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March 19, 2018
Important Dates
- Mar. 20th: Instructional Extension for grades 3-5 @ 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Mar. 20th: ASLT night for grades K, 2, & 4 @ 6:30 p.m.
- Mar. 21st: Faculty meeting @ 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria
- Mar. 22nd: Instructional Extension for grades 3-5 @ 7:00 a.m.
- Mar. 22nd: ASLT night for grades 1, 3, & 5 @ 6:30 p.m.
- Mar. 24th: Mother / Son Magic Night Out Event (in the cafeteria @ 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.)
Tech Tidbits: Re-imaging "Old" Laptops
If you need help with using Windows 10, please let me know. I'd be happy to sit with you so you can get comfortable using this device! There are lots of technical changes coming next year, so learn Windows 10 now :)
TECH TIDBITS: Morning News
Technology Services will be pushing out an icon to your desktop (new laptop only) for both the school news and TV channels to all schools. To view the morning news, you will no longer need to log in to Safari Montage. You will click the icon on the desktop (main screen).
Tech Tidbits: Lunch N Learn
Did you know we have 10 document cameras for checkout? Stop by to eat lunch and learn how to download the application and use this neat tool to engage your learners!
SAFETY TIPS
- Always WEAR your FCSS issued badge.
- Always keep exterior doors closed and secured. (No propping doors)
- Always travel within the building, except to recess and PE.
- Always keep classroom doors locked.
HELP NEEDED....PLEASE SEE TASKS BELOW THAT REQUIRE ACTION THIS WEEK.
GAMS Practice Test
- Tuesday, March 20th - 3rd & 5th grades @ 9:30 a.m.
- Friday, March 23rd - 4th grade @ 9:30 a.m.
Please make sure all Chromebooks in wall units and carts are plugged in/charging before you leave today. You should see light on the side lit up. We have GA Milestones Practice Test tomorrow w/ 3rd and 5th grades.
Moments of Mustang Might
Each week we want to highlight staff members who demonstrate the 7 Habits qualities.
When people make an impact on you, please share the moment so we can celebrate each other. Email Jen E by Friday at lunch time each week to highlight our teammates.
- Thank you to Martha for securing the subs so that our teachers had time to prepare for ASLT nights!
- Thanks to Greg Orr, Sarah Bohm, Katrina Staton, Deb Davis, Tricia Evans, Stacie Jassen, Sandy Lippe, Michelle Bennett, Jennifer Brown, & Lynn Bump for their time and dedication to helping our kiddos during Instructional Extension!
- Thank you to Michael Cunningham for your flexibility and willingness to do anything to help!
- Thank you to Darlene for all of your hard work that goes into preparing FTE!
- Kudos to all of the grade levels and support staff for your hard work and commitment in preparing for ASLT!
- Thank you to Specials, ESOL, EIP, Gifted. ACA teachers, and Paras for a yummy St. Patrick's Day Salads Galore!
Way to go Kelly Jo Plante for empowering your students with Social Emotional Learning opportunities that align directly to our Learner Profile!
Thank you to Michelle Bennett, Lynn Bump, Stacie Jassen, and Kelly Jo Plante for your extra diligence updating RTI Desktop during Data Teams on Wednesday!
Kudos to Sarah Bohm for experimenting with Google Classroom!
- - We are ONE Midway! - -
Good to Know...
Sarah LeBlanc is willing to model a Quick Writes lesson in your classroom to help guide your implementation. Please seek her out if you are interested in taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Marvelous Mustang Moment Postcards: Please be sure to stop by Martha's desk and pick up a postcard to send to a few of your amazing students. You will let them know how proud you are of something they have done regarding behavior, academic, or leadership qualities.