Neighborhood News
Week of December 17th
JAES Mission Statement
The mission of John Adams Elementary School is to:
Provide a safe place for learning to occur.
Support social-emotional development.
Nurture creative and innovative leaders.
- Build unity through relationships with students, families, and the community.
Teacher of the Year
This Week at John Adams:
Monday -
Holiday Sweater Day
4th Grade Staff Lunch - 10:45 - 12:15
Kindergarten Staff Lunch - 12:30 - 2:00
Tuesday-
- Cookie Share - bring a dozen cookies to share with colleagues
- RAD Staff Lunch - 10:45 - 12:15
Wednesday-
- For Your Mistletoes - wear your favorite holiday socks
- 3rd Grade Staff Lunch - 10:45 - 12:15
- 5th Grade Staff Lunch - 12:30 - 2:00 **NOTICE THE CHANGE IN TIME
- 4th Grade Christmas Party (9:00)
- Kindergarten Christmas Party (2:15)
- Wear Red Day
- Office Staff Lunch
- 5th Grade Christmas Party (10:00)
- 3rd Grade Christmas Party (11:45)
- 1st Grade Christmas Party (1:00)
- Holiday PJ Day - please invite the students to wear Holiday PJs as well
- 2nd Grade Christmas Party (10:00)
- Early Dismissal (12:15)
Upcoming:
- Winter Break (Dec. 24 - Jan. 6)
- In-Service - Monday, January 7th (See Below for Schedule)
- Students return to on Tuesday, January 8
Important information and reminders
Faculty Christmas Gift of Time
Monday, December 17th
- 4th Grade 10:45 - 12:15
- Kindergarten: 12:30 - 2:00
Tuesday, December 18th
- RAD: 10:45 - 12:15
Wednesday, December 19th
- 3rd Grade 10:45 - 12:15
- 5th Grade: 12:30 - 2:00 **Notice time change
Thursday, December 20th
- Office Staff
Upcoming Mid-Year Assessments
3rd Grade
Quarterly Writing Assessment: Friday, December 14
9-Week ELA Assessment: Monday, December 17
Math Assessment: Tuesday, December 18
4th Grade
Quarterly Writing Assessment: Thursday, December 13
9-Week ELA Assessment: Friday, December 14
Math Assessment: Tuesday, December 18
5th Grade
Quarterly Writing Assessment: Wednesday, December 12
9-Week ELA Assessment: Tuesday, December 18
Math Assessment: Monday, December 17
January 7th In-Service Schedule
Kindergarten Schedule:
8:00-9:25 Math
9:25-9:55 Portfolio with Tammie Davis
9:55-10:05 Break
10:05-11:30 Literacy
Morning Location: Washington Auditorium
12:45-3:30 pm -School based learning
1st and 2nd Grade Schedule:
8:00-9:40 Math
9:40-9:50 Break
9:50-11:30 ELA
Morning Location:
1st Grade- LCE- Washington
2nd Grade- LCC- Washington
12:45-3:30 pm -School based learning
3rd- 5th Grade Literacy Schedule:
Session 1: 8:00-10:40 am
Grade 3: Cory Parker's Room (room 111)
Grade 4: Ami Frye's Room (room 110)
Grade 5: Jessica Chase's Room (room 104)
10:45- 11:30- Session 2: Book Clubs and Assessment- room 303
Morning Location: Jefferson Elementary
12:45-3:30 pm- School based learning
3rd-5th Grade Math Schedule:
8:00-11:30 Math/Science
Grade 3: room 310
Grade 4: room 112
Grade 5: room 106
Morning Location: Jefferson Elementary
12:45-3:30 pm- School based learning
DRA Canvas Course
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Teachers
Assessment Blueprints for 2018-19
Audience: Directors of Schools, Principals, EducatorsContact: TNED.Assessment@tn.gov
The 2018-19 assessment blueprints for social studies, ELA, and math are now available. The blueprints can be found on the department website (here). As a reminder, science will not be operational in 2018-19 due to the transition to new science standards. More information about the design of the science field test will be communicated later this fall.
Additionally, as a reminder, grades 3-5 social studies will take a pause for the 2018-19 school year, so there are no blueprints for grades 3-5 social studies.
District PL Opportunities
This is the calendar from Dr. Stephanie Potter (Director of Learning for KCS):
KCS Professional Learning Calendar - http://www.k12k.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=345307&type=d&pREC_ID=1095023