Lakewood Elementary School Update:

(Subject to change)

DPS Strategic Priority # 5

Saturday, March 7

Building Open 7AM-7PM

Sunday, March 8

Building Open 7AM-7PM

Monday, March 9

Regular School Day

HUMAN FOOSBALL!!!! 2:45 (Wear Tennis Shoes)

Tuesday, March 10

Kinder (AM) Grade 1 (PM) Planning

Wednesday, March 11

Grade 2 (AM) Grade 3 (PM) Planning

Faculty Work Session Options: PBIS Proposals/PD Choice Board

Thursday, March 12

Regular School Day

Grade 4 (AM) Grade 5 (PM) Planning

MATH NIGHT 5:30-6:30

Friday, March 13

Graded 3 Field Trip

AIG (Abby Exum)

This committee will discuss, review and refine the AIG program at Lakewood and advocate for the needs of gifted students from all populations at all grade levels.

Update 1/8/20:

- We are talking about Cluster grouping

- What is good and what is not good about it

- Dec started doing research and today we will read articles

Title I Events (Megan Lewis, Taylor Milburn, Anna Grant)

This committee will focus on building teams

to plan and execute awesome Title I family engagement events! The work will connect to the work of the Family Support Goal Team, but be focused more on the immediate logistics and planning for each event.

Update 1/8/20:

- Sip and Read Jan 16th EVENT!!!

- Today we are going to plan ahead for our big event in March - Math Night

Equity (Ericka Mayo & Mayra Morales)

This committee will focus on the importance of creating an equitable learning environment for ALL students and staff. We will discuss ways to create partnerships with families and stakeholders that represent our diverse community

Update: 1/8/20:

- Reading articles

- Dr. Bullock come over and do PD

- Implicit bias plans

Staff Engagement & Morale (Kelsey Wasser)

This committee will discuss ways to strengthen staff community and morale such as planning social events and orchestrating other projects in response to data.

Update 1/8/20:

- Great holiday party

- We have organized

- Shout out board will be up soon

- Mrs. Dow is doing art painting

- Yoga after school Yoga

- Take a breath and look at who is participating and talk about effectiveness

• Have a trusted friend outside of work to whom you can vent.
• Take a walk after work.
• Taking a deep breath (or two) can do wonders when you're upset or angry.
• Build in time for physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day.
• Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
• Eat your fruits and veggies!

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Beacon is a great resource for employees. They provide employees with assistance in a wide variety of areas – like coping with stress, conflict management, legal services, financial services, child care resources, and much more. Please see attached brochures for details and contact information (800)-435-1986

Listed below are some common areas of concern, and some simple actions you can take to avoid these.

Physical discipline: It's never OK to physically discipline students. Don't redirect students by pushing, pulling, poking or physically moving students. If you are CPI trained, brush up on your knowledge and ask for help.

Professional demeanor: It's never OK to yell at students. Be cognizant and aware of your tone and demeanor at all times.

Attendance: Be cognizant of your overall attendance. Work hard to be on time and be present every day.

Positive relationships at work: Everyone is responsible for establishing, nurturing, and maintaining positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. Gossip leads to all sorts of problems - don’t do it!

Conduct outside of work: Remember that the Board's standard is that all employees should "conduct themselves on and off the job in a manner that not only reflects positively on the school system, but that sets forth a model worthy of emulation by students."

Self-Reflection: Be self-reflective about your work performance. At the end of each week, ask yourself two simple questions: "What worked?" and "What could I have done differently?"

Reacting to information: Don't react immediately when confronted with negative information. Take some time to think and reflect before responding (especially when it comes to email).

Email etiquette: Don't use email as a "weapon." If you're bothered by something, pick up the phone and talk to the person. Better yet - speak with the person, in person!

Email: james.hopkins@dpsnc.net
Website: Lakewood.dpsnc.net
Location: 2520 Vesson Avenue, Durham, NC, United States
Phone: 919-560-3939
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lakewood-Elementary