Here are some of the events happening on campus during the next week.

Happy American Education Week! Thank you for your commitment to public education!

Monday, November 16, 2009

NHSPE -- Reading Exam for non-proficient Juniors and Seniors 7:00 am
See assignments from T. Jackson

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

NHSPE -- Math and Science Exams for non-proficient Juniors and Seniors 7:00 am
See assignments from T. Jackson
Marching Band Show & Awards 6:00 pm Theatre/ 404

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

NHSPE -- Writing Exam for non-proficient Seniors and all Juniors 7:00 am
See assignments from T. Jackson
Women's Volleyball Banquet 5:30 pm Cafeteria
1st Quarter Report Cards Distributed during 3rd period
For students who are testing during that time, report cards will be available in the Cafeteria during lunches and after school.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

NHSPE -- Make Up Exams
Invisible Children Movie Screening 1:30 pm Room 404
Key Club DCM 5:00 pm Cafeteria
Winter Sports Parent Meeting 6:00 pm Theatre/ 404
The Great American Smoke Out-- looking for a deadline to quit? Here's a good one!

Friday, November 20, 2009

NHSPE -- Make Up Exams
1st Quarter Academic and Perfect Attendance Recognition Lunches Cafeteria
Universal Children's Day

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Overnight Team Retreat-- Varsity Basketball

A Note of Thanks--
Thank you in advance for all of your help and cooperation during this first round of NHSPE testing! While testing may be an inconvenience for us, the students need these opportunities to meet that graduation requirement!

Thank you to all of the teachers who have been tutoring non-proficent students, so they have a chance to pass the exams this time around. Many of you have stayed after school and are scheduling tutoring sessions for Saturday. In many classes, teachers are reviewing test taking strategies and helpful hints. Some of the students who have attempted this test more than once or twice previously are very discouraged, and any positive comments from you are appreciated!

Thank you to the members of the Discipline Committee. Last week's meeting was very successful, and the participants brought many good ideas to the table.

Instructional Strategies for November: Collaborative Strategies for Students

NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER:

Members of learning teams, usually composed of four individuals, count off: 1, 2, 3, or 4. The instructor poses a question, usually factual in nature, but requiring some higher order thinking skills. Students discuss the question, making certain that every group member knows the agreed upon answer. The instructor calls a specific number and the team members originally designated that number during the count off respond as group spokespersons. Because no one knows which number the teacher will call, all team members have a vested interest in understanding the appropriate response.
Again, students benefit from the verbalization, and the peer coaching helps both the high and the low achievers. Class time is usually better spent because less time is wasted on inappropriate responses and because all students become actively involved with the material.

Have a great week Trailblazers!

Sindy L. Eisen
Assistant Principal
Durango High School
799-5850 ext. 4202