Monday Memo
December 16-20, 2019~~~ A Newsletter for Teachers and Staff
We are nearly there...it's hard to believe one semester is almost completed!
Hello Central Family,
This past week was busy! Those competing in the games were 110% in the games and you made so many laugh and smile the week away. Thank you for your cheer and sunshiny personalities! Week before last you uplifted my spirit and this past week you uplifted your colleagues and your teams. I am very proud of you! Scores will be sent out in a email today. A new game will be afoot. lol
This week will be busy, but I know we have so much time to capture and great learning experiences for our students. Santa will be visiting on Tuesday. We have the 3rd grade play, but if you would like Santa to visit your room, please send an email to Mrs. Korpi. Mr. Korpi is Santa and she will be keeping his schedule. (Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Korpi.)
Friday is an Early Release Day and we will hold our Christmas party at Noon. Bring a covered dish and an ornament to exchange if you can! This will be a great time together.
I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a very blessed break. We will return on January 6th! Enjoy this time with family and I hope you are well, happy and rested upon your return!
Together we are committed. Together we are Central. We are #ONECENTRAL
CK
iReady Diagnostic Assessment Scores Spreadsheet
AWARDS Spreadsheet
THIS WEEK'S HAPPENINGS
December 16th-20th READING SPIRIT WEEK ALL WEEK
December 16th-
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window
- Crazy Hat/Hair-Reading Spirit Day
- Christmas Music Program Dress Rehearsal 1:30 pm in Panther Cafe
December 17th-
- iReady #2 Diagnostic Window
- Fave Book Character-Reading Spirit Day
- 3rd Grade Christmas Program 8:45 (K,1,4) and 9:30 (2,5)
- Santa Visiting Classes (Sign up by contacting Mrs. Korpi for a time)
- Announcements postponed till today!
December 18th-
- TOP iReady Growth & Score- Due today
- Talent Show Permission Slips are due today to Mrs. LaFlam
- PJs Spirit Day
- School-Wide READ-IN DAY (PJs, blankets, pillow,) Email and links to come for reads)
- TOP AR Points Principal Challenge 12/2-12/18 by 2:30pm, 85% or higher
- Reminder to give time to students for AR tests so they can get them all in by 2:30.
December 19th-
- Crazy Socks-Reading Spirit Day
- Top AR Luncheon
- TOP iReady Growth & Score- (Popsicles/Extra Recess Party)Times TBD
- Student of the Week Luncheon Nov/Dec
- Awards Spreadsheet Due
December 20th-
- Student of the Week Picture
- Early Release Day
- School Colors-Reading Spirit Day
- Last Day of the Grading Period
- Last Day before Christmas Break
- CES Staff Christmas Party in Media Center-Bring a dish for potluck, Game winners and prizes announced. White Elephant Ornament Exchange- Bring a wrapped ornament if you wish to participate. This is always fun!
- Gift for Break!
There is much to keep us smiling, laughing and thankful for this year! Hang in friends!
Have you liked our Facebook Page?
Action Items and Reminders
- Keep your Memo Handy for dates this week! Merry week before break!
- Ms. Heather Johnson is our District Science & Math Coach! Please utilize this great resource! She will be coming in for K-2 to assist over the next few weeks.
Don't forget...don't skip the 15 minutes of reading! Our students desperately need read time!
- Building School Culture is so much fun! There will be another game this week with prizes! Prepare for the fun!
Please sign in daily.
If you have a time sheet it is very important to come up and sign in.
Don't forget to upload your plans in our shared drive. Outstanding job to everyone on getting your plans submitted and on time!
- Thank you for signing in and greeting your students at the door!
- Attendance notes must be checked daily and turned in daily.
- Wear your I.D. Badges at all times! Please send anyone who doesn't have a badge or sticker to the office and notify the office.
- Lesson Plans should be in by Sunday night to the Team Drive.
