TES Staff Update
For the Week of Sept 25-29
Our Mission
Lapeer Community Schools is a dynamic community organization embracing our students with a quality learning environment, developing independent and confident learners for the future.
Non-negotiable Goal
Collaboration, Compromise and Commitment
We are "Turrill Tough"
Teacher Day:
- The teacher workday for Turrill teachers is from 8:40 – 3:45.
- On Collaboration or SIP/Staff Meetings the teacher workday is 7:50 - 3:45.
- 1-Hour Professional Development Days are from 7:40-8:40.
Next, I would like to recognize again the efforts of our staff during the medical emergency this week. Special props to Shannon, Bob, Kathy, Dennis and RaeAnne for doing an excellent job ensuring the well-being of the child.
I would also like to thank the ENTIRE TEACHING STAFF for your flexibility, initiative and professionalism demonstrated during the scheduling of our Parent/Teacher conferences!!
I am fortunate to have a team that makes life a little easier!!
Nuts and Bolts for the Weeks of Sept 25-29
Teach/Review/Practice - Week 9: Bathrooms
Pledge Helper's this Week - Hallock (Tripp on deck)
Monday, Sept 25 -
- Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:00-7:30 - let me know if you need anything
- I'm planning to make an announcement to conclude the evening
Tuesday, Sept 26 -
- Turrill Tough Challenge Pajama Reading Day
Wednesday, Sept 27 –
- Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:00-7:30 - let me know if you need anything
- I'm planning to make an announcement to conclude the evening
Thursday, Sept 28 -
- Coffee with the Principal (a.k.a. PAC meeting) 9:15-9:45
Friday, Sept 29 -
- No School today or on Monday, October 2
Turrill Tough Challenge Pajama Reading Day
Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017, 08:00 AM
Turrill Elementary School
Literacy Center Grand Opening
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017, 09:00 AM
Turrill Elementary School, South Elm Street, Lapeer, MI, United States
Michigan State vs Michigan - Friday, October 6
MATH FUN NIGHT IS BEING POSTPONED - to be discussed at ESC
Math Fun Night - Being Postponed for further Staff Discussion
We will be discussing this further at our September Collaboration.
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2017, 05:30 PM
Turrill Elementary School, South Elm Street, Lapeer, MI, United States
Math KUD Work
October 18th: K and 1st will have AM subs and 4th and 5th will have PM subs
Math Recovery reps include:
- K: Liz Schuett (trainer), Nikki Badyrka
- 1st: Cheryl Smith (trainer)
- 4th: Dave Chaffin
- 5th: Crystal Hoganson (trainer)
October 30th: 2nd and 3rd grade will have AM subs
Math Recovery reps on this day include:
- 2nd: Jennifer Christian
- 3rd: Amy Baxter
Young Scholars Assembly
Purpose: to honor the efforts of our students in the areas of Reading, Writing and Overall Effort with a Reader, Writer and Student of the Month.
Readers, Writers and Students of the Month will be recognized through:
An electronic newsletter with their picture sent out after they have been selected
Students receive a certificate awarded to them in the classroom
Students of the Month also have a Pizza Lunch with the principal
A bi-monthly Young Scholar assembly
During the Assembly
Parents are invited
Students are recognized in a Reader of the Month group, Writer of the Month group, and Student of the Month group
A skit, story, or video will be presented to review/highlight a "Turrill Tough" characteristic
TEACHER CORNER
SIP
CURRICULUM RESOURCES
Content Area Building Level Leads
ELA - Jessica Oliver
Math - Crystal Hoganson
Science - Dave Chaffin
Social Studies - Jennifer Christian
Technology - Bob Losinger, Jennifer Christian
BEHAVIOR DATA
35 Office Referrals last August
29 Office Referrals this August
SCHOOL SAFETY
Emergency Drills (Updated on 8-7-17):
Three Lockdowns (one during lunch/recess)
August 16 (will be rescheduled)
November 9
March 16
Five Fire Drills (three before Dec 1 and one during lunch/recess)
August 10
September 13
October 11 during lunch/recess
April 13
May 14
Two Tornado Drills (one in March)
August 22
March 8
CARE Team
Purpose: called in Emergency Situations when Staff and/or Student Safety is at risk.
Emergency Situations:
1. Is there an ongoing emergency?
2. Does the student's behavior pose an imminent risk to student's or others' safety?
3. Does the situation require an immediate intervention?
Protocol for Summoning the Team:
- Classroom teacher will contact the office by any means necessary
- Secretary (or available office staff) will do a PA call for "CARE Team to Room (include teacher's name)
Team members:
- Kathy Manchester
- Kim Sullivan
- Robert Lally
- RaeAnne Fielder
- Olivia Warden
- Robert Downey
Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)
Purpose: called in emergency Medical situations.
Protocol for Summoning the Team:
- Classroom teacher will contact the office by any means necessary
- Secretary (or available office staff) will do a PA call for "MERT Team to Room (include teacher's name)
Team Members:
- Robert Downey - CPI, CPR, Epipen, AED
- RaeAnne Fielder - CPI, Epipen
- Kathy Manchester - CPI, CPR, Epipen, AED, First Aid
- Kim Sullilvan - CPI, First Aid/CPR, AED, Epipen
- Shannon Newton - CPI, First Aid/CPR, AED
- Dennis King or Rick Martin