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Natalie Bruce
11/15/2017 09:14:26 am
I like the new #murraycares hashtag.
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Avery
11/15/2017 09:21:03 am
Are there any particular can items needed for the food bank?
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Terri Lynch
11/15/2017 11:14:47 am
Any canned items are appreciated but items that kids like to eat are especially helpful: spaghettios, chicken noodle, ramen.
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Drew Smythe
11/15/2017 09:22:35 am
It's good to see that discipline is down this year.
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Jennifer Plemons
11/15/2017 09:23:09 am
Love the #MurrayCares -- if you do a search for it, you will find a ton of stuff. Please email or text me. Remember, to tag the high school too.
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C. Longmire
12/4/2017 01:06:47 pm
The students seem to love my Twitter feed. I try to post pictures/videos anytime we are doing "cool" stuff in science.
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ALDERDICEK
11/15/2017 09:27:34 am
Happy Thanksgiving!
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steve
11/15/2017 09:33:22 am
I like the fact there are dates on the weebly for our observations. I also like the Murray cares
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Breann Dooley
11/15/2017 09:41:34 am
I love the #MurrayCares!! This will be great for the yearbook as well! I also appreciated the observation deadlines! Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Angie Greeson
11/15/2017 10:00:48 am
Glad to see discipline numbers down from last year.
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Katy Sane
11/15/2017 10:05:15 am
I like how the focus area points out to direct questions to individual students instead of whole group questioning. This helps me out as a new teacher, and with no experience, I can use all the help I can get!
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A Summers
11/15/2017 10:11:54 am
I look forward to the 5th period classes raising lots of cans! I think that is a great cause- good work.
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Pam Puryear
11/15/2017 10:19:49 am
#MurrayCares is a great hashtag!
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Josh Zeigler
11/15/2017 10:30:00 am
I enjoyed the new hashtag. Murray County is a place with a strong community foundation that helps build the character in our school and students. The community will enjoy hearing great things about our school and students.
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Matthew K Miller
11/15/2017 10:42:59 am
I think it is a great idea to have the students monitor their own progresses and set goals. When students believe they are in charge, the more likely they will push themselves to achieve if not exceed their goals.
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Linda Dotson
11/15/2017 10:44:55 am
As a lifelong resident of Murray County, I want to say that the hashtag #MurrayCares, is so very true. Year after year, even during a recession, this community shows up to help the less fortunate. I think that we here at Murray High can take pride in being an active player in that "care". Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Anderw Bowen
11/15/2017 10:47:26 am
Good to see discipline numbers are lower. Looks like teacher absences are up a bit, which includes FMLA. Perhaps we should ask the governor to outlaw pregnancy for teachers?
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Dana Ford
11/15/2017 11:22:40 am
Great way to make EVERY student accountable while not having to be the "bad" guy that calls on them! Thanks for sharing:)
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Brittney Adams
11/15/2017 11:49:07 am
Don't be hating on all the pregnant women Bowen!
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Nick Ross
11/16/2017 08:41:55 am
Good Idea! I have stolen your "machine" idea and created a random name generator wheel (much like wheel of fortune). The kids love it and its easy to use.
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C. Longmire
12/4/2017 01:08:49 pm
I am old school, I roll dice to determine a number. Students hate to hear that sound as my die rolls in a glass bowl.
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Nancy Adams
11/15/2017 11:24:25 am
I hope that each of you enjoy a restful holiday with your families!
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Aleatha
11/15/2017 11:53:53 am
I think the choice of reward for food drive is a plus...my kids got excited at that!
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Wade Owens
11/15/2017 12:14:31 pm
Student discipline looks good compared to last year. Reminder that Skillsusa will be having our Holiday Store during the Dec. 5th basketball game, please come out and support our Skillsusa Indians.
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Jeff Williams
11/15/2017 12:17:27 pm
#murraycares
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Brittney Adams
11/15/2017 12:37:55 pm
I love the sunrise picture Cindy!!
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Chad Thornton
11/15/2017 12:51:02 pm
Having the students monitor progress and create goals is a wonderful thing if for no other reason, they become aware of where they are compared to where they need to be. Is there a standard format for having the students monitor and reflect on their learning and their growth?
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Dana Ford
11/15/2017 02:20:16 pm
For those with benchmarks, I would use the posters and give the students their individual data. Have them monitor their own progress by standard, noting improvements, and compare to the class data. Not only will the students have individual accountability, but they will also understand the value of the benchmarks and how teachers use them to plan instruction. Win, Win!
