Points of Pride
April 28, 2019
Instructional Focus:
TESTING IS DONE!!!!! As you see Sue in the hallway, please take a moment to let her know how much we appreciate all that she has done. We are SO fortunate to have such a capable, diligent testing coordinator. For much of the month she was at school around 6:00 to ensure that everything was ready for our classes to test.
This week I have two district meetings and will be off campus for the majority of Tuesday and Thursday. I am sure next week's newsletter will be lengthy as I try to keep everyone updated.
As we were going over Hattie's list of high yield instructional strategies, many noticed how high the achievement results were for reciprocal teaching. In order to receive the full impact, this has to be done strategically. Here is a great example of how to plan for it, and what it can look like if done correctly:
Benefits Open Enrollment....
For all full time employees, even if you don't want to change anything from this year, you must complete this process by Friday. If you don't complete it, the district will select a plan for you.
Voluntary Transfers....
If you would like to teach somewhere else in the district, this process starts this week.
Open positions will be posted online, and you'll be able to apply.
Staffing Update....
Darlene Shaw has accepted a new position and will not be returning to Settler's Point for the 19/20 school year.
Having worked with her in various capacities during my time at Settler's, this is a huge loss for our school. We wish her the best as she ties something new.
Upcoming Events:
- 4/29: Academic Night Practice @ 10:00
- 4/30: Academic Night @ 5:30
- 5/1: 2:15 Release-PLC; Kindergarten Round Up @ 5:30
- 5/2: Dad's Club Meeting @ OHSO @ 7:00
- 5/3: 5th Grade field trip to ASU @ 9:00-1:30; Benefit Open Enrollment ends
- 5/6: Teacher Appreciation Week begins
- 5/7: 6th Grade Band/Strings for 3, 4, 6 @ 8:45; 5th Grade Band/Strings for K, 1, 2, 5 @ 9:30; Strings Concert @ 6:00; Band Concert @ 7:00
- 5/8: National School Nurse Day; 2:15 Release-PLC; Staff Appreciation Lunch @11:00-1:00
- 5/9: Leadership Team Meeting @ 7:30
- 5/10: Staff Appreciation Breakfast @ 7:30;