BAMS Staff Newsletter
May 18th, 2014 - Volume 1, Issue 29
Bessie Allen Middle School - SLO
By the end of the 2013-2014 school year, each grade level will increase the Mean Reading RIT score on the MAP Reading Assessment.
- 6th Grade - Mean Reading RIT score will increase by 9 points (Fall 205.5 - Spring above 214.5)
- 7th Grade - Mean Reading RIT score will increase by 7 points (Fall 208.8 - Spring above 215.8)
- 8th Grade - Mean Reading RIT score will increase by 5 points (Fall 215.4 - Spring above 220.4)
Out of the Office
The following times I will not be in the building or will be out of the office:
- May 19th - 8:30am-10:00am - BCT Meeting - Counselor's Office
- May 20th - 10:00am-11:30am - Admin Meeting - DMR
News and Notes
- There's a great opportunity to see our band students in action on Thursday Night. Please consider being in attendance for the Band Concert starting at 6:30pm. It's always great for parents and students to see us out at events.
- BAMS Got Talent - The talent show will take place on June 6th (last day of school) and auditions will be the week of May 19th. There will be prizes for the top 3 student acts and there will also be prizes for any and all staff acts. It would be great to set a record for adult participation this year.
- Summer School for Middle School Students - Thank you to everyone that turned in names of students that may need to attend summer school to complete the year. Letters will be going out to family this week.
- Ordering and purchasing needs for next year - Department budgets will remain the same for next year. Please come see me if you don't know what that dollar amount is. If you have needs beyond this, you can communicate your wishes to me at any time.
- Staffing Updates - Todd Whittaker will be out on paternity leave until the last week of school. He plans to return for June 4th and June 6th. Good for him to get some family time with the new baby! Damaris Milfred gave birth to Matthew on May 13. Damaris will not be back until next school year. Good for her to get some family time with her new baby!
- If you have not done so, please check out and sign up for your 2 or more PD days using the documents that were sent out by Aaron and Melanie. You also need to submit a request to attend a conference district form so that we can get you signed up for the event. This form is online, at the District Office or myself or a colleague can help you find one.
Oriole Way
- At our meeting this week, Melissa gave another update about the BAMS Got Talent Show. We are up to 15 student acts for auditions.
- Try to find opportunities for students to use up their BAMS Bucks before the year is out.
- LAST Meeting - May 21th at 7am
OASYS and Teacher Effectiveness
- SLO Score Report - Due by May 31st
- Summative Performance Report - By last week of school
Dates to Remember
- May 19th - Honors Reception - 6-7:30pm
- May 22nd - BAMS Band Concert - 6:30-7:30pm
- May 26th - No School
- May 27th - Staff Meeting - 2:50pm
- May 30th - Pep Assembly - 1:45pm (5th Graders will be attending)
- June 4th - 7th Grade Field Trip - Milwaukee Zoo
- June 5th - 8th Grade Field Trip - Mt. Olympus
- June 5th - 6th Grade Field Trip - Medieval Times
- June 6th - BAMS Got Talent
- June 13th - Summer School Packets and Answers due to Julie Skaer
Jazz Band
- May 20th, period 2
- May 27th, period 3
Staff Meeting Agenda
LAST Staff Meeting: May 27th, 2014 - 2:50-3:15pm
Agenda:
Getting Ready for Next Year
- Review of New Schedule (so far)
- Review of Building SLO Data
- Preview of Next Year's SLO
- Theme for Next Year
- Building Maintenance Projects this Summer
- Summer PD Opportunities
Early Release Plan for Next School Year
At this point, Early Releases for next year will look very similar to what they were this year. The admin team fills strongly about giving everyone time to work the various district initiatives that impact student success.
Just a reminder, we are switching to FRIDAYS for early releases next year.
Mystery Staff Member
Who am I?
- I grew up on a farm along with 8 siblings.
- I married at 18 (by choice) and still am married to the same person.
- My dream vacation would be to travel across Europe.
Last week's Mystery Staff Member: Melissa Rahn
Last week's winner(s): Mikki Detert