Mt. Bethel Messenger
January 28, 2017
Bucket Fillers
- KUDOS to Our PE TEAM! Students worked with Blaze Sports during PE and learned about athletics for those who face physical challenges!
- APPLAUSE to Rachael Astorga for participating and organizing the ECCC Reflections Reception on Tuesday evening! Mt. Bethel was represented by 11 students who won at the ECCC level!
- HATS OFF to our TOTY: Ann Saour! Ann represents Mt. Bethel and teachers as part of the Superintendent's Advisory Committee. Be sure to ask her what she learned!
- APPRECIATION to EVERYONE for a smooth beginning to FACT Programs Second Semester! A special shoutout to Marycatherine Rinaldi and ASP for their hard work to make it seamless! Keep up the great work!
NEWS FROM THE A-TEAM
TPV - February 1st, 2nd , 3rd
- K-2 - DRA. Questions? Clarifications? Data? Distribution of & discussion surrounding 3rd grade Milestones Writing requirements (how can we begin to help students school-wide with preparation?).
- BRING your charged laptops, any DRA samples you wish to discuss/would appreciate to share for feedback, something to write with and something to write on.
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- 3-5 - Milestones. About 40ish days until THE TEST. Where can I access practice questions? What can I do in these days to help some of our "bubble kids?" High readers, low-performing writers. We will share data with you that will hopefully be found helpful!
- BRING your charged laptops & something to write with and something to write on.
- 4th & 5th Grade Teachers, BRING the sheets completed at the beginning of the year - with students sorted into bands of proficiency.
EDCAMP - ELEMENTARY EAST!
You have some homework that should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. DUE TUESDAY, 2/1!
1.) CLICK HERE to access the EdCamp Flyer.
2.) Read about EdCamp, watch the 2.5 minute video, take the survey linked/accessible via the EdCamp Flyer.
3.) We would love multiple facilitators - so be sure to check whether you would be willing to facilitate!
Your wishes for discussion items will be carefully considered. More info to come!
Ed-SPLOST V
You will be encouraged to vote on March 21st - and we will discuss this topic more in the weeks to become!
ADDITIONAL YEAR
If you have a Special Education student who you believe may require an additional year, please email your grade level counselor and copy Jaime.
FACT Program Schedules
Keep working diligently to make sure we send kiddos in the correct direction at dismissal!
Contracts - READ CAREFULLY!
Reminder...BOLO an email regarding contracts. Save it. Follow the directions. This year, contracts are electronic.
Need a reminder with more words from last week's Messenger? CLICK HERE.
Mark Your Calendars
PTA COMMUNITY OUTREACH - SCHOOL PANTRY DRIVE.
Tuesday, January 31 - PAYDAY!!!
- Rebecca Volkerding - from County Office - visiting classrooms
- After School Meeting - Faculty Meeting & Partner Signing
Wednesday, February 1
- PTA Community Outreach - School Pantry Drive
- 8am - 10am - 2nd Grade TPV - Conference Room
- 9:00 am - PTA Executive Board Meeting
- 11 am - 1pm - K TPV - Conference Room
Thursday, February 2
- PTA Community Outreach - School Pantry Drive
- 7:45 am - 9:45 am - 3rd TPV - Conference Room
- 11:45 am - 1:45 -m - 1st TPV - Conference Room
Friday, February 3
- Happy Birthday, Jen Hecker!
- Souperbowl Potluck in back of Learning Commons- Thanks, School Culture!
- PTA Community Outreach - School Pantry Drive
- 8:15 am - 10:15 am - 4th TPV - Conference Room
- 8:30 am - 11:30 am - Appleyard out - College and Career Academy Council @ Glover
- 11:50 am - 1:50 pm - 5th TPV - Conference Room
DUTY SCHEDULE
AM Bus - Layman, McGraw, Hartley
PM Car - Schoeb, Menear, Laney
2nd Load Standby - Searcy