Las Sendas Low Down
September 11th, 2023
PFP Goals are due TODAY September 8th
Important September social studies events
In the state of Arizona, teachers are required to spend a portion of the day teaching about the following topics on the dates listed:
- 9/11 Education Day on September 11
- Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Celebration Day on September 25
- Constitution Day on September 17 (observed Friday September 16)
Resources are available on the MPS Civics Website, Lessons of the Month Page (September), and the ADE Website.
Don't Forget to Clean Your Wipebook!
For all markers, we recommend cleaning pages at least once a week to keep your Wipebook pages nice and fresh.
Expo Markers
We recommend cleaning the pages once a week with Expo Whiteboard Cleaner. The microfiber cloths also work wonders.
Common Questions about Wipebooks
These little nuggets of wisdom will give you some simple tips and tricks on how to get optimum use out of the Wipebook.
Lightspeed
Lightspeed, the program where you can see what your students are doing on their computers, updated their link for MPS. The prior link may work and redirect, but in case it does not, please bookmark the new link.
MPS Email Signature
It's a new year and a great time to review your Gmail Signature to ensure it is up-to-date! Additionally, many times the district/school logo no longer shows and needs to be replaced. Please find district Gmail Guidelines here. If you need assistance, please reach out!
Please note: "All emails sent outside the district from any district email account have a disclaimer footer automatically added at the bottom. It isn’t visible to you when drafting an email, but is appended when sent." Do not include any additional disclaimer language in your signature.
Security
Doors must remained locked at all times. Our security team is coming and checking us a few times a month to make sure we are in compliance. Please DO NOT leave a magnet or other door stop in the frame of the door, as this warps the doors, and then we have issues with the doors closing and locking properly.
Cell Phones and Watches
Student should not be using phones or wrist devices for communication with parents and friends from the first bell to the last bell of the school day. Cell phones should be turned off and put away during class.
All health-related matters need to go through the health office. When parents are notified without our knowledge, it causes a lot of confusion for the front office, the health office, and parents.
"We Rise By Lifting Others" staff appreciation bulletin board is ready to begin!
Monday 9/11- Friday 9/15 our Spotlight Appreciation week will be for our 4th Grade Team! Please take time next week to write a quick appreciation note to each one of our 4th grade superstars!
You will find a pocket with blank notes. Take one note for each teacher, write them a quick note of appreciation, sign your name, and then place it in the teachers labeled pocket as shown below.
*Please do not take out notes out as I will gather them all on Friday and place in an envelope and then I will deliver to the teachers the following week.