FYI / Informational Items
Week of February 18
Important Dates for the Week of February 18th
- February 18 - No School
- February 19 - Rescheduled Winter Sports Pep Rally
- Same procedures as the one that was scheduled for February 11
- February 21 - Principal PLC Meetings According to Schedule
- with Mr. Vorhis and Dr. Ramage
- the meeting will revolve around discussions about PSSA and eligible content
- February 22 - SWPBIS Event ( NO ---->Act 80 Schedule)
-We will be serving water ice to the students that qualify as the reward (please see details below)
Note: SWPBIS Survey due by all staff - FEBRUARY 22, I will contact staff that did not complete on February 19th
Note: Our hired grade 7 (3rd Floor) bathroom monitor is scheduled to start on February 19th, we will now move to hire one for the grade 8 bathroom (2nd Floor)
February 22 - SWBPIS Reward (Water Ice for the Students that Qualify)
1:35 - grade 7
2:25 - Grade 6
2:00 - Grade 8
Students that do not qualify should be dropped off in the auditorium with work and their things for dismissal - we will watch them until the end of the day.
- please send Mr.Boyer and Mr. Kirby a list if these students by February 21
- Discipline timeline ( January 28- February 20)
We will have the water ice pre-scooped, the students can take their water ice and then staff can escort them back to homeroom to eat it and socialize for the remainder of the day.
Myself, Mr. Kirby and any other staff that is willing can help pre-scoop it starting at 1:00.
Please RSVP below if you would be willing to help us.
Friday, Feb 22, 2019, 01:30 PM
Pottsgrove Middle School, North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
SWPBIS SAS and SSS Survey - (Links are Below DUE FEBRUARY 22ND BY ALL PGMS STAFF)
SWPBIS SAS and SSS Survey
A minimum of 80% of ALL of adults in your building should complete these (administration, para’s, café staff, custodians, secretaries, etc.).
They take about 30 minutes and must be completed independently. When one survey is finished, there is the option to complete the other at a later time; however, each survey cannot be started and stopped.
The only way to complete the surveys is through the links provided below.
PGMS Window to complete: 2/1/2019 to 2/22/2019
PBIS Assessment is a web-based application designed to assist in high-fidelity, sustained implementation of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS). A major feature of SWPBIS is the commitment to ongoing assessment of implementation. PBIS Assessment provides surveys for teams to take as they examine their level of SWPBIS adoption and guides them through the process for improving implementation to benefit students, families, and the overall school culture.
Please complete each of the two surveys independently, following the links provided:
The School Safety Survey (SSS) is a multiple-response survey taken to help teams determine risk and protective factors for the school. The SSS summary identifies what training and support may be needed related to school safety and violence prevention in the school.
This is the link for the Safety Survey:
https://www.pbisassessment.org/Anon/Kve20Dd9300
The Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) is an annual, multiple-response survey to help teams identify the staff perception of implementation status and improvement priority for school-wide, classroom, non-classroom, and individual student systems.
This is the Link for the Self-Assessment Survey:
Looking Ahead to the Week of February 25th......
- students will be called at 2:25, they should not just arrive
February 25 - Minding your Mind Assembly
- 9:30AM: 7th and 8th Grade
- 10:45AM: 6th Grade
February 27 - 7:15AM Meeting (Auditorium)
- w/Mr. Vorhis and Dr. Ramage to review TDA Writings
February 27 - Lockdown Drill during Grade 7 Lunch (11:15-11:20)
- we will announce the drill at 11:15-11:20 via the PA system
- please follow the procedures we have established during the previous drills
February 28 - Taste Testing All Lunch Zones (Roasted Smashed Potatoes)
- Staff please stop in to taste ~see flyer below ~
February 28 - ELA Department Meeting (2:50-3:10 in Room 210)
PSSA certification DUE TO MRS. HICKS by MARCH 8TH
Mandated training for the administration of the 2018-2019 PSSA and Keystones is now available on the Pennsylvania State Test Administration Training (PSTAT) site. (Link is Below)
Welcome to the Pennsylvania State Test Administration Training Site (PSTAT). Here, District Assessment Coordinators, School Assessment Coordinators, Test Administrators, and Proctors will complete their training for the Pennsylvania Keystone Exams and the Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).
All coordinators, administrators, and proctors must complete the training prior to the administration of the PSSA or Keystone Exams in the 2018-2019 school year.
Instructions
Already have a username and password? Use the email address with which you registered and your password to log in above.
Registered, but don't remember your password? Click the Forgot Password? button above to have your password emailed to the email address with which you registered.
Never registered before? Use the Registration link to register for the site.
Do you have a new email? Because you will need to receive correspondence from the system, please set up a new account using your new email.
Registered, but don't have access to the assessment coordinator training? After you log in, click My Account to be taken to the account information page. Users can change their designation as a District Coordinator or School Coordinator by checking or unchecking the appropriate checkbox.
Ms. Kratz ......running from the camera *****...
Leadership Team Meeting - (DATE CHANGE) MARCH 12
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2019, 07:15 AM
Pottsgrove Middle School, North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA, USA
MAP #3 - PSSA - Keystone Testing Dates at PGMS
On the MAP #3 and PSSA testing dates we will running our PSSA schedule.
MAP #3
March 26, 27
Note:
I am trying to get the MAP window adapted, I feel its too close to our PSSA window
PSSA
Math - April 24, 25
Science - April 30, May 1
Keystone
May 13, 14
May 15 (Make-Up Day)
* We will be sending the PSSA 2019 Blue print shortly for staff to view ( Just like last year) *
King and Queen of Hearts Dance on February 14th - " What a Great Time for our 8th Grade Students!!! "
Thank-You to all the Staff that Volunteered to Chaperone the Dance
*Deb Arnosky
*Darlene Miller
*Kevin Kirby
*Kelly Dunn
*Patty Ward
*Hillary Lilly