Administrivia
Week of 2-4-19
Returning to a Full Week!
Well, mid-winter break last week was nice, but it was too quiet around here! It's nice to have everyone back and return to a regular routine again! On a plus side, I was able to get things done last week that I usually do over mid-winter break, so now I can enjoy our trip to Orlando in February!
There are some changes in report cards and other news from the Superintendent's Bulletin last Thursday to share. Report Cards are due to the Main Office Tuesday, February 5, by the end of the school day. Report Cards will be sent home electronically on Wednesday, February 6.
NAEP Testing for our 4th grade student has been rescheduled for Monday, February 11. Sorry for the inconvenience on this one. The reschedule dates were limited. The computer lab will be unavailable throughout the day that day as students will be testing from 9:00 - 11:00 in the morning and 12:45 - 2:45 in the afternoon. There will also be testing in Room 8 from 9-11 AM.
There is another survey link included for you to take. This one relates to our yearly School Improvement information. Please take a few minutes to provide feedback about Morgan Elementary to be used in the School Improvement process.
Have a great week!
Sue
eSpark Classroom Visits
Tuesday, February 5, 8:45 - 9:45 AM
If you have specific questions for Elizabeth, please let me know so I can guide her to your classroom to address.
Winter NWEA Window
- Winter NWEA Window Extended
The winter assessment window for K-3 Reading has been extended to Friday, February 1, 2019 to accommodate all students. IRP’s will be emailed to teachers on Monday, February 4, 2019. Exit letters will be emailed to elementary principals on Friday, February 8, 2019.
In addition, the winter assessment window for 4-6 Reading and K-6 Math has been extended to Friday, February 8, 2019.
Report Cards
Report Cards will be sent home electronically on Wednesday, February 6.
Phase II Guiding Questions for Data Reflection
Phase II extended due to snow days. Please get me your reflection when you can.
1. Based on the data, explain what impact the change in your instructional practice(s) had on student achievement growth as a class, as subgroups, and as individuals. Please include:
- What percentage of students achieved their RIT goal in Reading and Math (even if NOT your goal)
- Percentage of students who showed an increase in RIT from fall to winter in Reading and Math (even is NOT your goal)
- Number and percentage of students at or above 60% in reading and math NWEA (even if NOT your goal)
- Number of EL, Spec. Ed., Econ. Dis, Bottom 30 who achieved their RIT growth and/or showed growth in reading and math (EL and ED lists were redistributed by teacher on 1-14-19)
- Number/percentage of students who are Below winter RIT norm, At winter RIT norm and Above winter RIT norm in math and reading
- Number of IRP students from fall--how has that number changed from fall to winter?
2. Based on the response to question #1, what will you do differently to address the needs of the class, subgroups, and individuals?
- Describe the specific strategies you will use for whole group (Tier I), daily small group (Tier 1), and Tier II/III interventions.
- Other SPECIFIC student concerns (state names) that you feel need to be noted for this process.
Math Expressions Coaching Day
Quarter 3 Certified Pay Forms
To avoid having the sheet sent back:
- print all on ONE sheet of paper
- make sure the form SELF calculated when you entered time/dates
- submit ONE sheet for the entire 3rd quarter
Questions, please let me know so we can get compensation correct on the first attempt.
Annual Law Day Student Contest
The annual Law Day student contest information is attached (#10A). Sponsored by the Macomb County Bar Foundation, the essay (grade 5-8) and poster (grades 1-4) contests are great ways for students to explore civics issues in creative ways. The deadline is April 5th and the theme this year is “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society.” Additionally, the Bar Foundation will award their Golden Apple Award to the teacher whose class submits the most entries (essays or posters). This ceremony will be on May 3rd.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Focus Question: How can Think Central be used daily to support student learning?
9:30 - 10: 20 AM Grade 5
10:30 - 11:20 AM Grade 3
11:20 - 12: 20 Lunch
12:20 - 1:10 PM Grade 1
1:20 - 2:10 PM Grade 2
2:20 - 3:10 PM Grade K
Specials' Rotation for 2018-2019
04/12/19 Friday morning specials as scheduled
06/13/19 Thursday afternoon specials moved to the morning
06/14/19 No Specials
Staff Meeting
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Rooms 2/3
- Literacy Essential #3 Overview
Calendar Dates
Tuesday. Feb. 5: 2:30 PM Lockdown Drill #2
Staff Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Thursday, Feb. 7: Conference Evening
Friday, Feb. 8: PTO Bingo Night in the gymnasium
Wednesday, Feb. 13: Count Day
Thursday, Feb. 14: Valentine's Day
Valentine Grams will be delivered
February 16 - February 24: Mid-Winter Break
Monday, February 25: School resumes
6:30 PM PTO Meeting @ Hamlin Pub on 25 Mile/VanDyke