Millbrook Elementary Staff Notes
Week of May 16-20, 2016
Thought For the Week
We do not have to accept the world as we find it. And we have a responsibility to leave our world a better place and never walk by on the other side of injustice. ~Ed Miliband
Consideration for Retention Process
If you plan to recommend a student be considered for retention for 2016-17, please complete the following document and return it to Jamee no later than Friday, May 20:
https://docs.google.com/a/wcpss.net/document/d/1g8wY4bsO9YocFWgmEPtGYp1QP1HKULTwUmsx_HIb-sc/edit?usp=sharingThe admin team will review all recommendations and will contact parents regarding the final decision. We will also let you know the outcome by June 1 so you can include that information on final report cards.
Logistical Updates
*On Monday, 5/16, the server will be DOWN due to the upgrade. Please plan accordingly - you will not be able to access MCLASS.
*Reminder - Reflective PLTs and forward planning:
2nd Grade - May 18
3rd Grade - May 19
4th Grade - May 17
*Here is the link for the end of year procedures:
https://docs.google.com/a/wcpss.net/spreadsheets/d/16gmTaf1E8FiXm1Nw4719J_NbFUxokNiaugKDCXuaCc0/edit?usp=sharing
Please complete the end of school exit checklist by June 10th and adhere to the dates and guidelines so we can have a smooth close of the school year! Thank you. Contact Abby Benson with any questions.
*Please note that the staff Google calendar is constantly updated with the most recent events FYI - if you have questions, be sure to check the calendar.
*LOOKING AHEAD: We will use a collaborative process to create class lists for 2016-17 on Friday, June 10 (Protected teacher workday). The schedule is posted on the Google calendar. NOTE: We will need CCR and ESL representation at the appropriate grade level meetings to work toward a stronger inclusion model for next year. Contact Jamee with any questions.
Schedule of Events
Monday, 5/16: Field Day! Bag lunches in classrooms (refer to lunch schedule from Kelly Combs); K PLT 1:30 - 3:30 (Instructional assistants will cover beginning at 1:30); SIP Meeting, 3-4:15 (Media Center); Server Upgrade (all day)
Tuesday, 5/17: B Day; EOG Proctor Training, 8-9 AM (Room 101); Makeup Test Administrator Training, 9-10 AM (Room 101); 4th PLT, 1:30 - 3:30
Wednesday, 5/18: C Day; 2nd PLT, 1:30 - 3:30; EOG Accommodation Training/Proctor Training, 2:45 - 3:45 (Room 101)
Thursday, 5/19: D Day; EOG Proctor Training, 8-9 AM (Room 101); 3rd PLT, 1:30 - 3:30; Kindergarten Open House, 3:00
Friday, 5/20: E Day; Parent Event/Coffee Chat - Cyber Safety Presentation, 7:30 - 8:30 AM (Media Center); 1st PLT, 1:30 - 3:30
Learning Corner
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Millbrook Elementary IB PYP Magnet School
Email: jlynch2@wcpss.net
Website: www.wcpss.net/millbrookes
Location: 1520 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States
Phone: 919-850-8700
Twitter: @MillbrookElemIB