Skaggs Staff Newsletter
February 17- 23rd
Congrats, Thank You's, and Reminders
Congrats!
- Congrats to our Teacher of Year.......Kim Beattie! We are so proud of you!!!!
- Erika & Shelby.....Congrats on two new adorable STARS! Look below for their precious pics!
Thank You's:
- To all of our VAL PALS...many thanks for treating us this week! Great idea, thank you Molly, Erin & Nicki for organizing our VAL PALS!!!
- Nia, thanks for organizing Friendship Week.....we have great friends here at Skaggs!
- Thank you to everyone who supported the Campaign for the Plano Education Foundation!
Reminders:
- We have a new schedule for Spring Duties....thanks as always for everyone always helping to make our arrival and dismissal times run smoothly!
- Please download Microsoft TEAMS for messaging.
- Please be mindful about making sure a sub is secured for any absence you have coming up. It can put a strain on teams when we don't have a sub. If you have questions or did not find a sub prior to the absence let the office know.
- The new Marketplace App is available on Webdesk for ordering. If the vendor is not there, then you need to use the paper PO form. The form for filling out a Purchase Order (PO-- see below), and it is important to put the item number and specific need on the order form so that we can order it as quick as possible. Thanks!
- Be sure you have the EOP app on your phone for our safety drills and procedures.
2020-2021 District Calendar Updates
Plano ISD 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Approved
Early Childhood Schools: 7:55 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Elementary Schools (grades pk/k–5): 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Middle Schools (grades 6-8): 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
High/Senior High Schools (grades 9-12): 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Academy High School: 9:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Academy and IB World School: 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Special Programs
Elementary (grades K–5): 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Middle (grades 6–8); 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Secondary (grades 9–12): 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to......
Shelby Kennedy - February 13th
Lydia Roberts - February 17th
Katy Blake- February 26th
Important Dates
Monday, February 17th - Professional Development Day
Formative Assessment Training in AM
Tuesday, February 18th --
Wednesday, February 19th --
Spring Pictures -- Staff Picture at 7:15
Principal Meeting - Karens
Team Leader Meeting
Thursday, February 20th --
KID TALK -- See Nia's email about having PNP's discussion during Kid Talk
Fourth Grade to the Symphony today
Friday, February 21st --
Coding
Enjoy your weekend!
TEACHER OF THE YEAR.......KIM BEATTIE!
NEWEST ADORABLE STARS !
Madelyn Gray
Abigail Rose
MICROSOFT TEAMS
If it's not downloaded yet, we can help you. Let us know.
Staff Reminders
- Google absence/TEAMS on planned absences(Authorized School Business & Personal Days) – Those should be in the system as soon as they learn about it. Skaggs expectation is 4 days prior to absence.
- Classroom door windows: Tinting is coming soon for lockdown security. Door windows/blinds should be open at all times. If your blinds or windows are closed or covered, we want them open for visibility.
Safety Drill Reminders
If you are outside and need to come inside the building for a drill or safety reason, always come in the closest door and move to the nearest room with a door.
Be sure the grade level pod doors are locked and propped so that they can be closed in an emergency quickly.
Ask any questions you might have about any situation!
Articles for Teachers
Recess Makes Kids Smarter: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/recess-makes-kids-smarter/
Teachers as Lead Learners: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov18/vol76/num03/Help-Teachers-Become-Master-Learners.aspx
Anxious Students https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/
Ten Easy Tips for Daily Formative Assessments
https://www.mentoringminds.com/learn/blog/10-easy-tips-for-daily-formative-assessments/