Bulldog Brief
We are the Wylie Way! 2/5/16
20 Tips for a Positive New Year by Jon Gordon
4. Zoom Focus. Each day when you wake up in the morning ask: “What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?” Then tune out all the distractions and focus on these actions.
PLCs this week. . .
For K-2 PLC meetings this week, we will finish our RTI discussions based on MOY data. 3rd grade will be scoring writing with Greg. Jamie will work with 4th grade regarding their plan for this week.
Upcoming Assessments
Math
G3/4 Checkpoint 2/8
G1 U8 DPA 2/5
G2 U4 DPA 2/5
Social Studies
K U9 DPA 2/12
Reading
G3/4 Checkpoint 2/9
Friday, 2/12, is Valentine Party Day!
Plans for 2/15 - Professional Development Day
K-2
AM - Working with the amazing Tracy and Jacque and Whitt staff on technology integration to support the curriculum.
PM - TEAM planning
3rd and 4th grade -
AM - Checkpoint analysis for Math Teachers, TEAM planning for ELAR/SS
PM - Checkpoint analysis for Reading Teachers, TEAM planning for Math/Science
*If you are required to complete the TELPAS calibrations, you may register and attend during the team planning half of the day. Once you register, please let Jamie and I know what session you will be attending. Thank you!
Thoughts From a Bulldog
We love the fantastic blog posts you have done this year! If you haven't kept up with it, check it out as there are FABULOUS ideas found throughout! Below you will find a link to the blogging calendar, just in case you have forgotten your date. Keep up the great work!!!
On the Calendar
2/8 - Math Checkpoint
2/9 - Reading Checkpoint
2/9 - Late Night for Book Fair
2/10 - Six Flags forms are due
2/11 - Breakfast with dads (doors open at 6:45)
2/11 - Celebrate our 21 day Snack Challenge Participation - Wear PJs
2/11 - Working lunch for 3rd and 4th grade teachers with Chromebooks (library)
2/11 - Late Night for Book Fair
2/11 - 2nd grade Music Concert - 7:00
2/11 - PTA general meeting at 6:30
2/12 - Bulldog Boogie
2/12 - K9 presentation for 3rd grade at 1:10 and 4th grade at 12:30
2/12 - Valentine Parties - 1:45
Smith Elementary School
Email: kellye.morton@wylieisd.net
Website: http://www.wylieisd.net/Domain/15
Location: 2221 Country Club Road, Wylie, TX, United States
Phone: 972-429-2540
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Twitter: @SmithBulldogs