May Department Meeting by Heather Esposito

Sense of Accomplishment

heather_esposito — 2018-03-13 16:21:35 UTC

The Condition of Sense of Accomplishment recognizes effort, perseverance, and citizenship as signs of a student’s success. Educators have traditionally used a narrow view of accomplishment that refers to academic achievement, innate ability, or who is “best in the class.” Sense of Accomplishment, however, is viewed in terms of personal growth and effort, not just through measurable outcomes and countable successes. Taking time to recognize and support students’ efforts can help motivate them to persevere through difficult tasks, creating an appreciation for hard work and dedication.

Discussion Questions

heather_esposito — 2018-03-13 16:21:43 UTC

What types of accomplishments do you celebrate?

What are some ways you are recognizing your students to increase a sense of accomplishment?

How do you or might you recognize:

Effort
Perseverance
Citizenship
Growth

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Celebration Wall - Effort and Improvement Rewarded

heather_esposito — 2018-05-14 11:01:24 UTC

Esposito, Serafini, and Ball - E13 Junior English

Celebrating writing proficiency via Actively Learn

heather_esposito — 2018-05-14 11:13:43 UTC

Esposito

Using Google Classroom to Celebrate Students - M. Langman

mlangman — 2018-05-14 14:46:53 UTC

Celebrating Accomplishments Through Recommendations:

2018-05-16 14:46:16 UTC

My favorite way to celebrate student accomplishments is through college, job, scholarship or other types of recommendations. It gives me chance sit down and reflect and really tell the story about everything that makes that kid awesome. Often when I speak with a student to prep to write recommendation, I find out even more about that student that I didn't know. But again, I enjoy telling the whole story about the whole student and really detailing what is notable and great about him/her.

CGorelick - Title I English

2018-05-16 14:46:24 UTC

I always praise the students who come to E22 for help, particularly the effort they put in. This may seem like a small element, but when they thank me as they leave, I tell them one thing: not to thank me but to tell them they did the hard work. I just pointed out what they said.

Celebrating Success

2018-05-16 14:46:28 UTC

I made VOCABULARY CHAMPION certificates and POWER PARTICIPANT certificates for students who were consistently successful in those areas

W. Stern

Board

2018-05-16 14:46:52 UTC

I have a board in my classroom where I post any articles that I come across (or my mother-in-law!) where they positively recognize a student in my class or a student in the school.

Jess Semar

Celebrating Success

2018-05-16 14:51:01 UTC

Kristen McGrath
We have an extra office chair at the table in my classroom that is highly desired by all students to sit in. I choose one student who has demonstrated "The West Way" to sit in the chair for the month.

Celebrating Success Board

2018-05-16 14:51:06 UTC

I have a Celebrating Success Wall that highlights student success in class assignments and grades for the marking periods. The students keep an eye out to see how they did.
Tom DiPatri

Adam Kovalevich

2018-05-16 14:51:19 UTC

I use student exemplars for each essay I assign. Then, for the following essay, the students will incorporate the attributes of their peer's writing into their own.

Celebrating Success

sherrilynne_adamson — 2018-05-16 14:52:40 UTC

Sherri Adamson
Nothing beats making the time to have a one on one conversation with a successful student, looking him/her in the eye, and telling him/her how proud you are of his/her effort and improvement.

Celebrating Success Via Recommendations

2018-05-16 14:54:09 UTC

This is the second time I'm writing this so now I'm writing the Reader's Digest version. I like to tell the whole story about how awesome a kid is when writing recommendations -- apparently its up somewhere -at least that's what Tom says -- so I'll conclude now.

Sharon
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Various methods: phone call home, one on one chat with student, public recognition in class, bulletin board with successful work. Evelyn Minutolo

2018-05-22 12:11:20 UTC

Celebrating Success: Babula Bucks

2018-05-22 12:42:26 UTC

This year I have implemented "Babula Bucks" into my classroom to celebrate success. Whenever a student/group has an outstanding response, writing, quiz grade, or the like, they are awarded a number of Babula Bucks (purple dollars with my picture). Classes worked collaboratively at the start of he year to create their own menus of what could be "purchased," ranging from candy to extra credit to a pizza party. Lower cost items are designed to be instantly gratifying and individual, while higher cost require students to work together to save their dollars.

