The Arrow
January 22 Edition
Coping with Loss
The quote above spoke to me as I reflected upon my own feelings of the sudden and tragic loss of one of our students. This quote reminded me that to "grief is not a sign of weakness" but a sign that we are human. The "price of love" is one we all pay when we open our hearts to students and then find out they are gone. It is a steep price to pay; however, our lives and theirs are so much richer when we do open our hearts to them. This loss is one we and our students will feel for a long time; however, with continued support for each other, I know in my heart that this is a "passage" and that we will find a way to get through this.
ILEARN Readiness Test: January 23rd at 9:10 a.m.
This is a reminder that all ELA and Math teachers will be participating in the ILEARN readiness test on Wednesday, January 23rd from 9:10-9:40 a.m. Specific instructions will be shared tomorrow.
Pacers Dream Big Challenge
This is a reminder of the information that placed in each teacher mailbox of the Pacers Dream Big Challenge. The contest window is now open for students to participate using any of the mediums listed.
Family Math and Science Night: January 24th 6:00-7:30 p.m.
This is a reminder to mark your calendars for our first family night of 2019. This is a required event for all math and science teachers as well as any related arts teacher who did not attend the Family Literacy Night back in September.
School-wide Discipline Changes Reminders
Chills: Brief timeout for student
- Student is sent with "chill" pass
- Student is sent to "buddy" classroom not team leader
- No parent contact is required
- Student should return in 15 minutes
Freeze: Student has caused a significant disruption and needs to be removed
- Student is sent with a "freeze" pass
- Student is sent to team leader's classroom
- Teacher makes parent contact
- Teacher fills out minor tracking form
Referral: Student has committed a major code violation (refer to office managed behaviors on t-chart)
- Student is sent directly to STR (mark level 2 referral on STR pass)
- Adminstration makes parent contact.
Remind 101 for Creston MS
If you have not signed up for the Creston Staff Remind 101 message system to receive important text message reminders and updates, then follow the instructions below:
Text Message: @crestonms1
To: 81010
You should receive a text message indicating you have successfully signed up.