October 19th-October 23rd...Let's Make It A Great Week To Be A T-Rex!

Quote/Thought of the Week
"I'm a Superhero, so are You! What is Our Superpower...
our contribution to our own Genius and tapping into the
Genius of each one of our Students!"  --Angelia Maiers

"Nothing Great was every achieved without Enthusiasm!"

    --Ralph Waldo Emerson

Weekly Activities and Events

Monday October 19th--REACH College & Career Awareness and

 Fine Arts Priority Day

Tuesday, October 20th--REACH Math Priority Day 

Wednesday, October 21st--REACH Science Priority Day and

 Dixie State Education Students Observation/Shadow Day 

Thursday, October 22nd--REACH Language Arts Priority Day

 and Dixie State Education Students Observation/Shadow Day
Friday, October 23rd--REACH Social Studies and PE Priority Day

Fossil Ridge Student Spotlight

Last week we began a school-wide focus on Respect at 

Fossil Ridge. Multiple presentations were shared with

our Students on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in

an effort to teach and remind our Students the importance

of Respect by living up to expectations and living the 

"Golden Rule" by treating others the way we wish to 

be treated...we have already seen the fruits of our labors,

and will continue to teach Fossil Ridge Students the 

importance of Respect in the coming weeks :)

Kid President: 20 Things We Should Say Everyday!

Respect

Knovio Presentation on Respect (Mr. Howell)

More AMAZING Work Produced by Mrs. Gubler's Art Students...

"Pointallism" Project

 Best Students, Teachers and Staff on the Planet...celebrating

with Pine View High School Students on School Lunch Day,

Belting out Notes in Mrs. Sheeran's Choir Class, Supporting

Bow-Tie Tuesday by the dozens, Learning how we use 

Algebra in Minecraft & Clash of Klans, and "Getting Some Brain On"

Faculty Spotlight

Our Social Studies Team...Mrs. Lund, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Sheeran

enjoying some "collaboration" time in Zion National Park!

Fossil Ridge Professional Learning

Just a reminder that we have some GREAT professional learning

book titles in the Faculty Room...including topics on Literacy,

Technology/Digital Tools to Enhance Student Learning,

Classroom Instruction, and Professional Learning Communities.

Formative Assessment Resources:

Mr. "D" on Assessment, Grading & Feedback (LOL)

"The Art and Science of Teaching: Using Digital Tools to Close Feedback Gap"

"The Right Questions, The Right Way"

BE EXCELLENT FOSSIL RIDGE!

October 12th - October 16th

Quote/Thought of the Week
"Let yourself enjoy life. Make it a Great Day, 
 Be Excellent...OR Not. The Choice is Yours."
     --Dwight Carter, Principal

"We exist as Educators to ensure that our 
 Students are Learning. We need to shift our
 focus from  Teaching to Student Learning."
    --Richard DuFour, Solution Tree

Weekly Activities and Events
Monday, October 12th--PLC Early Out Day (11:45AM)

Tuesday, October 13th--REACH Math Priority Day 

Wednesday, October 14th--REACH Science Priority Day and

 and School Lunch Celebration Day (PVHS Students/Admin Serving) 

Thursday, October 15th--NO SCHOOL...Fall Break!
Friday, October 16th--NO SCHOOL...Fall Break!

Fossil Ridge Student Spotlight

Fossil Ridge Students were engaged in numerous Learning 

Experiences this past week that provide evidence of

the fantastic things that go on at Fossil Ridge each day.

Our students continue to challenge themselves to reach 

high expectations that will ultimately lead to their 

individual and collective success. 

Weekly "Get Your Brain On" Students...

Mrs. Myers REACH Students Dissecting Squid...

   

Mrs. Sheeran's Choir Students Sharing their Passion for Music...

Faculty Spotlight

Happy Birthday Mrs. Jeannie Fernandez...Oct.13th

Happy Birthday Mrs. Carolyn Johnston...Oct.15th

Mr. Stewart..."How do we use Algebra in Clash of Clans?"

Mrs. Sheeran...Passion, Purpose, & Excellence in Choir

Mrs. Randall...Using Battleship to Graph Coordinates

 

Fossil Ridge Professional Learning

**Formative Assessment**

   Assessing Student Learning (Edutopia. 8min clip)

   How Should We Measure Student Learning?

      Stepping Stones to Success (Principal Leadership)

   Formative Assessment: 7 Stepping Stones

     Understanding By Design & Student Learning (Wiggins. 14min)

  Challenging Students with UBD

BE EXCELLENT FOSSIL RIDGE!

October 5th - October 9th ITS A GREAT WEEK TO BE A T-REX!

Quote/Thought of the Week
"The best thing about being a Teacher is it matters.
The hardest thing about being a Teacher is that it
matters all the time."   --Todd Whitaker

"It is the supreme art of the Teacher to awaken 
joy in creative expression and knowledge."  --Albert Einstein

Weekly Events and Activities  
Monday, October 5th--REACH College and Career 

 Awareness & Art Priority Day
Tuesday, October 6th--REACH Math Priority Day
Wednesday, October 7th--REACH Science Priority Day 
Thursday, October 8th--REACH Language Arts Priority Day 
Friday, October 9th--REACH PE & Social Studies Priority Day

 **Parents, we encourage you to sign up to join the Fossil Ridge PTA

  for the 2015-2016 School Year! PTA Registration and Volunteer 

  forms can be picked up in the Main Office.

**The Reflections Theme for the 2015-2016 School Year is "Let

  Your Imagination Fly"

Student Entry

Artist Statement

Parental Consent Form

Fossil Ridge Student Spotlight

Congratulations are in Order...IT WAS A GREAT MONTH TO BE

A T-REX!!