Recognizing Student Accomplishment and Success - Drury

brian_drury — 2018-05-22 16:19:04 UTC

I try to recognize my students in many different ways. For example, each morning I check Genesis to determine whether there are any student birthdays on that particular day. If so, I wish that student a "Happy Birthday" and give him or her a small gift. In addition, whenever we have a major assessment in one of my classes, I inform my students that if the class average is 75 or above, then I will bring in snacks for everybody. In my AP Statistics classes, I hold a dinner banquet in July for all students who earn a "5" or a "4" on the AP Exam. I believe that these types of recognition help to motivate my students to succeed.

Portfolio Reviews

2018-05-22 16:44:39 UTC

Class portfolio critiques are a good way to share your hard work with others as well as get some feedback :)
K. Frost

Celebrating Success - Broadbelt - Chem Concepts

2018-05-22 16:59:20 UTC

I continue to celebrate success for students by communicating with parents via email, give oral praise in class for achievements and posting up pictures of the process of learning especially in lab activities.

Dina Mathias

2018-05-22 17:03:07 UTC

Funny this was the question today...My students in Concepts Reading participated in a year long project called "Write Brain Books." Students learned the process of how to write and publish a children's book. In groups, they published books, which were sent back to us as hardbacks, including dedications, their pictures and bios. Today we went to Barton, and read to second and third graders, and students lead discussions with the kids. Of course a field trip (and pizza after) was an incentive, but they did a fantastic job all around. Students donated their books to each individual classroom library.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS!!

2018-05-22 18:09:16 UTC

All thou we would all love to see cafetiere fall from the ceiling during class everyday. This year's progress, is measured in milestones. As a whole, West has embraced a sense of community, aimed at promoting each other's strengthens and accomplishments.

Celebrating success

2018-05-22 18:42:19 UTC

Working in the special education department gives opportunities to celebrate success in a cross curricular way. An example of this is identifying students who have been improving in a different subject and acknowledging it in a different content. Doing so gives students a feeling of accomplishment because it makes it go beyond the classroom.

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 18:42:47 UTC

I celebrate success through my communications with parents, providing positive feedback and reinforcement, and posting on a bulletin board to recognize academic growth.

I also went to Barton today with my Reading class. The students published children's books and went to read their books to the students at Barton today. The students lead discussions about their books. The students donated their books to the class in which they read. When we returned, we celebrated success with writing the children's books and the presentations.

Katy Scott

In my class we celebrate successful by naming a student the "smart cookie" each month. These are students that work hard and participate in class. They get a certificate and cookies. Each month it's someone new!

2018-05-22 18:43:50 UTC

Chelsea Ronayne

Celebrating Success through Vocab Stars

jenn_woolston — 2018-05-22 18:47:26 UTC

That is only one way in which I celebrate student success. Jenn Woolston

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 18:53:48 UTC

I celebrate success by displaying student work throughout the classroom and giving students the opportunity to practice their skills in an authentic setting. For example, last year we went to Madrid, Toledo and Sevilla. This year we are going to Peru. Every year students in Spanish 2 Honors go to Cuba Libre to practice using the language to order food and eat the food after they've learned about Cuba. The picture below was taken in Toledo, Spain.

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 18:54:24 UTC

I celebrate success with my students by utilizing project based learning and performing gallery walks with the class so everyone has a chance to showcase their work.

- Kevin Finn

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 18:55:13 UTC

I celebrate success every day three by students placing their name on a success board if they have turned in all assignments and have earned a "C" or better. I instituted this for the fourth marking period to try and get students motivated to complete their assignments. The students have been working very hard to achieve success each week and love putting their name on the board. We also celebrate any success the students incur at any time. They are happy to share their successes and accomplishments. We also celebrate any successes they have earned in other classes and the need to complete works to feel empowered in the course.

