Micro Elementary School Newsletter
October 8th, 2018
Micro Headlines
- Congratulations! Help me congratulate Adrian Price. Effective October 15th, Mr. Price will be our head custodian.
- Staff: Please remember our guidelines regarding taking leave. In the event of an unplanned absence please contact me (TJ) and if possible enter your absence into Aesop.
- Please review over the lockdown procedures with your students. We are planning to have our first quarter lock-down drill this week.
- Club assignments will be coming out this week. Please go ahead and begin planning for the 19th!
- Mrs. Brannan is collecting empty paper towel rolls for a reading project. Please bring drop them off at her classroom.
- Translation Support: Ana Infante is our assigned translator. You can reach her via email @ anainfante@johnston.k12.nc.us. She will be scheduled to be at Micro at least twice a month. On these days, when possible, feel free to set up meetings. Mrs. Coley was kind enough to set up a binder that you can schedule meetings or reserve time with Ms. Infante. This binder is found in the mail box area. However, if you need to meet with her on other days or times, feel free to email her.
- The No Charge meals will end on October 31 2018. This will be for meals only. Students are allowed to still purchase extra items and adults are still allowed to purchase items or a meal.
If you are interested in having your name shared with parents who are looking for an out of school tutor, please let me know so I can add you to a list that we will share with parents.
- NC Beautiful $1,000 Grant Opportunity through November 30th: www.ncbeautiful.org,
Mrs. Kerstetter Playing Hoops
Spelling Bee Fun
Hot Reads
Engaging Picture Books That Support Community and Identity
5 Books and Activities that Teach Kindness
17 Best Read Alouds for Grades 4 and 5
The 11 Essentials for an Effective Classroom Library
Important Dates
Fall Pictures: October 8th
Ed Foundation Prize Patrol on Campus: October 9th
Walk to School Day: October 10th
- October Staff Meeting: October 10th
- Fundraiser Kickoff: October 12th @ 2:30
True School Studio Meeting: October 13th
Fall Fundraiser Begins: October 15th
Coffee W/Mr. Parrish event for parents: October 16th @ 9:00
October 17th: Committee Meetings
October 18th: Flu Clinic (3:00 pm-5:00 pm)
October 19th: End of First Quarter
October 19th: Early Release Day-Report Cards-Work in Classroom:)
October 24th: Vertical Planning Wednesday
October 25th: Secret Society of Readers Meeting
October 25th: Love of Reading Night
October 26th: Character Assembly
October 29th: First Quarter Report Cards
November 1st: Workday (AM-Personalized Learning) (PM-classroom)
Character Traits
October Character Trait: Perseverance – Working hard and not giving up
Congratulations Tyler Thompson! Tyler will be recongized Tuesday at the JCPS Board Meeting for his outstanding character. Tyler was chosen to represent Micro for modeling perseverance.
Micro Staff Social Contract
Make the community feel welcome
Treat others with respect
Demonstrate Teamwork
Communicate Effectively *new*
Be accountable, open-minded, positive, and supportive
Micro Elementary Staff will support our social contract by intervening with the gentle question, "Are you okay?" and provide peers with an appropriate level of space.
Reminders and Links
- Micro Elementary Crisis Plan
- Nominate a co-worker for JCPS Employee of the Month
- "I Can" statements
- Report Card Screencast
- Report Card Feedback Form
- Report Card Talking Points
- Roadmap to Personalized Learning '18-19
- JCPS Strategic Plan
- Navigating the District Calendar Tip Sheet
- Buck Institute Project Based Learning Database