November 9th - November 13th

Quote/Thought of the Week
"This Faculty is the best around, I am amazed how
 much my daughter has grown this year; she has
 never been so happy." -Parent

"Do your Teachers know how great they are?" -Parent

"I can't believe how much my son loves his
 Teachers, all he wants to talk about is school." -Parent

"I am so happy we chose to make the change and 
 bring our daughter to Fossil Ridge, she is
 loving it here." -Parent

How Great You Are!! ...YouTube (5min)

Weekly Activities and Events

Monday, November 9th--2 Trimester Begins--REACH CCA 

 and Fine Arts Priority Day

Tuesday, November 10th--REACH Math Priority Day  

Wednesday, November 11th--REACH Science Priority Day and 

 Veterans Day Assembly

Thursday, November 12th--REACH Language Arts Priority Day 

Friday, November 13th--REACH Social Studies and PE Priority Day

Fossil Ridge Student Spotlight

You Want Excellence, We'll Show You Excellence!!

At the conclusion of 1st Trimester Fossil Ridge had

175 Total Students earn a 4.0 GPA...86 6th Grade Students

and 89 7th Grade Students!

Congratulations to our very own Fossil Ridge Students for WINNING

the 2015-2016 State of Utah "Radon Awareness" Art Contest. Winners receive $100 each and an invitation to meet and eat with the
Governor.There were over 700 entries from the entire State of Utah...ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A T-REX!

The 2015-2016 Fossil Ridge Robotics Team had a very

successful fund-raiser at Barnes and Noble Bookstore

Saturday...at last count they had raised nearly

$1,000.00 for their upcoming Robotics Competitions!

They are programming and creating amazing robots :)

Faculty and Staff Spotlight

Happy Birthday...Mrs. Vickie Thompson on Thursday, November 12th

A HUGE Thank You to all of our Faculty and Staff Members

for your additional time and effort spent to make 

Parent-Teacher Conferences successful last week. Thank you

for consistently reaching out and communicating with our

Parents throughout the school year!

Fossil Ridge Professional Learning

**Student Learning & Grading Practices**

Articles...

Arguments Against Standard Based Grading & How to Respond

Solution Tree Blog. Doug Reeves

Grades that Show Student Learning

Educational Leadership. Robert Marzano and Tammy Hefelbower

Video Clips...

Grading and the Game of School

TED Talk. Craig Messerman (5min)

Effective Grading Practice

Solution Tree. Ken O'Connor (3min)

BE EXCELLENT!

Happy November! November 2nd - November 6th

Quote/Thought of the Week
"Your smile is your logo, your personality is
 your business card, how you leave others feeling
 after having an experience with you becomes your
 trademark."  --Jay Danzie

"Leadership is not about titles, positions, 
 and flowcharts. It is about one life
 influencing others."  --John Maxwell

Weekly Events and Activities
Monday, November 2nd--Book Fair--REACH College & Career Awareness and 
 Fine Arts Priority Day, Theater Performances (Mrs. Bosen by Class Period)
 and Trimester Choir Concert (6PM)

Tuesday, November 3rd--Book Fair--REACH Math Priority Day  and

 Theater Performances (Mrs. Bosen by Class Period)

Wednesday, November 4th--Book Fair--REACH Science Priority Day and

 Parent Teacher Conferences (4PM - 7PM)

Thursday, November 5th--Book Fair--REACH Language Arts Priority Day and

 Parent Teacher Conferences (4PM - 7PM)

Friday, November 6th--Book Fair--PLC Early Out (11:45AM) and

 REACH Social Studies and PE Priority Day

Fossil Ridge Student Spotlight

Congratulations to Lexi Tueller and Sophia Hancock...they 

were both selected as Finalists for the 2015 State of 

Utah "Radon PSA" competition to draw awareness to

the dangers of radon gas.

Fossil Ridge Students participated in a
successful "Student Empowerment" Week that
included activities to celebrate our students 
and strengthen their resolve as they move into
their teen years.

