Micro Elementary School Newsletter
March, 7th, 2020
A focus for this week will be Coronavirus preparation. I will be meeting with staff at the following times on Monday in the cafeteria: 7:55 (certified staff), 9:15 (classified meeting #1), and 9:45 (classified meeting #2). Hopefully the two classified meetings will allow all to attend. We will review JCPS's preparation plan and how it will specifically look here at Micro. Keys will be handwashing and communication.
My pastor's sermon on Sunday included the saying "Words are like toothpaste; once they are out, it's hard to get them back in." I thought it was a great reminder for myself to stay calm and cool when faced with pressure or stressful situations. I am sharing because I think we can all benefit from giving one another more grace and being more patient with one another.
Thanks for your continuous dedication,
TJ
Monday: Coronavirus Preparation Meetings: 7:55 am, 9:15 (classified staff), 9:45 (classified staff)
Tuesday: Bus Safety Meeting (9:30), Data Based Problem Solving Team Meeting, 4th Grade Field Trip
Wednesday: Staff Meeting
Thursday: Spring Pictures, Spider Buddies, Leading with a Heart Ceremony
Friday:
Micro Headlines
- Mentors Needed: If you are interested in becoming a mentor for the 2020-2021 school year, contact Mr. Parrish
- Math Idea: Consider sending home Investigation Math Games for homework. Sending home games that students are used to playing home to include parents would be a great opportunity for additional practice and family engagement.
- Reminder: Print off student Lexia Certificates for students to celebrate student achievements.
- Into PD Training Information
- IGNITE 2020 will be held on June 3-4 at Swift Creek Middle School
If teachers wish to present, they must submit proposals by Friday, March 6th at bit.ly/ignitepresent2020
Ms. Hawley set up a sign-up for those interested in recording a video of a read aloud on the Micro Facebook page. Sign up here Great job last week Mrs. Warren!!
- May 2nd-Edcamp Joco Save the Date! Sign up here!
- Need access to the online Math Investigations resources?
Go to: https://www.pearsonrealize.com/index.html#/
Username- JCPSmathSub
Password- welcome1 (all lowercase)
The school purchased a subscription to bookflix. There is a BookFlix link on Mrs. Warren's symbaloo pages . You should not have to enter a password, if you are asked for one the username and password are:
micro
spiders
Symbaloo links :
K-2
https://www.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAA3egqd4AA41_WWKYcQ==
Important Dates
March 9th: Safety Team Meeting (7:30 am)
March 10th: Bus Safety Meeting
March 11th: Staff Meeting
March 12th: Spring Pictures and Spider Buddies
March 13th: End of 3rd Quarter
March 16th: Teacher Workday: AM-school based PD, PM-optional/classroom time
March 18th: Committee Meetings
March 19th: Career Day at Micro
March 24th: 3rd Quarter Report Cards
March 25th: Duty Free Lunch and Order Out Day
March 26th: Character Assembly
March 28th: Science Olympiad Competition
March 31st: Club Day
April 1st: 3rd Quarter Awards Day
April 4th: 11:00 am-1:00 pm NoJo Family Day
Great News Worth Spreading
2. Ms. Owens was named March Employee of the Month. She is 110% dedicated, hardworking, and super supportive. Well deserved!
3. Spoiler Alert***: The JCPS Film Crew was out Friday to do a Read Across America Highlight on Laura Warren. Be on the lookout for the upcoming video featuring Laura.
4. Our Battle of the Books Team performed well on Tuesday. Next year's team is already forming and reading next year's books.
5. Read Across America Week was a success!
Micro Staff Social Contract
Be Positive
Demonstrate Teamwork
Make the community feel welcome
Treat others with respect
Be Open-Minded
Be Supportive
Motivate Others
Listen to Understand
Micro Elementary Staff will support our social contract by intervening with the gentle question, "Are you okay?" and provide peers with an appropriate level of space.
Monthly Character Traits
Character Trait – Critical Thinker and Inquirer
Anticipating, identifying, and evaluating issues and use multiple resources to solve problems in a variety of contexts.