Orchard Ranch Weekly Blog 4.17.23

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INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PLC Wednesday: Progress Report Prep 

Custodial Schedule: 

 

Library: Track A 

Staff Meeting: April 18th 2:35 in the staffroom

Reminder: This is the time of year where weekly expectation revisits are beneficial. We want all kids to end the year strong and successful. They can do that with regular and deliberate conversations. 

PBIS: If you haven't done so, please complete your Recess Rodeo plans.

TOSA Corner: As we are moving into the home stretch for this school year, I tend to start thinking about next year and how I might improve my teaching. I know that sounds crazy, but I think it helps me feel a bit more organized and miss the students a little less.  As you all know, we are onboarding Restorative Practices next year. I think that a Responsive Classroom goes hand in hand with this. That being said, I will try to give you some more information in the next few tosa corners. 

I will start with the Principles and Practices of the responsive classroom for you to check out. I have also started a binder for anyone to go through and use the pages. In the binder, you will find Choices and Think Sheets and Restorative Circles. Please feel free to come by and browse through it anytime.

Sparkler Updates:

• End of the Year Party (6/2): Save the Date! Our end of the year party will be on June 2nd at 3pm. Thank you Richard for hosting!! More information to come.

PTC Updates:

The next PTC meeting is on April 18th @4:30. Click here to sign up! 

• April PTC Grade Level Update: Please have one person from each grade level or special fill out this form. We will be sharing this information at the PTC meeting (4/18 @4:30pm). They love to hear all about what you're doing and what's coming up. Thank you in advance for your responses! :)
• Skate Night(4/24): Our next skate night is April 24th. PTC will cover the cost for any teacher who wants to attend. Please add your name to the date you will be attending so they know you're coming! I will be there if you would like to join!
• $100 Teacher Reimbursement (due 4/28): This will close at the end of April! PTC approved a $100 reimbursement for items purchased for your classroom. Teachers can fill out a paper copy and turn it into the PTC box or email a digital copy to Duane at orchardranchptc@gmail.com. 
• Events: Check out upcoming events and our year at a glance HERE.

**Please remember to check the LIVE Google Calendar as dates/times are subject to change.