Bulldog Bulletin Two Week Edition
March 17 through April 1
Character Trait of the Month: Trustworthy
Welcome to our newest bulldog! Cora Ray Schmitz
Bulldog Vision
Bulldog Mission
- promote a sense of shared respect and responsibility between home, school and community
- teacher reflection and collaboration will be an essential part of our growth and student achievement
- optimal learning will exist in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment sustained through School Wide Positive Behavior and CharacterPlus
- teachers will have high expectations for all students and provide them with a learning framework centered on critical thinking, problem solving, self-reflection, communication, collaboration, and real life experiences
News to Know...
Sewer Work - The City of Jefferson will be starting the installation of a new sewer line across our grass playground area, probably in a week or so. The new line will run fairly close to the fence by the creek in most areas. We have requested the contractor to orange fence off the areas where/when they are working. They will be starting on the Southern Air Drive side first. Eventually they will need to cross Belair Drive, which may result in some traffic detours, but we requested that the Belair Street closure work be done the week after school is out, which is the week prior to summer school starting.
Let your kids know (especially those who are walkers) to stay away from these areas being worked on!
MyLearningPlan - Please complete the evaluations for March 4 PD day and March 9 early release day on MyLearningPlan. The one from March 9 will be great feedback for me!
Indoor Environment Surveys - On March 30, the State Department of Health along with John Moon, will be in our building. They will be in and out of classrooms and on the grounds. The only disturbance should be the in and out of rooms. They should not need to interrupt to ask you questions.
Thirsty Thursdays - Should we continue this after Spring Break? I have heard "yes" from a few people.
Summer School - Please look at summer school enrollments for completion before sending them to the office. If you want a student to attend, make contact with the parent either by phone or email. These forms are due back by April 8, so there is plenty of time. The forms are attached to this newsletter if you would like to include it in your newsletter or email you send to parents.
Applying for Summer School - Are you having problems applying for Summer School positions?
If you already have a username & password in Recruit & Hire, please follow these instructions for accessing the Summer School list:
Log in to Recruit & Hire: https://jcps.tedk12.com/Hire/index.aspx
Type in your username & password at the top - sign in
Click on "Internal" at the top right
Click "Yes, I am an employee"
Type "Yes" again
Click continue
Check your profile information
Click Save
Click on Job Listings Tab
NOW YOU SHOULD SEE ALL OF THE SUMMER SCHOOL JOB POSTINGS
Apply before April 1! Out of district applicants will be considered after April 1.
Positive Office Referrals - Keep them coming! Extra copies are available in the office. The smiles they are putting on the kids' faces is priceless!
Summative Evaluations - All meetings have been scheduled (unless I missed someone). These should be wrapped up by April 1! All summative meetings will take place in the teacher's classroom. Have your growth plan and self reflection completed and be ready to discuss.
Growth Plans - New growth plans for 2016-2017 do not need to be written until 1st Quarter next year. Think about what area(s) you would like to improve on, or continue to work on for next year.
General Reminders -
* IC updated at a minimum of the 15th and the end of the month
* Websites kept up-to-date
* Remember to use pre-corrects, Belair B.E.S.T. matrix language, Positive Office Referrals, and Bulldog Bucks! 4:1 is our goal with all kids!
* Newsletters can be turned in as a paper copy or emailed as a digital copy. I prefer digital!
SMILE! You just got a Positive Office Referral!
Calendar of Events
Thursday, March 17 - Thirsty Thursday
Spirit Week - Green Day
MAP Training (Milhollin), BOE, 7:30
Staffing (Luebbering/Gile), 8:15
Earthquake Drill, 10:00
Summative Meeting, Vernon, 2:10
Transition Meeting for 5th SPED Students (Hamilton out), 2:15-3:15
RED -Speech Only (Non-public), 3:15
Friday, March 18
Spirit Week - Bulldog Spirit Gear
PBS 3rd Quarter Celebration - Root Beer Floats
WatchDOG Dad Volunteer (R. H.)
MAP Committee Meeting, 8:00
Summative Meeting, Farris, 10:10
Summative Meeting, Watson, 11:00
Monday, March 21
Rynard out ALL
JA Biz Town Field Trip (5th Grade out ALL DAY)
IEP (Smith/Rice), 8:30
Living Museum, 2:30-3:30
Tuesday, March 22
Rynard out ALL, Crocker out PM
IEP (Walker/Werdehausen), 8:15
Living Museum, 2:30-3:30
Living Museum for Parents, 5;30-6:30
Wednesday, March 23
Rynard, Roberts, and Leftwich out ALL
Tier 2 Academics, 8:00
IEP (Watson/Doll), 8:15
Awards Assembly, 9:15
Thursday, March 24
Spring Break - No School
Friday, March 25
Spring Break - No School
Sunday, March 27
Happy Easter
Monday, March 28
Spring Break - No School
Tuesday, March 29
Summative Meeting (Hamilton), 8:00
Staffing (Luebbering/Henry), 9:15
504 RED (Germer/Lawrence), 4:00
Wednesday, March 30
Indoor Environment Survey
IEP (Yanis/Clark), 2:15
Thursday, March 31 - Thirsty Thursday
Staffing (Smith/Mayfield), 8:15
Story Tellers from MRRL (K-5), 9:30-10:30
Summative Meeting (Mosely), 3:00
Friday, April 1
MAP Examiners Training (all staff who proctor the test attend), 8:00 in Library
Counselor Advisory Luncheon (Leftwich and Milhollin), 11:30-1:00
Three Billy Goats Performance, 1st Grade, 3:15
Spirit Week Fun!
AMP Schedule
For the week of 3/21 through 3/25
Monday - Yellow
Tuesday - Red
Wednesday - Blue
Thursday - No School
Friday - No School
For the week of 3/28 through 4/1
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Yellow
Wednesday - Red
Thursday - Blue
Friday - Yellow
Health Screening Information
It is that time of year again! We are excited to offer Health Screens to everyone that partakes in the JCPS Health Insurance. We offer the Health Screens as an added benefit to each of you. It is a great way to monitor your results from year to year, plus it puts money back in your pocketbook! By participating in the health screens you receive a $30 premium reduction each month! That totals $360 in savings a year!
The Health Screens will be held each day at the Dix Road Education Center on the following days:
March 22
March 23
March 24
March 30
To register please use the following link from CRMC
https://crmc.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=463933
A couple of notes about the screens:
1. If you choose to go to your private physician, please use the attached form and have it faxed to UMR at the number given.
2. Cotenine test- This test will be offered again if you wish to earn 100 points for being Tobacco-free. If you go to your private physician, this test will need to be done at the screens. Everyone will be asked if they wish to have this test and everyone will have to respond yes or no. It is 100% optional.
3. InBody and Waist-to-Hip ratio i will also be taken again. Please know that you will have to take shoes and socks off for the InBody assessment.
4. Please print the waivers that are to be completed and bring them with you. This will help to speed up the process.
Data Cycles
Where are you on the Rigor/Relevance Framework?
Think about 3-5 questions you have asked your students this week. Where does your level of questioning fall on the Rigor/Relevance framework?