- #GOPANTHERS
Happy Birthday to these special Panthers!
December Birthdays!
12/6- Katrina Williams
12/8-Susanna Clark
12/10-Dan Eldred
Let me know if I missed someone!
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Self Paced- WIDA e-Learning https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ScARqrkVBi8p8mE59xG1etr_8Rl9E9F12hOXzCQcRxY
Mrs. Andrea Canaday (Andee) is our Professional Learning Coordinator at the District Office. Her emails often contain professional development opportunities for you that are approved by the district.
The county's Inservice Form is at the link below.
KEY Inservice Opportunities
APPRECIATIONS
Your Colleagues say this about you:
- Susanna Clark has been absolutely stellar in completing her IEPs in a timely manner and also communicating with me. She is definitely an asset to the Panther Team!! ...Nancy Aaron
The Fourth Grade Team, Fifth grade just wants to let you know how lucky we are to have you guys under us (literally.) I know we can be loud and distracting at times. You are always there when we need to vent and always ready to lend a helping hand.
You Are The Best!
The Noel-It Alls-5th GradeMs. Lisa, Fifth grade just wants to let you know how much we truly appreciate you! All the hats you wear must be exhausting! We don’t know what we would do without you!! Thank you! The Noel-It Alls-5th Grade
Mrs. Norman, Fifth grade would like to thank you for being our clarifier. You are our go to person! Thank you for having our backs with parents and students alike! All we can say is You Are The Best! The Noel-It Alls-5th Grade
Cafeteria Staff
Fifth grade just wants to let you know how much we appreciate all of your hard work! We enjoy seeing your warm smiles. The Noel-It Alls-5th Grade
Mrs. Aguirre,
Fifth grade would like to thank you for supporting even when you don’t have to. Going out of your way to communicate with parents is a lifesaver! You are a welcomed addition to Central and we think you are just the BEST!!! The-Noel-Its-All 5th grade
Ms. Jessica,
Fifth grade would like to thank you for keeping our rooms in tip top shape. We know our kiddos can make a mess from time to time...not to mention spit balls on the ceiling. We just want you to know how much you are appreciated. The-Noel-Its-All 5th grade
Mr. Joaquin,
Fifth grade would like to thank you for putting up with our kids and their messes. From spilling food in the hallway to spit balls on the bathroom ceiling. Thank you for being understanding and so helpful all the time. The-Noel-Its-All 5th grade
Mrs. Kinty,
Fifth grade would like to thank you for making the library a fun and exciting place to be. You are a welcomed addition to Central and fifth grade is glad you are here. The-Noel-Its-All 5th grade
Mrs. Medrano,
Fifth grade just wants to let you know how much we appreciate everything you do at Central. From tutoring kiddos, to Sunshine, even working on that dreaded yearbook! You are a rockstar! The Noel-It-Alls 5th grade
MANY OTHER FOLKS RECEIVED THANK YOUS THIS PAST WEEK!
Merry Christmas and Happy Gaming Panthers!
Our Commitment and Pledge to Central Instruction
Together we commit to working hard to make sure instruction and assignments are both rigorous and engaging. We will continue setting the bar (grade-level standards) high and placing that intellectual lift on our students. This is the key to mastering complex material.
Time and time again, research has shown that when students are given access to four critical classroom level resources, they can and will make BIG academic gains.
- Grade-appropriate assignments (Rigor of the Standards)
- Strong instruction that lets students do most of the thinking in the lesson (facilitate with probing questions- most of the talking should be the students)
- A sense of deep engagement in what they're learning
- Teachers who hold high expectations for ALL students and truly believe they can meet grade-level standards (Set the bar high)
Every student will receive daily access to challenging, engaging, and grade-appropriate work. With each day that passes we will refine our skills to the best of the best in our profession! We will focus daily on what our students are learning and doing, we will strengthen our belief about what students can accomplish.
Together we are committed. Together we are Central. We are #ONECENTRAL