Week 27 (Instructional 26)

Happy Weekend Team!  Here we are...5 days until Spring Break.  I know that we are all eager for our break; however, just a word of caution...because the kids are too.  And, this is a time where they can make mistakes in their behavior.  It truly helps if you maintain the consistency of your classroom with regard to structure and instruction...just saying... 

Again...you can do this...one more week until Spring Break!  Let's go!

Week 26 Instruction 

 

This week is Week 26 of instruction. Please make sure all Common Assessments for Week 25 are completed and submitted.

Interim 3

This week is our scheduled week to administer the Interim 3 Assessments.  You might want to administer them earlier, rather than later, as some students may not be attending by the end of the week due to Spring Break.  We need 100% test completion, so please make these tests a priority.

03's and GLTs 

There are no GLTs next week, and 03s will be as needed, due to the Deans completing Full Lesson Observations.

Full Lesson Observations (Unannounced)

Your Spring Full Lesson Observation will take place next week.  These are unannounced.  Make sure that your lessons align with your schedule and your lesson plans.

C&I Visit

Shannon will be here on Thursday, 3/21.  She will be visiting classrooms and doing observations. 

Color Copies

If you print something to the color printer, we are going to put your copies on the shelf outside of Mr. G's office.  This is because there are too many copies piling up on the printer and too much waste.

Absence Request

When you are planning to take a day off, you will need to fill out an Absence Request and turn it into your Dean.  These are available in the Deans Office.

Grading

It is imperative that you keep up with grading students work.  It is an expectation that student grades are updated for parents by 8:00 am on Mondays.  Don't let this become an issue with parents/complaints.

Also, once student work is graded, please send any work/papers home.  This helps to keep parents informed and updated

Upcoming Events:

Mon. March 18 - Interim 3 Assessment Week Gr. 3-8

Thurs. March 21 - C&I ELA Visit

Fri. March 22 - BLACK OUT DAY

Monday, March 25-Monday, April 1 - SPRING BREAK

Tuesday-Friday, April 2-5 - Spring Dress Down Week... $ 5.00 for the week or $ 2.00 per day.

Tues. April 2 - Moral Focus Assembly 8:15 am

Mon. April 8 - MSTEP Begins (refer to schedules passed out in the meeting);  ALL LUNCHES WILL BE IN THE CLASSROOM UNTIL MAY 20th; Staff Meeting 3:35-4:00

Fri. April 12 - Progress Report Day (Parent Portal)

Mon. April 15 - Committee Meeting 3:35-4:00;  Staff Survey Week Begins...Let's Go "Highly Satisfied"

Fri. April 19 - HALF DAY Dismissal for students; Staff Dismissal 3:00 

Mon. April 22 - Wing Meeting 3:35-4:00

Wed. April 24 - Administrative Professionals Day

Fri. April 26 - Progress Report Day (Parent Portal)

Week 26 (Instructional 25)

Happy St. Patrick's Day Week!  

Congratulations...you made it through a very busy week with Parent Teacher Conferences.  I have heard good feedback from parents regarding their conversations with you.  Thank you so much for all of the hard work that went into making them successful.  Also, I want to thank you for your active participation during Friday's PD.  I see you...and truly appreciate how you continue to come in each day ready to provide the best for your students!

We have two weeks until Spring Break...you can do this because we can do "hard things"!

Week 25 Instruction 

 

This week is Week 25 of instruction. Please make sure all Common Assessments for Week 23 and Week 24 are completed and submitted.

MSTEP Mandatory Training

We have a mandatory training for MSTEP on Monday, 3/11 from 3:35-4:30.

03's and GLTs 

These will be taking place this week.  Please make sure that you are on time.

Full Lesson Observations (Unannounced)

Your Spring Full Lesson Observation will take place within the next two weeks.  These will be unannounced.  Make sure that your lessons align with your schedule and your lesson plans.

C&I Visits

We will have two visits this week.  Farina will be here on Monday, 3/11 and Shannon will be here on Thursday, 3/14.  

Update Classrooms and Bulletin Boards

Please make sure your classroom and bulletin boards reflect the current season and student learning. 

Reading Month Family Game Night

This will take place Wednesday, 3/13.  We still need volunteers to help run the game tables.  Let Ms. Armstrong or me know if you are interested.  

Interim 3 Assessment and K-2 Math Check Up 2 Assesments

We will be administering the Interim 3 Assessments for Gr. 3-8 during Week 26 (March 18-22) and the K-2 Math Check Up 2 Assessments during Week 25 (March 11-15).  

We only have the one week to administer and have students complete these assessments.  Please make sure that all assessments are completed and graded by end of day on Friday of your test week. 

Absence Request

When you are planning to take a day off, you will need to fill out an Absence Request and turn it into your Dean.  These are available in the Deans Office.

