MRHS Shark Sightings Post 22 3.21.17

What Great Teachers Do Differently: Part 2

Todd Whitaker

Principal Reflection: 

It is no secret that I am a big fan of Todd Whitaker and his work.  In this short (less than 2 minute) video Mr. Whitaker emphasizes the point that "if you have great teachers you have great schools."  He further emphasizes that it's "people, not programs" that make or break a school.  I agree with Mr. Whitaker and believe one of my most important jobs as principal is to ensure we have the BEST teachers in front of our students.  

We do this at MRHS through a comprehensive and rigorous hiring process, that involves our students, staff, school and district administration.  We involve our department heads and administration in the initial paper screen, teachers are welcome to join the interview, and if candidates are successful in the first round they next teach a class, while student, staff and administration observe and fill out a rubric.  During this phase of the process our department heads give our candidates a tour of the building while school is in session so the candidate may experience our culture first hand.  It is important to us that teaching candidates see our school and want to be here just as much as we want them to teach here.  After reviewing the student and staff rubric, the principal then meets with the top candidate for another interview.  The final recommended candidates are then moved on to the superintendent. 

Our hiring process has been extremely successful and lauded by applicants that have accepted a job here and even by those who have not.  It is because our school collectively understands that having the BEST teachers gives us the best chance of having a great school.  It has been successful because EVERYONE has an opportunity to be part of the process and is included in the decision.  We are entering prime hiring season for a few openings at MRHS now.  I encourage you to get involved in one of the most important decisions we make as a school.  Remember, ultimately it's "People, not Programs" that will move us from good to great! 

Jawsome Update:

Thank you for sharing your pictures and success stories about Jawsome Hour with us - we love celebrating our successes (and their are many!).  We also want to make sure we continuously improve Jawsome Hour through collecting any of your concerns, or suggested improvements.  Our Jawsome Team will be meeting Monday March 27, 2018 to process feedback, identify strengths, areas in need of improvement and a plan to look at data.  Our goal is to report out to staff our notes and action plan.   

MRHS Starts NEW Public Relations Committee 

Join us to help Tell Our Story! 

Please consider dropping by the first MRHS public relations and marketing committee meeting on Thursday, March 30 @ 2:45in room C125. We will be starting the discussion about ways to promote Monomoy in the community, and already have two exciting projects to tackle.

Please let me know if you are interested; even if you can't make the meeting, I always welcome ideas and input!

Thanks,

Caitlyn

Please be advised that effective immediately, the Nurse`s Office will be closed EVERY DAY from 12:18-12:43. Ms. Dufault will place a sign on her door to this effect. Staff our encouraged to not send students to the nurse's office at this time.  If there is an emergency situation, you may contact main office.  

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