tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72095557830439973072024-02-19T15:18:06.307-08:00The Washington Principal PostAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15792374115974117009noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-51156789206911085812016-08-25T13:27:00.000-07:002016-08-25T13:27:22.687-07:00Our Blog Has Moved You can now follow the action at WJHS from <a href="http://insidethewildcatway.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inside the Wildcat Way</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-26796269283328546532016-03-15T06:42:00.000-07:002016-03-15T06:42:13.846-07:00Get Started. Get Better.At WJHS, we have a saying, "Get started. Get better."<br />
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If you wait for the perfect system, the perfect idea, the perfect lesson/unit, etc. you'll never move forward.<br />
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Take your best shot then learn from failures and setbacks.<br />
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Get started. Get better.<br />
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Tim Sparacino, Principal<br />
Washington Jr. High SchoolAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-89306497467867630582015-11-18T14:20:00.000-08:002015-11-18T14:20:33.031-08:00A Thankful Principal<div class="MsoNormal">
I love Thanksgiving!<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is one of the greatest holidays.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You’ve got the food without the shopping.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You’ve got time to be with family.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is quite simply…GREAT!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I wanted to share with the WJHS faculty some of the things
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-A staff (certified and classified) that work together to do
what’s best for our students.<o:p></o:p></div>
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-A staff that demonstrates a love for students on a daily
basis through their patience, their concern, and a desire to do their best
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-Your commitment to our CORE values.<o:p></o:p></div>
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willingness to collaborate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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willingness to observe, to be observed, and otherwise grow professionally.<o:p></o:p></div>
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skill at developing positive relationships.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The high
expectations that you have for yourself and our students.<o:p></o:p></div>
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-Our positive culture and the way that we support each other
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-Your school spirit!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Giving up your personal time so
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Dressing up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Acting silly, dancing, or even doing back flips so that our kids see
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-Your willingness to give new ideas not only consideration,
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-Your ability to provide honest feedback and engage in
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I could go on and on but I’ll conclude by saying thank you
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-91334724909718225472015-10-16T07:11:00.000-07:002015-10-16T07:13:02.115-07:00Master Teachers at WJHS<div class="MsoNormal">
I added <a href="http://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/267">What
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To me, the author (<a href="https://twitter.com/gcouros" target="_blank">@gcouros</a>) is describing a WJHS teacher. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-60049680259379230502015-09-09T11:31:00.001-07:002015-09-09T11:31:41.040-07:00WJHS Learns: Using Flipboard to Enhance Your PLN<div class="MsoNormal">
This morning’s voluntary learning session was a quick overview of how Flipboard can enhance your personal learning network.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://flipboard.com/@sparrow71117/wjhs-learns-f8s2dlk5y">WJHS Learns</a> is a Flipboard magazine that I’ve created for WJHS staff members that want/need the fastest, easiest way to “connect.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Simply click the link and read.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What you’ll find are articles that I thought might be interesting and/or be conversation starters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, if you’re a Flipboard user and want to be a contributor to <a href="https://flipboard.com/@sparrow71117/wjhs-learns-f8s2dlk5y">WJHS Learns</a>, let me know and I’ll give you access to add articles to the magazine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you’re not a Flipboard user, I would encourage you to give it a quick test drive.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Not all tools are for everybody but if you’re looking for a quick way to find information related to teaching, education, pedagogy, professional development, etc., it couldn’t be any easier than Flipboard makes it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://flipboard.com/@sparrow71117/wjhs-learns-f8s2dlk5y">WJHS Learns!</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-64460650125731298302015-09-03T08:23:00.001-07:002015-09-03T11:40:05.208-07:00Our First Learning Walk of 2015-16Our first Learning Walk of the Year was a big success and a lot of fun!<br />
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Learning Walks are a component of our <a href="http://thewashingtonprincipalpost.blogspot.com/2015/04/teachers-visiting-teachers-at-wjhs_10.html" target="_blank">Teachers Visiting Teachers program at WJHS</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/sparacino/status/639457858552135681" target="_blank">I was joined by Janan Foster, Ashley Jones, Betty Pollreis, and Leigh Ann Sandlin.</a><br />
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As you can see from <a href="https://twitter.com/sparacino/status/639457858552135681" target="_blank">this tweet</a>, we were also pleased to be greeted by a display outside of Mr. Fisher's room. Mr. Fisher had taken a cue from the recent #bpseduchat with guest host <a href="https://twitter.com/ajjuliani" target="_blank">AJ Juliani</a> and had sought student feedback on what would happen if students were allowed to pick their teacher, investigate topics that they wanted to pursue, etc.</div>
