Staff Proclamation
October 19, 2018
Examples of Living Our Mission
- Nina did a phenomenal job leading out our staff meeting. Teachers learned about how to embed the Ozobot into their instruction to engage learners. I've included some additional resources below if you want to explore using coding in the classroom
- Natalie invited her mother in law in to speak to her class about creating Braille books and calendars when their interested was piqued during their reading of Helen Keller
On the Docket
Monday, October 22, 2018
- I will be in Springfield for the IPA Fall Conference. Lisa Barra will be the principal designee.
- Enrichment Eagles 2:45pm
- K-1 Math Curriculum Planning at the District Office
- Bernardi's Royal Night Out. Eat at Bernardi's and a portion of sales will be donated to DGS
- DLT at DHS 6pm
- Lisa will print report cards Tuesday afternoon. If you want them earlier, let her know. As a reminder, PARCC reports should go home with 4th and 5th graders with report cards.
- PLCS: CSSI Survey. We will meet in the computer lab to complete this as a group.
- Harry Potter Club 2:15-4:30pm
- Conferences 12-7pm
Friday, October 26, 2018
- Conferences 7-1pm
CSCI Survey
The School Climate Survey will soon be open and ready for staff, students and parents to take. it is a vital source of data that is reviewed by the ILT to set direction for school improvements. Some information:
- 3-5th grade students are able to take the survey on their Chromebooks beginning October 15th. An app will be pushed out to the Chromebooks for students. Please take time to have ALL students take the survey some time next week. I encourage you to read each question with your students to ensure their understanding of the questions and how to rate them. I have included directions for students below.
- All teachers and staff will take the survey during PLC time on Wednesday, October 24th. Please come to the computer lab at 2:25pm. Once you are done with the survey, you may return to your classrooms for grade-level PLC time. If you are not at DGS for PLCs, you are welcome to stay after a shift to complete the survey. This includes custodians, aides, playground supervisors, and office staff.
- If you have a question about the survey, please see me.
Certified Kindness Classrooms
BIST
Evaluation Information
As a reminder, we are ready to schedule formal observations for those of you getting evaluated. That information is listed below. If you are a tenured staff member that is not getting evaluated, you should complete the PGP portion in iObservation and schedule a meeting with me to discuss your professional goals for the year. The timeline for those is also included below. As always, please let me know if you have questions!
- Professional Growth Plans – September 15
- Formal Observation #1 – September-October
- Formal Observation #2 – November-December
- Mid-Year PGP Update – December
- Informal Observations – Throughout Year
- Non-Tenured Evidence Submission – December 21
- Non-Tenured Summative Evaluations Done- February 1
- Tenured Evidence Submission DUE- February 1
- Summative Evaluations – April 15
- Non-Certified Staff Evaluations Done- May 3
- PGP’s Finished – May 15
Positive Office Referrals
I am keeping a list of which students have earned a positive office referral if you'd like to see your classroom.
Mrs. Kraushaar has submitted 13
Mrs. Lanser has submitted 13
I encourage you to recognize the students in your classroom and share their successes. The positive phone call home, honor wall in the office, picture on the wall, and ringing of the bell really makes a positive impact.