Tuesday, August 17th

Today was a bit more fun.  Although, I guess if I write that everyday, it will lose its charm.  Truly, today's information was a bit new for the kids.  We looked at different ways to think about our four Panther Paw Laws as we are going through our day.  We also had a close game of PBIS jeopardy that Mason M. so kindly hosted for us.  Ask your student what the four Paw Laws are and to give you a few examples of each.  If they can't, they can go back through their PBIS handbook that they were given and study up. 

In 4th block, we checked in with our imaginations so we could better understand how they can help us with creative thinking.  Each student created the world's strangest creature and then made sure it was useful.  We talked about how we could use this strategy for pre-writing, how it related to creating characters and developing new products.  As students shared their creatures we practiced our Paw Laws.

In fifth block, students in all 7th grade classes took some time to examine the Hazelwood Behavior Guide, discuss them and ask questions. 

Please make sure that you and your student sign the behavior guide on the last page.  Students should tear out the last page and return it to their 5th block teacher.

Homework tonight is to read for 30 minutes.  If your child still has not chosen a book, they can read the behavior guide for 30 minutes and use it to create a plan for success this year.