Reminders!
Early Release – January 13
AR Goal Due – January 13
7th Grade African Masks Due – January 13
PBIS Celebration – January 20
End of 2nd Quarter – January 20
Accelerated Reader Reminder – 1/13/12
REMINDER!!!! AR Goals are due January 13! Make sure you read your AR book at least 20 minutes each night to ensure you reach your goal. Don’t forget the awesome AR Celebration that takes place at the end of the school year. You must reach your AR goal 3 out of 4 quarters to attend the celebration!
Christmas Break!
Don’t forget, Christmas Break begins December 22 and concludes January 2, 2012. Have a fun and safe break! School starts again, January 3, 2012!
7th Grade Literacy Connections
7th grade Literacy Connections has just finished reading the play, “A Christmas Carol.” To conclude our unit, we began a project today. The project is due December 19 by the end of class. Students will have class time to work on this project. They are encouraged to work on it outside of class, as well. Students must have this project completed by the due date, or they will not be permitted to watch the movie, “A Christmas Carol” on December 20 and 21. Please help to ensure that all 7th grade Literacy Connections students are able to watch the movie!
PBIS Celebration!
Ticket collection for the December PBIS Celebration will be December 7 during Guided Study. The Celebration will be December 9. Students need 8 tickets to participate!
Please Take Our Survey!
Dear Parents,
The Office of Special Education Services (SES) is conducting an assessment to better understand the quality of district-level and school-level special education services for the 19,000 students with disabilities currently served in Wake County Public Schools. Within this broader purpose are three specific objectives for this assessment:
1. To identify the strengths and weaknesses of school-level and district-level special education services currently in place;
2. To assess the current levels of responsiveness and support provided to schools by the Office of Special Education Services; and
3. To identify key areas of focus that will guide the development of the Office of Special Education Services’ strategic plan.
One method of data we are seeking is survey data from our parents of students with disabilities. Sharing your thoughts and experiences will help SES serve you and your student even better.
The survey below is available until December 30, 2011.
Workshop for parents December 5
Problem Child or Quirky Kid: Strategies for Facing Challenging Behaviors in the Inclusive Classroom and Beyond
Speaker: Kim Hughes
A multitude of successful classroom practices and strategies that address the needs of all children, particularly those with challenging and/or quirky behavior, will be shared. These strategies include developmentally appropriate activities that promote social relationships, problem–solving, positive self/peer concepts, communication skills and higher–order thinking.
Come learn how teacher–child relationships play a significant role in influencing children’s social and emotional development, as well as how to encourage the intrinsic motivators that every child needs to find behavioral and learning success. This captivating presentation is targeted for all who work with children (parents, teachers, special education teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, etc) and identifies the need for building positive relationships for the successful promotion of democratic life skills. Join Kim for a session filled with hands–on activities and kid–tested strategies that will send you off excited and revitalized about your relationship with children, particularly those with unique and special needs.
Come also meet:
Dr. Grillo, New Assistant Superintendent of Special Education for Wake County
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