Buffalo Bulletin
April 9 - April 13
That's the paradox of the growth mindset...It is unflaggingly optimistic. We will struggle, we will fail, we will be knocked down - but throughout, we'll get better, and we'll succeed in the end.
-Dan Heath, Switch
Reminders & News
- Make sure to read The Exchange for district news and information.
- Keep those P2P nominations coming on this form!
- Just a friendly reminder that students should not be dismissed into the main hallways until their dismissal group is called over the intercom. Please continue instruction until a few minutes for dismissal begins, pack up, and have students wait in the mods until called. Supervision at dismissal is key.
- Interested in becoming an AP in Klein? Attend either of these meeting to learn about the new process: 3/9 5:30-6:30 at Wunderlich OR 5/14 5:30-6:30 at Klein Cain. Let me know if you plan to attend one of these, and I would love to go with you!
- Shout out (again) to classroom teachers for being 100% clear on Skyward grade books! That's amazing!
- The shade structure purchase order has been entered and we are hoping for a speedy install, hopefully before the end of this school year!
- Once again, Devi, Ashley, and I are so impressed by our Blackshear family. Your team mentality and positive attitudes on Monday as we had our staffing conversations are evidence of the ultimate professionals that you are. We are SO excited for next year!
- Information regarding classroom moves, technology plans, etc is coming soon as soon as the district ties up a few loose ends regarding staffing!
- Here is a REALLY COOL digital instructions sheet made by Kelli!
Upcoming Events
PLC This week (Week of 4/9-4/13)
No PLC agenda - see revised specials schedule from Ashley (STAAR testing in 4th and 5th). If your grade level has their normal PLC day, feel free to utilize the time for team planning.
PLC Next Week (Week of 4/16 - 4/20)
This Week's Schedule of Events
EOY Fluency Window
EOY MAP window
STAAR Testing - QUIET in the building and follow revised schedules
Monday 4/9
- 4th grade author visit (8:30-9:30)
Tuesday 4/10 - 4th grade writing STAAR, 5th grade math STAAR
- Wear a school shirt or STAAR shirt with jeans
Wednesday 4/11 - Grade 5 reading STAAR
- Wear a school shirt or STAAR shirt with jeans
Thursday 4/12
Friday 4/13 - spirit shirt and jeans
- Submit house points by noon (Meagan will send form)
- 3:20-3:25 - House points winner announced; house dance party
Looking Ahead
4/16 - 3-4 Math STAAR Sim
4/16-4/20 - Tier 2 Progress Monitoring week
4/17 - Faculty Meeting (7:20-7:50, no flip)
4/17 - 3-4 Reading STAAR Sim
4/18 - 5th grade field trip
4/20 - Color Run (5-7 p.m.)
4/23-4/27 - Book Fair
4/24 - Kinder Roundup (5-7 p.m.)
4/24 - 4th grade Wunderlich Farm field trip
4/25 - Flipped Faculty Meeting
4/26 - Spring Concert (2-3 p.m. in cafeteria)
Week of 4/16 - P2P Swap - Schultz comes to Blackshear daily from 2:15-3:30
Week of 4/23 - P2P Swap - Blackshear goes to Schultz daily during PLC (2-3:30)