Skaggs Staff Newsletter
February 3-February 9th
Congrats, Thank You's, and Reminders
Congrats!
- Congrats to our Teacher of Year.......Kim Beattie! We are so proud of you!!!!
- Erika & Shelby.....Congrats on two new adorable STARS! Look below for their precious pics!
Thank You's:
- To Nicki, two subs and new babies all in one week! Way to take everything in stride!
- Lisa for contributing to our district Trade Saturday workshops!
- Tiffany & Kristen & Katy for helping in the office this week when we need you!
Reminders:
- TRADE SATURDAY IS FEBRUARY 1st.....see below! This is a great way to earn your Trade Hours. Lisa will be presenting as well if you want to go to her PD session.
- See information below on PISD Employee Campaign Drive! DUE FEBRUARY 4th!
- Please download Microsoft TEAMS for messaging.
- The new Marketplace App is available on Webdesk for ordering. If the vendor is not there, then you need to use the paper PO form. The form for filling out a Purchase Order (PO-- see below), and it is important to put the item number and specific need on the order form so that we can order it as quick as possible. Thanks!
- Be sure you have the EOP app on your phone for our safety drills and procedures.
PISD Education Foundation Employee Campaign 2020
- CORE Store
- Grants to Educators
- Employee Crisis Fund
Please fill out the form and return it to Cathleen's box by February 4, 2020! You will help in so many ways in the district AND earn a JOLE PASS!!!!!
Go SKAGGS STARS!!!!
2020-2021 District Calendar Updates
Plano ISD 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Approved
Early Childhood Schools: 7:55 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Elementary Schools (grades pk/k–5): 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Middle Schools (grades 6-8): 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
High/Senior High Schools (grades 9-12): 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Academy High School: 9:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Academy and IB World School: 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Special Programs
Elementary (grades K–5): 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Middle (grades 6–8); 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Secondary (grades 9–12): 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to......
Shelby Kennedy - February 13th
Lydia Roberts - February 17th
Katy Blake- February 26th
Important Dates
Monday, February 3rd
District Meeting 8:30-11:30 - Karen W.
Parenting Class 9:00
Tuesday, February 4th
Wednesday, February 5th
Principal Meeting - Karens
TELPAS Training - Library
Thursday, February 6th
STUCO
Friday, February 7th
Coding Starts
Enjoy your weekend!
TEACHER OF THE YEAR.......KIM BEATTIE!
NEWEST ADORABLE STARS !
Madelyn Gray
Abigail Rose
MICROSOFT TEAMS
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Staff Reminders
- Google absence/TEAMS on planned absences(Authorized School Business & Personal Days) – Those should be in the system as soon as they learn about it. Skaggs expectation is 4 days prior to absence.
- Classroom door windows: Tinting is coming soon for lockdown security. Door windows/blinds should be open at all times. If your blinds or windows are closed or covered, we want them open for visibility.
Safety Drill Reminders
If you are outside and need to come inside the building for a drill or safety reason, always come in the closest door and move to the nearest room with a door.
Be sure the grade level pod doors are locked and propped so that they can be closed in an emergency quickly.
Ask any questions you might have about any situation!
Articles for Teachers
Recess Makes Kids Smarter: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/recess-makes-kids-smarter/
Teachers as Lead Learners: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov18/vol76/num03/Help-Teachers-Become-Master-Learners.aspx
Anxious Students https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/
Ten Easy Tips for Daily Formative Assessments
https://www.mentoringminds.com/learn/blog/10-easy-tips-for-daily-formative-assessments/