Monday Musings
Weekly Update for Douglas Staff - April 11, 2016
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$10 Monday Jeans - for Lights and Sirens
Upcoming Events/Meetings...
Tuesday, April 12th - Brown Bag Breakfast - PDP Process (7:20-7:50 AM)
Looking to know more (or share what you know) or get some tips on the PDP process? Meet in the Douglas media center to learn the basic steps in the process and get helpful hints. You are welcome to bring something to munch on (coffee will be provided)!
**This is an optional activity, all certified staff welcome to attend!
Tuesday, April 12th - Staff Meeting
3:15-4:00 Unpack Standards in Grade-Level Teams
4:05-4:30 All Meet in Media Center
- SLN Activity - Joan/Deb/Karla
- Mike Brezonick - National Fitness Champion Grant Application
- PLC Planning Team - Data Literacy Survey
Tuesday, April 19th - PLC Planning Team Meeting
(Teams will use alternate meeting time this week)
Thursday, April 21st - Poem in your Pocket Day
https://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day
Simple steps - students and staff copy down a favorite poem and put it in their pocket in the morning...coordinate sharing of poems throughout the day! Simple, fun, literacy love!
**Sharing ideas:
- Share with neighbor classroom
- Grade level as a whole group (cafeteria)
- Teacher's Lounge
- Reading Buddies
- Invite in parents??
Friday, April 22nd - Districtwide PD Day
- Douglas Hosting!
- AM = Writing (Districtwide)
- PM = Unpacking (Prior to this date - teams should unpack Literature and Foundational Skills)
Tuesday, April 26th - Staff Meeting
Vision - Mission - Priorities
Mission - The mission of Douglas Elementary School is to engage the Douglas community in learning and growing together, preparing children to pursue the dreams and opportunities of their future.
Priorities -
Learning and Growing Together
Driven by High Expectations and Goals
Fostering a Positive, Safe Learning Environment
Class Announcements: Tuesday (Olszewski), Thursday (Stollberg)
#LoveMySchoolDay (April 11th)
For those of you who use twitter or facebook - this Monday, April 11th is #LoveMySchoolDay. Use this hashtag to spread the great things going on at Douglas! Please feel free to send me a picture from your classroom on Monday - and I will spread the social media love! Let's tell our story!
McTeacher's Night - May 2nd!
Danielle has a sign-up sheet down in the lounge. You are welcome to sign up for one or more time slots!
James Weber (from Mke Torrent) visits 4th Grade!
Reminder: Field Day Lists (by this Monday PM)
Project-Based Learning Links - PBL (Updated Weekly)
Beverly Cleary turns 100! (April 12th)
Emily's Schedule - 4/11-4/15
Announcements - Daily @ 8:05
Informal Observations + Formals
FORWARD EXAMS - 8:15-9:15, 9:15-10:15, 1:35-2:35
8:00 IEP (Sefzik/Rens)
8:45 Meeting (Wendt)
9:30 IEP (Kreutzman/Schubarth)
11:00 IEP (Schwager/Schubarth)
12:00 Meeting (Thompson)
1:00 IEP (Rowedder/Stark)
2:30 IEP (Schwager/Schubarth)
3:45 Collaborative TIme Committee
Tuesday, 4/12
Classroom Announcements: Olszewski
7:20-7:50 Brown Bag Breakfast - PDP Overview
8:30-11:30 Cabinet (ESC)
1:00 New Student Tour
3:15 Staff Meeting (Teams to Media by 4:05)
5:30 WRMC Board Meeting
Wednesday, 4/13
7:30 SIT - Adacellie/Olivia (Chapman)
8:15 School of Merit Meeting (Rens/Weddig)
9:05-10:00 Pre-Obs. Meeting and Observation (Formal)
12:00-12:30 Cafeteria Coverage
3:15 3rd Team Meeting
6:30 Books and Company - Educator Night!
Thursday, 4/14
7:00-8:00 Special Ed Team - Caseload Planning
Classroom Announcements: Stollberg
10:30-11:00 Observation
1:30 Statewide Tornado Drill
3:30 Culturally Responsive Meeting (@ RMS)
Friday, 4/15
9:45 WHS Show Choir Visit (All Students in Gym)
1:00-2:00 Emily out