ 10:30 (Carrillo)
• Intake Review Meeting @ 11:00
• Fire Drill in PM
• Castle @ HS for Mtg (2:30)

Thursday, October 9th:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:45
• SSW Meeting @ 9:15
• IEP @ 9:30 (Zakerski)
• Student Planning Meeting @ 11:00 (Masserant)
• Student Consultation @ 12:00 and 2:30 (Wusthoff)

Friday, October 10th:

• MET and Wraparound @ 8:45-11:30 (Petersen)
• Lockdown Drill in PM

Week of September 28th

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.

Activities on Belonging

Reminders:

• Please remember to have conversations early with parents/guardians if a student is not passing classes or are behind in credits. They should not be surprised by this when they get their progress report, or at Parent-Teacher conferences.
• If students are working in the hallway (with permission), they must have a hall pass, and must be checked on to make sure they're completing their work. If they are not completing work, they do not earn their points, and the student should be told if they continue to refrain from completing their work, it will be called as an elopement. 
• Check-In at the end of the day (High School)...What does this look like? This is not a time for students to have free time, but should be used as a time for an end of the day activity, a time to go over goals, play a game, or a check in to share highs and lows for the day. 
• Wednesday is Count Day
• It's Spirit Week!!

Monday, September 29th:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• PIRM for KB @ 10:15 (Masserant)
• Castle Out
• Pajama Day

Tuesday, September 30th:

• LT Wraparound Mtg @ 9:30 (Bruckner)
• PIRM for LW @ 1:15 (Robinson)
• Hat Day

Wednesday, October 1st: 

• DC Wraparound Mtg @ 9:30 (Courtney)
• Intake Review Mtg @ 11:00
• PIRM for JD @ 12:30 (Robinson)
• Castle @ BOE (1:00-3:00)
• Sports Team Day

Thursday, October 2nd:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• Castle @ BOE (12:00-3:00)
• Class Colors Day

Friday, October 3rd: 

• Castle @ BOE (1:00-3:00)
• Blue and Orange Day

Week of September 21st

 

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.

Activities on Belonging

Reminders: 

• All completed documents (IEP's, RPR's, Student and Staff incident reports, etc...) should be given directly to Amy DeLorge. She will make any copies necessary, and distribute them to the correct district departments.
• Early release schedules have been updated here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1topmPqaXHa6Dl5K8ic1xJX5kK4xBDuWw/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117113236382832000289&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Dip Day during Early Release tomorrow. Don't forget to sign up and join in the fun! 

Tip of the Week: Positive Reinforcement Scripts

Monday, September 22nd:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• PIRM @ 9:15 (Williams)
• PIRM @ 10:15 (Williams)
• MDR @ 12:00 (Williams)
• Fire Drill in PM

Tuesday, September 23rd: 

• Early Release and Staff Meeting: Medication Training and Para Bootcamp Modules

Wednesday, September 24th: 

• Student Mtg @ 9:00 (Bruckner)
• Wraparound Mtg @ 11:20 (Hiser)
• Intake Review Mtg @ 11:00
• Castle to Project SEARCH in PM

Thursday, September 25th: 

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• SSW Mtg @ 9:15
• Intake Mtg @ 9:30 (Zakerski)
• IEP @ 11:00 (Masserant)

Friday, September 26th: 

• Parent Mtg @ 10:00 (Zakerski)
• Mock Interviews in Hamilton's @ 1:00
• Castle out today

Week of September 14th

                                                     

PBiS Focus of the Week: Circle of Courage/Entire Matrix

We will be focusing on merging PBiS and Trauma-Informed Practices, as they go hand-in-hand. Here is a resource from STARR, giving a more in-depth look at The Circle of Courage:STARR Circle of Courage

PBiS Kickoff:

Kickoff Event: Kahoot

High School: Thursday 9/18- Cafeteria during group time

Middle School: Thursday 9/18- Cafeteria during 6th hour

Elementary: 

Reminders: 

• Paraprofessionals, please do not forger to review and sign off on the Paraprofessional Orientation Packet by September 15th. You should have received an email from Nicole Chubb regarding this. If you did not, please let me know. 
• Paraprofessionals will have time to complete Para Bootcamp Training modules during the early release times on 9/23, 10/7 and 10/21. We will also have medication training on 9/23, so para's can complete some of modules after that. Time before the students arrive and after the students leave, can also be used to complete some of these modules. 
• LPEA, please remember to sign off on the Special Education Handbook (we reviewed this on opening day) by September 15th. You should have received an email from Nicole Chubb regarding this. If you did not, please let me know.
• Please remember to check out the Shared Drive for information regarding anything Beacon: All Things Beacon
• Behavior staff should not be assigned to particular students, but can be considered a preferred person for calls. 
• Teachers, please be sure you are using Planbook and entering grades in a timely fashion.

• Remember, Beacon Hoodie orders are due September 19th. Please use this link to purchase a hoodie: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dodUMgSYNIrS0ZNw0QUwnNbmAfhFMM5J_IG2TpB1MF0/edit?gid=0#gid=0

• Tip of the week:Social Skills and Peer Interactions Scripts

Monday, September 15th

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• PIRM for Angel (Wusthoff) @ 9:15
• Fire Drill in AM

Tuesday, September 16th

• Staff Meeting Cancelled

Wednesday, September 17th

• Ethan 3-Year (Lucidi) @ 8:15
• Intake Meeting @ 11:00 

Thursday, September 18th

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• Castle to Coordinating Council @ RESA in AM - will join 10:00 REED virtually
• PBiS Coaches Meeting @ 9:15
• REED for Husky-Moran (Hiser) @ 10:00
• PBiS kickoff Day

Friday, September 19th

• Nothing scheduled at this time

Week of September 7th

 

PBiS Focus of the Week: Circle of Courage

We will be focusing on merging PBiS and Trauma-Informed Practices, as they go hand-in-hand. Here is a resource from STARR, giving a more in-depth look at The Circle of Courage:STARR Circle of Courage

Reminders: 

• Paraprofessionals, please do not forger to review and sign off on the Paraprofessional Orientation Packet by September 15th. You should have received an email from Nicole Chubb regarding this. If you did not, please let me know. 
• LPEA, please remember to sign off on the Special Education Handbook (we reviewed this on opening day) by September 15th. You should have received an email from Nicole Chubb regarding this. If you did not, please let me know.
• Please remember to check out the Shared Drive for information regarding anything Beacon: All Things Beacon

Monday, September 8th: 

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30

Tuesday, September 9th: 

• Staff Meeting at 3:10 in Cafeteria - STARR Coaching Partners will meet for the first 15 minutes

Wednesday, September 10th:

• Intake Review Meeting @ 11:00 (Rea, Park, Castle)
• C. Young REED Meeting @ 12:10 (Rea. Chmara, Castle, Tepman, Zakerski)

Thursday, September 11th:

• Behavior Team Huddle @ 8:30
• C. Tran REED Meeting @ 8:45 (Rea, Chmara, Boardman, Astfalk, Petersen, Castle)
• Castle to Project SEARCH @ 11:00

Friday, September 12th: 

• It's Fri-Yay, Do something fun!!!