The Echo Memo: May 9, 2016
A weekly memo to the Smith staff from your leadership team.
Bright Spots from the Week....
VIEW PHOTOS - of last week's Bright Spots! PLEASE add more from what you see! :)
Making memories as beautiful as April Showers and Flowers!
- STAAR test encouragers - Rainbow Buddies and Pep Rally
- Learning MATH is BEST with manipulative objects!
- Cinco De Mayo in Music Class!
- One and Only Ivan came to Smith!
- Teacher Appreciation Week - Thank you Smith Supporters!
Download the app: Cluster and use this link to join the Smith Group: https://cluster.co/i/R2PFA4
Morning Announcements
Morning Announcements Schedule:
This week students are 2nd graders - BARGE
Select students for the week by MONDAY and have ready to roll.
Post their names in your room as a reminder.
Students will need to be in the office at 8:00am, ready to lead.
we've got this!
This Week's Highlights - View Calendar for full detail
Monday, May 9
All Teachers Arrive by 7:30am
STAAR - Math Tests 3rd and 4th Grade - Almost Everything to Know
PDAS: Summative Conferences - See schedule
1st grade ELAR unit data entered by 4pm
2nd grade MATH unit test week
Tuesday, May 10
All Teachers Arrive by 7:30am
STAAR - Reading Tests 3rd and 4th Grade - Almost Everything to Know
PDAS: Summative Conferences - See schedule
Wednesday, May 11
PDAS: Summative Conferences - See schedule
Thursday, May 12
ETAR / SMI Begins - See Schedule
1st Grade Math Unit testing
iStation Testing - see schedule
2nd Grade Math Unit Data entered by 4pm
Conference - Google Classroom Tech Thursday
Friday, May 13
Progress Report Card grades due
Monday, May 16 - HOLIDAY FOR ALL
Tuesday, May 17 -
College and Career Week - See Schedule
LEARNING WALKS - This week: Schedule (direct link)
Intranet > Academics > Learning Walks
SMITH CALENDAR - Click to view the calendar
OR - the HOME page of the Intranet CHECK IN at the Calendar for updates.
ALSO - Be sure to check: SMITH IMPORTANT dates for the year at a glance page.
REMINDER: Teachers will now scan unit tests in the Green Room
This Week Highlights ---- CHECK OUT THE ONLINE STAFF CALENDAR
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Smith Elementary
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Website: http://www.duncanvilleisd.org/Domain/16
Location: 1010 Big Stone Gap Road, Duncanville, TX, United States
Phone: 972-708-3000
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