Micro Elementary School Newsletter
May 18th, 2020
Short Rows
We are in the short rows! To those of you not native to JoCo, this is a farming expression that means we are nearing the end of an eventful journey. It is hard to believe that there are only two student weeks left and three teacher weeks left! Let's do our best to finish strong.
I am sure that information will be fast and furious over the next 2-3 weeks. The pace is likely to pick up with a variety of end of year tasks. Thank you in advance for your flexibility, understanding, and patience.
Keep spreading the positivity with your students and communicating effectively. Finish storng!
Thank you for all that you do for our students,
TJ
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Virtual Field Week is next week! Please encourage your students to participate and send in pics of them in action. Monday's Activity is "Backboard Bank It".
This week's Staff Meeting will be held on Friday, May 22nd at 2:00 pm. There is a principal's meeting this coming week is being held on Thursday. This change will help keep the Micro Staff updated more accurately. Topics should include; end of year procedures, staggered classroom visits, and reopening school offices.
We did receive the information for the end of year feedback form late Friday. Teachers will need to complete the EOY Feedback Forms and there is a student spreadsheet that will need to be completed. The district is creating screencasts and directions to accompany these documents. I will share them with you early in the week. We will have until June 10th to complete them.
I will also share 20-21 class roster processes with PLC's next week. Please add this to your agendas.
SIT Meeting Wednesday at 9:00. Scheduling Committee. Sample daily schedule
Virtual Award Ceremonies:
May 27-2nd (5:30 pm) and 3rd (6:45 pm)
May 28-4th (5:30 pm) and 5th (7:00 pm)
May 26-1st (5:30 pm) and Kind. (6:45 pm)
June 1st:
Preschool 8:00-9:00
Kindergarten 9:00-10:00
1st Grade 10:15-11:15
2nd Grade 12:00-1:00
3rd Grade 1:15-2:15
4th Grade: 2:30-3:30
5th Grade: 3:45-4:45
June 2nd: 9:00-11:00 and 5:00-6:00
- SEL Self-Care Resources for Educators, Schools, and Parents
The school purchased a subscription to bookflix. There is a BookFlix link on Mrs. Warren's symbaloo pages . You should not have to enter a password, if you are asked for one the username and password are:
micro
spiders
Symbaloo links :
K-2
https://www.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAA3egqd4AA41_WWKYcQ==
PD Opportunities
- Professional Development Reminders
- NC State has a great webinar series through their Friday Institute: FI Connects
- NCCAT Online Learning Modules
- #DitchThatTextbook Online Summit
Self Study Options for all Certified Staff
CEU credit for new learning: Use the Self Study Form which can also be found at the bottom of the Tech Resources page along with instructions for doing a self study. When someone clicks "Would you like more credit options?", they will be taken to PD Options for Self Study with padlets by content area.
- Remote Learning Webinars and Live Sessions through NC State's Friday Center are really good. I have participated in a few so far. Here is a link for more information: https://www.fi.ncsu.edu/projects/remote-learning-to-support-nc-educators/
Micro Staff Social Contract
Be Positive
Demonstrate Teamwork
Make the community feel welcome
Treat others with respect
Be Open-Minded
Be Supportive
Motivate Others
Listen to Understand
Micro Elementary Staff will support our social contract by intervening with the gentle question, "Are you okay?" and provide peers with an appropriate level of space.