The Principal's Nest
January 26th, 2020
Communication with Parents Matters
On the flip side of that, I've seen where we as educators don't want to involve parents because of fear of what they will say or their response to our information. Allowing a parent to believe their child is doing well and on target, then getting benchmark data that proves the opposite is frustrating to parents. We must be honest about their child's learning and our expectations in terms of classroom behaviors. When we give parents expectations upfront, it takes away the shock later when you do have to make a call to give some challenging feedback.
Even when the call seems difficult, make the call.
Have a team member with you, if you think you need support
If you need more support or feel it was not resolved, talk with an administrator.
Reminder about Progress Reports
Progress reports will go home on February 7th. Please make sure that you have Map reports and istation (K-3) printed out as well. I did find this video to send to parents about istation if you'd like to send it to help prepare parents for how to read the report since it is the first time they will see one. https://www.istation.com/NorthCarolina/Home
Lunch Buddies
Line Plots
Staff Kindness
Kindergarten Registration
All Pro Dads
EOG Schedule
Friday, May 15th- 5th grade Science
Monday, May 18th- 5th grade Science Make Ups
Tuesday, May 19th- Reading (3,4,5)
Wednesday, May 20th - Math (3,4,5)
Reading and Math Make Up days 21st and 22nd
RTA May 26th
RTA Interventions May 27th
RTA Re-Tests May 28th
Staff Yoga Class
All you need to do is bring your own Yoga Mat. If you are interested in coming, please email me.
The Week Ahead
Content Area PLC- Designated Planning Times
ACCESS Testing Begins (Do not send students for regularly scheduled ESL groups this week) - Plan linked here --- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pskKmzUW1XHBiIqZNTTnyIruDxN9f_LcxF83uBALJaM/edit#gid=142490477
AIG Testing
Wednesday, January 29th
Grade Level PLC- Ellyn Grey and Shelley Siegert will be presenting information to all PLC's
January Birthdays
Jan 1- Donna Carlson
Jan 5- Jennifer Maddalla
Jan 5-Terri Pfister
Jan 28- Renarda Hardy
Jan 29- Lisa Moore
Jan 31- Marilee Marshall