Face to Face

2018-05-22 18:55:47 UTC

I agree with Mrs. Adamson, spending some time with the students and letting them know how great they are is an effective way to celebrate them. Everyone wants to be valued and a little encouragement goes a long way.
C. Wilson

Mints- Julie Schneider

julie_schneider2 — 2018-05-22 18:58:18 UTC

For volleyball, after every game and/or practice, we gave out a mint to one JV and one Varsity player. This gave an opportunity to celebrate every player over the course of the season. Sometimes it was based on effort and other times on performance. Sometimes it was based on action on the court and at times things done off the court. This was a great way to focus, even after a tough loss, to end on a good note. We would say what the mint was for and then give it to the kid. I also loved to see the players cheer for each other when mints were awarded.

I am thinking about doing this next year in class. It is a way to recognize improvement and also consistent good work and relatively inexpensive.

I’m celebrating all the time!! Hi- Fiving, giving students praise for everything positive in the class that can motivate our students to push harder and feel about learning.

2018-05-22 19:02:47 UTC

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 19:03:27 UTC

I celebrate academic success and leadership skills in my classroom. I give them stickers for good grades as well as words of encouragement for improvement. In addition, I have sent parent emails and recognized them in Night of Stars event.

Drivers Ed.

2018-05-22 19:03:46 UTC

Celebrating Success!!!

Success

2018-05-22 19:03:55 UTC

Outside of verbal praise and affirmation, one of the main things I do to celebrate student success is award a student a Fincke-ing Cap each month. A Fincke-ing Cap is basically a Student of the Month award. I spray paint one of those baseball caps you eat ice cream out of a gold color. I also then print out a certificate for the student which states that s/he was the Fincke-ing Cap recipient for the month as well as lists the traits that I believe warranted the recognition. I also print a copy of the certificate to hang in the classroom for everyone to see. Some of my students really embrace it and have worn the Fincke-ing Caps during class.

-- Adam Fincke

Celebrating Success

kelly_altenburg — 2018-05-22 19:04:23 UTC

We celebrate success in many different ways in the ICR classrooms. We call and email parents, give positive feedback to students daily not only on academic achievement but also on effort, participation and good character.
Kelly Altenburg

Achievement Party

2018-05-22 19:04:44 UTC

All of my students seem to be food motivated, so I recognize academic success through classroom parties. Aside from academic success, more emotional and maturity growth is recognized through verbal feedback, and parent contacts. Kids seem to love the positive contact with parents.

Mike Ciavarella

Celebrate Success

2018-05-22 19:04:55 UTC

In Instrumental Music we celebrate success after each in or out of school performance. Will watch video or listen to recordings and point out specific outstanding achievement by individuals and sections. Give out "AIR HIGH FIVES" to deserving individuals. Here at the end of the year we recognize outstanding seniors with annual awards that are presented at the last concert.
Jim Mark

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 19:04:58 UTC

One way we celebrate success is by providing numerous senior awards to students who have gone above and beyond as a part of the music department. Many students are recognized for both musical and non-musical achievements through various award categories. Younger students then have something to strive for throughout their time.

Burjis Cooper

Celebrating Success in the Choral Classroom

rachel_siegel — 2018-05-22 19:05:14 UTC

When students complete a sight reading activity correctly or audition for a solo, the other students usually applaud. I also give verbal praise when students answer questions correctly and try their best. In addition, we provide senior awards for many of the deserving seniors for overall accomplishments, such as musical excellence, accompanying, and leadership. In addition, I provide honest, positive feedback and encouragement to students who display good character.
-Rachel Siegel

Lingua Latina

2018-05-22 19:06:03 UTC

Almost every day almost every student hears, "Another day, another A." They then take pleasure in stamping their homework with a smiley face.

Health and Phys Ed All-Star Crew

2018-05-22 19:07:54 UTC

Virtua Interns

2018-05-22 19:08:14 UTC

celebrate their success by doing a presentation about their experiences for the year. The presentation is for Virtua staff, parents, and West staff.

See video of the Interns here: http://classroomcloseup.org/segments/lessons-in-medicine/

Celebrating Success - Liz Begley

elizabeth_begley — 2018-05-22 19:10:19 UTC

In my classroom, you will find the walls covered in student work. I find that they have more pride in their work when I do this. I also have a "college acceptance" wall where seniors get to pin the names of the schools that they have been accepted to.

