Skaggs Staff Newsletter
February 24-March 1st
Congrats, Thank You's, and Reminders
Congrats!
- Congrats to our Teacher of Year.......Kim Beattie! We are so proud of you!!!!
- Erika & Shelby.....Congrats on two new adorable STARS! Look below for their precious pics!
Thank You's:
- Thank you to Alyson and Katie B. who led us through a great morning of learning about Common Formative Assessments this week! YOU ROCK!!!
- Thank you teachers for coming to Kid Talk ready with your data and STAAR accommodations! We appreciate all the support you give to all children EVERYDAY!
- Thank you to everyone who supported the Campaign for the Plano Education Foundation!
Reminders:
- Open House/Big Art Night is March 5th from 6-7. Thank you all in advance for helping us prepare the building for our big night!!!!
- We have a new schedule for Spring Duties....thanks as always for everyone always helping to make our arrival and dismissal times run smoothly!
- Please download Microsoft TEAMS for messaging.
- Please be mindful about making sure a sub is secured for any absence you have coming up. It can put a strain on teams when we don't have a sub. If you have questions or did not find a sub prior to the absence let the office know.
- The new Marketplace App is available on Webdesk for ordering. If the vendor is not there, then you need to use the paper PO form. The form for filling out a Purchase Order (PO-- see below), and it is important to put the item number and specific need on the order form so that we can order it as quick as possible. Thanks!
- Be sure you have the EOP app on your phone for our safety drills and procedures.
2020-2021 District Calendar Updates
Plano ISD 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Approved
Early Childhood Schools: 7:55 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Elementary Schools (grades pk/k–5): 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Middle Schools (grades 6-8): 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
High/Senior High Schools (grades 9-12): 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Academy High School: 9:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Health Sciences Academy and IB World School: 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Special Programs
Elementary (grades K–5): 7:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Middle (grades 6–8); 8:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Secondary (grades 9–12): 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to......
Shelby Kennedy - February 13th
Lydia Roberts - February 17th
Katy Blake- February 26th
Important Dates
Monday, February 24th -- TELPAS is happening this week for some of our students in Lisa's and Nia's rooms.....thank you for reminding students to be silent in the hallways. :)
Tuesday, February 25--
Wednesday, February 26th--
Karens at Ethics Training all day
Thursday, February 27th
Karen W. at CLA meeting in am
Friday, February 28th --
Representative Matt Shaheen visits at 10:30
Coding
PTA BINGO NIGHT- Come join the fun!!!!
LEAP INTO AN EXTRA FEBRUARY DAY! Enjoy your weekend!
TEACHER OF THE YEAR.......KIM BEATTIE!
NEWEST ADORABLE STARS !
Madelyn Gray
Abigail Rose
MICROSOFT TEAMS
If it's not downloaded yet, we can help you. Let us know.
Staff Reminders
- Google absence/TEAMS on planned absences(Authorized School Business & Personal Days) – Those should be in the system as soon as they learn about it. Skaggs expectation is 4 days prior to absence.
- Classroom door windows: Tinting is coming soon for lockdown security. Door windows/blinds should be open at all times. If your blinds or windows are closed or covered, we want them open for visibility.
Safety Drill Reminders
If you are outside and need to come inside the building for a drill or safety reason, always come in the closest door and move to the nearest room with a door.
Be sure the grade level pod doors are locked and propped so that they can be closed in an emergency quickly.
Ask any questions you might have about any situation!
Articles for Teachers
Effects of Trauma on Students:
Great slides on how trauma can affect student learning...
Recess Makes Kids Smarter: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/recess-makes-kids-smarter/
Teachers as Lead Learners: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov18/vol76/num03/Help-Teachers-Become-Master-Learners.aspx
Anxious Students https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/
Ten Easy Tips for Daily Formative Assessments
https://www.mentoringminds.com/learn/blog/10-easy-tips-for-daily-formative-assessments/