Opportunity Statement: Coolidge Elementary will continue to provide all students with academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities through great teaching and the utilization of our community resources. We will maintain high expectations for all students, as well as expand our efforts to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages intellectual and social growth.”
Coolidge Vision and Mission
Our Mission: “Educate students for lifelong learning and responsible living.”
Our Vision: “Provide a learning environment that promotes and develops academic and
social growth.”
Last Week of 1st 20 Days. Procedures and Routines should be in place. Students should know what to do and how to do it Remember, as we continue to enroll students you will continue to teach and reinforce procedures and routines.
Comprehension - I understand what I read
Accuracy - I can read the words
Fluency - I can read accurately, with expression, and understand what I read
Expanded Vocabulary - I know, find, and use interesting words.
Printable: Click for printable CAFE
Title 1 PowerPoint for Coolidge Staff and Parents:
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Where do I find?.........
- Monday, Aug 27 - New Teachers Meeting OK County Health Dept. Rethink Your Drink for faculty/staff.
- Tuesday, Aug 28 - Working with E nglish Language Learners - OKCPS ELL Department. AFT will be bringing snacks sometime today. OK County Health Dept. Rethink Your Drink for faculty/staff.
- Wednesday, Aug 29 - Christian out for MANDT training. OK County Health Dept. Rethink Your Drink for faculty/staff.
- Thursday, Aug 30 - Christian out for MANDT training. Brett out. OK County Health Dept. Rethink Your Drink for faculty/staff.
- Friday, Aug 31 - Belonging Award Christian out for MANDT training. Brett out. OK County Health Dept. Rethink Your Drink for faculty/staff.
Relationships FirstAllison BehneIssue #528 “Hi, Samantha. Nice to meet you! My name is Dan. I’d like to start by having you tell me about yourself. I’m looking forward to getting to know you.” This was how the photographer of my daughter’s senior pictures greeted us when we showed up for her photo shoot on a warm June afternoon. He started the conversation, and then he listened.
He was not rushed, but instead took time to learn about her favorite activities and discover what she wanted to capture in her photos. He lightened the mood by making a few jokes that made her laugh. He asked about her family, friends, school, and work. He even asked her favorite music artists so he could have that music playing in the background while they were working. Before the first hour was over, they were talking as if they were old friends, and Samantha was relaxed and at ease as she posed her way through snapshot after snapshot. The session was scheduled for four hours and lasted five and a half because Dan took time, captured every image he thought she would want, and really focused on the goal: to capture Samantha in this moment and celebrate this stage of her life.
It wasn’t the day of her photo shoot that I really appreciated Dan’s work; instead it was the day we went to view the images. As soon as I saw them, I understood why he is recognized in his field. He had captured Samantha as the girl we raised and love. He had captured the zest for life her smile radiates, the quick wit and humor behind her laugh, the everyday expressions we recognize and appreciate, and the beautiful spirit we love so much.
At first, I was surprised at how he was able to get these images, and then I remembered how he had started the session and all the relationship-building techniques he had exercised. His work left me with three observations:
Combined, these three observations gave me one giant reminder: relationships must come first. They are the foundation on which excellence is built. When those we work with, students and colleagues alike, feel respected and valued, great things happen. This school year, may we take the time to listen to, learn about, and connect with our students and colleagues, building relationships first so learning can follow.
Photos by McClanahan Studio
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b-Resilient
Carol Moehrle
How do you react to stress? Do you confront it, acknowledge it, and deal with it? Or do you run and hide, hoping it will go away while it consumes you?
During times of stress we often forget to take care of ourselves. We are so consumed by the stress around us that we don’t sleep enough, and we forget to eat healthful foods. We forget to drink our water, and we don’t prioritize regular exercise in our daily routine. We become consumed, mentally and physically, by thoughts of stress.
Instead of helping to balance stress with wellness, we let stress take over and tip our balance to the negative.
We all experience stress, and once we recognize its symptoms, we need to pause and make special note to take care of ourselves. When stress steps into your life, you need to believe in yourself and know you can beat it. Start by drinking more water, eating more healthful foods, and getting more sleep. Help your body and mind stay healthy to balance the stress of life.
Above all else, always remember to take care of you !b-Resilient!
Last Week of 1st 20 Days. Procedures and Routines should be in place. Students should know what to do and how to do it Remember, as we continue to enroll students you will continue to teach and reinforce procedures and routines.
Comprehension - I understand what I read
Accuracy - I can read the words
Fluency - I can read accurately, with expression, and understand what I read
Expanded Vocabulary - I know, find, and use interesting words.
Printable: Click for printable CAFE
Vocabulary Rigor.....
Sample Scale for Elementary English Language Arts with 2 or more standards at multiple taxonomy levels.
R1.4.6: Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic; describe the differene in focus and the information provided.
Ri.4.9: Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeable.
4.0 Students will be able to Decide whether a firsthand or secondhand account best conveys the event or topic, justifying conclusions with grounds, backing, and qualifiers | .3.0Students will be able to Compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic. | 2.0 Students will be able to recognize and recall specific vocabulary, including firsthand account, secondhand account, perspective, integrate. Describe the similarities between firsthand and secondhand account of the same event or topic. | 1.0 With help, partial success at 2.0 - 3.0 level content. | 0.0 Even with help, no success. |
Title 1 PowerPoint for Coolidge Staff and Parents:
Where do I find?.........
Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade | 6th Grade |
| Bundled Standards Year at a Glance First 20 Days | Bundled Standards Year at a Glance First 20 Days | Bundled Standards Year at a Glance First 20 Days | Bundled Standards Year at a Glance First 20 Days | Bundled Standards Year at a Glance First 20 Days | Bundled Standards Year at a Glance First 20 Days | Bundled Standards Year at a Glance First 20 Days |
OKCPS ELA Standards by Grade Level
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OKCPS and OAS Crosswalk
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OKCPS ELA Bundles
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6th Grade Bundles
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OKCPS Math by Grade Level
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OKCPS-OAS Crosswalks
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OKCPS Standards by Bundles
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Pre-Kindergarten Bundles
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Kindergarten Bundles
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Elementary ELA Year- at- a- Glance
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OAS for Social Studies Bundles
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OKCPS Social Studies Unit Plans
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1st Grade American Heroes
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OAS Science Standards by Bundle
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OKCPS Science Unit Plans
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