Mt. Bethel Messenger
FIRST MESSENGER OF 2018
STAFF NEWS - UPDATED
We ask that staff please not share the news about the next three staff members - the Admin will be notifying parents when we return! We would like for them to hear from us rather than through the grape vine. We did think it is important that you are in the know!
- Sunny Mulkey will transition from the classroom to an EIP support position in the new year. We are grateful that we were able to add an EIP allotment at the mid-year and will be able to serve students who were previously recieving services!
- Brook Rozen will join the third grade team full-time! Welcome back, Brook!
- Lindsey Eipper will supply for Melina Henry! Lindsey supplied for Melina during her first maternity leave! Lindsey previously taught at Mt. Bethel. Her family moved to Florida, she had a third baby, and returned. We are incredibly grateful to wlcome Lindsey back!
- Caitlin O'Neill will supply for Brittany Fagan.
- Maribeth Smith is returning as a tutor and 20% Target Teacher!
- Kim Osburn is returning as a tutor!
NEWS FROM THE A-TEAM
STAFF DAYS - JANUARY 2 & 3
January 3 - Staff Day. Time to work on your work & wear yoga pants/no make-up if you so choose. We will need you to complete the following:
- Mid-Year TKES Conferences. (schedule pending. 30 minute time-frame)
- School Climate Survey (will be emailed 10-30 minute time-frame).
- Grade Level Teams - Solidify supply orders for the 2018-19 school year.
January 2 - Professional Learning Day
CLICK HERE FOR THE OVERVIEW SCHEDULE
CLICK HERE FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHEDULUE
CLICK HERE FOR SPECIFICS VIA ENGAGE COBB WEBSITE
PLC Teacher Leaders
Core content teachers will work with collaboratie team to ensure that the most up-to-date and critical information for that subject area are communicated.
All Teachers
Choose sessions based on your needs.
Some additional professionals, such as low incidence special education teachers, will receive information related to required trainings that day.
All teachers are expected to participate in a full day of professional learning.
THIRD QUARTER REPORT CARDS
- Specialist Grades due in Synergy before leaving for Winter Break.
- Primary Report Card grades due in Synergy January 4th @ 7 am.
- Primary Report Cards printed by Cherie in office on January 4th and placed in your mailboxes by end of day.
- Intermediate Report Card grades due in Synergy January 4th.
- Intermediate Grade Teachers - Print your own report cards. Paper in front office if you needed.
- Report Card Distribution on Friday, January 5th.
Spring Specials Schedules
NOTES:
- STEM teaches will flip. Example: If you had Griffee first semester, you will have Reyes second semester.
- Your class will NOT pick up where the rotation left off. We are starting back with Day 1 of the rotation.
THE SCHEDULES:
Mark Your Calendars!
Saturday, December 23
- Happy Birthday, Heather Mullins!
Tuesday, January 2 - Critical Day
- Teachers return
- Professional Learning Day
Wednesday, January 3 - Critical Day
- Work day
- Mid-Year Conferences. Schedule will be emailed.
Thursday, January 4
- Students Return
- First Day of 2nd Semester
- 7am - Report Grades due in Synergy
- 8am - Target Open House for parents of new to Target students
- Cherie will print K-3 report cards & place in mailboxes.
Friday, January 5
- Report Card distribution
Duty Schedule
One person at buses is expected to check in the buses. They are listed as AM BUS CLIPBOARD. The second person will be expected to help monitor the flow and keep students safe.
Second Load Duty has a new title: FACT PROGRAM LATE ARRIVALS. If we have a FACT Program that is going to be late, we will ask the person on 2nd Load Standby to supervise until the instructor arrives. *Note: these instances should be very few and far between.
AM BUS CLIPBOARD: Sigmund
AM BUS LANE MONITORING: McGraw
AM CARPOOL: Denman, C. Griffin, Paulose
PM CARPOOL: Bain, Ferguson, Mullins/Goldt
SECOND LOAD STANDBY/FACT PROGRAM LATE ARRIVALS: McCree