Feedback
I’ve never met anyone who says they would prefer not to have feedback.
Please see the articles below and TED video from Bill Gates. All good reminders
for ourselves and our students. Enjoy the weekend. Go Pats!
Please see the articles below and TED video from Bill Gates. All good reminders
for ourselves and our students. Enjoy the weekend. Go Pats!
Good News
Adam Laliberte was nominated by the RIIL and he was chosen as the 2016-17 Northeast
Sectional
Sectional
This award denotes Adam’s status among the most elite coaches in his section and as
state coach of the year for his sport. Congratulations Adam!
state coach of the year for his sport. Congratulations Adam!
If this award sounds familiar, you may remember Julie Maguire was the deserving
recipient a few years back for field hockey.
recipient a few years back for field hockey.
Health & Wellness
From Jonathan Quinn-PE
Super Bowl Sunday is usually synonymous with eating.... But that doesn’t mean you can’t
have a healthy Super Bowl Sunday without losing out on all the fun. Here are 5 tips to
stay healthy on Super Bowl Sunday that won’t make you feel like you’re missing out on any
fun!
have a healthy Super Bowl Sunday without losing out on all the fun. Here are 5 tips to
stay healthy on Super Bowl Sunday that won’t make you feel like you’re missing out on any
fun!
1. Work out in the morning. Anything active for a minimum of 20 minutes goes a long way.
2. Eat light meals throughout the day. DO NOT go to a Super Bowl party on an empty
stomach. If you eat light meals and/or snack throughout the day, you won’t be so tempting
to dive into the chip bowl. Allow yourself to fill up on fruits or vegetables before heading to
your party.
3. Bring a healthy side dish to your party. Bringing anything to your Super Bowl party?
The best way to control how much you let yourself indulge is to bring a healthy dish to a party
so you know you’ll at least have one option that is good for you (and that you know you’ll enjoy)!
4. Use commercial breaks to fit in fitness: Show how strong you are.
Touchdown pushups: Every time the team you’re rooting for scores a touchdown, do
10 pushups. The people at your party cheering for the opposite team have to do double
the pushups (20).
Commercial challenge: Every time there is a chip or beer commercial, get in a plank position for 30 seconds.
Commercial challenge: Every time there is a chip or beer commercial, get in a plank position for 30 seconds.
5. Stay Hydrated. Enough said.
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
February--Wellness
5 Last day to change a class
5 PSAT/SAT parent meeting, auditorium
5 Booster Club Meeting, Media Center, 6 pm
6 Science Fair, judging 3-5 pm, 6-8 pm parents/community
6 School Committee Meeting, 7 pm, High School Auditorium
7 American Math Competition, AMC, 7:15 - 8:45 am, cafeteria
8 Blood Drive all day, gym 2
8 Mr. NK, fundraiser, 7-9 pm
8 PTSO Meeting, 7 pm, Media Center
Social Emotional Learning
This event is free and open to the public.
Click here to REGISTER or visit
Eventbrite.com (keyword: opioid)
Thank you for submitting grades to Leslie. Please remind 10th and 11th grade students to
share with their parents that there will be an information session on the PSAT and SAT
school administration of these two tests. Monday evening in the Auditorium.
Tech Tip
From Mark DeLucia, World Language
Week Ending February 2, 2018
Flipgrid
Today I’d like to talk about Flipgrid. Upon seeing this tool, my gears immediately began
turning with potential classroom uses. Flipgrid will allow the teacher to post a written or
video prompt to students and then will collect student video responses. It essentially moves
the discussion online. Responses are then viewable in a neat, gridlike format. It even allows
you to post media to which you would like students to respond. This could have myriad uses
across multiple disciplines, such as having students respond to the prompt for homework, then
viewing responses and continuing the discussion in the following class, allowing for rebuttals.
I can also see many potential uses in music and World Languages. I’m including
a video tutorial (warning: long). If any of you decide to give it a try in your classrooms,
please let me know, as I would be interested to hear feedback. I know I will be trying it in mine!
GoGuardian
I'm very excited to hear that more and more people are using and enjoying GoGuardian
in their classes. It is an invaluable tool. I do want to remind everyone, however, to be
mindful of ending the session when class ends. We have had numerous reports of students
whose Chromebooks were still blocked in their next period class. GoGuardian does not have
an "80 minute" class period as one of the default options, so perhaps people are choosing
"1 hr 30 minutes" or longer for their sessions. Please let me know if you require assistance
with this.
NEASC Five-Year Report
Brian said multiple teachers have sent inquiries on their questions and some requested the
form to upload their narrative and evidence. Thank you. If you need assistance approaching
this work and still need to submit PD hours (up to 3) feel free to work with Brian at one of the
next three Wednesday Town Hall sessions. Department chairs will work together at the next
ILT meeting, Tuesday, February 6th, to answer questions and gather evidence. We will share
any evidence or solutions with the larger group. If you would like to read up on what each
standard encompasses you may go to the 2011 Standards for Accreditation.
Articles Worth Reading
The Seven Keys to Effective Feedback
Videos Worth Watching
Bill Gates”Teachers Need Real Feedback”
Food for Thought
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” ~Vincent VanGogh
Until next time, Think, Create, Innovate...Denise
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