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Go Wildcats!</div>
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Tim Sparacino, Principal<br />
Washington Jr. High School</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-61909815683246738312015-08-22T06:03:00.001-07:002015-08-22T06:03:20.986-07:00Amazing Start<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thank you to our faculty, staff, and PTO for an amazing start to the school year. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I asked as many kids as I could yesterday how their first week was. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">What I heard in response was:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It was great!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I love Washington!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">As we move forward, remember to keep the main thing, the main thing- developing Wildcats!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(Wildcats are Welcoming, Involved, Leading, Dependable, Cooperative, Ambitious, Teachable, and Serving.)</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Students before standards. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Relationships, relationships, relationships. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It IS going to be another great year at WJHS. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(Because of you.)</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tim Sparacino, Principal </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-23291857021386640612015-08-06T18:14:00.000-07:002015-08-06T18:14:40.812-07:00Saying Goodbye Assistant Principal Chris LongOur staff surprised Mrs. Chris Long with a going away party today.<br />
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Chris is relocating with her family to Colorado and therefore a teary goodbye was in order.<br />
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Mrs. Long has be such a TREMENDOUS asset to WJHS over the past two years and will be GREATLY missed.<br />
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Our staff presented her with gifts and showered her with praise today.<br />
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During her time at WJHS, Chris has been the driving force behind so many of the successes that we have had including the development of <a href="http://thewashingtonprincipalpost.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-wildcat-way-defined.html" target="_blank">The Wildcat Way.</a><br />
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Her ability to organize and mobilize the troops by providing clear concise directions and guidance is exceptional.<br />
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The <i>Positive Pop Ins</i> that she performed as part of her instructional supervision were always greatly appreciated by our teachers.<br />
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Chris is also a master of providing honest, constructive feedback in a professional manner.<br />
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Mrs. Long, we love you, cherish the time that we had with you, and wish you and your family nothing but the best in Colorado.<br />
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You'll always be a part of <a href="http://thewashingtonprincipalpost.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-wildcat-way-defined.html" target="_blank">The Wildcat Way</a>.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-60146275931338144502015-06-09T10:07:00.000-07:002015-06-09T10:14:14.198-07:00Honoring Assistant Principal Stephanie LaneOur staff took an opportunity today to honor our FABULOUS Assistant Principal, formally congratulate her on her new position as Principal of Ardis Ann Middle School, and say a teary goodbye.<br />
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Stephanie has been THE HEART of WJHS and we love her!<br />
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She will be greatly missed.<br />
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With that being said, we wish her the best of luck and know that she will help build on the outstanding tradition of excellence at Ardis Ann.<br />
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To the faculty at Ardis Ann, we say, "You don't know how lucky you are!"<br />
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To Stephanie Lane, we say, "We are SO PROUD of you. We love you and we'll miss you. Good luck in your new position."<br />
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This year, 115 applications were submitted and the selection process was tougher than ever.<br />
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WJHS was the recipient of five grants this year (3 individual grants and 2 team grants)!<br />
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The transformation of our building over the past couple of years has been greatly enhanced by these grants.<br />
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We appreciate the Bentonville Public Schools Foundation, the Bentonville School Board, and the Bentonville School District Administration for their continued support of the 21C grant program.<br />
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We especially thank our Superintendent Mr. Poore, Executive Director of Finance Dr. Ming, Executive Director of Secondary Instruction Judy Marquess, and our Technology Director, Andy Mayes for their efforts to ensure that this program not only continues, but thrives.<br />
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The teachers that received the awards were Carrie Beach, Casey Cunningham, Jared Jones, and Jennifer Jones.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-15401345514980135252015-04-21T13:05:00.006-07:002015-04-21T13:05:53.296-07:00Attend the Youth Literature Festival! <span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,515,[null,0],[null,2,16776960],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"On Saturday, May 2nd the city of Bentonville will be hosting its very first Youth Literature Festival. Events will take place at the Bentonville Public Library as well as the Bentonville Community Center. This is a free event for students/youth, but registration is required. Come see authors, illustrators, workshops, book sales, do crafts, and hear music. The festival is also seeking volunteers to assist with authors and tasks. \n\nLearn more and register for workshops at www.bentonvillelibrary.org or call 271-6816. You can also stop by the WJHS library with questions for Ms. Jones. \n"]" style="font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">On Saturday, May 2nd the city of Bentonville will be hosting its very first Youth Literature Festival. Events will take place at the Bentonville