BAMS Staff Newsletter
September 14, 2014 - Volume 2, Issue 2
It's a Great Day to Be Great!
Bessie Allen Middle School - SLO
COMING SOON!
Opinion Writing
News and Notes
- Safety Drill - Thank you for your help with the drill. Please download the NFDL Emergency Plan on your phone or device if you have not done so already. During a Heighten Caution, call the office with any questions or if students are missing. The Attendance form is great, but sometimes that can't always be accessed. During a Lockdown, get safe and be ready to think and act.
- STAR/Champions - Julie Skaer and Connie Gross are the STAR Champions for our building and will be helping all of us get ready to use this assessment. You will be receiving information about online training that needs to be completed before our first testing window. Julie and Connie will be working to put this plan together. Most of this training will include watching very brief videos about the STAR assessment. For the most part, this will be done during our grade level team meeting time.
- Please welcome Elizabeth Trettin to our building. She will be working with Judy Jarvenpaa for 4 weeks as an initial practicum student.
- DPI School Report Cards will be released to the public on Tuesday, September 16.
- It was really cool to see some of our students and staff dressing up for Tuesday Tie Day. I counted about 75 students and staff that participated. This Tuesday will be another opportunity to look good, feel good, and do good!
- The First BAMS PTO Meeting of the year was held last week. Amy Ackerman was the only parent in attendance. She has agreed to help with our fundraising goals for this year. I'll keep you posted about any future news.
Out of the Office
The following times I will not be in the building or will be out of the office:
- September 16th - 10:00am-11:30am - Admin Meeting - DMR
- September 24th - 8:30am-10:00am - BCT Meeting - Team Room
Oriole Way
- HOW MANY BAMS BUCKS HAVE YOU HANDED OUT THIS YEAR?
- If you need BAMS BUCKS, contact Brandon Switz.
- When written a student up for a Major behavior, please contact me right away so the behavior can be dealt with in a timely matter.
- NEXT Meeting - September 19th at 7am
OASYS and Teacher Effectiveness
- Surveys Students - Due by October 15th
- SLO Selection and Approval - Due by October 31st
- 2 Classroom Visits - Due by End of the Year *I strongly encourage you to get to other buildings and see the great things happening and challenges they face. Our job is not easy at any level!
Click Here for a link to Teacher Effectiveness Info from CESA 6
Click Here for a Teacher Effectiveness Calendar for EDUCATORS/SPECIALISTS
Dates to Remember
- September 16 - Tuesday Tie Day
- September 17 - District Wide Book Club - 3:45-5:45pm
- September 24 - Staff Meeting
- september 26 - 8th Grade Oriole Leaders Field Trip, 7:30am - 6:30pm
*See Google Doc titled "2014-2015 BAMS Yearly Calendar" for a look at the years important dates.
Staff Meeting Agenda
Staff Meeting: September 24 - 2:50-3:30pm - DMR
Agenda:
TBD
Next Meeting: October 10 - 12:50-1:15pm - DMR
Blackboard Connect Messages
We use a system called Blackboard Connect to send mass messages to families. Please let me know if you need anything communicated.
Messages sent this week:
- Reminder About Tuesday Tie Day - Sept 15