Week of September 10 – September 17 Master Edition

Mission Statement: Harrison High School will develop caring and principled young adults, who contribute to the greater good, think with a global mindset, and take on cognitively demanding work, knowing they have ability to solve problems which do not yet exist. Principal’s Vision: Harrison High School will help students maximize their academic, social, and emotional potential.

Core Beliefs: 1) Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement. 2) Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic performance. 3) There is no excuse for poor quality instruction. 4) With our help, at-risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at-risk students. 5) Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment over time to the pursuit of excellence.

(PLC Late State Schedule) MYP Vertical PLC with Carmel in Seminar West NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms JROTC 9/11 Tribute: 9:30, Front of School PSAT Focus Group: 3:30 – 4:30, Donahue’s Room DTE Informational Session: 4:30 – 5:30, Zalman Center Junior SGA Meeting: 3:15 – 4:00, Room 206 Glee Club: 3:20 – 4:00, Choir Room Panther Adventure Club: 3:20 – 4:00, Room 506

NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms IB Site Team Meeting: 6:45 – 7:30am, Library E&R Focus Group: 4:00 – 5:30, Zalman Volleyball Home vs. Vanguard: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 Softball vs. Sierra: 4:30, El Pomar Restorative Justice: PE Classroom Choir Rehearsal: 3:20 – 4:00, Choir Room Cross Country at Elizabeth: 3:45 Boys’ Tennis vs. Mesa Ridge: 4:00, Memorial Park CLDE Lunch Bunch: B Lunch, Geis’ Room

NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms Council Meeting: 3:20 – 4:45, Antezana’s Room Green Team: 6:45am-7:30am, Room 502 Senior Assembly: 8:15 – 8:45, Auditorium Choir Rehearsal: 3:20 – 4:00, Choir Room Boys’ Tennis at Douglas County: 4:00 Volleyball at Florence: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 College Prep Academy: 5:30 – 7:30, Commons & Auditorium

All Freshmen STAR Reading Testing (see email from Tyler) NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms New Staff Afternoon Meeting: 3:15 – 4:15, Duran’s Room Hollon and Danjuma to IB Instructional Rounds at Sand Creek Football at Evergreen: 3:30, 7:00 Softball @ Mitchell: 4:30 Class of 2021 SCA Meeting: 3:15 – 4:15, Room 211 Drama Club Meeting/Rehearsals: 3:15 – 4:00, Room 213 Fall Show Rehearsals: 4:00 – 6:00, Auditorium Intercept: 3:15 – 4:1`5, Room 304 Guest Speaker in Perez’s Room: 12:15 – 2:30

(Advisory Schedule) NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms New Staff Morning Series: 6:45am-07:30am, Room 304 Volleyball Home vs. James Irwin: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 Softball vs. Palmer Ridge: 4:30, El Pomar

Boys’ Soccer Home vs. Fountain Valley: 10:00 Band Clinic and Show: 8:00am-7:00pm, all over Harrison

Week of September 18 – September 24 Master Edition

Problem of Practice: If teachers across all disciplines consistently construct and communicate knowledge through guided inquiry using IB global contexts, then student achievement will increase.

Focus Statements: 1. On a daily basis, teachers will begin class within 30 seconds and have students in seats until the bell to release.

2. On a daily basis, teachers will model IB Learner Profile Attributes and Attitudes and embed them into their lessons.

3. On a weekly basis, teachers will incorporate technology (1:1) in order to develop 21st Century Learners (critical thinking, problem solving, information literacy, collaboration, self- direction, and/or intervention).

4. On a daily basis, teachers and students will use factual, conceptual, and debatable questions through collaboration and Cornell notes.

5. Teachers’ lessons will shift from teacher-centered to student-centered through the use of guided inquiry and IB global contexts.