Public Library as well as the Bentonville Community Center. This is a free event for students/youth, but registration is required. Come see authors, illustrators, workshops, book sales, do crafts, and hear music. The festival is also seeking volunteers to assist with authors and tasks. <br /><br />Learn more and register for workshops at www.bentonvillelibrary.org or call 271-6816. You can also stop by the WJHS library with questions for Ms. Jones. </span></span>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690753463012762960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-86437976727072140082015-04-21T13:05:00.003-07:002015-04-21T13:05:10.655-07:00WJHS Spring Play "The Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon"<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,515,[null,0],[null,2,16776960],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"The WJHS Drama Department will be putting on \"The Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon\", a comedy by Don Zolidis, Thursday, April 23rd through Saturday April 25th. Performance times on Thursday and Friday will be 7pm. Saturday "]" style="font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">The WJHS Drama Department will be putting on "The Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon", a comedy by Don Zolidis, Thursday, April 23rd through Saturday April 25th. Performance times on Thursday and Friday will be 7pm, Saturday. </span></span>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690753463012762960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-92170676984593604552015-04-10T14:36:00.001-07:002015-04-10T14:36:35.030-07:00Teachers Visiting Teachers at WJHS<div class="MsoNormal">
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This post describes the journey that WJHS went on from a culture where teachers never visited another teacher’s
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In fact, because the culture is so ingrained now, WJHS teachers regularly notify each other of potentially interesting visit opportunities.</div>
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As of the time of this writing, our teachers have documented 212 individual visits this year (and a total of 675 "TVT points" which will be described later in this post).</div>
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<b>How did it happen?</b></div>
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First Step- We made it quick and easy.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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During the development of <a href="http://thewashingtonprincipalpost.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-wildcat-way-defined.html" target="_blank">The Wildcat Way</a>, we were discussing one of our core values (observation) and having a growth mindset. At that point we posed the
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Everyone understands that the best professional development
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all across America talk about the importance of peer observations. Why doesn't it happen?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our staff verbalized several reasons including lack of time,
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We asked, "What if we made it quick?"</div>
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Specialist- A session with one of our instructional coaches.</div>
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Other- Whatever! You tell us how you worked with another teacher (outside of normal PLC activities).</div>
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Excitement began to build around the idea of a TVT program
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We assigned different points to the type of visits. One point for the most basic (Idea Bandit) more points for
those that require more time/commitment (Invitation, Learning Walk, and Specialist).<o:p></o:p></div>
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We asked the staff how many TVT points they would commit to and
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They discussed it and agreed on a goal of 700 points for the year! </div>
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Our administrative team was blown away!</div>
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For the record, we logged 862 TVT points the first year and currently have 675 for this year with two months of school remaining. Amazing!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Third Step- Maintain
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Our administrative team was looking for a “big finish” for our faculty
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We celebrate TVT’s at the end of each faculty meeting. Teachers share what they’ve learned, staff
members are praised, and prizes are awarded (random drawing, teachers with the most visits, teachers visited the most, etc.).</div>
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Our TVT program has been a huge success that has helped our teachers grow professionally and have fun while doing it.</div>
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It is important to note that none of this was mandated by the administrative team. This program and the commitment to it grew from a simple conversation with professionals about a "best practice."</div>
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It flourished because of our staff's commitment to our core values and way of doing business...<a href="http://thewashingtonprincipalpost.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-wildcat-way-defined.html" target="_blank">The Wildcat Way.</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-55021176549133179982015-04-03T07:02:00.000-07:002015-04-03T07:02:41.699-07:00Things That Matter<div class="MsoNormal">
I read a blog post this morning on <a href="http://pernillesripp.com/" target="_blank">Blogging Through the Fourth Dimension</a> entitled <a href="http://pernillesripp.com/2015/04/01/going-beyond-the-standards/" target="_blank">Going Beyond the Standards.</a></div>
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Even though it is written from an English teacher's perspective, I think the general idea applies to all of us.</div>
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The short version is...<o:p></o:p></div>
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Create opportunities for students that matter vs. “covering” the
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By the way, when I look at the transformation that you guys (our teachers and staff) have made happen in the classrooms here at WJHS, I’m proud to say that I see our students
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Have we completely arrived?
