Crystal River Elementary Courier

  Check out these kinders using dots as they leave art class to show what zone they are in! This week has felt like so many pieces are coming together- we are hearing kids use zones language, reading data is coming in, NWEA data, learning celebrations... Make sure you take a moment to reflect on this mid way point.  There won't be a newsletter next week. Remember that ERW is a self care/gift of time, but come to the library at 2:15 for a special snack. Weekend Saturday- Happy birthday Danny and Sarah M! Monday 12/18 Tuesday 12/19 Third grade frog celebration, 9:40-10:40 Wednesday 12/20 SST : 1st grader BMH Second Grade Fossil Celebration, 8:00-8:30 2nd/3rd Learning Wednesday ERW: Choice of self care. Come to library at 2:15 for snacks! Thursday 12/21 Work Day. Use as you wish- but see below for READ plan info. Please shut down your classrooms before you leave-- close blinds, unplug appliances, ESPECIALLY FRIDGES, etc! WINTER BREAK 12/26- Happy birthday Erika! Jan 4th- Happy b...

  On this snowy cozy afternoon, I've been thinking about t his article  from Angela Watson. In it, she talks about the idea of setting yourself up to use part of winter break as a designated sabbatical, where you detach from all school related work. She says that, "every December, I hope to understand more about my own needs for thriving and go deeper into the sabbatical practices as I uncover what works for me." As we think about pruning and thriving, how are you setting yourself up for winter? The idea of deciding on an intention for winter break does seem ridiculous, but I'm curious to see what it feels like, and maybe you are too. Weekend Monday 12/11 SEL team meetings with Kendall-- see below Strategic planning input session, DO, 4:30-5:45 Tuesday 12/12 Online strategic planning input session, 5 pm, see link in district newsletter Wednesday 12/13 SST : 1st grader EG and 3rd grader IR 4th Learning Wednesday Evac drill, around nine ERW: Zones. Meet in library at 2:...

  Schoolwide goal number 1: Hannah's class was modeling different emotions. Here's a great example of why "elated" and "overjoyed" are red zone emotions! Schoolwide goal number 2: Joyce's class sorting shapes during math! Can you tell how these two sorted their shapes?  Weekend Monday 12/4 3:30-4:30: BLT Tuesday 12/5 8:30-12:30 (ish) First grade to Hallam Lake, Hannah and Courtney Wednesday 12/6 SST : 2nd Grader JC and 3rd Grader VR  K/1 Learning Wednesday ERW: District Wednesday. Homeroom teachers meet in library for math centers work. Language teachers meet in Annie's room for access training. Thursday 12/7 Kendall and Aimee potentially out of building in AM First evening of Hanukkah! Friday 12/8 Spirit Day : Sparkles for teachers! 8:30-12:30 (ish) First grade to Hallam Lake, Kelly and Sarah Staff Party at the Smithy, 5-9 PM! (I added a couple extra spots to our numbers, so let me know if you thought you couldn't come and now you can come- o...