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!!