And just like that, Spring Break is over and we are entering the last 10 1/2 weeks of school and testing season! As you know, this time will go like a whirlwind, and it is very important that set your classroom and students up for success.
As such, I strongly recommend you go back to the "beginning" as you welcome your students back to class. Procedures and Routines are EVERYTHING... If students behaviors do not match your expectations, make sure you have them re-do and repeat until they do, and as often as you need.
Just remember, on Tuesday, April 2nd, you are setting your classroom and students' behaviors for the remainder of the year.
Week 27 Instruction
This week is Week 27 of instruction. The last week of instruction before testing begins for students in 5th grade. With testing season beginning, it is very important that you stay on schedule for instruction and with the weekly Common Assessments.
Student Supervision
It is very important that you uphold the tightest student supervision at all times. Students are not to be left unsupervised under any instance. This includes classrooms, bathroom breaks, hallways, etc.
In addition, you cannot leave your students to run to the printer, go to the bathroom or office, or even next door to your teammates room. Ultimately, you as the teacher are responsible for any student behavior...good, bad or ugly. If students are not properly supervised, it limits my ability to provide appropriate consequences and ultimately protect you too.
Science and Social Studies Interim 3 Week
If your students did not complete the Interim 3 tests Social Studies and Science tests, I need you to make completing them a priority this week.
03's and GLTs
GLTs and 03s will resume this 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.
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:
Tues. April 2 - Staff BLACK OUT Day
Tuesday-Friday, April 2-5 - Spring Dress Down Week... $ 5.00 for the week or $ 2.00 per day.
Wed. April 3 - Moral Focus Assembly 8:15 am
Fri. April 5 - Fire Drill (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 11:00; Staff Dismissal 3:00; FREE DRESS
Mon. April 22 - Wing Meeting 3:35-4:00; EARTH DAY
Tues. April 23 - PSAT Testing (8th Grade) 9:00-12:30
Wed. April 24 - Administrative Professionals Day- Make plans to celebrate Ms. Ware, Ms. Mitchell, and Ms. Hall in the front office;
Fri. April 26 - Progress Report Day (Parent Portal); BR and NJHS Earth Day Clean Up and Beautification; $ 2.00 DRESS DOWN
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