Celebrating Students' Successes - A Berlehner

aberlehner — 2018-05-22 19:10:33 UTC

I recognize students who have performed exceptionally well with a "Smart Cookie" award. Students receive a certificate as well as cookies. I also have a calendar in my classroom with all birthdays listed. I feel these strategies help to create a positive and supportive classroom environment.

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 19:10:54 UTC

Students are verbally acknowledged with positive feedback when they have no missing work, brought a grade up and complete a difficult assignment.
Karen Howard

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 19:11:18 UTC

When students do well on an assignment or assessment, I tell them "Good Job!" or "I'm proud of you!". Sometimes I also put a comment on Genesis and share it with the parents as well.

L. Wallace

Celebrating Success -- Michelle Brill

2018-05-22 19:11:19 UTC

I celebrate student success by displaying student work, praising students individually and positive phone calls home. I especially look for opportunities to celebrate students for reasons other than getting an "A" in class. I recently told a "C" student how much I admired her hard work in my class and she seemed very pleased.

Celebrating Students' Successes-D. Lieberman

2018-05-22 19:11:29 UTC

I give positive feedback to the students. This encouragement helps with confidence, which translates to better understanding of the concept. Positive calls home also serve as a celebration of success.

Tully/Querns

2018-05-22 19:12:48 UTC

In many of our classes we tend to have the more unmotivated students. We both find that encouraging our students when they put in the time on their work is more beneficial then focusing on their grade. Instead of telling a student they are wrong we try to say " that is great work you did so many things right you just need to fix this step"....

Celebrating Success- Wilkins/Fincke

2018-05-22 19:12:58 UTC

Adam Fincke and I have a wall honoring our students of the month called "Fincking Cap"- we offer this award to two students per month, as they are announced and recognized in class. We also high 5 students and applaud them when appropriate.

R. Schwartz ...... celebrating success

2018-05-22 19:13:01 UTC

I celebrate success buy encouragement, reassuring students, stickers, names on poster of success. I also will call home or send an email to parents.

Celebrating success:

michelle_prough — 2018-05-22 19:13:34 UTC

tell the student
contact parents
comments on interims
feedback on assessments

Celebrate good times, come on

2018-05-22 19:14:37 UTC

Sean W. and Scott S. make an effort to identify when students have performed better the 2nd or 3rd time around on a specifically formatted type of assignment that posed them great difficulties the first time around. Issue Briefs for example posed our Envi students problems the first time they were assigned but many students gradually improved their related writing skills and problem solving analysis with their follow up attempts. Pointing out their growth and celebrating it is crucial to foster in students a continuing desire to improve. (This was typed because our cam isn't working.)

Celebrating Success in Study Skills

2018-05-22 19:15:20 UTC

Students are congratulated on hard work, no missing assignments and raising a grade in a class. I also congratulate students when they turn in a difficult assignment for all their hard work.
Calls home to parents when their child has done a great job or tried really hard on a difficult assignment are well received by parents.

Karen Howard

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 19:18:56 UTC

I celebrate success in the SLE program by conferencing with students about their progress. I congratulate them on their hard work and acknowledge the successes they have achieved. I also send note to parents about the progress they have made and to communicate my sense of pride in the achievements of the students. In class, I celebrate success with positive praise and high fives. McWilliams

I mustache you a question.

jennifer_tan1 — 2018-05-22 19:18:58 UTC

Celebrating Success- H Wing style....

2018-05-22 19:19:31 UTC

Round of applause

2018-05-22 19:19:32 UTC

We give ourselves the proverbial pat on the back by clapping for each other to celebrate our success. We also verbally praise students and thank them for their participation and contributions. Students enjoyed labs, and I think they appreciated how hard I worked to prepare lessons for them.
Maureen Smith

2018-05-22 19:21:32 UTC

We celebrate success as a department by doing the cook-off. We give kudos to all the students that have worked hard for the four years of studying World Language. For class, we have mini-cook offs
so the students can get a taste of what they could earn

Celebrating Success

2018-05-22 19:22:35 UTC

Celebrating Success with my students is the BEST!!! Communication home whether it be phone calls, text messages, or emails is a great way to show how proud I am of the students. I also keep Shutterfly albums highlighting all the accomplishments throughout the year. I send the links home for the parents/guardians to view and have heard great feedback. A lot of times, the kids print out pictures to keep for memories :) I also like to honor my students at Night of Stars and at end of year banquets.
Bridget
Garrity-Bantle

Recognizing Success! Schmarak

2018-05-22 19:23:17 UTC

I believe one-on-one positive feedback  and group recognition are still great ways to acknowledge my students' successes.  Of course, stickers work too!

