SLP Superintendent's Newsletter
Week of October 7, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUPERINTENDENT PATRICK JENKINS
Fred Factor – Several years ago I read and recently re-read an excerpt from the book “The Fred Factor” that said, “You Can Reinvent Yourself Regularly!” What does that mean? It simply means that we at SLPSD can continue to reinvent our self every day and every moment by attending district, regional, state and national trainings, embedded professional development activities, and school-wide staff development sessions. We have to continually ask the question, how can I reinvent myself and my work for the students and my community. I want to continue to encourage you to do everything you can possibly do to produce personal and student excellence. I know that on some days we wake up tired or we go home at the end of the day exhausted. But the good news is that your fatigue is an indicator of your hard work, dedication and ability to rejuvenate day by day to get the job done at any cost. Keep up the great work!
Continue to Focus on the successes, we have too many in SLPSD to count!
Thought for the week… “We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Max DePree
STUDENT GROUP PERFORMANCE SCORES
Preliminary, pre-data certification 2018-2019 subgroup performance scores have been posted to the secure FTP. Letter grades and labels for intervention will not be applied until all data requests have been reviewed and resolved.
HIGH SCHOOL GROWTH TO MASTERY TARGETS
2019 high school Growth-to-Mastery Target Rosters are now available on the secure FTP. Site codes for both grades 3—8 and high school rosters reflect enrollment at the time of testing
Reminder: Don’t forget to send home a reminder for parents, that there will be no school for students Monday and Tuesday, October 14th and 15th. In addition, Tuesday October 15th will be a parent conference date and as well as a professional development (PD) date for staff. Please forward to Mrs. Cassimere and the appropriate supervisor, a copy of your PD schedules for October 15th.
Events
Monday
10/7
What is working in Science (PD) – SLPSD Resource Center: 3:45 – 5:45
WEBINAR: Louisiana Extension Academy RFA Webinar
Tuesday
10/8
Monthly Administrators meeting
Head Start directors meeting
Unpacking second guidebook Units 3 – 8 (PD) – SLPSD Resource Center: 3:45 – 5:45
WEBINAR: High-Cost Services Webinar
NEWSLETTER: Weekly District Newsletter will be emailed
Wednesday
10/9
Aspiring leaders Academy: (PD) – SLPSD Meeting room 4:00 – 6:00
NMSI Teacher Training: English: Live Oak High School
OFFICE HOURS: Personnel Director Office Hours (9-10 am, 3-4 pm sign up for time)
Thursday
10/10
District Science PLC 5th grade (PD) – SLPSD Resource Center: 3:45 – 5:45
NMSI Teacher Training: English: Live Oak High School
LCDA MEETING: Superintendent out for the day
The International Literacy Association Conference (New Orleans)
WEBINAR: AP Coordinator Exam Order Training
DEADLINE: Teacher and Principal of the Year Nominations (extended)
Friday
10/11
End of the first nine weeks
The International Literacy Association Conference (New Orleans)
District 2019 - 2020 Theme: Become What You Believe!
“To succeed, we must first believe that we can.” ~ Michael Korda
I will try to see as many of you as possible this week. See you tomorrow! Have a great week and see the messages below!
I Believe in the impossible because no one else does, and that gives me an excellent chance at accomplishing it! - Florence Griffith
LSBA LEGISLATIVE REMINDERS
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM - ANGELA CASSIMERE
As we prepare for the district’s upcoming Professional Development Day—October 15, 2019, please find attached the October 2019 Professional Development Calendar. As you review the calendar, please share this information with your instructional staff members.
As a reminder, for your planning purposes, please note the following:
· October 15, 2019: Morning session—7:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: District-based professional development at some grade levels/content areas—schedule attached
· October 15, 2019: Afternoon session—12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (or later).: School-based professional development/Parent-Teacher Conferences
· Please submit at Administrator’s Meeting your agenda for October 15, 2019.
· Please maintain documentation of Parent-Teacher Conferences
Reminder, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 is the next Administrator’s Meeting. We will begin with registration at 7:45 a.m. in the Meeting Room.
Also, Save the Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Administrators Institute of Professional Learning: Focus: Inclusion—all grade levels
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please find attached the 2019 – 2020 Accountability Tracker that has been updated to reflect the current school year. The Accountability Tracker will be reviewed and discussed with administrators during the fall/winter High School Academic Audits conducted by Mr. Jenkins and team. Schedule is forthcoming.
BARBARA ROBERSON - SAFETY
THERESE ELLENDER - SUPERVISOR OF STEAM
New: Save-the-Date 2020 Jump Start Convention
New: CLEP Preparation and Exam Funding
New: Critical AP Classroom Action
● 89 percent have activated the APRO (registration and ordering) system and signed an AP participation form;
● 82 percent have created AP sections; and
● 48 percent of teachers have provided students with join codes to join individual classes, unlocking the new AP resources (Unit exams, Item Bank, Progress Dashboards, etc.).
To better support schools in completing these steps, the Department will host six recurring Advanced Placement Activation Webinars throughout the month of October that are designed to walk participants through the process of completing the AP Classroom activation process. Each webinar will last approximately twenty minutes with time for Q&A. Each webinar will be the same, so there is no need to attend each one unless participants have additional questions.
Louisiana Extension Academy
● Webinar Date and Time: October 7 at 3:00 p.m.
