Nuts and Bolts
Weekly Updates: September 7-11
Maria Montessori birthday poems- Ms. Christie class
Maria Montessori birthday poems- Ms. Christie class
Maria Montessori birthday poems- Ms. Christie class
Maria Montessori birthday poems- Ms. Christie class
Maria Montessori birthday poems- Ms. Christie class
Maria Montessori birthday poems- Ms. Christie class
Quick UPDATES
Thank you for everyones hard work!
Staff Meeting Notes
Strength Based training with Ms. Andrea
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dEj5pCX82Xnf14-p3VZt-VzuAHM9rI7spJoFeGHwKgI/edit?usp=sharing
Building Access
BUILDING ACCESS
- Monday-Friday 6:15 AM-9 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
- Sundays closed
If you need access on a time not noted, please contact Micah and Megan.
Celebrations of Life
Thank you for your understanding.
Cooking and baking during COVID-19
Class management plans- CHAMPS (K/EL)/ ACHIEVE (JH)
Pictures and Bio's
- Wepage pictures- If you did not get your picture taken last week, please touch base with Mr. Hirokawa to get this done.
- Bios- Please write a short bio and send them into Megan. They were due on Friday..
Schedules
Meeting Schedule for 2020-2021:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1I8r-LMpbdKyFYLx_lFNrjuc0aWG64I8iYVAo418YSPE/edit?usp=sharing
Schedules for the year:
(recess, music, computers, DL, JH, Counselor, Literacy block, Morning Flag, and Laundry)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16W7e9_RRqrbH3rwxinMqYdK5tfXLqzKgYslnrFOKboc/edit?usp=sharing
COVID Corner
MMA COVID Prepared Environment
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IzOdDiARETAq7LEdJTL1gKddtE7Bm27ZHrpfLf-u1M4/edit?usp=sharing
https://forms.gle/z282ctRyhodtsA2Z8
PLEASE use this document to ask questions regarding COVID, not the Nuts and Bolts form.
Ongoing document with answers from your Q as well as parents. Please read. There were no questions to answer this week.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fy9BP6-bms42Pn7_Qk4ZAvhE4aD7mVZY4fUUOTUYfQM/edit?usp=sharing
Nuts and Bolts Talking Points
Nuts and Bolts Add Ins
If you have something you would like to be included in the weekly Staff Nuts and Bolts- please email Nicoletta by Sunday at 12:00. Nuts and Bolts goes out at 5:00 each Sunday.
Administration Messages
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE- MMA Discipline Plan
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tMO1WMOY0X-M9ouwXALiAufK4upHscNzFltY4NOwYVo/edit?usp=sharing
Supply Requisition Forms (Ms. Amanda)
If you have Supply Requisition Forms you would like to submit for approval, please put it in my box. I will be collecting and submitting those on the 1st and the 15th of every month.
Morning Flag and Thought of the Day
- 9:00 AM
- During your scheduled time and week, someone from Admin will join your class for the first day.
- Dial 9000, this is the extension for school wide intercom.
- When you give the Thought of the Day, please also add the "why"- why is this the thought of the day.
- Ms. Shanan advisory is on Morning Flag this week.
Counselor Corner
Counselor referral and reporting procedures
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h2ZuyvUVgvQLzPp4gqw4GBcR-NlnsDsOX5hSNNPQCJs/edit?usp=sharing
Class Schedules- Please mark your calendars and be prepared.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n1Rf1yOKkkm18GAD9B7hpz89k3WCJdTuvfld_ZneFQc/edit?usp=sharing
Reading and Literacy Corner
Reimagine Teaching-Opportunity for Teachers (please share)
Reimagine Teaching https://reimagine.uen.org/ from UEN recognizes additional work under unusual circumstances. A $200 Amazon gift card is available for educators that complete four hours of technology professional learning. A limited quantity is available so sign up by October 1.
How to Participate:
1. Sign Up by Oct. 1 to qualify and get updates
2. Search professional learning Opportunities from UEN or from your district or school
3. Complete four hours of professional learning between June 1 - December 1, 2020
4. Submit Proof of completion
5. Accept recognition - $200 Amazon gift card (limited quantity available)
Computer Specialist Corner
Monday, September 14- ALL lead teachers will need to attend a RISE testing training 3:30-4:00
If your assistant is going to be helping with testing they will need to schedule a time to meet with Megan or attend the training and adjust their classroom hours so they can attend.
Professional Development
Reimagine Teaching-Opportunity for Teachers (please share)
Reimagine Teaching https://reimagine.uen.org/ (see above in Literacy)
South Carolina Montessori Collective offers free, online conference.
Thanks to a grant by The Self Family Foundation, SCMA is able to bring annual conference to participants at no cost.
https://montessorieverywhere.org/
Montessori Library
https://www.montessorilibrary.com/
Infant/Toddler, Primary, Elementary, Spanish and Parenting Resources available to stay up to date with Montessori training. Watch videos, read training materials and interact with other professionals. Most subscriptions are just $5!
UMC Fall Workschop (Utah Montessori Council)
file:///Users/nhouseholder/Downloads/UMC%20Fall%20Workshop%202020%208.15.20.pdf
Register now: https://utahmontessori.org/#/fall-workshop
IMC (International Montessori Council)- weekly town hall
meetings.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpde6trjIoHNySy3EFCrbi3ZlBLc6FnRNW
The Montessori Foundation
https://www.montessori.org/professional-development/#workshops
Montessori Prague Institute- free workshops for teachers
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduygpjorH9FoD1x7axd5QBBxburQ86n7?sid=c9e8fb7598d949f595c2b8547842ac96&t=n (Improvisational Play 6-12 Online)
NCMPS- National Center for Public Montessori Sector
https://www.public-montessori.org/
Public Montessori in Action
https://montessori-action.org/
https://montessori-action.org/register/trust-and-family-engagement-in-montessori-for-a-new-world
Classroom Resources
https://nhmu.utah.edu/educators/teaching-toolboxes
Clark Planetarium
https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/education/for-educators/
https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/education/virtual-field-trips/
https://slco.org/clark-planetarium/clark-planetarium-classroom/
UMFA- Digital Field trips that interactive and engaging. All presentations are adaptable K-12 grade with flexible teaching.
For in depth information please go to the website:
CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER:
- SCHOOL CALENDAR https://mariamontessoriacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Calandar-2020-2021pdf.pdf
- Friday, September 11
- 911 (kidskonnect.com)
- Thursday, September 17
Constitution Day (kidskonnect.com). great resource