Akin News 4/4/19
From the desk of Beckie Webster
Thank you for keeping the focus on student learning
Did you know we have a new club on campus-Gaming Club? Thank you to Meredith Connely and Amber Rolofson for organizing this new club for our students here at Akin. They are so excited to play and learn!!!
Faculty and students-Mr. Al found the missing key!!!! Thank you all for helping us in this search!
Akin Master Schedule
April 30th at 3:10 in Room 1305 will be our next meeting, please have 2 reps from each team and that growth mindset!!! (3rd grade will send 2 from PLC-in conference room and neighborhood).
Please share in your weekly newsletter with your classroom families
We will be a closed campus on all STAAR testing dates. Please share this in your newsletters, too. Parent will not be allowed to have lunch or go to any classroom for any reason while our campus is STAAR testing. Here is what you can use in your newsletters...
"Due to the requirements of our state testing, we ask that parents (K-5th grade) do not eat lunch with their student(s) and/or volunteer on these days (April 9th & 10th, May 13th, 14th and 15th). This means that we will need to have a "closed campus" due to testing. Thank you for your support!"
Please share with your families that Kinder & PreK registration will be at Akin Elementary on April 25th from 7:30 am until 6:30 pm. How exciting, our third group of Kinder Aviators!
Updates
National Library Week
No PLC this week due to Testing
Mon., 4/8
- Testing Teachers-please make sure I give you an "all clear" before you leave for the day
Tues., 4/9
- 5th Grade Math STAAR Test
- 4th Grade Writing STAAR Test
More Updates
- 5th Grade Reading STAAR Test
Thurs., 4/11
- Nothing :)
Friday 4/12
- Site-Based Meeting 9-10 am
Sat., 4/13
- LISD District-Wide Art Show at Glenn High School from 11-2 pm
STAAR Next Week
Giving our students the right accommodations is key to their success-make sure you and your students have what they need to do their BEST!
As a campus, talk with your students about keeping quiet as they transition to lunch, recess, specials, etc. next week as we want to ensure our Aviators have the best testing environment ever!
Do not hesitate to reach out to me, Beth, or Melissa S. if you have any questions or concerns-Spotters Ready!
Campus Goal for STAAR - Current Reality
We are making good progress towards our Campus Goal of 73% Meets & Masters, but still have lots of growth to make.
Current state: We are at 58% (Meets & Masters) and need to be at 73% (Meets & Masters). We have a few weeks for 5th and a few more for 3rd and 4th.
Aviators-let's finish strong-keep your expectations high and your systems tight! Teachers-please check-in with your Mentees-they need you now more than ever!
Beckie, Wendy & Darby
Innovation at Akin!
Keep these amazing ideas coming our way-Way to Go Team Akin!
Innovation at Akin-tell us your story: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_fAk0ItjuoG34-olq5OZxt4_vOF0TSBTHfp9EcSYpv8/edit
EOY Staff Celebration
It’s that time of year again where we get to say GOODBYE to Akin- and HELLO to Marge the Party Barge on May 31st!
We will spend 4 hours on the boat this year (per request) and would love to have everyone on board!
Spouses/ partners/ guests welcome- kids stay at home!
Cost: $20 https://paypal.me/pools/c/8cQHXnhdMI
Akin Aviators!
Wednesdays Aviator t-shirts
Fridays College t-shirts
Join us for our annual scoop ice cream at Baskin Robbins-1890 Ranch as we support PTA! The sign-up poster is in the workroom.
PTA is selling Akin hoodies for $15 and the Akin orange t-shirts for $6.
Email: beckie.webster@leanderisd.org
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Phone: (512)570-8000
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