(PLC Late State Schedule)

NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms Key Action Monday PLC SAT Meeting: 3:15 – 4:15, Donahue’s Room Junior SGA Meeting: 3:15-4:00, Room 206 Panther Adventure Club: 3:20 – 4:00, Room 506 Volleyball @ Fountain Fort Carson: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 Sophomore Personal Project Meet and Greet 8:40 am PSAT Guys and Girls Group Starting

NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms CLDE Lunch Bunch Meeting: B Lunch, Rauch-Kelly’s Room Softball Home vs. Elizabeth: 4:30, El Pomar Restorative Justice: 8:00 – 10:50, PE Classroom Jostens: 11:45 – 1:15 and 5:00 – 7:00, Lobby Lincoln Tech Recruiter: 11:45 – 1:15, Commons Choir Rehearsal: 3:20 – 4:00, Choir Room Anime Club: 3:30 – 4:15, Room 507 Boys’ Tennis vs. Widefield: 3:45, Widefield Community Center Boys’ Soccer @ Discovery Canyon: 4:00, 7:00 Panther Games: 6:00 – 9:00, All Over Outside Summit Club – SAT Group: 3:15 – 4:15

NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms IB Staff Meeting, Dave Khaliky: 3:15 – 4:45, Math Pod Volleyball Home vs. Calhan: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 Systemic Professional Development Offerings Jostens: 11:45 – 1:15, Lobby Choir Rehearsal: 3:20 – 4:00, Choir Room

Alumni Day: 9th=7:50-9:20, 10th=9:25-10:45, 11/12th=1:45-3:15 NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms Boys’ Soccer Home vs. Canon City: 4:15, 6:15 School Accountability Meeting: 4:45 – 5:45, Library Cross Country at Cougar Classic, Monument Valley Park: TBD Class of 2021 SGA Meeting: 3:15 – 4:15, Room 211 Drama Club: 3:15 – 4:00, Room 213 GSTA/Pride Club: 3:15 -4:00, Room 505 Fall Show Rehearsals: 4:00 – 6:00, Auditorium Intercept: 3:15 – 4:1`5, Room 304 C Squad Football @ Peyton: 4:00 Softball vs. Canon City: 4:00, Rouse Park, Canon City

(Panther Schedule) – Homecoming Assembly

NEP WIDA Model Testing, Office & Counseling Conference Rooms All CLDE ELLPs Completed New Staff Morning Series: 6:45-7:30, Room 304 Football Home vs. Glenwood Springs: 7:00 Boys’ Tennis @ Fountain Fort Carson, TBD

Homecoming Dance: 7:00 – 10:00 Cross Country Invitational @ Elmwood Golf Course, TBD Boys’ Tennis @ Fountain Fort Carson, TBD

Phil Herfendal hosted a pancake breakfast for all of his students for “no reason.” This was a great way

to build rapport with students! Some staff members definitely enjoyed the treats as well.

Antoinette Seiler made the staff lounge look very festive for everyone to enjoy. She wiped down

tables and made centerpieces. Thank you for creating something so special for us.

Teachers throughout the building have been testing out NearPod and different aspects of Canvas to help

increase student engagement and collaboration. The integration of technology and immediate instructional

feedback provided has allowed for very purposeful learning. It’s also been great to see teacher leaders

arise from these experience and help train others.

David Harris is pulling small, leveled groups of students during his co-teach classes. This allows him to

target students’ needs more closely and help them move toward their academic goals.

Staff members throughout the building contributed write-ups and pictures to the new district website. We

have more sections than anyone else in the district; thus proving once again that Harrison High School is

the best school!!

Miranda Mosiman is constantly on her toes keeping all the student and staff safe at Harrison. Her quick-

thinking, patience, and communication are highly valued in each situation. Thank you for taking care of all

the big and little owies.

Michele Smith and Caroline Sullivan held the first meeting of Anime Club which provides students with

creative ways to express their interests. The focus and enthusiasm of this group is amazing, even if you

need subtitles for the conversations!

Cheri Martinez presented a professional development at the district level for all administrators. Her beliefs

around enthusiasm and shared vision were inspirational to her colleagues. She also incorporated several

Learner Profile traits into her power point and praise of her peers.

Tamra Wiser worked with staff and technology to distribute laptops and hot spots to all of our students.

This is an intense process with constant questions being asked and answered. Thank you for supporting all

our staff and students with this roll out.

Tamie Hollon taught first period each day this week to model academic and behavioral expectations for out

NEP students. The students are writing paragraphs and starting a novel. Her expertise combined with her

passion for teaching students who she truly believes in is greatly appreciated. This modeling is a great way

to integrate a long-term guest teacher and ensure students stay on track.

Keith Bisaillon ran a marathon. Josea Gordon, Molly McCann, and

Chris Mason spent the weekend on a great camping trip. Maddie

Karanevich hiked a 14er. Way to lead a healthy, balanced life-style

Panthers!

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