Week 30 (Instructional 29)

Happy Friday Team... (Sorry I was just getting ready to send this when the power went out...SMH).  Great job with Dismissal...it was so orderly.  Thank you for all of your help during the power outage!

Shout out to the 5th grade Team who completed their first week of testing!  I am so proud of the effort the students made to take their time and do their best on each of the tests they sat for this week.  It took a lot of determination and perseverance...and they brought it!  Thank you to the teachers for the EXCELLANT job Proctoring the tests.  Your presence walking around and giving encouragement really helped the students stay focused and motivated...even during an ECLIPSE!

Next week will only get busier for all of us testing continuing and instruction/review occurring.  Keep up the good work team...your efforts are coming to fruition.  

I hope each of you have a wonderful, restful weekend.  You deserve it so much...and I truly appreciate all you do for our students and the school.

MSTEP Continues

MSTEP testing continues this week for students in grade 5 and grade 8.  The schedule is as follows:

• Monday, 5th Grade Science
• Tuesday, 8th Grade Science
• Wednesday, 5th Grade Social Studies
• Thursday, 8th Grade Social Studies

Please refer to the schedule provided during our training.  Also, if you have any questions let me know.  

Also, everyone remember to be mindful of the testing occurring as your students move in the hallways. They should be quiet, with no talking.

Specials and Lunch continue in the classrooms.  

Week 29 Instruction 

 

This week is Week 29 of instruction. Even though you are reviewing and preparing for MSTEP, it is very important that we maintain our scope and sequence rigorously, and that we are up to date with the weekly Common Assessments.

Student Supervision

Thank you for your increased focus on student supervision and adhering to the routines and expectations.  I noticed a difference this week and am truly thankful.  Keep being vigilant in your supervision and management...don't ignore the "little fires".

Attendance

Please contine to be up to date with your daily attendance and grid submission. It is your responsiblity to make sure that your attendance is submitted for AM/PM each day and that your grids are submitted for every week of the school year..  Please check your folder.

Behaviors

If a student is misbehaving or having issues in the classroom, you need to be the first contact with the parent (Phone Call, Email, SchoolConnect, etc.).  The ABSS's and Deans 

03's and GLTs 

GLTs will occur this week in the gym due to testing.  03s are on an as needed basis...you will find me in the gym or you can reach out to Mrs. Wheeler or Ms. Schofield.

Purses

Please remind your girls that they are not to bring purses to school and wear them.  Purses are not a part of the school uniform.

GLINT Staff Survey

The Glint Survey window for staff opens April 15th-19th. As you know we scored really high on that Fall survey and would like that score again (Highly Satisfied). 

We have the same set-up as we did last Fall. Once you complete your survey, send a screenshot to Mrs. Rogers email by 6 p.m. Monday, April 15. Those staff members will receive a boxed lunch (of your choice) on Friday the 19th. The key is to get it done by end of day Monday. Also, those finishing the survey can have a dress down the rest of the week. 

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. 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