Betsy's Bits
November 12, 2017
In Case You Missed It:
All scores from NC Check Ins have distributed to teachers. I expect to have Case 21 scores back early in the week and will send to the appropriate teachers as soon as I receive. I have not received any school or district breakdowns, but do expect to get information this week. Please use information you have on students from previous EOG's, EVAAS, and classroom assessments to determine if individuals are progressing. Discuss in PLC's what steps must be taken to assist students not progressing and/or which are not working up to his/her potential. Remember what is said about doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results...it's called INSANITY. So, what changes must you make to ensure ALL students grow in your classroom?
Teachers that taught in NC last year now have access to EVAAS (growth scores). Make sure to go in and look at your data. Which groups were you able to grow? What steps will you implement this year with groups you were not able to grow last year? If you need some guidance on reading your data, please let me know. I am happy to sit down and go through it with you.
I heard positive reports from each grade level concerning 1st Q report card pick up. Thank you for staying and making yourself available for our families. I know it means a lot! Don't forget that a report card may not go home until a member of the core team is able to speak (face-to-face or on the phone) with the parent or guardian. Please call any parents this week that you have not heard from last week.
Our 8th grade band and orchestra played at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday to honor veterans. Thank you to Cole Merricks for coordinating, Jake Stevens for driving the bus, and Will Trombley for taking his truck to transport the larger instruments. Thank you also to our cafeteria staff for staying open longer and holding lunch for our kids so they could go and give back to our community during their lunch.
8th grade band and orchestra performing for a special Veteran's Day celebration.
COMING UP...
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Wednesday: Health-a-rama in electives A Day (again), @3pm, McTeacher Night 5-8pm
Monday: Leadership Team
Tuesday: 2 field trips scheduled (Sweet 16 and 8th Grade Blue Devils)
Wednesday-Friday: Thanksgiving Break-No School
*AVID Gift Wrapping Drive
*SGLA food drive for CUOC