Monday Message
4.11.16
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your understanding, flexibility, and patience over the three days of ELA testing. We entered a new world of contingency planning with the change in timing for students, and I can't truly express to you in writing alone how appreciative we are for your support and cool heads. In the end, the adults in the building did a superb job of insulating our students from the increased hustle associated with this change, and that has been paramount. Even the students simply knowing that they had a few extra minutes to check over their responses was a positive, and that, in the end, is a good thing. Overall for our ELA assessments we had an 88% participation rate district-wide which is excellent! Thank you for continuing to send a positive message about these assessments so that our students and families understand how they fit into the grand scheme of things. Onward to math!
Calendar (AKA Where Will Tim Be This Week?)
State Assessments Testing Schedule: http://bit.ly/1RSObGw
Monday, April 11:
- BOE Meeting, 6:30 PM, HS LGI
Tuesday, April 12:
- SchoolTool lock for Marking Period 3 at 11:59 PM
- Admin Cabinet Meeting, 9:45 AM, HS LGI
- Skidmore K-12 Restorative Justice Monthly Gathering, 3:30 PM, Maple Ave. MS
Wednesday, April 13:
- NYS Math Assessment: Day 1
Thursday, April 14:
- NYS Math Assessment: Day 2
Friday, April 15:
- NYS Math Assessment: Day 3
- Report cards distributed in homerooms and mailed
Saturday, April 16:
- Senior Citizen Dinner, OWWMS Cafeteria
Upcoming Dates:
4/18 - HSA Meeting
4/19 - Faculty Meeting Budget Presetation with Dr. Patton
4/21 - MS ITL Meeting
Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Tooth Brushes and Penalties
Teri's Treasures
"I am writing regarding the library mailbox which has been approved by our Fort Edward mayor and trustees. It is completed and has a temporary stand until it can be mounted outdoors. At present, it is in perfect condition to be mounted indoors, but is well constructed for either. The stand is gorgeous. I wanted to send in photos for further examination. I will be filling the mailbox with books, as well. In addition, many teachers have offered to check in on the mailbox, from time to time, to drop off a book. I am grateful to the mayor for approving this idea."
R.A.C.E. to Bulldog Pride Reminder
R.A.C.E. to Bulldog Pride Submission Form: http://bit.ly/1S5SyRa