Micro Elementary School Newsletter
May 4th, 2020
Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
We have a few things up our sleeve this week for staff appreciation week. Ms. Owens and myself enjoy all that you do for our Micro Elementary School Students. In some ways, despite the circumstance, I believe the Micro staff is more connected than before. When we return having survived this experience together is sure to make us an even better team. Thank you for sharing student pictures. I love them and they do my heart good. Mrs. Parnell-thank you for the Corona Teacher Graphic. I also had to add one of the video' from First Grade's Youtube page. Way to go First Grade! Our staff is becoming even more resourceful (virtual field trips, video chats, videos, flat teacher projects)!
Keep spreading the positivity with your students and communicating effectively.
Thank you for all that you do for our students,
TJ
Micro Headlines
SIT Meeting Wednesday at 10:00. Discuss virtual awards, 5th Grade and Kindergarten EOY celebrations, Class List Processes, and more.
Teachers-please read Friday's email regarding retentions.
Please encourage students to recordings of them reciting our character assembly chant.
Moving forward-staff meetings on Wednesday's only at 2:00 pm.
- 2020-2021 Staff Calendar
- 2020-2021 Student Calendar
- April Student Birthdays
- Nominate an Employee of the Month for May
- SEL Self-Care Resources for Educators, Schools, and Parents
- Ms. Hawley set up a sign-up for those interested in recording a video of a read aloud on the Micro Facebook page. Sign up here It is more relevant than ever.
- Wake Electric seeks Classroom Technology Award grant applicants
- Bright Ideas Grants: The grant application and more information can be found at ncbrightideas.com.
- Teachers: Please review and update our Confidential Covid Student Spreadsheet.
- CDC Guidelines for Preventing Getting Sick
- State of Emergency Leave Information
- JCPS Telework Procedures
- JCPS Work Expectations
- Grading Guidance Covid-19
The school purchased a subscription to bookflix. There is a BookFlix link on Mrs. Warren's symbaloo pages . You should not have to enter a password, if you are asked for one the username and password are:
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Symbaloo links :
K-2
https://www.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAA3egqd4AA41_WWKYcQ==
PD Opportunities
- Professional Development Reminders
- NC State has a great webinar series through their Friday Institute: FI Connects
- NCCAT Online Learning Modules
- #DitchThatTextbook Online Summit
Self Study Options for all Certified Staff
CEU credit for new learning: Use the Self Study Form which can also be found at the bottom of the Tech Resources page along with instructions for doing a self study. When someone clicks "Would you like more credit options?", they will be taken to PD Options for Self Study with padlets by content area.
- Remote Learning Webinars and Live Sessions through NC State's Friday Center are really good. I have participated in a few so far. Here is a link for more information: https://www.fi.ncsu.edu/projects/remote-learning-to-support-nc-educators/
Great News Worth Spreading
2. Micro Staff members are crushing personal fitness goals!
3. The Micro Staff shared over 1,000 positive messages on Dojo last week.
4.Micro is crushing Remote Teaching, Learning, and Working!
Micro Staff Social Contract
Be Positive
Demonstrate Teamwork
Make the community feel welcome
Treat others with respect
Be Open-Minded
Be Supportive
Motivate Others
Listen to Understand
Micro Elementary Staff will support our social contract by intervening with the gentle question, "Are you okay?" and provide peers with an appropriate level of space.