Business and DECA Success!

2018-05-22 19:26:53 UTC

Art

2018-05-22 19:29:55 UTC

Success in the art room comes from a student that has seen improvement in their work and wants to take it home. I generally try to show them how much they’ve improved and make them feel proud at what they’ve done whether it’s talking to them or actually displaying the work to the class.

AFJROTC CELEBRATING SUCCESS

vivian_bender — 2018-05-22 19:31:17 UTC

Celebrating success with our Cadets are exciting for us and very rewarding for each student. It is accomplished throughout our school year the following ways.

- Allen Schwartz and Vivian Bender

Social Studies Department

2018-05-22 19:32:08 UTC

Celebrating Success in Math - Caplan

2018-05-22 19:34:31 UTC

To celebrate success, students post their work on the walls. This also is a fun way to decorate the room with student created math decorations.

Success in Biology

2018-05-22 19:38:24 UTC

Caitlin, Lisa and Michelle

2018-05-22 19:42:32 UTC

Occasionally I will put Spanish stickers on my students' papers 😎

Celebrating Success

semerson6 — 2018-05-22 19:43:38 UTC

Students spin the "Extra Credit Wheel" when they get a high grade on a test. Students get pretty competitive with themselves to make sure they get to spin the wheel and earn their random prize.

Steven Emerson

Sense of Accomplishment

tlinbladhensley — 2018-05-23 15:34:51 UTC

Celebrating Success in the Library

lisa_steel1 — 2018-05-23 17:19:57 UTC

Celebrating Success Door

2018-05-24 17:16:14 UTC

Tom DiPatri

A Little Goes a Long

tracy_cooper1 — 2018-06-04 14:44:26 UTC

An authentic "good job" with details about what the student did well is more meaningful than bells and whistles. I still post things in order to be "Marzano Compliant", but authenticity and having a rapport is a good way to celebrate success. You can even shout out in front of the class. However, you need to know your student and understand if this would be painful and embarrassing.If so, say it privately.

Herman's Celebration

2018-06-04 14:48:41 UTC

In my Drama and Public Speaking classes we are constantly celebrating success. Students are expected to share their observations of performance and presentation in a positive and constructive way. This carries over into extra curricular performances when student get recognition from not only me, but the community.

carolyn_messias — 2018-06-07 16:18:14 UTC

Molly McHugh

2018-06-12 15:40:23 UTC

Title 1
We get a huge sense of accomplishment when we see our students succeed and grades improve! This picture captures it all for us! The real face of student success- a picture says 1000 words!

I love celebrating success in my classes every day, from personal (Winning a game) to academic (la meilleure note). I try to provide to provide to my students many different opportunities at success from the National French Exam to the Cake Decorating Contest during National French Week to projects, quizzes and French encounters in the "real" world. J'adore mes élèves!

2018-06-12 15:42:05 UTC

Special Education Celebrating Success

2018-06-12 17:23:26 UTC

This is how the special education department creates a sense of accomplishment with their students!

Celebrating Success

2018-06-12 17:32:09 UTC

Celebrating Success

2018-06-12 17:50:26 UTC

Praise the student in class, display work, contact parents.

Latinos at West Senior Night

2018-06-12 18:00:18 UTC

Very rewarding to celebrate in unison the accomplishments of students who have been in the Spanish for Heritage Speaker Classes. Success is having the Juniors in the class to get involved and help organize the event!

Celebrating Success in World Civ Honors

monica_ciechon — 2018-06-12 18:15:17 UTC

Take a tour of D16 and see how we celebrated success in WCH this year.

