ROO WAAG - Edition #21 ! | Smore Newsletters

Dear Roo FAM,

As we step into March, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the dedication, positivity, and resilience you bring to our school every day. This time of year can be busy and demanding, but it’s also full of opportunities to celebrate growth, support our students, and finish the year strong together.

Let’s continue leaning on one another, staying focused, and keeping our momentum going. Your work makes a difference more than you know.

Wishing everyone a productive, uplifting, and inspiring month ahead! Thank you for all you do.

Have a great Rootastic week ahead.

Go Roo’s

March's CKH Trait focuses on COURAGE — choosing to do what is right even when it is uncomfortable! For ROO Faculty and Staff, this CKH trait of courage means having brave conversations about student growth, holding consistent expectations with care, addressing behavior with dignity, and modeling vulnerability when mistakes happen. When adults demonstrate courage in their words, decisions, and accountability, students learn that strength is not about being loud — it is about leading with integrity and heart. 💚

Show-Glow-Grow!

Hey ROOS! Check out the below acitivities that can be a 5-minute opener, mid-lesson reflection, or exit ticket in ANY content area! 🤟

🟢 1. GLOW – Where did I show courage?

👉 Teacher Move:

· Call on 1–2 volunteers to normalize brave behavior. Celebrate effort, not perfection.

👉 Teacher Will Ask the Student About A Time When…

What is one academic risk you took today?
Did you ask a question even though you was unsure?
Did you participate when you normally stay quiet?
Did you stay focused when you wanted to give up?

🟡 2. GROW – Where do I need more courage?

👉 Teacher Move:

· Model vulnerability once a week.
Example: “Today I needed courage to reteach that concept differently when I saw confusion.”

👉 Students Will Respond About A Time When…

What did you avoid today?
Where did fear, distraction, or frustration show up?
What is one area you need to push yourself in tomorrow?

🔵 3. GO – What courageous action will I take next?

👉 Teacher Move:

· Have students write on a sticky note or in a digital form. Collect periodically to track patterns.

👉 Students set one micro-goal:

I will attempt to solve every problem.
I will speak at least once during discussion.
I will turn in my assignment even if it is not perfect.
I will ask for help instead of shutting down.

Materials

Show-Glow-Grow handout
Show-Glow-Grow template (English/Spanish)
Notebook paper (if handout is projected)

Instructions

Assign a targeted concept.
Project or distribute the Show-Glow-Grow handout.
Students create a Show-Glow-Grow exit ticket, using these prompts:
- Show you know “what’s happening” by writing what you learned in 2-3 sentences.
- Show you can create a graphic, diagram, or sketch to capture the idea visually.
- Show you can connect the concept to the bigger idea by creating a hashtag.
Students stand and quickly trade papers with 5 other students without reading anyone else’s papers.
Students read the final paper they receive and write 1 Glow (compliment) and 1 Grow (new idea) on their peer’s exit ticket.
Collect all Show-Glow-Grow exit tickets, evaluate students’ understanding, and clarify/verify as appropriate.

Classroom Management

Conduct a think-aloud to model the Show-Glow-Grow exit ticket.
Role-play the glow and grow movement part of the activity.

Differentiation

Promote access to content by allowing students to use notes, journals, and visuals to aid memory.
Promote response support by allowing students to dictate answers to a scribe, provide more detailed stems to frame responses, and/or allow speech-to-text technology assistance.

Think It Up!

Have students think more deeply about the concept by responding to a Think It Up prompt as an exit ticket or journal entry:
- Draw a conclusion about how this concept might be tested.
- Make a connection to the concept represented in the Show-Glow-Grow exit ticket to another concept. How are they related?
Encourage students to use lead4ward’s Thinking Stems (English/Spanish) to frame their responses, if needed.

“March Madness reminds us that underdogs rise, champions are built through preparation, and every moment counts — in the classroom just like on the court.”😊

English / RLA 📚

Question: Why do English teachers love March?
🦘Because they finally see students “spring” into complete sentences.

Math 🍀
Question: Why was the math teacher so calm in March?
Because they had plenty of pi and knew how to stay rational.

History 🏛
Question: Why is March a historian’s favorite month?
🦘 Because it reminds them of the “Ides” and proves deadlines have been stressful for centuries.

Science 🔬
Question: Why did the science teacher bring a ladder to class in March?
🦘 Because the students were ready to take their learning to the next level of matter.

All Teachers 🍎
Question: Why do teachers love March?
🦘 Because it’s the only time of year when we can say, “We survived winter… now let’s SPRING into test prep!”

A 10 Minute View to Meaningful Impact: Powerful Insights for Educators on the Go!

Dr. Katie Novak provides evidence for those seeking to understand the benefits of inclusive learning environments and for educators that are looking for strategies to implement into their classrooms to create a space where all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Conversation Starter with Students:

"What does courage look like in high school?”🤟

Conversation Starter with Students:

"What is something people misunderstand about you?"🤟

Conversation Starter with Students:

“If you had to teach this concept, how would you explain it?”🤟

Active monitor your students throughout the lesson.
Post the focused skill for the week in a visible location.
Provide support and guidance when students are struggling with skills.

Continue encouraging students as we work toward mastering two skills each week. Let’s keep pushing forward with 15 correct questions per week — we believe in OUR Students, and we are KHS STRONG!

⏳⏳ Timely Grades, Stronger Student Success ⏳⏳

Teachers, please remember to enter grades within five school days of assigning any class assignment, test, or graded task, as timely feedback is essential for student progress, accountability, and clear communication with students and families.