Week 32 (Instructional 31)

Happy Friday...the last Friday of April!

Can you believe that we begin the month of May next week?!

Thank you so much for "holding down the fort" as MSTEP testing continues.  Next week we will finish our scheduled days of "official" testing...then, let the make up BEGIN!  I hope you have the opportunity to get some relaxation and rest this weekend.  This is one of those times of the year when self care is so important.  You have to make sure that you are "putting things in your bucket", because you are definitely giving so much for your students.

I want to let you know that I had a family member pass away Thursday, so I will be out one day next week for the funeral.  As soon as I have a finalized date I will let you know.  MSTEP testing will continue as scheduled.

MSTEP Continues

MSTEP testing continues next week for students in grade 3 and grade 7.  The schedule is as follows:

• Monday, 3rd Grade ELA
• Tuesday, 7th Grade ELA
• Wednesday, 3rd Grade Math
• Thursday, 7th Grade Math
• Friday, Make Up testing officiallly begins

Also,  NWEA testing will begin this week for 5th and 8th grades.  Please refer to the schedule provided during our training.

This will occur in your specific classrooms.  You will be proctoring these tests yourself.  If you have tech questions, please contact Mr. Kinsey or one of your veteran teammates.  Also, you are responsible for creating your test sessions.  I will be sending out the help documents today.

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 31 Instruction 

 

This week is Week 31 of instruction. Please continue to follow the Scope and Sequence and ensure that the weekly Common Assessments are completed.

Field Trips/Volunteers

Field Trip season is beginning.  Most grade levels are enlisting the assistance of parents as chaperones.  In order to participate in chaperoning a field trip, parents must be cleared to attend.  Ms. Mitchell is sending out the process to you today, so that you can have your Field Trip parents complete this asap.

June Make Up Day

Be advised that even though our last day is scheduled for June 12, we are likely needing to add a make up day for our Snow Days/Low Attendance Days.  Please keep June 13 open as you may be required to attend work that day.

Uniform Shorts

May 1st is the start of season when students can wear school uniform shorts.  They must be the navy blue school shorts and must be knee length.  This applies to both male and female students.

Student Supervision

Please continue to make management your number 1 priority.  The kids are very reactive at this time and continue to make poor judgement decisions before they think about it.  

Attendance

It's Friday...time to make sure your daily attendance is updated and saved, and that you print, sign, and file your weekly attendance....Thank you!

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 cannot support you if you don't give us the documentation.

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.

Grading

It is imperative that you keep up with grading students work.  Also, once student work is graded, please send any work/papers home.  This helps to keep parents informed and updated

Upcoming Events:

Fri., May 3 - $2.00 Dress Down

Mon., May 6 - May 10  - Teacher Appreciation Week!  More Information Coming...🎉

Mon., May 6 - K/8 Graduation Pictures; Moral Focus Assembly 8:15

Fri., May 10 - Progress Reports (Parent Portal)

Mon. May 13 - Staff Meeting 3:35

Fri. May 17 - MSTEP/MiAccess Ends; $ 2.00 Dress Down; 

Mon-Fri, May 20-24 - Scholastic BOGO Book Fair

Fri, May 24 - Half Day (Dismissal for Students at 11:00); Fire Drill #5

Mon, May 27 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

Fri, May 31 - $ 2.00 Dress Down; Progress Reports (Parent Portal)