Trojan Times Elementary Update
For the week of September 18th-22nd
Think Positive
WEEKLY RECAP
I spent time in a number of classrooms this week. However, the one constant is the trend of students taking ownership of their learning. Our elementary classrooms do a lot of work with a center based approach to learning. This approach allows the teacher to work with small groups of students and personalize their approach to their students' needs. Whether it is math or reading based, students receive individualized instruction. While the teacher works with a small group of students, the rest of the class is working on a variety of tasks to strengthen their understanding of math, reading, or writing skills. I love this approach because everyone is working and learning, and the students who are on their own are truly taking responsibility for their learning. They are in charge of completing the learning task. The ownership they are taking in their learning will serve them well as they continue their journey through elementary and into middle school and high school.
My other takeaway from this week is the large number of students who are going out of their way to be kind and do nice things for others. We do a weekly recognition of students who are exemplifying the Trojan Way-- students who are ready, responsible, and respectful. Our Friday list of shoutouts felt like a record number of students. While there is always room for improvement, this year's group of students is doing a fantastic job living out the Trojan Way, and it's helping our school culture become something that is pretty special!
TROJAN FAMILY
Shoutouts
Trojan Tickets
Walking Stick
Walking Stick
Walking Stick
Buddies
Scholastic Book Fair
This is a great way to purchase books and support our elementary library!
What's Coming Up?
Upcoming Events:
-Early Out- 9/27 (1:00 dismissal)
-Conferences-- 9/28 (2:45 dismissal)
-NO SCHOOL-- 9/29
-NO SCHOOL/Teacher Development Day-- 10/2
Click Here to access the Event Calendar
Hallway Art
Hallway Art from Old Elm Colony
BYE-- SEE YOU ON MONDAY
Daily Data
https://www.k12.sd.us/MailingLists/ParkstonSchool
The Daily Data is provided by Mr. Kinneberg and will provide daily details about things that are happening within the school district.
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