Staff Newsletter
because it helps to know what's going on
January 17, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrating the lives of people who played a key role in our nation's history is so important! Martin Luther King, Jr. was a champion of civil rights. He worked tirelessly to make life better for all Americans. Below is a video you can use with your students from Brain Pop where they can learn more about his life
It really is amazing to think about what can be accomplished when we choose to live our lives to help others!
Exit Ticket:
What are three important facts you learned from the video and article today?
How was Dr. King important to the cause of Civil Rights for Americans?
Do you think it's important to let your voice be heard? Why or Why not?
Check out how one teacher from Center Grove is using SEL/Mindfulness in her classroom!
#RedForEd
Dear Faculty and Staff members,
Now that the 2020 Indiana General Assembly has convened as of January 6th, I want to remind everyone that you will be granted a professional leave day to conduct a verified meeting at the Statehouse with your elected representative(s). You will of course need to pre-arrange the visit through your principal or director and then set up the meeting with the elected representative by calling his or her office a few days in advance. Attached to this email is a sheet of contact information for the elected officials that represent our school district area here in Danville. However, you may live outside the area and have other officials to whom you may wish to speak to as well. In the attachment is also a bit of school funding data and some talking points you may find useful.
Mr. Tim McRoberts is one of our school board members. Tim works for the Indiana Association of School Principals and is in the Statehouse nearly every day. He understands that going to the Statehouse can be a bit of an intimidating process if you have not not done that before. He has offered to meet anyone there that would like to meet with representatives. He will be happy to meet you on the day of your visit and guide you in the right direction once you have contacted the representative or senator's office and set up your meeting. Mr. McRoberts contact information is: tmcroberts@danville.k12.in.us. Likewise, if you need some direction on parking, entry area, or approach, do not hesitate to ask me and I will be more than happy to assist you with this.
I do think it is important that your individual voices are heard by your elected representatives in support of our schools and public education in general. Click on this link to take you to the General Assembly site and review any bill that has been introduced. link http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/. There is also other helpful information on this site than can be accessed by clicking on the tabs at the top of the page. Thank you for all that you do for Danville Schools.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tracey R. Shafer
Superintendent
Shout outs!!
"Thank you to Rebecca Dodd and Michelle Barber for helping out when I went home sick!" ~ Renee
"Danielle and Susan for always being willing to trouble shoot my technology issues!" ~Michelle L.
"Becky Foltz for embracing my 4th grade math class to view her aquarium for relating to liquid capacity!!!" ~Michele R.
"Thanks to Kelsie for all the support you offer our students. It's awesome to see you all over the building, in the classrooms and supporting in groups and individually." ~Tina
MTSS
Greetings, teachers!
Data Team is on Wednesday, which means I'm in need of all Progress Update sheets to be returned to my mailbox by Tuesday morning. Thank you for all the notes and additional comments you have added. These help when we might be on the fence about a decision!
Reading RTI and red-flagged students have specific notes about their winter benchmarks available on the documents I've shared with you (Class of 2028 Winter Benchmark and Class of 2029 Winter Benchmark). Feel free to share any of this feedback with parents when discussing strengths and weaknesses.
Please give me time after Wednesday's meeting to organize spreadsheets, redo groups, and update paperwork. I'll be in touch about when parent letters will be sent and changes to groups.
Thanks for all of your patience!
Two Hour Delay Specials Schedule Rotation
Reminders
- Please have a system in place that will help ensure your student of the week comes to the office each morning for announcements without having to be called down.
- If you'd like Tina to read to your class you can schedule a time with her.
- Add your read-aloud titles to this google doc.
- Think about the great things going on around you and send a shout out to Tina to add to the newsletter.
Upcoming Dates
Jan. 20: MLK, Jr. Day-No School
Jan. 21: PLC
Jan. 22: Data Team Mtg.
Jan. 28: PLC
Jan. 30: Gr. Level/Dept. Mtg.
Feb. 2: PLC
Feb. 6: PTO Public Mtg, 6:30
Feb. 10: Recycle Heart and Sole collection begins
Feb. 11: PLC
Feb. 13: Faculty Mtg.
Feb. 14: End of Heart and Sole Collection
Feb. 17: President's Day/Snow Make up Day
Feb: 18: We LOVE to READ week
Feb. 18: PLC
Feb. 21: Battle of the Books
Feb. 25: PLC
Feb. 27: Gr. Level/Dept. Mtg.
Mar. 3: PLC
Mar. 5: eLearning Day
Mar. 6: End of Quarter 3
Mar. 8: Daylight Savings Time/spring forward
Mar. 10: PLC
Mar. 12: Faculty Mtg.
Mar. 13: Report cards posted
Mar. 16: Riley Days begin
Mar. 17: PLC
Mar. 19: Men in Action Read Day
Mar. 20: Riley Volleyball
Mar. 23-27 Spring Break
Mar. 31-April 2 IREAD3
Data Team Meetings
Data Team Meeting Dates 2019-20
Wednesday, January 22nd
Wednesday, March 5th
Wednesday, May 6th
CIC Meetings
Building Level Meetings
Faculty Meetings and/or Grade level/Dept. Mtgs:
Jan. 14 (Faculty)
Jan. 30 (Gr. level/dept.)
Feb. 13 (Faculty)
Feb. 27 (Gr. level/dept.)
Mar. 12 (Faculty)
Apr. 9 (Faculty)
Apr. 23 (Gr. level/dept.)
May 7 (Faculty)