Week Ahead: Nov. 4-8

My head is feeling full.  From 4 fantastic days of Cognitive Coaching to an incredibly insightful pre-conference session on Leading Innovative Change (by the always fantastic Jennifer Sparrow), my brain is in full on cognitive fire!  One of my big take aways from both experiences is that I am so thankful to be on this journey with you, our team.  My heart is full too.  Together we will address the impacts of growth, plan for the opportunities that brings, and envision a powerful framework for what middle level education looks like at SSIS.

Here is what’s up next week:

Monday, Nov. 4
Day 6, GHEF (ADV)
*Flansburgh Architects
12:45-3 Admin Mtg (Molly attends)
(Note – MS LT meeting postponed due to Architect mtgs)

Tuesday, Nov. 5
Day 7, DABC (DEAR – Book Tasting)
*Flansburgh Architects
7:30-7:50 New Faculty: Tripod Survey Information
8:00 Registration for SchoolsBuddy in all D block classes
8:00  A Team SISAC Athletes depart for SISAC tournament
6-7pm WWW Parent Information Session

Wednesday, Nov. 6
Day 8, HEFG (DEAR – Book Tasting)
*Flansburgh Architects
3:15-4:30 Full Faculty Mtg

Thursday, Nov. 7
Day 1, ABCD (ADV)
9:00 Girls B Team departs for SISAC tournament

Friday, Nov. 8
Day 2, EFGH (ADV -Pep Rally)
*Molly in Dubai – GRC recruitment fair
7:30 Breakfast Club sponsored by the Non-Grade-Level-Team Team
11:30 Boys D Team departs for SISAC Tournament

Upcoming (on the radar)

• Nov. 11-14 – Tripod Surveys to be administered
• Nov. 18-22 – MS WWW
• Nov. 25 – Session 2 ASAs start
• Dec. 3 – MS Drama Production
• Dec. 12 – MS Winter Band Concert
• Dec. 13 – MS Winter Celebration (special schedule)

Tripod Surveys:  We will be administering the Tripod student surveys again this year.  We will be doing 2 a day over the course of 4 days.  This is to ensure that we complete the surveys before WWW.  These surveys have proved to be valuable in generating feedback directly from students.   The survey should take 10-15 minutes of class time.   It is essential that you follow the schedule for administration.  New faculty (and anyone else who would like a refresher) will have an introduction to Tripod on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30am in the MS conference room.  If you have any questions or concerns about this, please notify me right away.

Dates / Blocks:
Nov 11 – B and C blocks
Nov 12 – F and G blocks
Nov 13 – D and A blocks
Nov 14 – H and E blocks