Skaggs Staff Newsletter
February 10-16th
Congrats, Thank You's, and Reminders
Congrats!
- Congrats to our Teacher of Year.......Kim Beattie! We are so proud of you!!!!
- Erika & Shelby.....Congrats on two new adorable STARS! Look below for their precious pics!
Thank You's:
- Molly, Erin & Nicki for organizing our VAL PALS!!! Enjoy the treats next week!
- Nia, you are a wonderful counselor, and your care and concern are evident everywhere at Skaggs Elementary!
- Thank you to everyone who supported the Campaign for the Plano Education Foundation!
Reminders:
- Please download Microsoft TEAMS for messaging.
- Please be mindful about making sure a sub is secured for any absence you have coming up. It can put a strain on teams when we don't have a sub. If you have questions or did not find a sub prior to the absence let the office know.
- The new Marketplace App is available on Webdesk for ordering. If the vendor is not there, then you need to use the paper PO form. The form for filling out a Purchase Order (PO-- see below), and it is important to put the item number and specific need on the order form so that we can order it as quick as possible. Thanks!
- Be sure you have the EOP app on your phone for our safety drills and procedures.
PISD Education Foundation Employee Campaign 2020
- CORE Store
- Grants to Educators
- Employee Crisis Fund
Please fill out the form and return it to Cathleen's box by February 4, 2020! You will help in so many ways in the district AND earn a JOLE PASS!!!!!
Go SKAGGS STARS!!!!
2020-2021 District Calendar Updates
Plano ISD 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Approved
Early Childhood Schools: 7:55 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Elementary Schools (grades pk/k–5): 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Middle Schools (grades 6-8): 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
High/Senior High Schools (grades 9-12): 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Academy High School: 9:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Academy and IB World School: 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Special Programs
Elementary (grades K–5): 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Middle (grades 6–8); 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Secondary (grades 9–12): 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to......
Shelby Kennedy - February 13th
Lydia Roberts - February 17th
Katy Blake- February 26th
Important Dates
Happy Friendship Week!!!!
Monday, February 10th -- Wear BLUE
Fire Dept. Visit for K & 1st - 8:30
Tuesday, February 11th -- Wear Animal Prints
Student Management Meeting - Karen W.
Wednesday, February 12th -- Wear a Positive TEE!
STAAR Training
Thursday, February 13th -- Wear warm-ups
STUCO
Friday, February 14th -- Wear Red, Pink, Hearts for Friendship Day !
Friendship Parties @ 1:30
Coding
See below for Monday's Professional Development Plan!
Enjoy your weekend!
TEACHER OF THE YEAR.......KIM BEATTIE!
NEWEST ADORABLE STARS !
Madelyn Gray
Abigail Rose
MICROSOFT TEAMS
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Staff Reminders
- Google absence/TEAMS on planned absences(Authorized School Business & Personal Days) – Those should be in the system as soon as they learn about it. Skaggs expectation is 4 days prior to absence.
- Classroom door windows: Tinting is coming soon for lockdown security. Door windows/blinds should be open at all times. If your blinds or windows are closed or covered, we want them open for visibility.
Safety Drill Reminders
If you are outside and need to come inside the building for a drill or safety reason, always come in the closest door and move to the nearest room with a door.
Be sure the grade level pod doors are locked and propped so that they can be closed in an emergency quickly.
Ask any questions you might have about any situation!
Articles for Teachers
Recess Makes Kids Smarter: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/recess-makes-kids-smarter/
Teachers as Lead Learners: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov18/vol76/num03/Help-Teachers-Become-Master-Learners.aspx
Anxious Students https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/
Ten Easy Tips for Daily Formative Assessments
https://www.mentoringminds.com/learn/blog/10-easy-tips-for-daily-formative-assessments/