From Venspired (this blog post by Krissy V. is perfect…especially after engaging in thought-provoking dialogues about Winter MAP scores). 

“Take a typical lesson, on a typical day, in a typical classroom. We are constantly reaching out to the learners who have fallen behind. Tutoring. Interventions. Extra time. Small group. Individualized Instruction. Scaffolding. All of these things are so important, and we’d all agree, essential for the success of students who need the extra support.

But doesn’t every kid need support? What about the kids who already know it? Maybe they learned it on their own, got it really quickly, or read about it once before. They think differently. Should they wait to learn? What will be done differently for those kids?

We tend to say things like, “They’ll be fine.” But fine really isn’t good enough. What if we offered more for all kids. Not just on one lesson, or one day, but whenever they need it. Bringing everyone up to a level that, for them, is enough for a good healthy stretch. Reaching, struggling, extending.

Because in that stretch? There is learning….The kind every kid deserves.”

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, February 3rd
100th Day of School!
1st Grade Field Trip to Shedd Aquarium
Dr. Seuss Committee Meeting @ 2:30pm

Tuesday, February 4th
109/101 Field Trip to PF Changs (rescheduled)
PEP Parent Meeting @ 6:00pm (Kennedy)
Happy Birthday Anne Weinthaler 🙂

Wednesday, February 5th
107/109 Field Trip to PF Changs (reschedule)
SLC/SLBC Outing to Franklin Park Post Office

Thursday, February 6th
SLT Meeting @ 3:00pm
Happy Birthday Dina Natale 🙂
Happy Birthday Heather Longo 🙂

Friday, February 7th
Pre School Screening
Happy Birthday Alanna Olson 🙂

(02/09) Happy Birthday Myra Gilio 🙂

Here are some 100th day ideas from Pinterest (click on picture & it will connect you to the link where you can find these activities).