Akin News 10/2
From the desk of Beckie Webster
Thank you for keeping the focus on student learning:
What an amazing week and it is only Wednesday! I would like to say thank you to Ms. Darby Tobolka. We are all so very lucky to have her guide us, inform us and support us each day as we do our best for students here at Akin. Because of her work, this world is a better place for teachers and students and it is an honor to work alongside her. Darby's commitment to teaching and learning is unmatched and the learning we are all doing around LA will pay off for all of us! Thank you Darby-we appreciate you!!!
Thank you to Jackie Robb, Chelsea Milledge, Kelly Johnson, Katy Sommer, Darby Tobolka, Jessica Meleck, Amada Urueta, Kim Burton, Crystal Lucero and Lauren Van Velzen for attending our PTA Meeting last night. Our PTA is so amazing at supporting our teachers and students and we want to make sure they know we support their work.
Food Allergies
If you have a student with a food allergy, please have them sit at the tables in the cafeteria labeled - NUT FREE. Students who buy their lunch from cafeteria can also sit at the nut free tables (cafeteria prepared food is free from allergens) but please do not allow students who bring their lunch from home to sit at these tables.
Students that have any nut based products in their lunches, should sit at opposite end of the table, farthest away from the NUT FREE end. If a you are unsure about a food item please see school nurse.
Thank you PTA for stocking the frig/Teachers sign-up to scoop ice cream Oct 17th
Thank you to Mrs. Barney
In the workroom on 10/3/19
Thank you to Amy Girouard
Updates:
Teams: Please make sure you update your next week's newsletter on your team's website by today.
Monday, 10/7
- Kinder 1/2 day Planning AM, 7:15-10:45, Lunch from 10:45-11:15am
- 4th grade 1/2 day Planning PM, 11:15-11:45-Lunch, 11:45-4:00pm, in room 1305
- 1st grade PLC 2:00-4:00pm in the terminal
- Academic Coalition-Back conference room Gomez is bringing snacks 2:50-4:30pm
Tues., 10/8
- District Curriculum Specialists: Come to room 1305 and share with the team!
- Kinder PLC 2:00-4:00pm in room 1305, bring your laptop
More Updates
Wed., 10/9
- 1st grade PLC 2:00-4:00pm in room 1305, bring your laptop
- Wellness Wednesday
Thurs., 10/10
- #akinlivepd is happening: Teachers will be observing teachers and reflecting on the team's planned lesson with the support of the district curriculum specialists
- 2nd grade PLC 2:00-4:00pm in room 1305, bring your laptop
Friday, 10/11
- Apex Fun Run-invite your parents to join or watch the run (please make sure they check in at the office 1st)
House Keeping Items-Oct. 4th
- Classrooms have created, discussed and posted Social Contracts for each classroom by Oct. 4th
- Storage rooms must have clear floor and per fire code, nothing on the top shelves by Oct. 4th
- Current school year (19-20) Fire Affidavit must be signed and posted outside of your classroom if you have any cloth or non-LISD items in your classroom (pillows, curtains, rug, etc). See Gina for more info. Due by Oct. 4th
- Complete the district mandatory RTI PLC Connection Training video and complete the survey at the end by Oct. 4th (Posted on the Akin Website)
C2 T-shirts for Students and Staff
C-Squared T-shirts are available for sale October 5-Oct 18.
Shirts cost $10 (additional cost for extended sizes).
Use the link below to order your shirt.
https://spiritworx.com/store/8363/Beth Lehn-Counselor Corner
CIC and CI Opportunities Coming Soon!
Continuous Improvement CONFERENCE
2 days (1½ @ VRHS, ½ @ home campus)
Keynote + choice sessions
90% of sessions from LISD staff; 10% from featured/ outside speakers
Professional learning for ALL LISD staff (campuses closed on this day)
Continuous Improvement INSTITUTE
7 monthly sessions (Oct - Apr)
Focused on Continuous Improvement philosophy, tools, and implementing a personal PDSA cycle
Experienced LISD staff facilitate small cohort groups
Key learning experience for all staff and especially current and aspiring leaders
Stacking Chairs & Walkies
In the office we are going to re-work where we have walkies to answer your calls more efficiently. Please make sure you or your subs are taking out walkies to lunch and recess.
Akin Aviators!
Based on our new learning this week with TCEA-Lori Gracey, here is your chance to add some cool technology that allows kids to explore and create!!!
Akin wins all the time, keep writing those Leef Grants: the new window opens Oct. 1-Dec. 2nd (Innovation).
Wednesdays Aviator t-shirts
Fridays College t-shirts
Email: beckie.webster@leanderisd.org
Website: akin.leanderisd.org
Location: 3261 Barley Road, Leander, TX, USA
Phone: 512-570-8000
Facebook: facebook.com/montajaneakinelementary
Twitter: @MJAkinElem