Muraski STAFF Memo
5/14/18 :
NICE WORK TEAM MURASKI!
Here's some things going on at Muraski that you may not know:
"We practiced reading with expression rather than like a robot."
" Go Noodle is a great way to get the class engaged. It practices following directions, and students participate to get ready to work and focus in class."
" We do a Hop and Think Activity!" check out the video at our staff meeting!
Grade 4 - Group Plays
A Trampoline Break - Grade 2
Spelling Words with Digraphs
MOVEMENT ENGAGEMENT IN ART CLASS - Movement during the lesson
MOVEMENT ENGAGEMENT IN ART CLASS - Standing to do their work
MOVEMENT ENGAGEMENT IN ART CLASS - Brain Breaks
Fundations - Sky Writing! Grade 2
Measuring!
Sound Cards and Standing While Working
Go Noodle! - Grade 1
Alternate Reading - Grade 2
Alternate Seating - Grade 2
Alternate Reading in Style! - Grade 5
Find It Activity - Grade 5
Alternate Location - Grade K
From the desk of Mrs. J. Peters, Principal Muraski Elementary School
This week..
5/14 Terra Nova - Grade 3
5/15 TBT Aims - 2hr meetings Gr. 5,4,2
5/16 SMS Visit for our 5th graders
5/17 GLM - Gr. K @ 7:45am
5/18 K Zoo Trip
5/18 Spring Concert 2pm
5/18 Lori Wilfong PD - Gr. 2 and Gr. 3
Next week:
5/21/18 - Wrap Up Focus on 2017-18 -Visit from Cameron 8:30am in the library
- OAPSE members that are working during the meeting time are required to attend the meeting. If you feel that an office person needs to stay back to manage the door/phones, that is fine.
- OAPSE members that are not working during the meeting time may attend the meeting voluntarily. If they attend, they can fill out a timesheet to be paid.
- The above points should not include transportation employees or second/third shift custodians. I will hold separate meetings with them.
5/21 - Title Lori Wilfong PD
5/22 - Gr.4/5 Lori Wilfong PD
5/23 - Safety Training 4:15pm
5/23 - TBT 2 hr AImsweb meetings
5/24 - CARNIVAL 5-8pm
5/24 - Pirates Musical 2:00 (Gr. K-2)
5/25 - Pirates Musical 2pm (Gr. 3-5)
5/25 BAC
5/25 Class Lists Due to Tina
Voluntary Full Safety Training: Classes are available. These trainings are being offered based on staff requests to receive the full training again. Please click here to RSVP if interested.
Elementary: Wednesday, May 23rd at 4:15 p.m. at Kinsner
Coming up...
5/28 No School
5/29 TBT Gr. 5,4, Encore
5/30 End of the Year Staff meeting 8am
5/30 - 4th Gr. Field Trip 4Z/4B
5/30 TBT Gr. 3, K.1
5/31 - 4th Gr. Field Trip 4P/T
5/31 TBT Gr. 2
6/1 - final BLT
6/1 Awards 9:45am/ followed by 4th gr. recorder concert
Enjoy your week,
Mrs. J. Peters
5/11/18
Things to do this week...
Class lists due May 25!
Sign Up for Class DOJO (PRIDE POINTS)
Get the names of your students to Nancy - Grade 3-5. 1 Boy and 1 Girl for CITIZENSHIP AWARD, and....1 student from your class that has the BEST STRONGSVILLE PRIDE!
TOP 10 UDL TIPS FOR DESIGNING A UDL ENVIRONMENT
Here's some more in depth information to support UDL.
1. Create clear, specific goals.
2. Minimize distractions.
3. Present flexible assessment options.
4. Provide frequent, formative feedback.
5. Incorporate authentic and relevant examples.
6. Ensure resources and supports meet the demands of a task.
7. Increase opportunities for collaboration.
8. Share examples and non-examples.
9. Offer time for active reflection on learning and engagement.
10. Support risk taking.
Just a Safety FYI
Just a reminder to dial 6040, in case of an emergency. Having the number written in sharpie marker under your receiver will help you to know the number, without having to ever remember it.
THINKING AHEAD...
- Your self-assessment and Professional Growth Plans need to be submitted to me by June 6, 2018.
Accomplished: independently create the PGP
Skilled: Collaboratively develop the PGP
Developing: Work together to develop the PGP
- Please update the parent communication log for April by the end of the month.
- NSGR Levels for Spring 2018 : Please make sure the chart is filled in by May 31.
2 Hour Final Aimsweb Meetings
May 15
Grade 5 w/ Ronetta - 9:00-11:00am
Grade 4 w/ Claire - 11:30-1:30pm
Grade 2 w/ Suzi - 1:30-3:30pm
May 23
Grade 1 w/ Claire - 9:00-11:00am
Grade K w/ Suizi - 11:30-1:30pm
Grade 3 w/ Ronetta - 1:30-3:30pm
CLASS LISTS FOR NEXT YEAR
Here is the placement cards to help create class lists for next year.
Class lists will be due May 25th.
If you have requests...here's some language from our Elementary handbook.
Many factors are taken into consideration when making class assignments. These factors include ability, achievement, reading level, personality of the child, peer relationships, cluster grouping, special education needs, English language learning needs and knowledge of the individual teachers. Parent requests for specific teachers will not be honored.
Class lists are posted at each building in August.
Special Mention...
Thank you to Mara for presenting at our staff meeting about Class Dojo.
Thank you to our PTA for a wonderful appreciation week! We do great things here at Muraski. It's so great when we get recognized! Thank you PTA.
Thank you to Gayle for reviewing our IIP data for DLT.
Thank you to Emma, Mary, Courtney, Val, and Michelle for attending the Title 1 Meeting on Thursday.
Thank you to our full teaching staff for keeping things running smooth for the Kona Truck this week!
Thank you to Kelly for preparing the IIP at a Glance (linked in the Think Tank) for our IIP work.
Thank you to Tim for going on the 5th grade Field Trip. Very much appreciated!! :)
Thank you to all our 3rd and 4th grade teachers, for providing enrichment and including our gifted students in your math lessons on Wednesday.
Thank you to Sylvia for going on the 5th grade field trip! Very much appreciated!! :)
Thank you to Jean for going on the 5th grade field trip! Very much appreciated!! :)
Thank you to Claire for being on "hold", waiting for her assignment on the day of the 5th grade field trip! Thanks for being so flexible!
Thank you to Dee, Mary Jo, and Cathy for always making our students feel good about themselves. Your support and individualized encouragement does not go un-noticed ever! Thank you 3!