Staff Newsletter Team Leader Notes
April 9, 2020
Letter from a parent... His wife is a teacher at Skaggs. This letter was very encouraging as I know that his description of dedicated teachers can be any of you!
Karen,
I just wanted to take a minute to let you know how amazing your Skaggs Staff truly is. This is something that shouldn’t come as a shock to you because you get to see them every day in action. I know I may be slightly biased in my feelings. Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to watch ___ and her team come up with lesson plans and various plans of action. The dedication to the students and the learning process these teachers have is unbelievable. I get to watch them figure out the best ways to serve their students, their parents and each other. Even when they are not officially meeting as a team, the text messages back and forth at all hours are non-stop! They are not only talking about school related items, but encouraging each other as well. It’s fantastic to see. I really could go on and on.
It encourages me not only as a husband, but as a parent. I know the best interests of my child are being looked out for. ...The students are getting the very best Plano ISD has to offer. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Thank you to ALL of you! #YouAreEnough
Congrats and Hoorays!
Congratulations to Lydia for her retirement! She's been with Plano ISD at Skaggs for 31 years!
Welcome back, Shelby! She will start back next Monday.
Thank you!
- Kyla for the FB updates and the Pass the Soap video was priceless!!! Great ideas!
- Everyone for finding ways to help each other and students! So many of you are going out of your way to take care of people! You are in the right business!
Team Discussion & Reminders
Specials: Grades are not taken, but find a way to recognize those that participate... How? Specials Student of the Week on FB
Units: Currently helping parents get connected
Resource: Having more participation this week; still working on Continuity Plan
Lisa: The TELPAS window has been extended through May 29th. Will let us know after her meeting. Meeting w/Beginners, but not everyone is on yet
Kyla/Molly: Lesson started this week w/Zoom / No progress report!!!!!
Courtney: Small group lessons w/sped students; Support with resources through Google Classroom; Welcomes invites for classroom meetings; Read Alouds available
Katy - 504 Accommodations-Please sign Receipt of Accommodations! Dyslexia through PathBlazer
Office: Counselor Google Classroom is available w/little participation; Wanda is working on yearbook-almost done!; Tiffany working on supply list
K & 1 -- Using checklist for students/parents-Aimee will share;
2 - Shelby is back next week; still little participation; Pearson is still not working well
3 - Going well
4 - Better this week on students adjusting to format
5 - Daily assignments are easier than weekly
Staff Transfer Info
Staff transfers: Staff may go ahead and submit transfers in TEAMS. Transfers will not be open for hire until reassignments have been placed.
Communication / Meetings
Virtual Meetings
- Virtual Meeting with students
- Skaggs TL Meetings - Thursdays at 3:00
- Grade Level / Department Meetings
- District Meetings
Use Google Meet to make phone calls
How to Prepare for Summative Conference
Karen Lee T-TESS Conference Schedule
Karen's W. T-TESS Conference Schedule
Written Communication
- eNews: Thursdays
- Class Newsletter/Lessons: Sundays at 5:00 PM (Monday for this weekend)
Notes and Reminders
#PISDPoweredbyLearning - District wants to stay connected and engaged with our community. Use the hashtag when sharing our stories.
- Faith Observances - Guidelines regarding student absences in observance of religious holy days remain applicable during remote learning, so please allow a reasonable time to make up the school work missed.
- School closed through May 4. Contact Karen if you need to enter the building. View guidelines
- NEW! No School on April 10th and 13th
- COVID 19 - Notify Karen if a staff member or family member(student) is affected
- Staff Password Expiration: Staff can visit is http://password.pisd.edu
Important Dates
- Thursdays @ 3:00 PM TL Meeting via Zoom
- No school on April 10th and 13th
staff news
Happy Birthday this week to KRISTEN (3/23), LISA (3/26) and AIMEE (3/29) &
KIM (4/6) and MADISON (4/8)!
Caitlin, we missed your baby shower, but we are sending love and hugs your way!!!!
Tiffany is our new Office Manager!!!! She has been doing double duty on many things, and we are so appreciative!
Technology For Teachers
In case you need help...
https://youtu.be/rCNImsWUxZA - Google Classroom
https://youtu.be/DPZb3D0500I - Google Hangouts