Meadow Brook Staff Newsletter
Week of March 4
Quote of the Week
Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand. Chinese proverb
PLC Focus
CELEBRATE!!!
We recently had to do a presentation over STAR data and how we are progressing towards our SMART Goals. I have attached a copy of our presentation for you to look at if you would like.
We are proud of the work we are doing here at Meadow Brook. We believe all students can learn at high levels, we are willing to serve others before ourselves, and we can have a good time together! These are just a few reasons that working here at Meadow Brook has been so great. THANK YOU!!!
Meadow Brook data presentation
- Remember, 65%-85% of the questions on the state test are going to be DOK 2. I have attached a picture to help us identify what level of questioning we are currently asking.
- We know we need questions at every level but let's really make sure that our students are seeing the majority of questions at DOK 2.
This Week:
- Monday: No School
- Tuesday: (A day) Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday: (B day) All School Assembly (Reggie Dabbs - 2:00 to 3:00)
- Thursday: (A day) 6th Grade GRIT Assembly, Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Friday: (B day) 5th Grade GRTT Assembly, PTSO snacks
Important Updates/Reminders
- Next week is the last week of the nine weeks!
- No school next Friday, March 15
Dates Coming Up:
March 1-March 8: Book Fair
March 5 and March 7: Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:00-7:00 *4-5 set conferences, 5-7 come and go
March 8: Last Day to sign up for TOY Banquet ($10 to Tami)
March 12: TOY Banquet @ Mustang HS commons
March 15-March 22: Spring Break
March 27: Online Practice Test during Block 1
March 27: Staff Meeting 3:20-4:00
April 9-11: 6th grade OSTP testing
April 22-26: 5th grade OSTP testing
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday night will be Johnny Carinos, I believe, and Thursday night will be Zaxby's.
We are doing scheduled conference from 4-5 both nights and parents can come and go from 5-7. If there are any conferences that you would like Mark or I to attend please just let us know.
Spring Book Fair---March 1 through March 7
Our Spring Book Fair will open this Friday in the Media Center. The online store is up and running already. You can find the link on Meadow Brook's website. All online purchases will ship to Meadow Brook for free, and Mrs. Pool will deliver them to your homeroom.
Maker Lab
Students who would like to spend their lunch trying out our new Maker Lab equipment need to get a pass after announcements from their designated teachers. If they do not get a pass, they will not be allowed to attend. All students with passes will eat FIRST lunch, then politely show the cafeteria duty teacher their pass and ask to be excused to go to the Maker Lab. There will be lots of opportunities to visit the Maker Lab this year, so if they haven't had a chance yet, don't worry!
The next Maker Lunches will be the last week before Spring Break.
Testing Schedule
Monday, April 22: ELA Section 1 (WRITING TEST)
Tuesday, April 23: ELA Section 2 (Part 1 of the Multiple Choice)
Wednesday, April 24: ELA Section 3 (Part 2 of the Multiple Choice)
Thursday, April 25: Math Test (Part 1 and Part 2 of the Multiple Choice)
Friday, April 26: Science Test (Part 1 and Part 2 of the Multiple Choice)
6th grade:
Tuesday, April 9: ELA Section 1 (Part 1 of the Multiple Choice)
Wednesday, April 10: ELA Section 2 (Part 2 of the Multiple Choice)
Thursday, April 11: Math Test (Part 1 and Part 2 of the Multiple Choice)
What will the day look like during testing?
6th grade:
8:00-11:33 *or whenever testing finishes: Testing
Block 1 if there is time
11:39-12:24- LUNCH
Block 2
Extra recess
Block 3
We will do our best to split the rest of the day up evenly between the 3 blocks. You plan time, if your grade is testing, will be during the extra recess. We will go over this more thoroughly at our staff meeting on March 27.
Grade Cam Camera
We now have a camera to use to score your Grade Cam assignments if you want to save your phone battery. We will keep the camera in the Maker Lab where the software will be loaded on to one of those computers. You will also have the option to check out the camera through Mrs. Pool if you want to load the software on your computer in your classroom.
Instructional Strategies
GRIT Ticket
Thank you for all your hard work!
At Meadow Brook we have GRIT.
We are RESPECTFUL.
We have INTEGRITY.
We TREAT OTHERS KINDLY.
Meadow Brook Intermediate School
Email: lebsackm@mustangps.org
Website: http://www.mustangps.org/meadowbrookintermediate_home.aspx
Location: 12500 Southwest 15th Street, Yukon, OK, USA
Phone: (405) 256-5250