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Staff Weekly Update
Week of May 20th
Good Things
- Many thanks to Cathy McCotter and Helen Sandelands for their presentation. We walked away with valuable information and ideas on how to help our students with calming techniques. We look forward to more information and make and take workshops.
- Marie Halpin announced her retirement. Marie and other retirees from across the district will be recognized at the board meeting this evening.
- Many thanks to Mrs. Carson for another phenomenal Lego event at the high school this past weekend. I would like to thank Mrs. VanNostrand and Mr. Belcourt for volunteering their time to support the event on Saturday.
Watch D.O.G.S in the Building this Week:
- Mr. Benjamin - Cowell- Christian Benjamin
Friday:
- Mr. Cranford-Winer- Grace Cranford
- Mr. Shell- Donovan/Levin- Rowan
If you have an activity and would like a dad in your room. Please email me by the end of the day, otherwise they will be scheduled into classes to support learning. Actual schedules will be sent on Tuesday
Important End of the Year Reminders
Pink and Blue Cards-
Pink and Blue Cards are due on Friday to Sonja. Please give them to her by 3:30 or sooner if they are completed. If you are unable to flag them Susie can do it for you. You should write in pencil the student's current F&P level so you can change it if needed after completing your F&P testing. Susie will return the cards to you on Friday, May 31st.
F&P Assessments and Reading Data Wall
Per the Literacy Assessment Plan, teachers need to find the first instructional level of each student. If a student scores independent on a level you test on him or her you need to test at the next level. If the child has reached grade level expectations (independent at grade level expectation) you only need to test one level beyond grade level. If you have any question(s) about a student please ask Susie or Melissa. Assessments should be completed by June 10th. The data needs to be in illuminate by June 14th. PLEASE update the data wall for each of your students on the June tab with their instructional level. If they are independent at one level and hard at the next please record the hard level on the data wall and in illuminate. Thanks! Click here for third grade June, fourth grade June, and fifth grade June.
In House Grade Level Articulation
Looking ahead... when 5th grade is at camp we will have our grade level articulation meetings. On Monday June 3rd, the 3rd grade team will meet from 10:12-11:03. On Tuesday June 4th, the 4th grade team will meet from 10:12-11:03. On Wednesday June 5th - if any grade level needs to continue to meet it will be from 10:12-11:03. Your class will attend specials during 5th grades scheduled time. (A specific schedule will come out soon.) You will also have your regularly scheduled prep time too! You will receive your pink and blue cards back on Friday, May 31 and can update them with any new data you have gathered. More information to come as the date approaches.
5th Grade Teachers Articulation Protocol Meetings
Please take a moment to read through the articulation protocol document. There are specific guidelines we are to follow this year. Once you click on the guidelines, please click the link to complete the spreadsheet as it must be completed and ready for articulations this Friday. A schedule will be sent with times for you to meet with the team from Orchard Lake Middle School.
Events this Week
- 9:16 am 4th Grade Talent Show Rehearsal
- 10:15 am 5th Grade Talent Show Rehearsal
- 2:15 pm 3rd Grade Talent Show Rehearsal
- Interventionist Meeting with Sonja Room 33
Tuesday:
5th Grade MAP Testing
Wednesday:
- 4th Grade MAP Testing Reading
- 5th grade Articulations with OLMS:
Articulation Schedule. Teachers you must be on time.
8:00 -8:30 Strutton
8:35 - 9:05 Cowell
9:10 -9:40 Maurer
9:45 - 10:15 Dershem
10:20 -10:50 Vannostrand
Mobile Planetarium- 5th grade teachers
9:00-9:45 Dersham
9:55-10:40 Cowell
10:50-11:35 VanNostrand
11:35-12:25 LUNCH
12:30-1:15 Strutton
1:25-2:10 Maurer
- Portrait of a Graduate
Thursday:
- MTSS Meeting
Friday:
- Pink and Blue Cards Due
- Human Growth and Development
PLC Leaders 2019-2020
Sheiko PLC Leaders!
We are excited to be able to continue our PLC leaders for the 2019-2020 school year! There is the one leadership position for Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education and "specials" for a total of 5 spots. The stipend is $3000. This link includes information regarding the position and the responsibilities: Grade Level/Subject Area Leaders Role and Responsibilities
If you are interested, please complete PLC Leader Interest Form Sheiko PLC Leader Application NO LATER THAN Wednesday, May 22nd by the end of the school day. If there is more than one interested person in a grade level, interviews will be held the week of May 27th. The grade level leaders will be notified by Friday, May 31st.