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-20022728331128953612015-04-01T13:16:00.003-07:002015-04-01T13:16:26.562-07:00Join Us For Crafternoon!<span style="color: white; font-size: large;">If you signed up for Crafternoon to arm-knit scarves, check in with your seminar teacher Thursday, April 2nd, then join us immediately in the library. </span>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690753463012762960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-36408055487857547122015-04-01T13:15:00.001-07:002015-04-01T13:15:35.786-07:00Join the BHS Colorguard! <span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Hey, 8th graders, did you miss the info meeting? It's not too late. You can still attend the remaining clinics for the BHS Colorguard program. The clinics are $20/person on April 2nd, 6th, and 9th. Meet in the BHS Band Room from 5-8 p.m. Wear black dance attire. </span>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690753463012762960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-10064063612976177512015-03-30T12:30:00.003-07:002015-03-30T12:31:18.435-07:00What is Bright Futures?<div class="Default">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Bright Futures is a Bentonville
Public Schools initiative that streamlines school, community, and business
resources to meet the needs of our students often within 24 hours. When
students have their needs met, it becomes easier for them to be successful in
school both academically and socially. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Bright Futures provides an
umbrella of support for students. All
referrals filter through our school counselors.
We work to streamline new and existing resources to meet student
needs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Here are a few examples of
Bright Futures at work:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">School
supplies are provided to a student by a school counselor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">PTO
Gives Back purchases clothing for a needy student<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Snack
packs are given to students who may come from food deprived homes on Friday so
they will not experience hunger over the weekend<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A
social worker works with a homeless family to secure housing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Local
business donates a mattress for child sleeping on the floor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A
vendor provides products to fill a need through our Facebook page<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A
barber donates a free haircut to a student who cannot afford one<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Volunteers
commit to being mentors for students who need positive role models in their
life<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A
group of retired ladies knit stocking caps for children and donate them to a
school<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A
parent donates an additional$5 to cover another child’s field trip cost<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A monetary donation is made to
the Bentonville Schools Foundation for Bright Futures to use for student needs
when donations cannot be found<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">We are all part of the
Bright Futures Team.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">We live in Bentonville. Is this program really needed? </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Yes. Typically a school district’s poverty rate is
measured by their free and reduced lunch program. Currently, the district’s free and reduced
lunch rate is at 28%. That equals4,288
students living in poverty. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Click here to watch a video
created by student of Bentonville Schools:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><a href="http://youtu.be/lwNp5gqNVQo">http://youtu.be/lwNp5gqNVQo</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Is this another Hand-Out
Program? </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">No. Our mission
is to meet student needs. When the
support needed reaches the extensive level, our social workers engage with
families to help provide resources while teaching the family skills to become
independent. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">How can I help? Like us on Facebook</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">—Unfilled needs run through our Facebook posts. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brightfuturesbentonville">https://www.facebook.com/brightfuturesbentonville</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Host a Bright Futures Drive</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">—Essential Needs, Canned Goods, Snack Items. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Invite Bright Futures to
present our program </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">at your
workplace, civic organization, or faith-based group. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Donate to Bentonville Public
Schools Foundation and tag funds for Bright Futures</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Contact
Amanda Musick at 479.696.9573 or emailamusick@bentonvillek12.orgfor more
information.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-57005847580672627582015-03-20T10:27:00.000-07:002015-03-20T10:27:21.533-07:00Providing Students Access to Technology: 1:Many at WJHSAt Washington Jr. High School, we place a very high importance on providing students and teachers access to modern tools in order to help ensure a meaningful, engaging learning environment.<br />
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One of the ways that we do that is through our 1:Many grant initiative.<br />
