Micro Elementary School Newsletter
August 6th Edition
Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year!
I hope you have had a good summer. I hope it was full of rest, relaxation, family time, and adventure. By this point you should have received our Welcome Back Letter in the mail. You can view it here as well. I cannot wait to see you all very soon to kick off our year!
TJ
Micro Headlines
- If you have any ideas or resources to support our Fresh Cuts and Fresh Starts event please let me know. We are looking for barbers, stylists, school supplies, brand-new clothes, books, etc. A great way to support this event would be to bring in new clothing outfit that students could start the year with.
- To build excitement with our students regarding reading, we are establishing a secret society of readers. Please add the names of student in our school who love to read, regardless of their grade or skill level. These are the students who choose to read in their free time, need to be asked to put their books away, and simply love to read!!! Please add them to our list on invitees here.
- On August 21st, please bring a copy of your favorite book! You will have the opportunity to share your favorite part and explain why it is special to you.
- Flocabulary has writing lessons!!! Students can use beats from the program to create high-interest writing samples. Click here!!!
- Ignite will be held as 2 different, 2-day sessions. You may attend the 2-day session at either Cleveland High School on August 14 & 15 or at Corinth Holders High School on August 16 & 17. I am encouraging our staff to attend the sessions at Corinth Holders High School since it is closer to our feeder pattern. It is being held on optional workdays but I highly recommend you attending so you can be abreast of the most Innovative practices the District has to offer. Sign up here!!!
- The Black Widow Choir will be performing at the 2018-2019 JCPS Convocation at 5 County Stadium!!! What an honor for Mr. Sevigny! This will be an exceptional opportunity for our students.
- The first Ed Foundation Grant Deadline will be September 1st. Here is a link to the application: click here
- Here is information for a project that matches authors with classrooms for mentoring. Sign up here. This could definitely help develop our students develop a love for reading.
Community Lending Library
Sparks in the Dark
K-2
Be the One!!
True School Fellowship
Read more here!
Important Dates
First Optional Workday: August 13th
First Required Workday: August 20th
JCPS convocation: August 20th
Micro Elementary Back To School Event: Fresh Cuts and Fresh Starts: August 20 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
First Day for Students: August 27th
First Character Assembly: August 31st
Kindergarten Staggered Entry: 1/2 of students attend on September 6th and 7th, all Kindergarten students attend September 10th.
Character Traits
Have ideas for next year's character assemblies? Please share! We are always looking for guest speakers and motivation for our students.
Micro Staff Social Contract
Make the community feel welcome
Treat others with respect
Demonstrate teamwork
Be open-Minded
Be positive
Be supportive