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Scott Moat
11/15/2017 01:09:40 pm
Since I have 5 media assistants during 5th, may our can donations be scaled to level the playing field? I want to win.
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Keri Blackwell and Renee Cain
11/17/2017 12:10:51 pm
Can our office aides combine with the library aides? We like winning up in here too.
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Keri Blackwell and Renee Cain
11/17/2017 12:11:53 pm
#MurrayCaresALot
Gina Linder
11/30/2017 08:18:54 am
YES on the combining. Good luck!
Jesse House
11/15/2017 01:15:44 pm
I really like #Murraycares. I will be using this more often on my own social media accounts. I am glad to see that discipline issues have been down for this past month. When students are truly engaged, less behavioral issues arise.
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Anderson
11/15/2017 01:30:39 pm
Keep on keeping on, educators.
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Marco Burgueno
11/15/2017 02:30:51 pm
Thanks for the notice on observations and incentives for the food drive.
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Wendy Owens
11/15/2017 02:32:34 pm
What a touching letter at the beginning!
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Gina Linder
11/30/2017 08:21:34 am
Thanks, Wendy. It is not often I get a chance to tell you all how much I appreciate you.
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Kim Richards
11/15/2017 02:36:11 pm
Looking at the discipline data, it makes me think about the great group of Freshmen we had last year.
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Dawlon Garrett
11/15/2017 02:59:28 pm
Thanks Dana Ford for the awesome work on the benchmark posters. They are ideal for students to monitor their progress!
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Kayla Aiken
11/15/2017 03:12:01 pm
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoys time off.
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Delyn Lusk
11/15/2017 03:16:28 pm
I love this time of year too. I love our MCHS family too and am so thankful for the love and support here.
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Josh Hensley
11/16/2017 10:19:48 am
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone.
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Debbie Hahn
11/16/2017 12:00:52 pm
Thanks to Cindy for sharing the beautiful picture!
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Hannah Harris
11/16/2017 01:13:44 pm
I hope everyone has a wonderful, refreshing Thanksgiving holiday! Also, Mr. Thornton I really like your point about goal setting. I think it is important and beneficial for students to set goals.
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Ginger
11/16/2017 02:01:34 pm
I love the new hashtag idea #MurrayCares. As a parent, it is important to show parents that we care and want their child/children to succeed.
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C. Wheeler
11/16/2017 02:04:59 pm
Glad to see a drop in discipline!
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Becky Quast
11/16/2017 03:22:54 pm
I am impressed that there is so much writing across the curriculum. The students understand and retain more when they have to explain it in words, and, as teachers, we can monitor how much they actually understand, or even pinpoint where they are missing the concept. HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!
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Sandra Johnston
11/16/2017 03:25:29 pm
Have a great thanksgiving
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Kassandra Martin
11/16/2017 05:34:18 pm
#MurrayCares sounds like a wonderful idea. Hope everyone has great, restful break. Looking forward to learning new literacy strategies when we come back!
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Carl Koneman
11/17/2017 08:12:47 am
Everyone have a great Thanksgiving! May God bless your time with your family and friends.
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Bill Steele
11/17/2017 04:56:13 pm
Happy Thanksgiving and "Yes We CAN Do It.
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Ruth Brooker
11/25/2017 01:06:42 pm
I am a little late!!!!! Really needed a break to catch up with things! I really am trying to incorporate writing, so I had them do a formal paper with a lab write-up and I had less than half turn them in. I told them I would count them for a test grade, so they would take it seriously! It ended up giving them a zero for a test grade and dropped their averages significantly. I hope they care enough to learn that they can't be lazy when it comes to these formal writing assignments? Has anyone experienced this problem as well? Any suggestions?
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Gina Linder
11/30/2017 08:24:42 am
Ruth, one suggestion would be to help the students understand that the reason for the assignment is "more than a grade." They need to see the relevance of writing in Science and how it will impact them in their future careers. The "connection" is the key, I think.
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KIm Parrish
11/27/2017 07:33:10 am
That is a beautiful picture! It's awesome that the discipline rates have lowered.
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Zach Talley
11/27/2017 07:59:44 am
It is definitely good to see that disciplinary referrals are down. Truth be told: I have definitely seen some improvement in student behaviour from last year to now. We are definitely doing something right in that regard :)
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