DYER STUDER STRENGTHS: What do we do that makes these our strengths? (so we keep doing these!). 4.62 / 5.0 I believe my work positively impacts those we serve.4.46 / 5.0 I believe that leaders in my immediate work environment are genuinely concerned for my welfare.4.24 / 5.0 I have the support needed from leadership in my immediate work environment to accomplish my work objectives. by Derek Straight

2024-01-26 14:41:31 UTC

For 2023-2024 we can continue to use professionalism and strong communication within our work relationships. Having an open door policy with our principal helps staff to feel supported. Staff within the Dyer building seem to genuinely care about each other and their well-being beyond the workplace. We are great at being both flexible with and supportive of each other to create an environment that breeds success for not only ourselves but also our students. Everyone within our building is very welcoming to all new people including but not limited to new staff, substitutes, new students, and guests that come to visit.

wlyon5 — 2024-01-26 14:42:49 UTC

Our Strengths:

-Keep Derek as our leader!

-Work as a team

-Staff supports each other, when in need- personally or professionally

-An administrator that has a pulse on the building and is visible

-Strong communication

-Multiple resources in the building= someone always has an answer

-Sharing information and resources with each other

-Collaboration with our new grade level teams has been positive

2024-01-26 14:43:11 UTC

Communication & Collaboration are super important. We are accepting of individual differences. Introduction of staff mtg. recognition awards. Staff Dyer paws. Staff shoutouts.

We appreciate that Derek checks up on us when we are sick, have a family issue, etc. Also the check-ins to make sure staff are good when student issues arise. Admin is following up with student concerns in a timely matter. Derek is timely with returning emails. We feel like we, as a staff, are taken care of which in turn allows us to care for our students. Derek kept all staff infomred with the same information via the open door meetings about situations within our community.

Staff recognitions need to be equitable. They tend to always be awarded to those who have free/flexible time to assist in other areas of the building. Those of us with jam packed schedules don't have the chance to help and thus are rarely recognized.

2024-01-26 14:49:00 UTC

We can continue to:

* focus and appreciate each focus task

* focus on each child's emotional well-being while interacting

*using, focusing and being trained in restorative practices and questions

*open, positive communication

*feeling respected

*leader feels genuinely invested in the school and staff (as staff and as humans)

*cognizant of other people's positive contributions and supporting them

*Derek follows through on promises, etc

*having a leader who is visible in the school

2024-01-26 14:51:20 UTC

Students stay at the core of decision making. Communicate learning targets to students. Retain high quality staff. Continue clear communication. Continue follow up- greatly noticed and appreciated. To stay successful: continue to monitor and communicate our needs along with student needs.

2024-01-26 14:51:47 UTC

Believing in ourselves
Dyer Paws for Staff keeps up positivity
Shout Outs in Newsletter, trophies/wolf
Parent or kid shout out for staff - Future goals - Organized by PTO or monthly parent letter?

Keep being seen in the building and being involved around school/classrooms/kids/recess/dropoff/pickup
Following up on situations quickly/responding to emails
Meeting with grade/teams monthly - able to be heard from leaders

Future Goals 2024-25
Getting Paras involved: more Para meetings get more time/meetings/able to have time to give feedback/meetings by grade level/age

More paras have helped, however still not covering what is needed.

Future Goals

More support in classrooms for just low kids and more support at recess/lunch/duties
More emotional support for kids
Getting budget on time and actually getting what is asked. Not needing to beg for things we need.

2024-01-26 15:18:05 UTC

Leadership is more than just admin, we have a lot leadership within teachers, such as teachers supporting teachers, teachers supporting paras, and subs. We all take care of each other.