Nuts & Bolts
Week of Nov. 27, 2017
Welcome back!
I trust that everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving break. I hope that you are returning with a full heart (and belly). I did a little bit of work over the break; but, I mostly enjoyed just being with my family and exploring this beautiful area. I think that counts as sharpening my saw. Crystal Hot Springs is my new favorite place. Watching the Polar Express at Peery's was magical. I think I made it mostly to the top of the Waterfall Canyon Trail. The Ogden Christmas Village Opening Parade and festivities were were super fun. We will need to participate in the parade next year . . . let me know if you have a big truck and/or trailer for a float :-).
I can't wait to hear about your adventures. Have a excellent week!
Staff Surveys - by Wed. Nov. 30th
I did not provide time at the support staff / assistant meeting to complete this. Teachers, can you please facilitate a time in the next two days for TAs to get on a computer to complete this survey?
Parent Surveys
Please take 15 minutes to complete the AdvancED Parent Survey. We value your opinion and incorporating parent feedback is important for our school growth. Plus, we are required to analyze data from this survey to maintain our accreditation. Thank you for your time and effort!
Student Surveys
Part-Time Staff Hours
When a sub is filling in for an assistant, the sub should work the assistant's regularly scheduled hours. When an assistant is filing in for a lead teacher, the assistant should work the lead teacher's regularly scheduled hours and cover the teacher's carpool duty, if applicable. Assistants should know how to take attendance.
If you are in need of a sub, it is your job to communicate these hours and expectations when you are securing your sub.
Please see Rene immediately if you have questions or concerns regarding these matters.
Health Inspection - Thank you!
Thank you for your efforts, especially holding off on snack.
Attendance
Teachers, please contact parents via email or phone (and CC Melanie) if a student has had three unexcused absences in a row. Our policy states that students should not exceed 5 unexcused absences for the entire school year. Thank you!
Holiday Party - RSVP by Nov. 30th
Emergency Procedures
Staff Update
Brittanee K. is no longer employed with MMA. We appreciate her contribution to the school and wish her the best moving forward.
Lindsey will be leaving the MMA family and her last day will be December 1st. Personal matters at this time require her full attention. Please wish her well.
JH Groundbreaking This Week!
Playground Update
Stay tuned for a more detailed playground update It will be addressed at the December staff meetings.
Upcoming Events:
11/28 PLC Mtgs - LE, UE
11/29 JH Groundbreaking - 3:20pm
11/29 PLC Mtgs - EC, JH
11/30 EYE Mentor Mtg
Contact Info:
Email: rbaker@mariamontessoriacademy.org
Website: https://www.mariamontessoriacademy.org
Phone: 801-827-0150
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMAofUT/
Twitter: @ReneBaker27