Administrivia
10-21-19
I started this week's draft at the end of last week, then have been caught up in numerous projects yesterday and this morning to get this completed and sent out!
Don't forget to set up a goal meeting if you have not already done so. Please bring the completed data reflection sheet with you as part of the data analysis and goal setting. You can state: "See Attached" in the UCS paperwork that asks for an analysis on data and reflection on student needs. The UCS M-STEP goal was provided at our last staff meeting, If you need another copy, please let me know. I can meet around 7:45 AM on most mornings, after school, or during prep time. Lunch is sketchy depending on the amount of monitors that come each day to help in the lunch room. Let me know what works with your schedules. All goal setting is due by October 31.
Our 3rd Grade team is looking for additional laptops to support their newly acquired eSpark learning. If you have "extra" laptops in your classroom that our 3rd grade can use throughout the day to provide daily eSpark, Raz Kids supports, Connect Ed support and other interventions for literacy and learning, please let me know.
If you need replacement headphones for your technology, especially for our eSpark classrooms, please let me know. I ordered 30 new sets to provide 3rd grade with headphones like what K-2 uses. There are some extra new headphones that I left with Mike to replace any broken classroom headphones.
Halloween is right around the corner. Is Morgan going to go with our theme this year and dress in space attire? Or just do our own thing?
Finally, to our K-3 teachers, IRP documents should be emailed to you at the end of this week. Please let me know if you have any questions/concerns.
Have a great week!
Sue
NWEA Family Report
If you haven't found it in the MAP Growth Reports, check it out and see what you think.
Math Expressions Training
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Subs will be provided for classroom coverage. The schedule will be:
8:30-9:20: Fourth Grade
9:30-10:20: Fifth Grade
10:30 - 11:20: First Grade
12:20 -1:10: Kindergarten
1:20 - 2:10: Third Grade
2:20 - 3:10: Second Grade
Halloween Parade
Thoughts??? This would keep our lobby/gym clear of additional traffic during dismissal, which occurs very soon after the parade concludes. I also let parents know that we would NOT be calling students for early dismissal at the conclusion of the parade as it is too confusing and chaotic during that time. Parents were advised to meet their child outside at dismissal time instead.
Morgan Group Email Files
Classroom Makeover Grants
- Classroom Makeover Grant Applications
Randahl Agency and Meemic Insurance Company are offering educators the opportunity to receive up to $250 for a classroom makeover to increase student engagement and achievement. Teachers and administrators in Utica Community Schools are eligible to enter. Here is how it works:
- Apply using this link: online application.
- Recipients will be selected by a panel.
- A total of three educators will be selected to receive a classroom makeover
(classroom supplies/items or improvements). - Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
- Classroom makeover must be completed by March 31, 2020.
Hep B Vaccine Information
- Hepatitis B Vaccination Process
Utica Community Schools will be sponsoring no-charge Hepatitis B Vaccinations for employees who do NOT have district sponsored health care insurance and currently work in potentially infectious pathogen (i.e. blood) exposure areas including bus drivers, teachers and school support personnel. Participation is voluntary, however; there is an expectation that those who begin the three-injection series comply with the required dosage spacing schedule and fully complete the process.
Interested employees must request and secure an approved authorization form from Human Resources before beginning the series. Email generalbenefits@uticak12.org or call ext. 1139. Approved employees will then take the authorized document with district identification to his/her appointments. All vaccinations are self- scheduled at St. John Providence Medical Center located at 17700 Twenty-Three Mile Road (West of Romeo Plank Road). Please contact the facility at 586-868-9120 for appointment and/or walk-in times.
First Injection Window: November 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019
Second Injection Window: January 3, 2020 through February 29, 2020
Final Injection Window: May 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020
AESOP Usernames and Passwords
- AESOP Absence Reporting System
Utica Community Schools will be migrating to an upgraded Frontline Insights Platform (AESOP absence management) system for all district personnel that is required to report absences through the AESOP online reporting application, utilize AESOP to accept vacant positions and personnel that maintains access for reporting purposes. The effective date for this upgrade will be November 1, 2019. Please review the following information regarding individual action items.
Prior to November 1, 2019, log in to your AESOP account and ensure that an active email has been entered in the system. On November 1, 2019, you will receive an invitation email to upgrade your account by creating a new username and password. If you do not respond to the invitation and try to log in with your original credentials, you will be prompted to create the new username and password before logging in. Please see attached (14A) for account upgrade instructions.
Questions should be forwarded to Pam Austin at ext. 1140 or email, pamela.austin@uticak12.org.
UTIP Schedule
- Utica Teacher Induction Program
The Utica Teacher Induction Program (UTIP) after-school learning series is sponsored by the Human Resources Department and Teaching and Learning Department offering voluntary professional development on relevant educational topics for any interested district professional. In addition to acquiring valuable information, participation hours can be applied for probationary teaching requirements under MCL 380.1526. Principals are reminded to encourage probationary teachers to participate in UTIP. The year-long schedule for the 2019-2020 UTIP series is attached (15A).
Staff Meeting
Questions on data reflection and/or goal setting, please let me know.
Specialists' Rotation Schedule 2019-2020
10-31-2019 Thursday morning specials as scheduled
11-14-2019 Thursday afternoon specials moved to the morning
01-16-2020 Thursday morning specials as scheduled
01-17-2020 Friday afternoon specials moved to the morning
Note: Second semester half days have yet to be determined.
Staff Meeting Dates 2019-2020
October: 8 & Personal Goal Setting
November: 12 & Grade Level Mtg.
December: 3
January: 14 & Grade Level Mtg.
February: 4 & 25
March: 10 & Grade Level Mtg.
April: 14 & 28
May 12 & Grade Level Mtg.
June 9--Class Placement for 2020-2021
Calendar Dates
Also on Morgan Shared Electronic Calendar
Monday, October 21: Annual Bus Evacuation 9:15 AM. Video stored in Morgan Email Group Files.
Tuesday, October 22: MOD Pizza night--competing with Monfort. 4-8 PM. Need flyer for Morgan to receive credit
Friday, October 25: Halloween Bingo 6:30 - 8;30 PM in gymnasium
Thursday, October 31: 1/2 Day Early Release 11:29 AM--Teacher Release Day for evening conference time
10:45 AM Halloween Parade
Monday, November 4: PBIS Assembly 2 PM
Tuesday, November 5: NO SCHOOL. Use of day for PD--TBD
Wednesday, November 6: Severe Weather Awareness Drill #1 @ 8:30 AM
Tuesday, November 12: Math Expressions Training