Mosaica Online Happenings
May 27-31 2013
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day Holiday
- Thursday, May 30th: Parent Ed Meeting @ 8:30pm Eastern in Julie's office
- Friday, May 31st: K-5 Staff Meeting @ 10am Eastern
- Friday, May 31st: 6-12 Staff Meeting @ 10:30am Eastern
- Tuesday, June 4th: Adjunct Staff Meeting @ 7pm Eastern
- Friday, June 7th: Advisement Meeting @ 2pm Eastern in Julie's office
- **Beginning August 28th, all adjunct teachers must submit invoices to Brenda McCullers on the 14th and 28th of the month**
Staff Spotlight- Elaina Mutis
My passion and involvement in education began many years ago while teaching pre-school and pre-K. I later took a position as Director of Curriculum for the early education school where I taught. My love of teaching and music transformed into starting my own business as owner and director of a children’s performing group, Spotlight Kids for over 10 years. I became involved in my school district by starting the district’s first support group for gifted educators and families of gifted children, TAG. I also was very involved in PTA, acting in the capacity of spokesperson for the school district on a state level. I have enjoyed teaching various courses on parent involvement and volunteerism to educators and parents. Throughout the years I have been involved in numerous community projects and have sat on the board of directors for several non-profit organizations, as well as managed a couple of local political campaigns. Eventually I took my business education and experience to start a career in Legal Business Management, which I enjoyed up until my last kiddo was off to college. Then my empty nest and I moved to California 2 years ago and I absolutely love it here! Currently my position as Business Manager at Mercury Academy has beautifully blended my love for children and their education and my experience in business administration. I have three grown children and a 2 year old grandson that I adore. I enjoy gardening, hiking, refinishing furniture, and exploring California’s cultural and natural beauty!
Thank you Elaina!
Mercury Sunshine!
*Please keep Elaine Gaughf-Smith in your thoughts-She is currently undergoing chemotherapy - you can do it Elaine!
*As always, please keep Barbara Noel-Williams in your thoughts- she is a WARRIOR in her fight against cancer!!!!
Let me know of any concerns or celebrations within our Mercury family!
Club Corner
Students are currently reading a science fiction story entitled Time Tube by Chris Maher and James Hart (found in Reading Eggspress website).
TEACHER TIP OF THE WEEK!
When a child says, "You're weird" Love and Logic teachers ask with a puzzled smile, "It's taken you this long to figure that out?"
Love and Logic ® Teacher-isms by Jim Fay and Charles Fay
What Is Going On In Other Mercury Locations?
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mexico City
Alaska
Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Hyderabad, India
Ohio
You will receive updates here that will pertain to our students in any of these locations!
- be sure to consult the various calendars in D2L for these locations
Teachers PLEASE be sure you are keeping your D2L grade book updated. Whenever a program needs grades for a progress report, we export the D2L grade book current average. Thank you!
Upcoming Events/Holidays:
Puerto Vallarta:
- June 13-18th: Final Exams
Mexico City:
- June 1st: Seniors Graduate
- June 13th: Last Day of School
Muskegon Heights
- May 27th: Memorial Day Holiday
- June 25th: Last Day of School
India
- June 12-14: Final Exams
- June 20 - last day of school
Data Discussion...
As we begin to prepare for the end of the school year!
See below for final exam dates for Middle School and High School. ALL students will take exams on the dates below unless prior approval has been given to take them early or be exempt.
California:
Last day of school: June 18
Math and World Languages – Exams on Thursday, June 13
Language Arts and Science – Exams on Friday, June 14
Paragon/SS and Electives – Exams on Monday, June 17
Make up Finals – Tuesday, June 18
Arizona and Colorado:
Last day of school: June 21
Math and World Languages – Exams on Tuesday, June 18
Language Arts and Science – Exams on Wednesday, June 19
Paragon/SS and Electives – Exams on Thursday, June 20
Make up Finals – Friday, June 21
Online Paragon Nights!
Tuesday June 11, 2013 @ 8:30 p.m. Eastern
The event will be facilitated by Hadar Goldberg & Gabby Bray!