McAllister Minutes
Week of: December 4 - December 8
The Week Ahead!
I am so glad that you all make a concerted effort to truly make this the most INCREDIBLE environment for learning! This past week was jam packed with exciting PL opportunities, amazing student learning and INCREDIBLE peer collaboration. I hope that you all found as much joy in this journey as I do, I am excited about the marked results we will see in the coming weeks through our MAP Assessments! It will be an opportunity for students to highlight their learning and show what they know!
With an intentional focus of consistency on being curious & crazy for kids you will ALWAYS find a culture that is student focused!
Have a great weekend! Rest, Relax and Rejuvenate!
Below I have listed a few reminders so that they can be kept at the forefront as you plan and execute your daily tasks!
- Need a Substitute? Be sure that you have entered your absence in AESOP as well as notified your grade level admin and Ms. Lane! Personal Leave will not be approved without 3 days notice - Substitutes are a hot commodity and should be secured in advance if you are utilizing personal leave. *Emergency Sub Plans should always be prepared in the case you have an emergency!
- Money? Please ensure that all money is accounted for daily and that it never stays in your room overnight. MyPaymentsPlus has been a big help with this, but we still need to be cognizant of this as we collect money.
- Lunch - Please be on time, the flow and cleaning procedures are not able to flow efficiently and effectively when students are not picked up on time. Thank you in advance!
- Communication w/Parents -If a student is consistently not meeting the expectation whether it be academically or behaviorally please be certain you are contacting those parents by phone and that you are able to talk to an actual person and not an answering machine.We are a team and will work together to support the needs of our students, if you have questions or need assistance please let me know! NO Surprises!
Important Dates:
- TPC Meeting - Monday - 3PM - PL Room - 11/27/17 (Invite sent to attendees)
- Faculty Meeting - Tuesday - 3PM -Media Center - 11/28/17
- MAP Testing - Begins 12/4/17 - (See Link Below)
- Santa Pictures - 12/5/17 & 12/6/17 (See Schedule Below)
- Teaching for Bling - Tuesday (Planning Period 3rd-5th) - PL Room - 12/12/17
- Leadership Team - Tuesday - PL Room - 12/12/17
- Christmas Party - Saturday - 12/16/17 (Belle Island Club House - Payments accepted through mypaymentsplus.com)
Have an INCREDIBLE Week!
Happy Birthday to You!
- Rachel Lofton - 12/6
- Angie Molpus - 12/9
- Sara Kornegay - 12/12
- Eric Bartley - 12/15
- Emily Dixon - 12/15
- Linda Smith - 12/17
- Mary Waters - 12/19
- Rhonda Brown - 12/24
- Christina Howley - 12/26
- Kimberly Smith - 12/26
- Holly Patselas - 12/30
MAP Worksheet - Due: Thursday, December 21, 2017
Making Moves at McAllister
Ms. Waters has maintained such a peaceful presence and can-do attitude in working to put a little sunshine in all her 1st graders lives. Impressive!
McDavid and Pickett have shown great teamwork in working through guided reading, while ensuring all of their students needs are met.
Ms. Annis has created a calm and inviting classroom environment. She gives patience and grace to all of her students!
Cribbs & Jones -The Crones team has been super proactive with parent contacts...they make sure that keeping parents in the loop is a priority!
Ms. Herbert does an #INCREDIBLE job of celebrating her student successes in the classroom with parents & staff members!
Nurse Reynolds is a rockstar nurse & one of a kind...Her ability to handle ALL that life throws her way with such patience and resolve is #INCREDIBLE.
Ms. Gambrall has made building relationships a priority and the INCREDIBLE growth the students have shown through this approach is AMAZING to see!
It was mentioned by one of our parents as to how awesome it was to see our INCREDIBLE custodians jump to action and work collaboratively to help in getting set up for our Thanksgiving Feast - Good Work gets noticed! Way to go!
We're ALL Wonders - R.J Palacio
Resources that you may find useful...
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A look ahead....
McAllister Elementary School
Email: cmiller@bryan.k12.ga.us
Website: https://mes.bryan.k12.ga.us/
Location: 224 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Richmond Hill, GA, United States
Phone: 912-851-4040
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McAllisterElementaryRH
Twitter: @McAllister_ES