Micro Elementary School Newsletter
May 19th, 2018
Feedback from Principal's Visit
I found the below data encouraging. Our students were very well-engaged and seemed to own their learning. Innovation is also moving in the right direction. This year we made great strides towards the JoCo 2020 Vision. Next year, our plan will be to build deliberately off of our foundation of Project-Based Learning, striving to engage the community, and emphasizing on the importance of a positive, student experience. A growth area will be personalized learning. We have experience with pathways, which is a start. Excitement awaits! We will continue to get better for kids!
Are students engaged?
Yes - 93% No - 7%
Who owns the learning?
Student - 74% Teacher - 26%
Is there evidence of innovative instructional practices?
Yes - 61% No - 39%
Micro Headlines
- Safety Drills: We will have our last Lockdown Drill this week. We will also need to complete a June Fire Drill.
- Free Breakfast for all on Thursday and Friday
- We are sending home input forms for the 2018-2019 school year. Parents will have the option to tell us what type of teacher they want for their child and any pertinent information we may need in order to place their child next year. Please give returned envelopes to Mrs. Frazier.
- If you have any ideas for our staff end-of-year celebration please share them with me.
- End the year strong: positivity, communication, planning, consistency, stick to our core values.
- End of year information will be coming out soon.This will include the end-of-year checkout for media and Micro.
- This year the training formally known as EQUIP will be called Ignite. It will be held on August 14th-August 17th. It is a two-day training that can be attended over a 4-day span. More details explaining this will come out soon. If you are interested in presenting at Ignite, you can submit a proposal here: Ignite Proposal
- Mr. Dowless's String classes will end May 21st Mr. Harkin's classes will end on May 22nd. Please help communicate this with parents.
- PDP's are due. If you have not had a chance to complete yours, please do so.
- Class Parties: At the end of the year when parties are being held, please make sure we also take students to lunch before any party.
Micro Staff Social Contract
Make the community feel welcome
Treat others with respect
Demonstrate teamwork
Be open-Minded
Be positive
Be supportive
Honesty Kids
Mary Catherine and Barrett
Character Assembly Fun
Brand new selections! Take charge of your professional growth! Share thoughts and takeaways on the Micro Professional Learning Padlet
Character Traits
May: Honesty-being truthful in words and actions
June: Loyalty-standing up for our family, friends, and country.
Have ideas for next year's character assemblies? Please share! We are always looking for guest speakers and motivation for our students.
Important Dates
Spring Choir, Strings, and Band Concert: May 14th
Last Day of Dowless Strings: May 21st
Last Day of Harkins Strings: May 22nd
May Committee Meetings: May 23rd
Reading EOG: May 24th (Free Breakfast)
Math EOG: May 25th (Free Breakfast)
Memorial Day Holiday: May 28th (no school)
Science EOG: May 30th
3rd Grade RTA Test: May 31st
Science Kit Pickup: May 31st
K-2 Field Day: June 4th
Final Grades entered in Powerschool: June 4th
3-5 Field Day: June 5th
K-4 Award's Day: June 6th
5th Grade Awards Day: June 6th @ 6:30 pm
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL and 5th Grade Celebration: June 7th
Required School Based Workday: June 8th and June 11th
Scheduling Committee Meeting: June 8th
Micro End of Year Celebration: June 11th
Optional Workdays: June 12th-22nd
Science Kit Training: June 13th and June 14th
PBL Showcase at the West Campus Gym from 8:30-10:30 a.m.: June 13th
Reminders and Links
- Updated Arrival and Dismissal Procedures and Duties
- Standard Based Grading Information
- http://flocabulary.com/signup/join/school/micro-pine-level-elementary-3
- Micro Elementary Crisis Plan
- Monthly Needs Assessment Form
- Nominate a co-worker for JCPS Employee of the Month
- Buck Institute Project Based Learning Database