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April 22, 2019
Important Dates
Monday, April 22nd: 5th GAMS Social Studies Sections 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23rd: 4th GAMS ELA Section 1
Wednesday, April 24th: 4th GAMS ELA Sections 2 and 3
Wednesday, April 24th: Data Team meetings 3:30
Thursday, April 24th: 1st Grade ARC PL in Conference Room @ 7:10am
Thursday, April 25th: 4th GAMS Math Section 1
Friday, April 26th: 4th GAMS Math Section 2
Friday, April 26th: Sunshine Lunch
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!
Melissa McLaughlin, Julie Davis, Becky Reynolds, Stacie Jassen, and Michelle Bennett, 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.
Summer Trainings County has developed a summer professional learning sessions in new Professional Learning Catalog. Use the catalog to search for sessions by department, session title, subject area, school level, and/or target audience. If registration is required, registration links are listed with the session information.
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!
Thank you to ALL Certified Teachers and Contributing Professionals for finalizing your green checks in the TKES platform and participating in your Summative Conferences.
Betsy Moore & Stacy Hodges for making copies for Milestones training!
Greg Orr & Tammy for preparing scratch paper for 4th grade!
Abigail Smith for helping teachers/students as part of crisis team and for helping with testing (hall monitor, materials, etc.)!
Thank you Tammy Hosea for always being willing to help in any way and doing it with a smile!
Chris Pruitt for providing detailed lunch menus ahead of time for testing!
Craig for helping crisis team when needed.
Jenni Lundstrum for all of your help with technology, materials/test tickets, hall monitoring, room preparation, etc. throughout testing (and especially Friday)!
Jennifer Brown for helping with test tickets!
Eva & Tammy for organizing, setting up, and replenishing snacks for testing!
Martha for helping with subs, making testing announcements, and holding the fort down during testing!
Grades K, 1, 2, 4, and Specials for your flexibility and patience during testing!
Grades 3 and 5 for all of your dedication, flexibility, support, and positivity during testing! You ALL did a GREAT JOB!
Proctors for supporting classroom teachers during testing!
Small Group Testers for your help with our small-group friends.
Greg & Kim Driscoll for helping with some students and parent phone calls.
Office Staff for providing the daily testing treats that give us just that little extra smile :)
- - 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!