Paper Staff Call May 18, 2018
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Yanny or Laurel? How is your teacher hearing?
13 Reasons Why Season 2 Drops Today
Netflix's releases Season 2 today. Whether it is social media, Netflix's, or the fact the the book was marketed as Young Adult - if you are looking to read it you will find it next to Twilight and Hunger Games- You will be hearing it discussed and see post about it starting today.
Like any good work of art it has people talking and makes people (students) curious. Conversations based around this book are heavy, weighted, discussions, which as we are ending the school year, could come across in class connect chat boxes or phone calls. These discussions should not be taken lightly and in the event that you come across a conversation of this manner, education and preparation are the key. Commenting without prior knowledge or expressing personal opinions could turn a small flicker of light into a forrest fire.
I have included the professional, medically researched resources below to keep you informed on the appropriate response to these situations. If you have any questions please make sure you reach out to Tom Payne.
Praise Report
Next Year's School Theme- We need your input.
Summer Schedule and Committees
Here is a link to the committee list. Please verify that you are on two committees, and reach out to Catherine if there are any questions or discrepancies. Initial committee meetings will be held in rotation after the June 4th Staff Call.
Head of School
Team,
I am looking forward to my time with you all at our Appreciation Luncheons running through next Friday. We began in Shreveport yesterday, and it really was a time of team-building, positivity and fun. Next week, we will hold the Luncheons on the following days:
Baton Rouge - Wednesday, May 23
Lafayette - Thursday, May 24
New Orleans - Friday, May 25
Details with locations and times will be sent ASAP.
K-5 Instruction
Just wanted to say thank you so much for an inspiring year.
6-12 Instruction
Here is the Playlist for next week - be sure that all grades are in JPAM (for both Quarter 3 and 4!) and that OMHS and JPAM reports are in Sharepoint by COB on 5/22. Please let Anthony and I know when your reports are complete so that we can verify for close-out.
FAST Team
All students are closed out of the tracker at this point. They have remained in FASL classrooms until Tuesday for continued support.
We do have a Modified Strong Start list. These are students who we feel have not made adequate progress in FAST. We will work with these students over the summer and at the monitor their progress at beginning of the school year. These students will be invited to summer sessions and orientations.
Please complete our FAST EOY Survey.