AchieversECP Weekly Blast
January 29, 2024
Principal's Message
Happy Friday, everyone! Pat yourselves on the back β we made it! π
Our scholars have completed their second math and ELA interim assessments, and the growth they've displayed from interim assessment one to interim assessment two is truly remarkable. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our scholars and our educators alike. Let's celebrate this achievement and look forward to more successes ahead.
In the upcoming week, evaluations and post-conferences will continue as we strive for continuous improvement. Stay tuned for updates and thank you for your ongoing dedication and hard work.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Serving you,
Mrs. Coppin
A Look Ahead
- February 1st: Black History Month begins
- February 5th: ELA & Math Tutoring begins
- February 7th: Wellness Wednesday
- February 8th: Board Meeting
- February 16th-20th: Mid Winter Break
Instructional Focus Area
The Universal Prompting and Turn and Talk professional development sessions were implemented during the week of January 8th. The subsequent week was particularly eventful as we addressed heat-related issues, making the current week our first full week back in the classrooms post-PD.
In terms of the two focus areas, our schoolwide evaluation yielded a score of 2.1 for Universal Prompting and 1.8 for Turn and Talks, with our target set at 2.8 for each teacher action. Although we are currently below our desired scores, we are confident in our ability to reach our goals. We are committed to observing these actions consistently in your classrooms.
To support this process, your instructional coach will be actively modeling these strategies and providing constructive feedback during the upcoming week. With collective effort and dedication, we believe we can achieve our target scores. Let's work together for the benefit of our students! #forthechildren
Notes from Mrs. Miller
βSuccess is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.β -Winston Churchill
The month of January, and Winter in general, can be a very tough time for teachers. We have been working hard to improve our instruction so our students can achieve academic success, but this work is tiring. This time of year is when we can fall into a rut and lose some of our motivation.
One of the things I used to do that made me and the students feel better was move my classroom desk arrangement. It seems trivial, but it is something you have direct control over as the classroom teacher, and it can truly make a difference to get a bit creative with your classroom space.
Have you ever considered arranging desks in a L shape? Or in triangle formation with 3 desks to a group? Attached is an article titled, βA Desk Layout Alternative to Rows and Circlesβ. Take a look at your space. How can you rearrange to lift your spirits and make your space more inviting?
Keep grinding everyone!
In Service,
Mrs. Miller
#thisisus #unitedsuccess
Operations
Staff Fundraiser Deadline 1/31/2024
- This is a friendly reminder to register for the Staff Popcorn Fundraiser The staff member with the most sales will win a PRIZE
Please join our fundraiser by clicking the link below:
https://poppinpopcornonline.com/participant/register.php?g=TSXKSL
Once registered, you'll be able to log in and start selling:
1. Post/share this link https://poppinpopcornonline.com/store/
2. Provide your Seller ID (everyone has a unique code provided on your account)
3. Start selling!
Share to your friends/family via:
1. Please share your link to your Facebook/Social Media page.
2. Text close family & friends.
3. Send your fundraiser link via email.
- Phone/Radio Reminder: Please do not place your phone on Do Not Disturb. Teachers/Staff please check your phones to ensure that the volume is turned up to high, and confirm that you can hear the phone when it rings. Please answer all calls in a timely manner to ensure effective communication daily. If you use a walkie/radio please use Channel 2 and confirm that the volume is on high.
- Keys: If you need a classroom key or key fob please reach out to Ms. Maria at mmacario@achieversecp.org
- COVID Reminders:
5-day isolation (Stay Home), may return without symptoms or fever-free for 24 hours without medication
Upon returning, must wear a mask for five days after.
Send the positive test results to Ms. Wright and Nurse Eboni/ Nurse Maffia via email. (PCR test only no home test allowed)They will provide you with the return date. *If you are a close contact, you will be contacted, with the next steps.
Safety Reminder: We will have a Fire drill next week. Please review your red emergency folders and notify the main office if you are missing any items as soon as possible.
Athletics: Middle School basketball game please see calendar invites.
Tech: Ensure that all students are returning their Chromebooks daily to charge in the computer carts before leaving for the day. No student is allowed to take their device home or store it in the locker.
Pension Plan/Teacher Certification Updates
- Pension plans: we are currently enrolling employees in pension plans. If you do not have a Provisional/Standard by October, you will be automatically enrolled in PERS, not TPAF.
- CE/CEAS certification, Provisional and/or Standard certification updates are coming up. Please include a date for taking the Praxis, any classes/additional courses of action you plan to take to prepare for the Praxis, and the subject tests you are taking. Please note that everyone is required to take the Praxis Core (3 exams) before taking any other middle school certificates as add-ons.
- Obtaining certification is a requirement and your responsibility. Please find more information on teacher certification here.
- CE/CEAS certification is expected by March 15, 2023
- Failure to obtain a CE/CEAS/Standard could affect employment
- Failure to obtain a Standard affects the type of pension you are enrolled in (TPAF vs PERS)
Important Links
Trenton, NJ 08611
609- 429-0279