Hi All,
I hope that you had a wonderful weekend. The week ahead of us is busy! I wanted to thank you all for your colleagueship and positive outlook on our teaming opportunities this year. A huge shout out to the 3-6 teams for running a Kid Talk Protocol and for being thoughtful about how we show up for our young people.
On a personal note I wanted to share that Wednesday of this week marks the 30th year of my Mom's passing. If I seem off on Wednesday, I wanted you all to know why. May we all find kindness, joy and empathy for with another this week.
News and Announcements
- I started the Staff Spotlight in the Weekly Bobcat Beat. Thank you for those of you who have completed the form. If you could take a few moments and fill this form out, we can share a little about ourselves with the larger school community weekly all year long! https://forms.gle/fsdpAsQkErKP9uMM8
- Here is the 25-26 WCUUSD LCAP. Many of the windows open on Monday and will close early October.
- In an effort to be in alignment with the contract Amber Burnell will be floating between K-2 and 3-6 recess duty. I recognize that this is a major change and it's one that I think the last year has prepared us for. Adults that are on recess duty please see Amber's notes about procedures.
3-6
-the kids can get their own balls from the black container, they are responsible for picking them up and putting them back in the container.
-the kids know where the boundary lines are, sometimes they may need a reminder. If the same kids need another reminder, they own 5 mins on the wall, and a conversation about where the boundary lines are.
-if there are any hands on with physical aggression, the kids involved have an automatic 10 mins on the wall, if it happens again the next day (with the same kids) it’s 15 mins on the wall (ODRs to be filled out directly after, and a quick convo with their teacher when the kids are inside) and processing why they are there. I have zero tolerance for any type of physical aggression or hands on, and all the kids know what to expect if they do.
-if there is any foul language, it’s an automatic 5 mins on the wall. If it happens again with the same kid or group, they have another 5 mins on the wall and they find something else to do.
-the kids line up at 12:06 when I blow the whistle (3 sets of 3). The 5-6 line up on either side of the 5-6 door. 3-4 line up by the 3-4 door, both 4th grade classes are on either side and 3rd is lined up down the middle. Voices are off, and clam bodies before they enter the building.
-no classes enter the building unless all the balls are picked up and put away.
K-2
-When the kids go out of the door they must walk until they hit the grass area, then they may run. they should go around the telephone pole and the wires, not through them. There is a 100% chance they won’t get hurt by the wires if they go around.
-they all know where the boundaries lines are. I walked them with most of the classes and the teachers did a great job going over them with their kids. Sometimes they may go outside those boundaries, a gentle reminder is all that’s needed. If it happens again (with the same kids) it’s 5 mins on the wall and a convo about why they are there.
-if the kids want a playground ball they must ask an adult, the same adult must make sure the ball gets put back into the black container.
-if there are any hands on with physical aggression, the kids involved have an automatic 5 mins on the wall, if it happens again (same day or the next day) with the same kids it’s 10 mins on the wall (ODRs to be filled out directly after, and a quick convo with their teacher when the kids are inside) and processing why they are there. I have zero tolerance for any type of physical aggression or hands on, and all the kids know what to expect if they do.
-if they take their jackets, coats, or sweaters off they are to be put in their line order spot, not left on the playground. They must either be wearing them or put in their spot on the wall.
-the kids line up at 12:35 when I blow the whistle (3 sets of 3). They know it’s line order, arms at their sides, voices off, facing forward, and clam bodies. I try to give the kids who have a hard time transitioning a 5 min warning, and I make it a game… who’s going to race me to the wall?!!
-I always have a kid hold the outside door, I pick a kid who is doing what’s expected. Sometimes I ask a kid who may be having a tricky time coming inside…. I ask for their help holding the door. When Harley is there, he usually hold the inside door.
- You must be ontime for your duty. 11:40 and 12:10 are the start times of both lunch and recess blocks.
- If you leave campus during the school hours you need to sign out in the book in the front office. For safety purposes we need to know where you are/when you are back.
- You must be moving around to supervise and utilize proximity at recess.
- Connection and communication/play with students at recess and lunch goes a long way in building relationships and managing behaviors.
- Pledge of Allegiance:
- Students are to be respectful and not speak during the pledge.
- Students are not required and cannot be made to stand up or recite the pledge.
- Community Bobcats! Please share appreciation for your colleagues! The slips are in the copy room.
Where is Celia?
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