TES Staff Update
For the week of March 11-15
Our Mission
Lapeer Community Schools is a dynamic community organization embracing our students with a quality learning environment, developing independent and confident learners for the future.
Non-negotiable Goal
Collaboration, Compromise and Commitment
We are "Turrill Tough"
#TurrillTough means...
We think that each one of us is strong individually but we are even stronger when we work together.
Remember the "Boast Board" or send a personal letter using our school mail system! Taking the time to acknowledge the kind deeds of others is...
being Turrill Tough!!
Teacher Day:
- The teacher workday for Turrill teachers is from 8:40 – 3:45.
- On Collaboration or SIP/Staff Meetings the teacher workday is 7:50 - 3:45.
- 1-Hour Professional Development Days are from 7:40-8:40.
Nuts and Bolts for the Week
Pledge Helpers this Week - Craft (Baxter on deck)
Monday, March 11 -
- Voluntary meeting with the Superintendent at 3:45 in the Specials Room
- Since last Friday didn't work out for February Young Scholar pictures, I'll take February and March Young Scholar pictures this Friday. Please make your March selections this week - thanks.
Tuesday, March 12 -
- Preschool visit to Turrill
- March is Reading Month Family Event from 5:00-7:00
- Year-Round Prospective Family Open House from 6:00-7:00
Wednesday, March 13 -
- TAG at 7:50
- I'll be at the K-12 admin meeting in the AM
Thursday, March 14 -
- Morning PD starts at 7:40
- Lockdown practice highly probable
- Good News Club after school
Friday, March 15 -
I'll be at the GISD principal's meeting and the K-3 Essentials training in the AM
February and March Young Scholar pictures
Prospective YR Parent Open Houses
It's that time of year when we start marketing our school and program to prospective families leading up to Kindergarten Roundup. We've started contacting local preschools and daycares and will be dropping off over 300 YR brochures and applications.
In addition, we'll be hosting two Prospective Parent Open Houses in conjunction with the PTC on the following dates. Your involvement on those evenings to be in your classrooms to meet, greet and answer questions would be appreciated.
- Wednesday, February 27th Prospective Family Open House 6:00-7:00
- Tuesday, March 12th Prospective Family Open House 6:00-7:00
There will be a table in the entryway for a sign in sheet and handouts. PTC will be here to act as "tour guides" for the events.
Young Scholar Dates for February and March
Lower Elementary 2:00-2:30
Upper Elementary 2:45-3:15
- All classes dismissed at the same time
- Designated areas for classroom
- Honoring the Reader (certificate and Hungry Howie's certificate), Author (certificate and Hungry Howie's certificate), Teacher selected Student of the Month (certificate and Pizza lunch with the principal)
- Picture time at the end for parents with students on the stage
TEACHER CORNER
Important Dates
Additional Professional Work Time Requirements
Seven hours of required professional development time shall be provided in accordance to the schedule that follows. Absences during this professional development time which are covered by sick leave or personal business leave shall be deducted from such accrued leave. Absences relating to student competitions (not practices) are allowable with prior approval of school business leave.
Remaining ONE HOUR PDs:
- March 14 one-hour PD
- April 11 one-hour PD Elementary Only (K-5)
- May 16 one-hour PD
Four additional hours of online professional development are required to be completed no later than June 1, 2019. Topics for online professional development sessions will be reviewed and approved by the evaluator no later than the conclusion of the Initial Teacher Evaluation Meeting in the fall. Topics for online PD must support building and/or District School Improvement Plans. Documentation of completion of online sessions must be submitted in June. Online professional development may not be completed during times assigned for student instruction, teacher collaboration, professional development, or SIP.
Remaining K-5 Collaborative Planning Days are scheduled as follows:
- March 19
- April 9
- April 23
- May 7
- May 21
- June 4
Remaining General School Improvement activities and staff meetings are scheduled as follows:
- April 25
- May 9
- June 6
CURRICULUM RESOURCES
Content Area Building Level Leads
ELA - Jessica Oliver
Math - Crystal Hoganson
Science - Dave Chaffin
Social Studies - Jennifer Christian
Technology - Jennifer Christian & Jennifer Palecek
SCHOOL SAFETY
Emergency Drills (Updated on 6-27-18):
Three Lockdowns (one during lunch/recess)
Monday, Sept 17
Friday, November 9
Thursday, March 14
Five Fire Drills (three before Dec 1 and one during lunch/recess)
Thursday, August 9
Friday, September 7
Tuesday, October 9
Wednesday, April 24
Monday, May 13
Two Tornado Drills (one in March)
Tuesday, Sept 11
Tuesday, March 5
CARE Team
Purpose: called in Emergency Situations when Staff and/or Student Safety is at risk.
Emergency Situations:
1. Is there an ongoing emergency?
2. Does the student's behavior pose an imminent risk to student's or others' safety?
3. Does the situation require an immediate intervention?
Protocol for Summoning the Team:
- Classroom teacher will contact the office by any means necessary
- Secretary (or available office staff) will use Walkie Talkie to call for "CARE Team to Room (include teacher's name)
Team members:
- All Level 2 CPI trained staff
- Custodial Staff
- Office Staff
Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)
Purpose: called in emergency Medical situations.
Protocol for Summoning the Team:
- Classroom teacher will contact the office by any means necessary
- Secretary (or available office staff) will use Walkie Talkie to call for "MERT Team to Room (include teacher's name)
Team Members:
- Robert Downey - CPI, CPR, Epipen, AED
- RaeAnne Fielder - CPI, Epipen
- Shannon Newton - CPI, First Aid/CPR, AED
- Dennis King or Rick Martin