Mark's Monday Morning Memo
February 13, 2017
Shadow a Student Challenge
This Friday, February 17, 2017, I will be participating in the Shadow a Student Challenge and Kristi helped me randomly identify one of our students. I will be shadowing Ansar Mohammed in Mr. Ike's room for the day. I'm planning to ride the bus, learn with him in class, go to music, practice my Spanish, enjoy recess and lunch, and experience Gatewood from a student's perspective. I'll find a way to share my experiences about the day!
Staffing Process
I am learning about the Hopkins process, timeline, and practices for staffing. There are a few more meetings to determine district and site enrollments, building allocations, and staffing protocols, so I will not be able to share Gatewood staffing information until March. I will keep you informed as I learn the staffing process and am able to share specific information.
VIP Days Feedback
Thank you for welcoming visitors last week during VIP Days. I have shared the feedback from our visitors with all staff members. As mentioned multiple times by our visitors, thank you for being so friendly, welcoming, and helpful during VIP Days.
PLCs and Late Start PD
PLCs are scheduled to meet twice the week of February 20, 2017; Wednesday, February 22 from 8:15-9:15 and Thursday, February 23 from 9:15-10:15. I am planning to "Speed PLC" and connect with PLCs during those two hours. During the February 23rd late start professional development from 8:15-9:15, we will be engaged in reflecting and learning about CLR strategies from our building colleagues.
Literacy Night
Thank you to those who have volunteered to help with the Gatewood Literacy Night on Friday, February 24, 2017. We're looking forward to a great event with lots of Gatewood staff, students, and family members. There is still need for the following volunteers:
Greeter: 6:00-7:00
iPads: 6:00-7:00
BlueBots: 5:00-6:00; 6:00-7:00
Book Bazaar: 6:00-7:00
Thank you for considering volunteering for this great event!