Briar "CLIFF" Notes
#learningonthecliff
December 2018
Calendar of Events:
December:
10 - Picture Re-Take
12 - Elementary Diversity Council - Anne Nielsen
13 – Early Release
2nd Grade Program 6-7:00pm
14 – Northtown True Friday
Mercury Gymnastics
18-20 – Penguin Holiday Shop
19 – Triathlon Kickoff
20 - Attendance Incentive Bingo
21 - Winter Parties 11:30 – 12:15
21 – Early Release 12:30PM
January:
7 – School resumes
7 – 18 Triathlon
10 – PTA meeting 6:30pm
21 – MLK Day – no school
Supporting Student Success
Be reflective in your work you do with students and ask yourself if you are "teaching" or "punishing" with consequences?
REMINDER: APPS AND APPS UNCONFERENCE JANUARY 17TH
Would you like to intentionally use technology to help students achieve desired academic outcomes.
In an effort to support such staff, we are hosting an Apps & Apps event on January 17th at the Northland Innovation Center from 4:30-6:30. Please think of this as an unscripted learning opportunity with an Edcamp feel and appetizers!
This event is open to PreK-8 principals, TLCs, BTSs, and teachers, and other staff with a district provided iPad. Please join us if your schedule allows and help market as much as possible.
DISPLAYS OF STUDENT WORK
- A description of the work should be provided that includes the standard or I can statement.
- It's okay to display drafts as well as polished pieces. Showcasing drafts beside finished work shows that we value the process of learning.
- Keep displays fresh. Be vigilant about changing out displays so they align with current units.
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Attendance - STAFF Reminders
MEDICAL REMINDER: If you are off more than 3 days or under doctor’s care, please contact Melody Wood (816.321.6508) or email at melody.wood@nkcschools.org to see if you qualify for FMLA or NKC Authorized Leave.
INJURY REMINDER: If you get injured at work you must report the injury to the School Nurse immediately, even if you decline medical attention.
HOLIDAY/BREAK REMINDER: If you request time off before or after a holiday or break, or more than 3 consecutive days, you must complete a Request for Leave, which must be signed by your Principal/Supervisor and sent to Melody Wood, Human Resources. APL cannot be used to extend a holiday or break.
BOARD POLICY:
APL for foreseen circumstances shall not be available on the duty day(s) preceding or following a holiday break or vacation period recognized in the school calendar, including the opening or closing days of the school year. APL may not be used in any form to extend a break in the school calendar.
Example: Please refer to your specific scheduled 2018-19 Work Calendar in Employee Online
- November 20, 2018: Cannot use APL – day before a break in Calendar
- November 21, 2018: Break
- November 22, 2018: Thanksgiving Day Holiday
- November 23, 2018: Break
- November 26, 2018: Cannot use APL – day after a break Calendar
- December 21, 2018: Cannot use APL – day before a break in Calendar
- January 7, 2019: Cannot use APL – day after a break in Calendar
- January 18, 2019: Cannot use APL – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - day before a holiday
- January 22, 2019: Cannot use APL – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - day after a holiday
- February 15, 2019: Cannot use APL – Presidents’ Day - day before a holiday
- February 19, 2019: Cannot use APL – Presidents’ Day - day after a holiday
- March 15, 2019: Cannot use APL – day before a break in Calendar
- March 25, 2019: Cannot use APL – day after a break in Calendar
- May 22, 2019: Cannot use APL – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Day before a break in Calendar
- Last Day of School subject to change due to inclement weather.
- May 23, 24, and 28, 2019: Make-up days, Board Policy will apply. Please plan vacations accordingly.
KES REMINDER: If you are required to report your absences in Kelly Services (Frontline) remember that all absences must be reported even when “No Sub is Needed” (Example: absent on a PD day must be reported in KES as APL Personal/Illness– No Sub Needed).
Briarcliff Elementary
Email: jonalee.searcey@nkcschools.org
Website: https://www.nkcschools.org/page.cfm?p=1596
Location: 4100 N Briarcliff Rd
Phone: (816) 321-5030
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningOnTheCliff/
Twitter: @BRES_Bears