Lower Campus' Weekly Update
April 30-May 4, 2018
This week's reminders....
MAP: MAP administration will begin a week from Monday. Take time this week to use the laptops in the hall to have students go through the practice test. If there are laptops not working, please write the problem on a sticky note and put it on the laptop. I will check laptops in the afternoons when Milestone testing is completed at the upper campus. I'd like to address any computer issues we have this week if possible before testing begins.
F&P Testing: If you haven't begun F&P testing, please begin so this week. The deadline to complete F&P testing is May 11th. I suggest completing F&P assessments on your Tier 3 students/potential retentions first so you will be able to share this information at their end of year meeting. Your data, the interventionists' data and MAP data will help drive decisions for students next year.
Packing: Parents are signing up to assist teachers with packing their classrooms. Be sure to separate your personal belongings from the school-purchased belongings. You are responsible for transporting your personal belongings to the new school. Please do not wait to the last minute to pack. :)
Classroom Routines: Some of your schedules have been disrupted due to Milestone testing. Thank you for being flexible. As the school year is winding down, behavior disruptions tend to increase. It is important to maintain consistent structure and expectations in your classroom. The more structure you provide and keep your students engaged, the less behaviors will elevate. I know you cannot control everyone's behavior choices, but you can help minimize these with structure and engagement. Thanks in advance for all you do with our kiddos.
Important Dates to Remember
April 30: ELA Section 3 (Writing) Milestone: 4th; Science Milestone: 5th grade
Modified schedule; No intervention
May 1: ELA Sections 1 & 2 Milestone: 4th; Social Studies Milestone: 5th grade
2nd Grade: Lexile/Quartile Testing for the State
Modified schedule; No intervention
May 2: Math Milestone: 4th grade
Modified schedule; No intervention
May 3-9: Milestone make-up testing
May 3: Lexile Assessment
May 4: Final GKIDS Checkpoint (Kindergarten only)
May 7-18: MAP testing (See Schedule); K-2 specials times will be flipped on their testing dates.
May 9-10: 5th Grade Trip to Savannah, GA
May 10-14: 6th Grade Trip to Washington, DC
May 10: Board Meeting
May 11: F&P testing to be completed (may start immediately)
May 14: Staff meeting
May 14-18: Close out intervention meetings & retention meetings
- DRC/Schenck end of year testing
May 15: Keenville administration (2nd grade only)
May 17: Field Day
May 18: Student awards due to Dean & Elizabeth Lesley
Data Spreadsheets Due
May 21: Staff meeting; Talent Show; Critical Conversations #3
May 22: Completed report cards due to Deans for review
May 25: Awards Day; EARLY RELEASE- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
May 28: No School; Memorial Day
May 29, 30, 31: Post planning:
May 29:
· Final grades entered in IC ; Cumulative folders completed
· End of year checklist completed and turned in
May 30:
· Complete packing of classrooms (help a colleague if you are finished)
May 31:
· Assist with the move to Archer
Staff Birthdays
April 30: Elexis George
May 29: Katie Burns
June 13: Kelly Polinsky
June 18: Emily Boatright
June 22: Rob Lohuis
June 23: Esther Celestin
June 21: Stephen Smiley
June 26: Andra Burns
June 29: Olyvhia Essien
July 4: Caitlin Muldoon
July 5: Samantha Whisner
July 20: Jenny Borders
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Email: dana@wacs.us
Website: wacs.us
Location: 1903 Drew Drive, Atlanta, GA, USA
Phone: (404) 228-9678