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April 15th, 2019
Important Dates
Monday, April 15th: 3rd and 5th GAMS ELA Section 1
Tuesday, April 16th: 3rd and 5th GAMS ELA Sections 2 and 3
Wednesday, April 17th: 3rd and 5th GAMS Math Section 1
Thursday, April 18th: 3rd and 5th GAMS Math Section 2
Friday, April 19th: 5th GAMS Science Sections 1 and 2
SAFETY TIPS
- Always WEAR your FCSS issued badge.
- Always keep exterior doors closed and secured. (No propping doors)
- Always travel within the building, except to recess and PE.
- Always keep classroom doors locked.
- Please be sure that students are not sent to the outdoor pod alone. They must be escorted by a teacher.
Coach's Corner
Sign me up for...
-helping you plan for balanced literacy
-integrating writing into science and social studies
-modeling a reading lesson
-modeling a writing lesson
-modeling a Quick Write
-joining you for collaborative planning
-team-teaching
-help with reading and writing conferencing
-help with IRLA or F and P data entry
-help with School City
-help with MyON
-help with TKES
*Email me and we will set up a day and time that works for you* :)
School-Wide Goals-Always on our Mind:
Writing, Integrating Science and Social Studies into ELA , Personalized Learning to foster an Academically Challenging Environment, Social Emotional Learning to build a literacy rich culture and climate.
THANK YOU!
Trisha Flugel, Becky Reynolds, Rita Kangas, Stacie Jassen, Kelley Moree, Michael Cunningham, Michelle Bennett,and Amanda Luper and for having me in your classroom to work with your kiddos this week!
Technology Tidbits
How To Resources (training and troubleshooting guides) for teachers. https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/Page/51790
ItsLearning messaging has been turned off for all students.
If you have any used/empty ink cartridges from home there is a box in the office in front of Craig's desk. The cartridges are recycled and this allows Midway to and some money back for the school. Thank you.
Classified Staff only-see image below for summer training. Complete the registration form if you would like to attend.
Moments of Mustang Might
Each week we want to highlight staff members who demonstrate the 7 Habits qualities.
When people make an impact on you, please share the moment so we can celebrate each other. Email Daphne or Ashley by Friday at lunch time each week to highlight our teammates.
Shout Outs!
Shout Outs!
Sarah DeLaCruz, Trisha Flugel, Rita Kangas, Caroline Long, Becky Reynolds, Julie Davis and Melissa McLaughlin for participating in our Writing PL!
Rita Kangas and Caroline Long for bringing student work samples and helping lead our Writing PL!
Mary Catherine Adam for bringing student work samples and helping lead our Writing PL!
Mary Catherine Adam, Alice Arnold, Ben Rivers, Kaitlyn Murphy and Michele Clanton for participating in our Writing PL!
Second, Fourth and Fifth grade teachers for being so flexible and understanding with Professional Learning scheduling and re-scheduling!
Trisha Flugel for having your students share their precious insect song with me! Their joy, pride and enthusiasm melted my heart!
All teachers for sharing your precious students with me! I love every moment I am able to be in your rooms!
Greg Orr for helping prepare materials for GA Milestones and for setting up/sharing the Media Center space with us for testing training.
Jennifer Lundstrum for creating our Technology guides for testing, checking on/taking care of Chromebooks, assisting with testing training, helping with the practice test, and helping prepare materials.
Abigail Smith & Jennifer Brown for helping with test training.
Tammy Hosea for helping with rosters for testing and verifying student information.
Eva Major for shopping and setting up our testing snacks.
Martha Greschner for securing subs for testing (and everyday!).
3rd, 4th, 5th grade teachers, Katrina Staton, Deb Davis, Tiffany Paterline, Cindy Arnold, Kathy Wade, Melissa Shelnutt, Sarah LeBlanc, Carol Davis, & Jennifer Brown for helping with GA Milestones practice test last week.
3rd & 5th grade teachers for making sure technology and your rooms were ready for testing.
Angela Vallier, Elisha Fahey, Mike Dillon, & homeroom teachers for your flexibility in teaching Specials in the classrooms during testing.
The Specials Team (Angela, Elisha, Mike, Taylor, & Sam) for providing Specials each day for all grades during testing.
Jennifer Lundstrum, Jennifer Brown, & Ashley Starr for doing room & Chromebook checks prior to the weekend in preparation for testing.
Mrs. Gelfand & Mrs. Bennett for sharing the Chromebook cart during testing.
Kristin Purcell, Patty Smudde, Karen D'Angelo, & Michelle Miller for letting students use your rooms for the practice test and for testing this week & next. We appreciate your flexibility.
Chris Pruitt & our wonderful Cafe' Staff for sharing lunch information early in preparation for testing.
Sarah Bohm for helping request items for testing.
Melissa Shelnutt for sharing your clock for testing.
Mr. Al for getting chairs for a class for testing.
Melissa Shelnutt for all your help with Read-A-Thon, handling the morning news solo and always being willing to help!
ALL STAFF for your flexibility and patience during testing time!! YOU are AMAZING. Everyone jumps in to help no matter the task or the time---WE ARE ONE MIDWAY!! Proud to be a part of this FAMILY!!
- - We are ONE Midway! - -
Good to Know...
~ 2018-2019 Grading Window Schedule
~ As we move into these next few weeks of testing and the frenzy of the end of the year, let's stick together, support each other, and finish strong. Take care of yourselves and each other. We are ONE Midway--Strong in Mind, Body, & Spirit! Take a moment to read this short article 6 Strategies for Finding Your Calm . Happy Reading & Happy Learning!