Akin News 5/15/19
From the desk of Beckie Webster
Thank you for keeping the focus on student learning
STAAR for 2018-2019 is in the history books. Thank you to Beth Lehn for your hard work to ensure both our teachers and students had what they needed to be successful-we appreciate you! Thank you to all our teachers giving the test, our IAs for monitoring, staff helping to keep students quiet in the halls, cafeteria staff serving our kids quickly, office staff helping parents understand that testing was going on, Specials teachers giving much needed breaks and our support team doing "all the above". It really does take a village and we know our students will be successful. Thank you Akin Staff!!!!
From the Librarian
Hello Aviators-
Overdue notices went out in Wednesday folders this week. Please be sure to return all overdue books to the library.
The last day for students to check out books is Friday, May 10th.
ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE FRIDAY, MAY 17th.
Please stop by the library if you have any concerns about lost library books. Thank you.
Updates
Monday 5/20
- 5th Field Trip to Reunion Ranch
- RTI EOY Meeting KG-4th grade (in terminal)
- 4th Grade Student Led Conferences 7:45-9:45 am
Tuesday 5/21
- 5th Grade Student Led Conferences 9:30-11:30 am & 12:30-2:00 pm
- 3rd Grade PLC, 3:00-4:00 pm 2nd Grade joins
- Musical Party 3:00-4:00 pm
More Updates
Wed.,
- Get your Science Kit to the receiving area in the office
- 3rd Grade Student Led Conferences 7:45-9:15 am
- 4th Grade PLC, 3:00-4:00 pm 3rd grade joins
- 5th Grade RTI EOY Meeting in terminal
Thurs., 5/23
- Science Kits are picked up
- Green Apple Deposit Day
- 5th Grade PLC, 3:00-4:00 pm 4th Grade joins
- Spirit Night at Menchies
Friday 5/24
- Last day of Homework Help & Computer Lab time in the AM
- Outdoor Field Day Schedule
Rachel Paulsen
It was decided that it would be nice to make a video for Rachel Paulsen as a "thank you for your years of service". We all know what an impact she made on hundreds of students and teachers over the years.
If you'd like, you can make a video of yourself, with a buddy or with your team.
Please click on this link below, log in using your google account and follow the directions.
Please finish your videos by Friday, May 24th.
Thank you!-Jennifer Cassell
QUEST Teacher/Facilitator
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Note from Kelly Merritt
5th Grade Lock-In Celebration
Amazing Aviator Staff,
5th grade needs your help at the 2nd Annual 5th Grade Lock-In! See the link to sign up for a slot and join in on the fun. Our kids would LOVE to see you there. Last year was a blast and we can't wait!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xG4NqBDnFg4VZX8QYjO3hEmjUGBJRzX0YWP_jP_C8w0/edit?usp=sharing
Kinder Camp is coming, too!
It’s time to start planning for Kinder Camp again! Kinder Camp will be on Monday, August 5th from 5:30-7:00pm at Akin.
We are in need of volunteers to assist with welcoming our newest Aviators! Volunteering will be very simple, all we need is your smile!
If you are able to volunteer for Kinder Camp, please click here to sign up. If you volunteer, please plan to arrive at 5:00, so we can go over everything with you! Thank you so much-Kinder Team!
Innovation at Akin!
Innovation at Akin-tell us your story: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_fAk0ItjuoG34-olq5OZxt4_vOF0TSBTHfp9EcSYpv8/edit
- Online book: Facilitating Teacher Teams and Authentic PLCs
- This is great personal development learning for any current or prospective PLC participants or facilitators. This book is an essential guide to navigating being a lead or participant in authentic PLCs. It will build your own skills and help your team rise to the next level. The resource provides strategies for building trust and buy-in, protocols to focus team discussions around texts/data/teacher and student work/teacher dilemmas/and collaborative planning time. It also has tips for anticipating and addressing conflicts and obstacles that might arise.
- Online book: Other Duties As Assigned: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Expert Teacher Leadership
- This book will challenge you, make you think, validate your work, enhance leadership skills, move your team (and students) forward. It provides guidance for mastering the concrete and intangible aspects of the essential teacher (as a leader) role. You will read about thriving in a modern, shared leadership environment and how to build a positive team culture focused on student learning and achievement. This book will strengthen professional practice and help gauge your team's progress.
Last Day of School Schedule
Last Day Schedule
Akin Aviators!
Please view information and share with your families for the 2019 Akin Talent Show at this link:
https://dochub.com/wendygonzaba/vqK2kW/talent-show-pdf?dt=6HzQS3DTXR4yHj_TTWut
Here is the campus schedule for May 28th & May 29th for our Talent Show.
Wednesdays Aviator t-shirts
Fridays College t-shirts
Email: beckie.webster@leanderisd.org
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Phone: (512)570-8000
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