● Webinar Link: https://ldoe.zoom.us/j/644881662
● Webinar Phone Number: 646-876-9923
● Meeting ID#: 644 881 662 The RFA priority deadline is November 20 at 4:00 p.m.
AP Coordinator Exam Order Training Dates
The preferred AP exam ordering deadline is October 4. Please register for one of the nine remaining Preparing and Submitting the Exam Order sessions for AP coordinators to prepare for the changes. The sessions will be offered at varying times on the following dates.
● October 10 at 6:00 p.m.
● October 31 at 3:00 p.m.
● November 6 at 11:00 a.m.
● November 12 at 8:00 a.m.
The final deadline for submitting AP exam orders is November 15.
2019-2020 Jump Start Updates
The Department has released several Jump Start updates, listed below, that provide detailed information for implementing various Jump Start programs.
● 2019-2020 Guidelines for Use of CDF Allocation
● 2019-2020 Jump Start Funding Guidance
● 2019-2020 List of CDF Qualifying Courses
● 2019- 2020 Jump Start Pathway Updates
Quest for Success Teacher Training
Quest for Success is an innovative, new, high school-level, career exploration course designed to prepare all Louisiana graduates for career and life success. Individuals who have not attended the two-day Quest for Success training and seek to teach the Quest for Success course should attend one of the upcoming training events. Registration is currently open for the following two-day trainings. Each training will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
● October 22-23 in Mansfield
● November 4-5 in Chalmette
Social Studies Fair
SEE ARCHIVED SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 SU NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS
*ALL DOCUMENTS CAN BE FOUND IN THE PRINCIPALS E-BINDER.
SCIENCE FAIR
SEE ARCHIVED SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 SU NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS
*ALL DOCUMENTS CAN BE FOUND IN THE PRINCIPAL'S EBINDER
2019 Career Futures Expo
The 2019 Career Futures Expo will be October 23rd at Northwest High School. The registration deadline is October 15th and we would love to have your confirmation of attendance to reserve your booth! There is NO COST to you to participate and breakfast will be provided by Cengage as well as a hearty lunch by various businesses.
The Career Expo is designed to allow 10th graders an opportunity to explore career options prior to determining a pathway at the end of the school year. This year 10th graders from St. Landry and Evangeline Parish Schools will be in attendance as well as St. Edmunds and Opelousas Catholic. We have an estimate of 1,500 students attending.
I look forward to receiving your registration, attached.
TRESSA MILLER - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
1. Fixed Assets- Beginning of Year Inventory counts are due to Charlie Latiolais by 9/30/19.
- Form A- Fixed Asset Inventory Verification Form (signed by principal),
- Form B- Fixed Asset Inventory Form for every room and area on campus (signed by staff),
- Staff Roster
2. You should be reviewing and approving the following bookkeeping reports monthly. And your bookkeepers should be submitting these to Angie Marks monthly by the 15th.
- 1. General Ledger Activity Report for the month
- 2. Bank Reconciliation Report
- 3. Outstanding Check Listing
- 4. Copy of Entire Bank Statement (including copies of checks and deposits)
August 2019 reports are due now.
JEROME ROBINSON - SUPERVISOR OF CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE/ATHLETICS
Rave Panic Button
SUPERVISOR OF ENGLISH-SPENCER ARNAUD
SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL CHOICE, & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT- TRINA PRESTON
Assessment and Accountability New: Updated LEAP 2025 Assessment Guides for Grades 3 and 4
Day 1: April 27 ELA session 1; math session 1
Day 2: April 28 ELA session 2; math session 2
Day 3: April 29 ELA session 3; math session 3
Day 4: April 30 science session 1; science session 2
Day 5: May 1 social studies session ; social studies session 2
New: LEAP Connect Online Tools Training (OTT) Expanded
New: Updated LEAP Connect Assessment Guides
● information about the new science field tests and sample science tasks for grades 4 and 8, and high school; and
● a new appendix which lists the ELA and math vocabulary for American Sign Language (ASL) translation, object replacement, tactile graphics, word boards or word banks, and Assistive Technology and Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AT/AAC) devices.
New: LEAP Connect Sample Math Constructed-Response Tasks Webinar
● Webinar Date and Time: October 16 at 3:30 p.m.
● Webinar Link: https://ldoe.zoom.us/j/448611621
● Webinar Phone Number: 646-876-9923
● Meeting ID#: 448 611 621
The link to the Assessment Guidance Library is below.
https://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/assessment-guidance
Reminder: Available Assessment Resources
● 2019-2020 Assessment Guides
● 2019 Teacher Leader Summit presentations and materials
● Updated Mathematics Equation Builder Guides
● LEAP Connect Constructed-Response Sample Items
GLORIA MALBROUGH - PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
CERTIFICATION UPDATES
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FACILITATOR/WEBMASTER TRICIA FONTENOT
Video
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Please send me the name of the person at your school that will be handling the kick-off. I will be sending this person campaign resources in the near future.
Principals' E-Binder
https://www.slp.k12.la.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=371733&type=d&pREC_ID=1651247
Login Credentials:
Username: slpsb
Password: principals
*Send me an email if there is something specific that you would like included in the e-binder.
Submitting Content for Administrative Reminders
Email: TOF9686@SLP.K12.LA.US
Website: www.slp.k12.la.us
Location: 1013 E. Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA 70571
Phone: 337.948.3657