Upcoming Events:

Mon. March 11 - Fundraiser Ends; K-2 Wing Mtg 3:35; MSTEP and PSAT Meeting 3:35-4:30 MANDATORY Grades 3-8.  Moble Dentist (All week)

Mon. March 11 - C&I Math Visit; K-2 Math Checkup 2 Assessment Week

Wed. March 13 - GIZMOS Reading Night 4:30-5:30; NO TUTORING;

Thurs. March 14 - C&I ELA Visit

Fri. March 15 - Dress Down $ 2.00; PROGRESS REPORT DAY

Mon. March 18 - Interim 3 Assessment Week Gr. 3-8

Thurs. March 21 - C&I ELA Visit

Fri. March 22 - BLACK OUT DAY

Monday, March 25-Monday, April 1 - SPRING BREAK

 

Week 25 (Instructional 24)

Happy March Everyone!

Wow!  This has been a busy week!  Thank you so much for all you did to make the Black History Museum events such a success.  I was able to speak with many parents and they were so impressed with the student presentations, and the effort you put into having such a great event for them. 

Also, I know that many of you have started your Parent Teacher Conferences.  I know the time and effort it takes to have successful conferences with parents and I thank you for all of your dedication to making these flow so smoothly.

Next week will be another busy week...with the continuation of Parent Teacher Conferences, Honors Assemblies, and our Regional PD day.  

Finally, thank you so much for all of the kind wishes and thoughtful gestures you shared with me during this week's Leadership Appreciation.  I truly love working with each of you and am thankful for all that you do to help our team and ensure our students succeed.  You are loved!

I hope you have an enjoyable and restful weekend!

Week 24 Instruction 

 

This week is Week 24 of instruction. Please make sure all Common Assessments for Week 23 and Week 24 are completed and submitted by Friday, March 1.

03's and GLTs 

We are not holding these this week in order to free up time for your use for Parent Teacher Conferences.  If you want to meet, please drop down during our 03 time.

Update Classrooms and Bulletin Boards

On Friday, Mrs. Bullard sent out an email reminder for us to update classrooms and bulletin boards.  Please make sure your classroom and bulletin boards reflect the current season and student learning. 

ELA C&I Visits

Our C&I ELA Consultant, Shannon Mueller, will be at Laurus on Thursday, March 7th.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conference information has been sent out by Mrs. Wheeler.  You should have scheduled your conferences by now.  Please review the materials so that you have all of the necessary signatures.  Make sure that you have the sheet from Mrs. Wheeler available for the parents to sign at all of your conferences.

Also, this week will be a short week due to Regionals on Friday, March 8.  As such, you will not have as many days to complete these meetings.   Please be mindful of this as we still have to reach our 100% participation goal.

Reading Month Activity Calendar

This document was sent out to you today (Friday).  Please remind students of upcoming events so that they can participate...and they are FREE.

Interim 3 Assessment and K-2 Math Check Up 2 Assesments

We will be administering the Interim 3 Assessments for Gr. 3-8 during Week 26 (March 18-22) and the K-2 Math Check Up 2 Assessments during Week 25 (March 11-15).  

We only have the one week to administer and have students complete these assessments.  Please make sure that all assessments are completed and graded by end of day on Friday of your test week. 

Honor's Assembly

On Wednsday, March 6, we will be having our second Honor's Assemblies of SY 23-24.  These will occur in the gym.  The schedule is as follows:

• Gr. K-2      3/6     8:10-8:50
• Gr. 3-5      3/6     9:00-9:40
• Gr. 6-8      3/6     9:50-10:30

Make sure that you have your awards completed and printed ahead of time.

Absence Request

When you are planning to take a day off, you will need to fill out an Absence Request and turn it into your Dean.  These are available in the Deans Office

School Social Worker and ABSS Appreciation Week

Next week is our week to show "love" to Ms. Robinson and our ABSS team...Ms. Hardrick, Mrs. Davis, and Mr. Powell.  Let the "love" rain down...

Upcoming Events:

Mon. March 4 - Moral Focus Assembly 8:15; Staff Meeting 3:35

Mon. March 4-7 - Parent Teacher Conference Week; Scholastic Book Fair Week; NO TUTORING THIS WEEK

Wed. March 6 - Half Day (school ends at 11:00); Free Dress; Honor's Assembly

Thurs. March 7 - C&I ELA Visit

Fri. March 8 - REGIONAL PD Day.  Please refer to the email from Darci Lowney on 2/23 for specific details.

Mon. March 11 - Fundraiser Ends; K-2 Wing Mtg 3:35; MSTEP and PSAT Meeting 3:35-4:30 MANDATORY Grades 3-8.

Mon. March 11 - C&I Math Visit; K-2 Math Checkup 2 Assessment Week

Wed. March 13 - GIZMOS Reading Night 4:30-5:30; NO TUTORING;

Thurs. March 14 - C&I ELA Visit

Fri. March 15 - Dress Down $ 2.00; PROGRESS REPORT DAY

Mon. March 18 - Interim 3 Assessment Week Gr. 3-8

Thurs. March 21 - C&I ELA Visit

Monday, March 25-Monday, April 1 - SPRING BREAK