Twin Peaks Middle School
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A Message from the Principal...
Dear friends,
This past week, principals had an opportunity to hear from the superintendent about a potential bond measure the Board will consider at its meeting this coming Thursday. Should the Board choose to move forward with the initiative, it will appear on the March 2020 ballot. It would require a 55% endorsement by voters in order to pass. The measure will provide the following to schools throughout PUSD:
- increased safety and security to school campuses
- modernization of building functions and systems (think infrastructure such as flooring, roofing, plumbing, lighting, etc.)
- future-focused learning environments
- projects to support growth and changing programmatic needs
- energy efficiency & sustainable systems (window replacement, HVAC, landscaping)
The good news is that as one of the older schools in PUSD, Twin Peaks stands to benefit greatly from this measure should it actually come to fruition.
I will provide additional information including talking points and guidelines following the Board meeting. Meanwhile, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
Have a great week!
Kelly
Thank You!
November
Casey McKibbin Nov 13
Kelsey McKinney Nov 18
ATTENDANCE
TAKING ATTENDANCE IS CRITICAL: As you may know, the district was faced with a potential audit finding for FY 17/18 in the amount of $30 million dollars. The auditors questioned all of the ADA for our district. In FY 18/19, the auditors made the following findings: 1. Attendance clerks are not retaining manual attendance rosters for substitutes; 2. Teachers are still not taking attendance daily; 3. Sites do not have alternate procedures to verify attendance when teachers do not submit daily/period attendance.
To be proactive in FY 19/20, finance will provide “missing attendance report” on a monthly basis to the Executive Directors of LSS. These reports will identify which certificated employee by date did not submit attendance in Synergy. We will reach out on a monthly basis via email to principals who need to follow up with teachers not taking attendance. In the meantime, please work with your attendance clerk to monitor attendance recording practices and also ensure subs are taking attendance.
Upcoming Events & Activities - November 11th - November 22nd
Monday, November 11th
- Veteran's Day, No School
Tuesday, November 12th
- I-Team & O-Team Meeting, 7:30-8:15am, PCR & Rod's Office
- Foundation Meeting, 6-7:30pm, Hamburger Factory
Wednesday, November 13th
- TIP Recognition, Both lunches, Quad
- 6th Grade Camp Assembly, 2nd RAM, MPR
- Melissa's Wedding Shower, 3:30-4:30, Room 107
Thursday, November 14th
- Professional Time, 8-9am, Grade Level
- Board of Education Meeting, 6-10pm, DO
Monday, November 18th
- 8th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening, Room 201
Tuesday, November 19th
- 8th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening, Room 201
- Joint Team Meeting, 7:30-8:15am, PCR
- Great American Smokeout
Wednesday, November 20th
- 8th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening, Room 201
- Last day for CJSF Canned Food Drive
- Shannon's Baby Shower, 7:45-8:15am, Room 922
- 6th Grade All O's Party, 12:45-1:30pm, Room 920
- Science O Meeting, 12-1:30pm, MPR
Thursday, November 21st
- 8th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening, Room 201
- Say Hello In Different Languages Day
- Professional Time, 8-9am, Teacher Discretion
- Butterbraid Pick-Up, 3:15-5pm, MPR
- Orchestra Fall Concert, 6-8pm, PCPA
- Board of Education Meeting, 6-10pm
- PTSA Meeting, 6-7:30pm, PCR
Friday, November 22nd
- 8th Grade Hearing & Vision Screening, Room 201
TEAM RAM KUDOS & NEWS
Welcome Aboard
I and O Team Minutes
Please click here for the O-Team minutes from 11/5/19.
Quarter 2 Professional Calendar
2019-20 Progress Notice & Report Card Timeline
Click Here for the 2019-20 timeline
Training Opportunity: Supporting Students with Mental Health Needs
Game Room for Students
Daily Tweets to Build Community
It's GREAT to be a RAM!
Twin Peaks Middle School
Email: chamilton@powayusd.com
Website: http://tpms.powayusd.com/index.html
Phone: 858.748.5131
Twitter: @TwinPeaksRams