Smoke Signals: Staff Edition
January 7-11, 2019
Happy New Year!
As I sit here in my comfy chair and pajamas enjoying my 3rd cup of coffee this morning, I am so thankful for the wonderful holiday that is finishing. My family and I spent a lot of time together both at home and out. We cleaned & purged the boys bedroom and playroom and it feels great to have our home decluttered & in order! The break was a great time for me to recharge, relax, and get my mind & body ready for the 2nd semester ahead of us. While I could certainly stand a few more days wearing my stretchy pants, I also know that I'm ready for all the things we have planned for the spring!
I have tried to include as many dates for your spring calendar as I can below. There are a few things not there yet and if you see something I missed please point it out! Dates for DCAs and data meetings should have been emailed to the teams directly, so you will not see these dates below. We will also determine dates for Donuts with Dad and Goodies with Grands soon. I will be sending these dates to you on our Outlook calendars.
We start this week with a work day and will have a staff meeting Monday afternoon at 2:00. Tuesday, we will be off campus all day at Camp iNation. Monday's dress is comfy casual.
As you come in Monday, you'll notice the big change that the painting made for our building! The painters may still be on campus Monday & Tuesday finishing up. Please give them the space they need to finish. Do not put anything on the walls in the hallways. We will talk more about this in our staff meeting at 2:00. Keep in mind that the stripe was the only thing painted during the break. The remainder of the building will be painted over summer break.
I love the idea of a clean slate going into the new year. It gives us a fresh start and a chance to dream bigger. I know that spring will be our time to shine and all of our Big Dreams will come true! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone back tomorrow!
Sincerely,
Theresa
This week...
Monday, 1/7
- 8:00-4:00 - Work day
- 2:00 Staff meeting in the library
- Grades due, see Carol's email for times
- Counselor meeting/training all day off campus
- 10:30 - 5th grade ELAR & Science data meetings, conference room
Tuesday, 1/8
- 8:00-4:00 - Camp iNation at WHS
Wednesday, 1/9
- 1st day of the 2nd semester, Grading period 3 begins
- The Biggest Loser contest begins
Thursday, 1/10
- PLC meetings in the conference room
- Mid Year testing window begins - DRA/Istation/Education Galaxy/dyslexia screening (1st grade), COGAT testing (5th grade)
Friday, 1/11
- Report card #2 goes home
- 9:00-5:00 - Weekend hours, building open
Upcoming Events...
January -
14- Teacher & staff member of the month announced
14- 5th grade GT testing
15 - 5th grade GT testing
15 - staff training, INtentional Reteach - Using DCAs to solidify student understandings. Sign up in Eduphoria
16 - police Winner Breakfast
16 - Spelling Bee
17 - Science Fair
25 - 4th grade field trip to the Perot Museum
29 - Creating INtentional Workstations, sign up in Eduphoria
February -
1 - Visible Learning in Math book study, sign up in Eduphoria
1 - Birthday Celebration - January/February/March birthdays
4 - Teacher of the Month
9 - Weekend Hours
18 - President's Day, no school, weather day
21 - Mid Year Data dig, examine all testing
22 - DEAR day
25 - Benchmark Week - 4th writing, 5th math & reading
25 - TELPAS window opens
27 - Breakfast with a police officer
March -
2 - Weekend hours
4 - Teacher of the Month
6 - 5th grade Career Day at Lumpkins Stadium
7 - First Grade program
8 - Parent Conference day - student holiday
11-15 - Spring Break
18 - Professional Development day, student holiday
19 - Grading Period 4 begins
22 - Report Cards go home
22 - Potential retention letters go home
25-29 - Benchmark Week - 3 & 4 Reading & Math, 5 Science
28 - 2nd grade program
April -
1 - STAAR Alt 2 window opens
1 - Birthday Celebration
1 - Teacher of the Month
2 - 1st grade COGAT testing window
9 - STAAR 4th writing, 5th math
10 - STAAR 5th reading
11 - I love my school day!
13 - Weekend hours
16 - CAT Meeting
17 - Staff meeting
19 - Good Friday, staff/student holiday
22 - Earth Day
25 - 3rd grade field trip to Ft. Worth Museum
29 - 5/24 - EOY Testing window
May -
1 - GLL Meeting
3 - School Lunch Hero day, honor our cafeteria staff
3 - Volunteer Breakfast or Lunch
6 - Teacher of the Month
6 - 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
8 - PIE Luncheon
10 - Muffins with Mom
13-17 - STAAR Testing - 3 & 4 Reading & math, 5th science, 5th M & R retest
15 - Breakfast with a police officer
20 - College & Career Day
20 - Seniors Serve Day (tentative)
20-24 - Spring Book Fair
21 - Grade Placement committee meetings
21 - 5th grade Talent Show 8:00-10:00
21 - 4th Grade AG day, Expo Center
22 - Grade Placement Committee Meetings
23 - K, 1, 2, 3 Awards Programs
24 - 4th grade Awards program
25 - Weekend Hours
27 - Memorial Day Holiday, student/staff holiday
28 - End of year Party
29 - Students last day, Elephant Walk (5Th), 5th Awards, Early Release
30 - Staff Work Day
31 - Staff Celebrations & last day for paraprofessionals
June -
1 - weekend hours
3 - Teacher work Day
4 - Teacher Flex Day #2
5 - Teacher Flex Day #3
10 - Start summer work schedule - 7:30-3:30 M-Th
17 - Last day for Bigler & Redd
20 - Last day for Griffith & Taylor
25-26 - 3rd round of STAAR, 5th grade
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Shackelford Elementary
Assistant Principal: Brittany Griffith
Counselor: Monica Taylor
Email: tburkhalter@wisd.org
Website: http://shackelford.wisd.org/
Location: 1001 Butcher Road, Waxahachie, TX, United States
Phone: 972-923-4666
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shackelford-Elementary-1448766682078574/?fref=ts
Twitter: @ShackelfordWISD