Fossil Ridge Academic Students of the Month for Sept...

Fossil Ridge Most Improved Students of the Month for Sept...

Fossil Ridge Citizens of the Month for Sept...

Fossil Ridge Weekly "Get Your Brain On" Students...

Fossil Ridge Faculty Spotlight

Happy Birthday Mrs. Myers...October 10th

Congratulations to Mrs. Gubler's Art Students! Their

hard work and wonderful projects on a recent Patriotic

"Tear Art" Assignment will be on display at the District 

Office throughout the month of November...make sure you 

stop in and see the great art work by our very own Fossil 

Ridge Students!!

We celebrated National Custodians Day last Friday with

the Best Custodians on the Planet! Thank You Jose and Memo

for all the work you do to make our school and campus look

so beautiful!!

October is Connected Educator Month...The Challenge is Out,

in an effort to enhance Instruction and Student Learning... 

find new ways to connect to Students, Parents, Educators,

and new Educational Technology. Happy Connecting :)

Resources for Connected Educators Month (Edutopia)

Fossil Ridge Professional Learning

-5 Fantastic, Fast, Formative Assessment Tools. 

 Davis. Edutopia. Jan.2015

5 Fantastic Formative Assessment Tools

-Using Common Formative Assessments to help Teachers Reflect.

 Ken Williams. Youtube 

Value of Common Formative Assessment

-Bridge between Today's Lesson and Tomorrow's.

 Tomlinson. Educational Leadership. March, 2014

Using Formative Assessment as a Bridge

Have a Great Week...BE EXCELLENT!

September 28th - October 2nd

Quote/Thought of the Week
"Excellence is not a skill, but an attitude for greatness."
     --Ralph Marston
"There will be Obstacles. There will be Doubters. There
will be Mistakes, but with Hard Work, there are No Limits."
     --Unknown

Weekly Events and Activities

Monday, September 28th--REACH College and Career 

 Awareness & Art Priority Day
Tuesday, September 29th--REACH Math Priority Day
Wednesday, September 30th--REACH Science Priority Day 
Thursday, October 1st--REACH Language Arts Priority Day 
Friday, October 2nd--REACH PE & Social Studies Priority Day 

 and National School Custodians Day!!

Fossil Ridge Student Spotlight

This past week the Fossil Ridge Show Choir and Mrs Sheeran

were able to participate the the 2015 Pine View High School

Homecoming Parade...the kids performed well and had a 

great time sharing their talents!

Weekly "Get Your Brain On" Students...

Fossil Ridge Faculty Spotlight

Happy Birthday Deb Crawford...October 3rd

Our Teachers and Teacher Teams continue to do great things

in the classroom to ensure student learning and success for

ALL our students at Fossil Ridge. Our Teachers are working 

very hard in their Teams to determine Learning Targets,

use effective Instructional Practices, develop Assessments 

that check for understanding, and provide quality Interventions 

and Extensions that allow for additional opportunities 

to learn and critically think. At Fossil Ridge Intermediate

our Purpose is to Ensure High Levels of Learning for each

and every student that walks through our doors! 

The PLC Process:Ensuring High Levels of Learning 

for ALL Students

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMBmJa-CVxY

Fossil Ridge Professional Learning

--This Week's Professional Learning Focus is Formative Assessment

and Teacher Feedback to Students--

"Formative Assessment Principals"(Rick Wormeli.Youtube.4:48)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJxFXjfB_B4

"Seven Keys to Effective Feedback" (ASCD.September,2012)

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept12/vol70/num01/Seven-Keys-to-Effective-Feedback.aspx

Have a Great Week...BE EXCELLENT!!

September 21st - September 25th

Quote/Thought of the Week
"The first step in successfully teaching students 
is possessing a belief that each and every kid 
has the potential to be great." --Richard Pugh

"Teaching content is important...but kids will never 
forget you listened to them and that you genuinely 
for their well being." --Justin Tarte

Weekly Events and Activities
Monday, September 21st--PLC Early Out Day(11:45AM Dismissal)
 REACH CCA & Art Priority Day
Tuesday, September 22nd--REACH Math Priority Day
Wednesday, September 23rd--REACH Science Priority Day and
 Fossil Ridge Show Choir @ PVHS Homecoming Parade(7PM)
Thursday, September 24th--REACH LA Priority Day 
Friday, September 25th--REACH PE & Social Studies
  Priority Day and Mid-Trimester

Fossil Ridge Student Spotlight
Our Very Own T-REX Olympian...
Congratulations to Fossil Ridge 7th Grader Sarah Snow
on participating in the 2015 Jr. Olympic Track and Field
National Championships in Florida. She participated in 
three events and earned Medals in the 3000M and 1500M races!

This Week's "Get Your Brain On" Students with Mr. Gus...

ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A T-REX...Child Care Day & STEM!

Fossil Ridge Faculty Spotlight
"Kudos" to Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Anderson, and Mr. Stewart
for sharing great STEM Lessons in Science and Math with the
Edivate Film Crew last Thursday! We have had some fabulous
Feedback from the Production Crew!

 

Fossil Ridge Professional Learning
"Teaching Strategies That Work:Evidence Based Teaching"
  --John Hattie and Rob Marzano
http://www.evidencebasedteaching.org.au/robert-marzano-vs-john-hattie/

"Making Learning Meaningful and Lasting"
 --Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/making-learning-meaningful-and-lasting-david-cutler

"In Praise of American Educators"
 --Richard DuFour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPrgavgoKbw  (3 Minute Clip)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4fjFiKtQoo  (Full Clip, 16 Minutes)

Have a Great Week...Be Excellent!