We have a great week ahead of us this week. I continue to see exciting lessons and activities happening in the middle school classes. As I and other administrators continue classroom walk-throughs, we want to provide immediate feedback; therefore, you will notice that you will get an email as soon as the walk-through is completed. If you have questions about the feedback, please see the observer for more details.
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Reflection for Rejuvenation...
With the hustle and bustle, shifting and moving, planning and, let's face it, chaos of any school during the first month of school, it is important to focus on why we are here. Why do we chose Union Academy, teaching, coaching, helping students learn? Sometimes it is most important to focus on ways to make the lesson relevant to our students (even if it means changing up the way we've always done things). Dare to be different...be innovated. Most of all, remember why you chose teaching and/or choose to stay. We are UA because of you!
Burpees, Squats, and Planks, Oh My...
If you aren't into fitness, exercise, and sweating, steer clear of Mr. McGinnis' PE classes. Mr. McGinnis' 6th grade PE classes are focusing on a fitness based approach to the standards. Students will learn life-long fitness strategies to be healthier, happier, and more productive students. In fact, Mr. McGinnis has partnered with Mrs. Houser's 6th grade ELA class to study the impact a fitness based PE class has on the performance in ELA classes. As you can see below, Mr. McGinnis has combined technology with his lessons to get students involved and track progress. Students use Go Pro videos and heart rate monitors to track the data needed for the study. The results from each class period generate reports that include active heart rates, minutes active, etc. Stop by and check out a class. I'm sure he'd be happy to have more "students" doing burpees.
On September 7th, Jerry Ackerman is returning to Union Academy to share his expertise with our middle school students. Last year, Mr. Ackerman spoke to the high school students and parents about social media. The topic of this year's presentation is "Dude. Be Nice". Use of social media is HUGE with every student today. Mr. Ackerman's interactive keynote touches on the following concepts:
To learn more about Jerry Ackerman and his presentations, go to www.jerryackerman.net . I will send out further information about the assembly schedule.
Character Weekend...
Way to go, Mr. McGinnis!
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