EMS Friday Focus
April 19th, 2019 #29
Weekly Message
Team -
I hope you all had a restful break and are returning rejuvenated! Our last 7 weeks of the 2018-2019 school year is now upon us - knowing it always feels like a sprint I’ve detailed all of our school wide dates from now through the end of the year below. Please reach out with 1.) any additions and 2.) any questions or clarifications so we can ensure our readiness.
I also want to acknowledge that these final week's will be Fieh's last with us and to thank him for all he has brought to the EMS community to date and all he will continue to bring as we wrap up this year. I am grateful for his partnership and unwavering support these last two years.
All right team - ready, set, go - Meg
TASKS
We expect another inspection from the Fire Marshall at some point - in order to ensure your classrooms are not disrupted please ensure the following:
Remove all extension cords - Mia can order power strips with an extended cord if needed.
Remove all paper covering electrical sockets
Nothing is hung from ceiling sprinklers
Announcements and Logistics For the Week
May 2nd - Rising 6th grade and 7th grade parent night in EMS gym 6:00 - 7:45 p.m.
May 6th - 10th - Math SBAC testing
May 8th - 10th - Very Merry Theatre Production of Matilda May 9th is an inservice afternoon. Students will be dismissed at noon. Faculty will meet in the cafeteria for a community lunch at 12:30. The rest of the afternoon will include:
Community Lunch 12:30 - 1:15
Community games 1:15 - 2:00
District Wide RP update 2:10 - 2:25
Faculty Circles - 2:30 - 4:00
On May 15th - Muji Karmin a former EMS student will be coming to speak to the community. We are awaiting final details re: timing but anticipate with transition time that we will be in the Gym as an entire EMS community from 12:30-2:00. A schedule for the day will be shared as soon as we have confirmation. Stay tuned and be prepared to be flexible.
May 16th - Orchestra Concert in EMS gym 7 - 8:30 p.m. *stay tuned for rehearsal schedule
May 20th - 24th - Vermont Science testing (8th graders only)
May 21st - Band Concert in EMS gym 7 - 8:30 p.m *stay tuned for rehearsal schedule
May 24th - ½ day for students - noon dismissal
May 27th - No school - Memorial day
May 30th - Chorus Concert in EMS gym 7 - 8:30 p.m. *stay tuned for rehearsal schedule
May 31st - School dance in EMS gym - 6 - 8 p.m. *with 8th graders able to stay for an extra 30 min.
June 5th - EMS Jazz band perform on Burlington Jazz Festival 3:15 - 4:15 *stay tuned for location
June 7th - Awards Ceremony 1:30 - 2:45
June 11th - 8th grade Celebration of Learning in EMS gym 1:00 - 2:15
End of year final dates should be shared this coming week as should next year's school calendar - I will include then in the next Friday Focus.
ipad update - We have connected with Central office for an update regarding ipads. As of now we are still waiting for confirmation regarding the purchase of school wide ipads. I will update once I know more.
Unfortunately the cafeteria patio will not be completed until next Fall - that said, we will consider how we can maximize it as an incentive to be enjoyed when we return for the 2019-2020 school year.
Wednesday's Faculty Objective
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Further familiarize our staff with the space so that they know where things are, what’s available, and how to navigate the Innovative Learning Center.
Generate excitement, nurture creativity, and provide with specific ideas about how to leverage the space to connect our students to their learning.
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Connecting To Best Practice
Please take a moment to read and reflect on blog entries submitted by your colleagues. This week's entry is "Social Networks" by Mr. Chandler
Do you have a tool, lesson plan, idea, video, article, or something else that directly connect to one of our our "EMS goals" and to our "indicators of success"? If so, please let us know using this form. Compensation will be as follows: Blog Contribution- $25, Teach Meet presentation- $25, workshop presentation- $100