Monday Mail
Mashburn Elementary
Intent Forms for the 2020-2021 School Year
It is hard to believe it is time to begin thinking about and planning for next year. With this being said, please let us know your intentions and wishes for the 2020-2021 school year. Please complete this form by Jan. 31st. If you have any questions, please let Jennifer, Andrea or myself know. Thank you!
Action Item:
Complete Intent Form by Jan. 31st.
Summative Conference Form
Teachers: In preparation of your summative conference, please complete the information in the link below prior to your conference. This is your opportunity to share all the amazing things you are doing this year that may not be seen during an observation.
Action Item:
Complete Summative Conference Form
Talk About It Tuesday Schedule
Jan. 28th-ESOL - Michelle Slaton
All teacher to attend
Feb. 4th-IST Meetings
All teachers to attend
Feb. 11th Lee Anne Rice
4th and 5th Grade teachers only
Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition
Just a reminder Grade Chairs:
As a grade level, please examine writing samples from your students or administer an writing assignment (your choice) and select one overall grade level writing representative. I have placed the 2019-20 Entry Form and Student Checklist form in your mailbox. Once a grade level representative is selected, please have parents complete the entry form.
Once your grade level has a selected a candidate, grade level chairs please turn in the writing piece and signed permission slip to Katie Colson by Wednesday February 5, 2020.
PLEASE Following the Below criteria once you select the grade level representative:
- Choose only one writing entry winner per grade level.
- Parents must complete the 2019-2020 Entry Form
- Send the original and ONE copy with the entry form paper clipped on top of each grade level winner. Do not staple papers.
- Make sure the student’s name does NOT appear on the writing piece. The student name should ONLY be on the entry form.
- Make sure the entry form is legible.
- Make sure a parent/guardian signature is obtained on EACH grade level winner student entry form prior to sending the entry to the county level competition. A parent signature is required for the state competition.
- Evaluation guidelines are included to assist in scoring writing entries (page 6).
- The student’s initials, grade, and RESA district number should be written at the top center of EVERY page. Forsyth County is in the Metro RESA #4 district. Example: FGH 5th Grade Metro RESA #4
Action Item:
Choose one writing as a grade level.
Turn in the writing piece and signed permission slip to Katie Colson by Wednesday February 5, 2020.
International Day
Mashburn will host its annual International Day on Friday, February 28th. We are looking for parent volunteers who would like to share with our students about your cultural heritage. Please complete the form if you are interested and available to host a session.
Action Item:
Please continue to share in your weekly newsletters.
Mashburn’s School Store Grand Opening
Our School Store’s Grand Opening will be the week of January 27th- 31st , and Monday, February 3rd for Kindergarten. Calendar invites for your grade level day at the school store have been sent out for the next shopping days.. Please share the information with your students and parents. Your students will have the opportunity to “cash” in their Dojo Points for Blue Bear Bucks. Each shopping adventure will take place the last week of each month. Each grade level will have a different day to shop. The shopping times are from 7:45-8:15 outside room 134. Kindergarten will have different times. Each teacher will determine how to manage and kept track of the Blue Bear Bucks. Teachers can use the Morning Meeting time each week to award money. At the end of each quarter, each teacher will reset the Class Dojo points.
- Monday, Jan. 27th - 5th Grade
- Tuesday, Jan. 28th - 4th Grade
- Wednesday, Jan. 29th - 3rd Grade
- Thursday, Jan. 30th - 2nd Grade
- Friday, Jan. 31st - 1st Grade
- Monday, Feb. 3rd- Kindergarten
Managerial Information:
- For every 10 points, a child will receive a $5 Blue Bear Buck.
- If students at the end of the month have 33 points, use teacher discretion to round up or not. Another option is to document any left over points for the student to use next month, if you choose this route be sure to record leftover points prior to resetting.
- Teachers will determine how to manage and keep track of the Blue Bear Bucks. If you need or would like suggestions, please see Katie.
- If a child is absent or tardy, the students can shop on the next day. (this is different from what was communicated at leadership, we have gotten feedback from other schools).
- Students can immediately cash in their dojo points each month or save them for a larger prize in the store.
- The lowest dollar amount we have in the store is $5.
The main goal is to promote our school wide behavior expectations and be given specific, positive feedback for displaying P.A.W.S (Positive Attitude, Act Responsibly, Work Together, Show Respect). Please be patient and flexible as this is our first school store week. Thank you for your patience and support and continual feedback.
Blurb for Parents:
Let’s Go Shopping!!
Our School Store’s Grand Opening will be the week of January 27th- 31st. Your students will have the opportunity to cash in their Dojo Points for Blue Bear Bucks. Each shopping adventure will take place the last week of each month. Students can immediately cash in their dojo points or save them for a larger prize in the store. Remember students are awarded points for exhibiting PAWS (Positive Attitude, Act Responsibly, Work Together, Show Respect) behavior. Your child will be shopping on place the date for you grade level to shop.
Action Item:
Send blurb to parents
House/Den Meeting Information
Our House Meeting will be on Thursday, January 30th . Have your students wear their House Shirt or Color to earn points. A link for you to calculate your totals will be in Blue Bear Notes Thursday Morning.
- House Leaders- the lesson will be sent to you tomorrow.
The first set of House Meetings will begin at 1:30, the next set will begin at 2:10. Mrs. Kieffer will call your houses to your locations.
First grade teachers, please pick your students up at 1:25 from Specials. Thank you for being flexible. :)
Action Item:
Check out the times for Thursday's House Meetings. Send information to parents so that students remember to wear their house shirts.
6 Scaffolding Strategies to Use With Your Students
Throwback Thursday!
P.S. That adorable little girl is Traci Wallace!!! :)
Action Item:
Email Carol Ann your baby picture with a few hints about yourself.
How to Print on Post-its, Plus Free Templates for Rubrics, Observations, and More
Cafe Review
As you all are aware, Mashburn was chosen for a café review the week of March 16th. This review is very important and entails quite a bit of work on our amazing café staff, therefore we asking that you do not schedule any field trips the week of March 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.