Micro Elementary School Newsletter
April 9th, 2020
Tomorrow begins Spring Break. Please follow my advice and disconnect from school. I encourage you not to check email and simply focus your energy on your families. I am sending out a Connect Ed message this afternoon in which I shared with parents that you are going to be much less accessible beginning tomorrow.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Owens for all that she does to support our school. It was hard to recognize her for Assistant Principal's Week since we are all working remotely but her efforts cannot be overestimated. Thank you Ms. Owens!
Check out the home learning highlight reel at the bottom of the newsletter!
Thanks for your continuous dedication,
TJ
Micro Headlines
- April Student Birthdays
- Nominate an Employee of the Month for May
- SEL Self-Care Resources for Educators, Schools, and Parents
- Wednesday's Staff Meeting Presentation
- Wednesday's SIT Meeting Agenda
- Ms. Hawley set up a sign-up for those interested in recording a video of a read aloud on the Micro Facebook page. Sign up here It is more relevant than ever.
- EC Preschool 1-on-1 assistant, Brittany Sellers, has been approved for voluntary shared leave. If you would like to share any leave with her please contact Mrs. Creech.
- Wake Electric seeks Classroom Technology Award grant applicants
- Bright Ideas Grants: The grant application and more information can be found at ncbrightideas.com.
- Teachers: Please review and update our Confidential Covid Student Spreadsheet.
- CDC Guidelines for Preventing Getting Sick
- State of Emergency Leave Information
- JCPS Work Expectations
- Grading Guidance Covid-19
- Thank you letter from Dr. Williams
The school purchased a subscription to bookflix. There is a BookFlix link on Mrs. Warren's symbaloo pages . You should not have to enter a password, if you are asked for one the username and password are:
micro
spiders
Symbaloo links :
K-2
https://www.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAA3egqd4AA41_WWKYcQ==
PD Opportunities
- Professional Development Reminders
- ScreenCastify is a great tool for recording videos. Mrs. Brannan has shared the following information if you would like to record videos longer than 5 minutes you can get unlimited time with Screen Castify free with a code. The code is: CAST_COVID
just click here. Hit my Account, look for the prices and sign up. You will see a box to put in code. - I have attached the link for a google extension called Nod which allows student reactions during a google meet, such as raising their hand, thumbs up, clapping, etc. Hope this enables your Google Meets with your students to go even smoother.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/nod-reactions-for-google/oikgofeboedgfkaacpfepbfmgdalabej
Self Study Options for all Certified Staff
CEU credit for new learning: Use the Self Study Form which can also be found at the bottom of the Tech Resources page along with instructions for doing a self study. When someone clicks "Would you like more credit options?", they will be taken to PD Options for Self Study with padlets by content area.
- Remote Learning Webinars and Live Sessions through NC State's Friday Center are really good. I have participated in a few so far. Here is a link for more information: https://www.fi.ncsu.edu/projects/remote-learning-to-support-nc-educators/
Great News Worth Spreading
2. Mrs. Yelverton was named April Employee of the Month. She is super-dedicated, loving, and supportive. Well deserved!
3. Mrs. Ochoa was passed the Great Teammate Award for her stellar performance in Mrs. Myers' absence as well for her daily excellence in the classroom and on the bus. Way to go!
Micro Staff Social Contract
Be Positive
Demonstrate Teamwork
Make the community feel welcome
Treat others with respect
Be Open-Minded
Be Supportive
Motivate Others
Listen to Understand
Micro Elementary Staff will support our social contract by intervening with the gentle question, "Are you okay?" and provide peers with an appropriate level of space.