Community+Meetings

Community Meetings


 * Call/Response – “We are” / “STEM!”
 * All crews sit with crew leader

Teacher Roles: Before During
 * 1) Prep crew students about expected appropriate behavior at Community Meeting
 * 2) Supply names of students for awards (2 per grade level, look for gender and racial equality!)
 * 3) Choose and submit top three jokes
 * 4) Submit any other news or upcoming events
 * 1) Crew Leaders stand/sit with their crew in the assigned area
 * 2) Crew leaders are primarily responsible for the behavior and interactions of their crew
 * 3) ALL TEACHERS AND STAFF support each other by using HOS language when encouraging positive behavior and redirecting inappropriate behaviors of //**ALL**// students.
 * 4) Model appropriate behavior (no adult side conversations, cell phone use, etc.)
 * 5) Sweat The Small Stuff: Even small indiscretions undermine the integrity of our Community Meetings!!

After
 * 1) Crew Leaders lead their crew out of the meeting

Student Roles: //(Eventually students will be chosen from rotating crews to perform the above tasks.)//


 * 1) Students enter the community meeting and sit in their assigned area with their crew leader.
 * 2) Students act responsibly during the community meeting.
 * 3) I listen respectfully by being silent when others are speaking.
 * 4) I follow all routines and procedures.
 * 5) I leave no trace.
 * 6) Students collaborate during community meeting.
 * 7) I use kind tone and language.
 * 8) I share my ideas and skills openly
 * 9) I participate in group protocols

Administration Roles
 * 1) Facilitate a logical consequence for students who demonstrate repeated inappropriate behaviors.

Community Meeting (Once a Month) Length: Hour Place: STEM Cafetorium

Three jokes or humorous anecdotes picked by staff submitted by students (to crew leaders) delivered by students. Special consideration given to jokes which make reference to STEM themes or habits. || TRADITIONS
 * 10 Minutes || STEM Pledge ||
 * ^  || Greeting (based on monthly theme) ||
 * ^  || Reading(based on monthly theme) ||
 * 5 Minutes || Student Spotlight
 * Showcase of a talent
 * Presentation on a group activity (Student Led) ||
 * 15 Minutes || Acknowledgments
 * Birthdays (June and July birthdays are acknowledged in June, august birthdays are acknowledged in September) Honored students come to the front - All sing a birthday song
 * Awards (4 per grade (2 girls 2 boys if possible) specific habits demonstrated and awards are initially given by staff, gradually released to students dedicated bulletin board and carousel showcasing habits award winners ||
 * 5 Minutes || Comic Crew
 * 5 minutes || Principal's Pep Talk/Announcements
 * Upcoming news and/or events for STEM ||
 * 10 Minutes || Cyber Hawk Challenge
 * Trophy Exchange (Cyber Hawk Cup) crew who wins the challenge for the month (team building challenge related to habits or stem themes) ||
 * || Dismissal
 * Dismissed by Crew, starting with the Cyber Cup Winners ||
 * 10 minutes || Used where needed ||
 * Call/Response – “We are” / “crew!”
 * Music to introduce each segments/tradition
 * Celebrate one habit per month for theme


 * Students who win the Cyber Cup will be responsible to plan for and read the Greeting,Reading, and introduce the other traditions (MC?) at the next month’s Community Meeting

ROLES/EXPECTATIONS

Teacher Roles: During
 * 1) Teachers stand/sit with their crew in the assigned area

After
 * 1) Teachers will lead their crew out of the meeting

Student Roles: Before
 * 1) Students will enter quietly and sit in assigned area with their crew leader

During
 * 1) Actively listen to speakers and presentations (demonstrating the Habits)
 * 2) Participate in traditions when appropriate

After
 * 1) Quietly wait to be dismissed with their crew leader

Grade Level Crew Meeting Length: 30 Place: STEM Cafetorium


 * 10 Minutes || STEM Pledge ||
 * ^  || Greeting ||
 * ^  || Reading(Based on the weekly theme from Habits) ||
 * 5 Minutes || Student Spotlight
 * Ideas/Thoughts for next Community Meeting ||
 * 10 Minutes || Acknowledgments
 * Mention students from each crew who have shown evidence of habits of scholarship
 * Thank you/apologies ||
 * 5 minutes || Announcements
 * Upcoming news and/or events ||
 * || Dismissal
 * Dismissed by Crew ||

Teacher Roles: Before (Teachers will rotate roles [create a rotating schedule?])
 * 1) Each week one teacher from grade level needs to be responsible for the Greeting
 * 2) Each week one teacher from grade level needs to be responsible for theReading
 * 3) Each week one teacher from grade level needs to be responsible for the Acknowledgements/Announcements
 * Collects information from wiki or other staff regarding current events, deadlines, etc.