Team -
Last week, during the Student Fishbowl we were called in. This week, everyone responded to the call with thoughtful reflection.
Here are some of the trends in our ideas we can both respond to individually and collectively.
Increase the use of METICs in classrooms across the school (i.e. feedback from students that can be acknowledged and responded to during the year).
Continue to clarify expectations and consistently follow them across the school and in our own classrooms.
Be transparent and strengthen communication with students about our responses to feedback and clarity around decisions.
Start classes with connections.
Increase opportunities for choice in both activities and content when appropriate.
See all our responses here.
The work of calling in our students and continuing the partnership to empower them continues - with gratitude,
Meg, Duane and Laurie
Calendar:
06/06 - Music Dept. High School Awards - 3:45 - 5pm
06/06 - Music Department Senior Showcase - 5 - 6pm
06/06 - Harwood Middle/High School Art Show - 6 - 8pm
6/06 - Mentor Field Trip (Part 1)
06/07 - Senior Field Trip
06/08 - 8th grade Spirit of Ethen Allen
6/08 - Mentor Field Trip (Part 2)
06/08 - Final Assembly 1:35 p.m.
06/08 - Senior Awards Night - 6pm
06/09 - Middle School day of service
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL (grades 7-11):
Monday 6/12 | Tuesday 6/13 | Wednesday 6/14 | Thursday 6/15 |
Gold Day | Black Day | Gold Day | High School Modified Black Day 8:40 - 8:50 TA 8:55 - 10:00 Awards Assembly 10:05 - 10:50 Block 5 10:55 - 11:40 Block 6 11:45 - 12:30 Block 7 12:30 lunch to go/dismissal! | Middle School Modified Black Day 8:40 - 9:00 TA 9:00 - 10:00 Team game rotation 10:05 - 10:50 Specials C 10:55 - 12:00 Core 12:00 lunch in the MS 12:30 dismissal! |
Appreciations:
Staff Member | Appreciations |
Justin | For his amazing posts throughout Spirit week and how responsive he is to every suggestion as well as being a step ahead of us all! |
Tara Kelley | For her Ted Lasso theme idea! |
Ellen Berrings and Jen D. | For all the behind-the-scenes work to make a successful step-up for our rising 9th graders! |
Danielle Lillard | For her masterful logistics, making sure all classes are covered while April is out. |
Safe - seen, heard, respected & understood:
Topics | Information/Links |
Bond Process Informational staff meeting
| If you are interested in discussing the process ahead and sharing your thoughts regarding the Bond work - join Mike, Meg and Laurie for an informal discussion.
When: Monday 06/19 @3:00 Where: Harwood Library
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Student Support Services
Health Office Updates
| INDOOR Brain Break Activities ARE HERE: Folks, we heard a desire to have more resources for brain breaks. We are able to respond to that starting Monday, and will continue to refine our system for this as we move to Fall.
Please see the LINK HERE for Brain Break activities from Middle School Responsive Classroom. Though developed for middle school, many are generalizable regardless of age.
Indoor activities: Please sign out your items and return them. We only have so much. There is a form (see digital copy) located in the room behind the library counter.
Bingo Card Games: Monopoly Deal; Jeopardy; Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizz Indoor mini Can Jam Indoor Table Ping Pong Brain Puzzle Books (various developmental levels) Puzzles (various developmental levels) Coloring and Drawing Supplies - Feel free to KEEP a couple coloring books in your classroom as we have a good amount
We also have outdoor regulation activities placed out each morning. No need to sign up, or set up. They are ready. Behind the library/high school wing.
If you have suggestions for next year - indoor and outdoor regulation activities, please don’t hesitate to let Melody know so we can add it to our list.
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TA update 
| Appreciation (in advance) To the rising freshman TA teachers (and Maggie and Randy for stepping in to be with a TA group) for your effort during the 9th Grade Transition Day! Also a shout out to the Assembly crew for the start of the visit! Finally for the juniors who helped to organize and facilitate the day!
Next Week! For 9-11th grade students-Next year’s schedules are almost ready to distribute. Stay tuned for an email letting you know the specific day (they are aiming for Monday…).
Finish Line Focus - Academics!!!! Be sure to check in with your students to stay on track for the next two weeks!
TA SLIDESHOWS |
Rigorous & Robust Academic Program:
Topics | Information/Links |
Staff Meeting
 | Objectives:
Staff Meeting Calendar Where: Department head’s will reach out with a location When: 3:30 - 4:30 Staff Meeting Agenda |
Schedule for next year
| Great news - Lisa Therrien is truly a miracle worker. Your teaching schedule for 2023-2024 will be coming your way next week - get excited |
| June 15th - 23rd final inservice plan
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| Research shows that students are more likely to make a post-high school plan after visiting the campus of a post-high school option. Counseling and Next Step collaborated to provide 6 field trips this spring and 47% of the Junior class participated!
Thanks to all of the HU staff for connecting with students and encouraging them to attend one of the following trips: Norwich University for the college fair, VTC for Try a Major Day, CCV with a focus on Early Childhood Education, UVM for a college tour, St Michael's College for College and Career Pathways Event and the Welding Institute for info on a career as a welder.  
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REMINDER: Senior Grades
| Graduation is just around the corner! A reminder of the senior grade timeline:
Thursday June 8th: Senior grades due by END OF SCHOOL DAY (please continue communicating with students of concern, their families, and school counselors, and booking ELOs) Friday June 9th: Last day of school for seniors (NO ELOS for seniors as Marching practice will be 1:30 - 3:20) Saturday June 10th: Graduation!
All other non-senior grades will be due by 3:30 on Monday 6/19.
Here is the JumpRope grading slideshow - please go through this slide-by-slide while completing your grades in JumpRope! |
Positive school climate and culture:
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Hiring Update | Hired:
Offers out: 1 year Spanish Teacher 1 FTE. Spanish Teacher Para Educators (1)
Posted positions still: 1 year Math Teacher 1 FTE. Math Teacher 1 year Spanish Teacher 1 FTE. Spanish Teacher Para Educators (3) Student Support Special Educator High School Receptionist
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| Senior Grades are due on Thursday, June 8th.
If you have a senior student in one of your classes who is at risk of not completing your course successfully, please let their school counselor know.
We have already sent home letters stating that a student may be at risk of not fulfilling graduation requirements. Hearing from you helps us have a better understanding of their progress towards graduation requirements and in turn plan follow-up meetings and conversations with the student and their family to explore next steps.
It's also important for you to communicate with the students and their family directly. We often don't have all of the details they're looking for; often about missing assignments, options to successfully complete the course, etc. It's incredibly helpful when they have direct communication from you.
Thank you for all of your hard work and the dedication you have to ensuring all of our students experience success here at Harwood. We are so grateful to work with such an amazing group of teachers. |
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