Solution Tree Model School

Solution Tree Model School

Monday, September 7, 2015

September 7th - September 11th

Quote/Thought of the Week
     "Learning Intentions (daily targets) describe what it
      is that we want Students to Learn and their clarity 
      is at the heart of Formative Assessment. Unless 
      Teachers are clear about what they want Students to
      Learn (and what the learning outcomes look like),
      they are hardly likely to develop good assessment
      of that learning."   --John Hattie. Visible Learning

     "A Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum gives students 
      access to the same essential learning regardless of 
      who is teaching the class AND can be taught in the
      time allotted.This Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
      is the essentials that every student must know in 
      order to be successful in the course, grade level, 
      and life."    --Robert Marzano





Weekly Items, Events and Activities
Monday, September 7th--NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 8th--REACH Math Priority Day
Wednesday, September 9th--REACH Science Priority Day
Thursday, September 10th--REACH Language Arts Priority Day 
Friday, September 11th--REACH Social Studies & PE Priority Day

--Fossil Ridge REACH Time--
 REACH is our school-wide Tier II Intervention and Extension time 
at Fossil Ridge, which takes place everyday from 1:25 – 2:00PM. 
REACH is built into our daily schedule to provide Intervention Time 
(extra help, additional opportunities to gain necessary skills & knowledge, 
resources, etc) for ALL of our students. Intervention Time allows us to 
ensure that ALL  Fossil Ridge Students are Learning at High Levels. 
Interventions provide Immediate & Specific Help, as well as Re-Teaching 
of key concepts and skills necessary for success. REACH also provides 
Extension Time, creating the opportunity for our students to use their 
academic passions to extend their learning (Robotics, Minecraft, 
Social Dance, Silent Reading, Science Labs Engineering, etc.) Students 
may either be selected by teachers for Intervention Time to provide 
additional help, or they may attend Extension Time based on the 
course/activity they have signed up for. It is vitally important that our 
students understand that Intervention Time is NOT a punishment, but 
rather a means for our Team at Fossil Ridge to ensure ALL our students 
are learning at high levels. At Fossil Ridge we believe REACH Time is 
every bit as important as classroom time, as it is an extension of 
classroom learning and instruction. Each subject area is provided with 
a “Priority Day” for Intervention Time as follows…
     ^Monday=College & Career Awareness and Fine Arts
     ^Tuesday=Math
     ^Wednesday=Science
     ^Thursday=Language Arts
     ^Friday=Social Studies and PE



Fossil Ridge Student Spotlight
Congratulations to our Inaugural "Get Your Brain On" Students for doing amazing things in the classroom, learning at high levels,showing improvement, and being good classmates!   

It's A Great Day To Be A T-Rex Students for August...
Literacy, Leadership and Limitless Learning!

Students Engaged in High Levels of Learning at Fossil Ridge...



Fossil Ridge Faculty
A very special THANK YOU goes out to the entire Fossil Ridge Custodial Team for keeping our Campus, Classrooms, Hallways, 
and Commons Area so clean and beautiful! Fossil Ridge is 
11 years old and looks like it was just built. We appreciate 
all the hard work our Custodians put in for Fossil Ridge!



 Fossil Ridge Professional Learning
Engaging in the "Right Work" to ensure High Levels of Learning 
for ALL Students; the Importance of Team!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FldnHUgjTcM

The Importance of Daily Learning Targets: "Knowing the Target"

Be Excellent :)


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