Congratulations to the Fossil Ridge Band and
Show Choir Students on fabulous performances
at their Fall Concerts this past week and thanks
to all of our parents that came out to support 
our students!

Fossil Ridge Faculty Spotlight

Special Thank You's go out to Mrs. Sheeran and Mrs. Hodek

for organizing such wonderful Fall Concerts and sharing

their talents and the talents of their students with the

rest of us. Thank You for all you do!

We appreciate Mrs. Jaggi for taking on the lead role

for Student Empowerment Week. She ensured that each day

was well planned out and took care of treats and prizes 

for our students...it was a successful week, due in

large part to Mrs. Jaggi's efforts!

Fossil Ridge Professional Learning

**Student Learning and Grading**

Video Clips:

Toxic Grading Practices

Doug Reeves. YouTube (6min)

Standards Based Grading

Rick Wormeli. YouTube (8min)

Articles:

7 Reasons for Standards Based Grading

Patricia Scriffiny, Educational Leadership. Oct.2008

Re-Do's and Re-Takes Done Right 

Rick Wormeli, Educational Leadership. Nov.2011

BE EXCELLENT!

October 26th - October 30th

Quote/Thought of the Week
"Some students have waited all weekend to return
 to a place where they feel safe and valued...
 that place is your classroom!"
    --Unknown

"Embrace the mighty purpose of being an Educator.
 It's not about test scores; its about raising
 human potential."
     --Dave Burgess

Weekly Events and Activities
**STUDENT EMPOWERMENT WEEK**
Monday October 26th--"BE A Hero Day" (wear Red, White, Blue), REACH College & Career Awareness and Fine Arts Priority Day, and Show Choir Concert (6PM)

Tuesday, October 27th--"Respect Yourself & Others Day" 

(Sunday Dress/Bow-Tie) REACH Math Priority Day and Band Concert 

(Beg.Band 6PM/Int.Band 7PM 

Wednesday, October 28th--"Sock It To Bullies Day" (Crazy Socks)

 REACH Science Priority Day 

Thursday, October 29th--"Be On A Drug-Free Team Day" (Favorite Team 

 t-shirt, jersey, sweatshirt) REACH Language Arts Priority Day and 

 Orchestra Concert (Beg.6PM/Int.7PM)

Friday, October 30th--"Halloween Dress Up Day" REACH Social Studies and PE Priority Day

Fossil Ridge Student Spotlight

While I was briefly observing a class late last week, I

overheard one of our Teachers say the following to her 

Students..."You are BRILLIANT!" I know without a doubt

that all of us at Fossil Ridge have the same feeling about

our Students...indeed we are all lucky to be at such a 

great school with "BRILLIANT" students!

This week several of our Fine Arts Students will be sharing

their talents with Parents, Faculty, Staff and Community

with our Fall Choir, Band and Orchestra Concerts. Prepare 

yourselves for some fabulous pieces!

 

Mrs. Gubler's Visual Art Students "Installation Art"

 ...Three dimensional art work that is designed to 

completely change the space, often incorporating materials

found on site.

Fossil Ridge "Get Your Brain On" Students of the Week..

Faculty Spotlight
Happy Birthday Mrs. Mary Emett (October 30th)

This past week Mr. Webb (Science 7)was named the
94.1 The Planet; "Best Teacher on the Planet" for the
week of October 18th-24th. Mr. Webb was nominated for the 
award by one of his Science Students!! Congratulations to
Mr. Webb :)

Fossil Ridge Professional Learning

**Final Resources for October PL focus on Formative Assessment**

Articles:

"Going Deeper with Student Learning"

"Learning that Matters"

"Three Ways to use Formative Assessment Every Day"

Video Clips:

"Be Sure To" Reflection Strategy (2 minutes) 

"Show Me Your Cards" Assessment Tool (5 minutes)

"Student-to-Student Assessment" (10 minutes)

BE EXCELLENT on PURPOSE!!

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!