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In our 1:Many initiative, teachers apply for a cart of laptops in order to ensure that they have a device for every 1-3 students.<br />
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The applications are reviewed by our district Instructional Technology Support Specialists and our WJHS admin team. The process of identifying the recipients from all the quality applications is always very difficult and this year was no exception.<br />
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We're striving to get to a place where teachers don't have to apply for this "basic" equipment and we will continue to work to use all available funds to support our transformation.<br />
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While some schools see technology devices as "nice to have" extras, we see them in the same light as books, paper, pencils/pens, projectors...for us they are basic, required learning tools.<br />
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Our kids deserve the best that we can provide. So, we are continually working to transform every room in the building on our way to a 1:1 environment. <br />
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With today's awards, we now have fifteen 1:Many classrooms in our building to compliment the ten classrooms that have acquired 1:1 grants through our district's 21C program.<br />
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Congratulations to the latest round of 1:Many grant recipients!<br />
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Libby Brown<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-53274555643476722352015-03-16T07:18:00.000-07:002015-03-16T07:18:00.492-07:00Speaking of TestingDuring my professional reading this morning, I saw <a href="https://twitter.com/toddwhitaker/status/577422974954930176?refsrc=email&s=11" target="_blank">this quote from Todd Whitaker</a>:<br />
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I was reminded about our goals at WJHS of providing "meaningful" learning opportunities for students, developing <i>Wildcats </i>(Welcoming, Involved, Leading, Dependable, Cooperative, Ambitious, Teachable, and Serving), and <a href="http://thewashingtonprincipalpost.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-wildcat-way-defined.html" target="_blank">The Wildcat Way</a>.<br />
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The name of the curriculum we use may change. The name of the assessments we're required to give may change.<br />
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However, our practice of doing what's best for students will remain.<br />
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Go Wildcats!<br />
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Tim Sparacino, PrincipalAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08240947006735997774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-21839591803006127582015-03-10T13:19:00.002-07:002015-03-10T13:19:37.740-07:00Job Shadowing forms are DUE!!!<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>All 8th graders need to make sure they have turned in their job shadowing forms to Mrs. McDowell. </b></span>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690753463012762960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-14171331875480192502015-03-10T13:18:00.002-07:002015-03-10T13:18:32.615-07:00WJHS NIGHT AT THE NATURALS GAME!<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Tuesday, April 28th</b></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>7:05pm Game</b></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Naturals vs. Springfield Cardinals</b></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Buck-A-Brat Night!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Choir students will perform the National Anthem!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>$8.00 per ticket</b></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>(checks can be written out to WJHS)</b></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Choir students will receive their ticket order forms by the end of the week. Order forms are also available in the main office. </b></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>TICKET ORDER DEADLINE: APRIL 15TH</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>**$3 or $4 of every ticket sold will remain in the choir department. (depends on how many total tickets we sell) Thank you for your support!**</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Performing Students: </b></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Meet at Arvest Ballpark no later than 6:30pm by Guest Services (between sections 113/114)</b></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Wear your choir t-shirts, please</b></span><br />
<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><b>After we perform, you will be released back to your families to enjoy the game!</b></span>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690753463012762960noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209555783043997307.post-24529730020280449772015-03-10T13:17:00.002-07:002015-03-10T13:17:18.560-07:00Needed Recyclables during Testing Week!<span style="color: white; font-size: large;">During testing week March 11th - 17th the Amazeum is letting us use their wind tubes for our learning stations. Students will be able to create things and fly them in the wind tubes. We need your trash such as cool whip tubs, yogurt tubs, plastic fruit containers, toilet paper/ paper towel cardboard tube. Please send these recyclables to Mrs. Ashley Jones in room 201. </span>Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690753463012762960noreply@blogger.com0