Middle SS News

A nice short week we have in front of us- I hope you enjoyed the extra day at home and spent it doing all things that feed your soul. Hopefully these were also things that enabled you to keep cool!

Swimming 

Preparations are in place for MSS swimming. Please communicate ASAP regarding whether you do or do not intend to get in the pool with students. 

JSA Banner

A reminder that Julie is in the process of updating the JSA banner. Each classroom needs to send one representative to participate in this. Please do so ASAP if you haven’t done so already.

IEP’s 

If you haven’t started adding student goals into Accelerus, as well as the level of support required, please begin this process soon, so that you can ensure it is completed by the due date. If you need any support doing so, please reach out to either myself, a learning specialist, or Dan.

Clutter Free Environments

As part of the tier 1 checklist, you were asked to consider whether you have provided a clutter free environment for your students. That is, that the classroom is organised and tidy, and that any unnecessary items/objects are stored away out of view. This week, I would like for you to reconsider this. 

Think:

What can I see around the classroom that is not used readily/hourly?

What storage am I using? Is it clearly labelled?

Does everything have a ‘place’, or is it wherever it ends at the remainder of the day?

How long is it taking me to pack up at the end of the day? Do I need to put in place further supports or enact structures that will provide students with greater autonomy and ownership over the classroom? How can I help them, to assist in having a role in the organisation that exists in the room. 

Jacob is more than willing to support the removal of items, so please, when reviewing the classroom environment, consider whether items need to be cleared.

Have a wonderful week MSS!