Longacre Coming Attractions
January 9, 2023
Lori's students leading a Fundations lessons!
Did I see you coat shopping?
Mavis' students learning Fundations!
A Peek at the Week
Words of the Week January 9: Crumble
Link to Morning Announcement Videos:
Longacre Morning Announcements
Monday, January 9
- A Day
- "Toast" to the New Year- stop by the staff lounge to enjoy some toast & reflect on your new year goals. There will be an assortment of breads (including gluten free) and spreads to choose from!
Tuesday, January 10
- B Day
Wednesday, January 11
- C Day
- 7:30 a.m.- MTSS meeting in media center
Thursday, January 12
- A Day
- 12:-00-3:00- Rhonda at CO for Elementary Instructional meeting
Friday, January 13
- B Day- 1/2 Day Specials schedule- click on tab on this link: Longacre Master Schedule 2022-2023
- Leader in Me Coaching Day facilitated by Abe Lever
- 8:45-10:45- Abe will facilitate a 7 Habits Training session for parents
- 11:00-11:30- Pride Circle (PTA Reflections celebration & Community Builder presentation)
- 11:45- Student dismissal
- 1:00-3:30- PD for instructional staff in media center
PBIS/LIM Schedule for week of January 9
Read Book of Month: Let’s Talk About Race, by Julius Lester read and discussed by Common
Goal setting for new year-
What do I want to improve on in 2023?
How are you going to get there? Action Plan (Habit #1 and #2)
WIG Review
Accountability Partner Expectations
Manner of the Month: Kind Words - No Gossip or Rumors
Kind Words - NO Gossip or Whispers (Habits 1 and 4)
If you can’t say anything nice, say nothing at all.
How does that relate to courtesy?
LIM Yearlong Plan link to spreadsheet see tab for your grade level at bottom (pick lessons that fit your classes needs)
Winter NWEA Testing Schedule & Accelerated Math
WINTER NWEA Testing window: January 16 - February 3
Accelerated Math Cut Off Scores: This year we are only testing 3rd-5th graders. This testing will happen in April/May 2023. Stephanie Potocki and Colleen Stamm will be in charge of communicating with parents and teachers what students qualify and logistics of testing. There is nothing you need to do as a classroom teacher.
Here are the winter NWEA cut off scores for each grade level:
3rd Grade: 220
4th Grade: 232
5th Grade: 242
Future Events
Monday, January 16- MLK Day no school. Schedule of MLK Day Celebration at Farmington Community Library: https://www.farmlib.org/mlk/
Tuesday, January 17- February 3- Winter NWEA & WIDA testing window
Wednesday, January 18- 3:45 p.m.- Staff meeting in media center for instructional staff
Thursday, January 19- 7:40 a.m.- PBIS meeting in Sue's office
Friday, January 20- 7:40 a.m.- TLT meeting in media center
Week of January 23rd- HERITAGE WEEK organized by our Community Builders
Monday, January 23- 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.- Innovation Lab Meeting #2 in Leadership Lounge
Thursday, January 26- PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m. in media center- Beth is our teacher representative.
Friday, January 27- Heritage Night- more information to follow
Staff Spotted Slip!
- Thank you to JEN B. for organizing a memorable Holiday Sing Along before break!
Happier January 2023
Longacre Elementary School
Email: rhonda.henry@fpsk12.net
Website: https://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/lon
Location: 34850 Arundel Street, Farmington, MI, USA
Phone: 248- 489-3733
Facebook: facebook.com/longacreleopards/
Twitter: @LongacreElem