2018-06-12 18:32:39 UTC

Accomplishments in Choir

rachel_siegel — 2018-06-12 18:46:39 UTC

I recognize effort and growth all the time through verbal praise as a group and also individually. I am able to celebrate growth more specifically when I review students' individual audition results with them to explain how they have grown over the course of the year. In addition, I make a point of praising students individually about their citizenship and encouraging them to stay true to themselves. A more public way of celebrating students' effort, citizenship, and growth is through Night of Stars and the senior awards at the Spring Concert (see attached video starting at about 1:40).

World Language Dept.

jenny_bello — 2018-06-12 18:50:05 UTC

We model celebrating success by having fun, being open-minded, and using the target language to motivate and inspire them

Sense of Accomplishment

2018-06-12 18:53:07 UTC

One non-traditional way I recognize student accomplishment and growth is through a mentor model wherein I try to create an environment in which older students are constantly trying to recognize younger students for their efforts. One way is by creating strategic pairings of young and old students to create the conditions necessary to pass on information, as well as give younger students feedback from their peers in addition to their teacher. Older students also receive numerous awards at the spring concert which younger students can then be inspired to strive for. -Burjis Cooper

Organization

2018-06-12 19:07:31 UTC

For years, I have worked on ways that students of mine can stay organized. No matter how hard I tried, at least a few students will lose things and organization will fall apart. By moving everything to the Google Classroom, organizational deficiencies were rendered void. Students who were chronically disorganized in the past no longer faced that difficulty.

Mike Ciavarella

Sense of Accomplishment

2018-06-12 19:07:42 UTC

We have students that make the Honor Groups at the local and state level and we recognize them at concerts. We give out Senior Awards at the final concert recognizing the accomplishment of our 4 year Seniors. Each time we do a competition or a concert individual students are recognized for outstanding performance, usually from specific comments from adjudicators. I daily recognize individuals who did well during the day in class as far as grasping the concept or for showing improvement. A plethora of ways used in my classes. And I know some big words like plethora. Jim Mark.

Sense of Accomplishment

michelle_prough — 2018-06-12 19:07:42 UTC

Way to go!!!

Math Department - Celebrating Student Success.

taylor_warne — 2018-06-12 19:09:24 UTC

Rickert Celebrates Success

monica_ciechon — 2018-06-12 19:15:42 UTC

Science Department

sean_wolosin — 2018-06-12 19:15:52 UTC

Sean, Scott, Sondra, and Brian celebrated success today by demonstrating to students that we are willing to contribute to West school spirit physically, spiritually, financially, and emotionally. Here is the video evidence...

DiCicco Celebrates Success

monica_ciechon — 2018-06-12 19:17:24 UTC

Bova Celebrates Success

monica_ciechon — 2018-06-12 19:18:26 UTC

Sense of Accomplishment

kathleen_scott — 2018-06-12 19:21:22 UTC

I have a bulletin board to celebrate success, provide praise, and contact home.

Field

2018-06-12 19:21:42 UTC

Celebrating Success

2018-06-12 19:25:49 UTC

Made it through another year!

Chemistry - Maureen Smith One thing that students view as a celebration is to blow stuff up...

2018-06-12 19:30:57 UTC

McMaster Celebrates Student-Athlete Success & Sense of Accomplishment!

2018-06-12 19:35:04 UTC

Promote student-athletes' accomplishments in the classroom & on the playing field as they hope to continue their education & playing career beyond Chapel Ave. Organize events to celebrate students’ contributions to the CHW community. #TNG

Success

dolores_reilly1 — 2018-06-12 22:40:42 UTC

This year has been a year of celebrating the successes of my students in and out of the classroom. The most important thing I do to celebrate success is to acknowledge how my students contribute to West, whether through providing quality work that becomes exemplars for my classroom or by serving as a leader or a voice for our community. I hope to contribute to the opportunities for leadership by providing authentic opportunities for leadership and real world communication. Check out my video to hear more.

Celebrating Success

lisa_besser — 2018-06-13 03:15:05 UTC

I recognize the student(s) in class, phone/email parents when a student has excelled or improved. Even small ways to celebrate like fist bumps, pound the desk, round of applause is effective. A little Jellyfish Jam never hurts either...