Staff Newsletter
because it helps to know what's going on
Friday, November 16
As we near our Thanksgiving break, I would like to pause and give thanks for each of you. I am so grateful for all that you do, all that you give, and the heart and soul you bring to your role here at South Elementary every single day.
I hope that each of you rest and take time to reflect on all of the blessings in your life during our upcoming break.
~Tina
I will host three different lunch times. Please click here and sign up for the time that best works for your schedule (Dec. 10 @ 11, Dec. 14 @ 12, Dec. 18 @ 11:30). We will enjoy pizza together in The Meeting Place.
Behavior Referral Procedure
When a significant behavior issue arises in the classroom enter a referral in Infinite Campus. Title the referral “Classroom Referral” if you handled the situation in your classroom and do not need further assistance. Please include a note of how the issue was resolved, i.e. parent notified, classroom management system, loss of recess, apology note, etc..
Title the referral “Office Referral” if the child needs to meet with Tina or Kelsie.
Be sure to assign either type of referral to a student.
This will keep all behavior documentation in one place for the student. There is no need to email Kelsie or Tina because they receive notification when a referral is entered as long as you click submit.
If the behavior occurs during Specials, special area teachers will enter the referral in Infinite Campus and assign a consequence for classroom referrals.
The Behavior-Discipline Flow Chart is as a reference only. It is not a hard and fast rule. Please continue to use your professional judgement.
When entering a classroom or office referral, attach the student's name.
If entering a classroom referral, please include your resolution in the details.
Character Trait for November
Holiday Happenings
We’d like to kick off the season with the Staff Christmas Party! It will be held on Friday, November 30th at 3:00 at Court House Grounds, 65 S. Washington St., Danville. The Social Committee will be providing appetizers. This should get us all in the Christmas spirit!
Secret Santa will return again this year! If you are interested in participating in please fill out your Secret Santa Wish List and place it in the hat in the office by Tuesday, November 27th. Stop by on November 29 to draw a name. A minimum of three gifts should be given between December 3—December 18. Total dollar amount spent should be between $15 & $20. Be sure on the last gift you reveal who you are!
Christmas Lunch Pitch-ins:
Monday, December 3rd—Potato and Sweets Bar
Tuesday, December 11th—Soup & Desserts
The sign up sheet for lunches will be on the bulletin board in the office. Sign up on one list only. We would love it if everyone could sign up to bring at least one item. Please donate if you choose to eat.
We plan on ordering lunch out one day during December for those that are interested in participating. More info to come.
Wear your ugly Christmas sweater on Friday, December 14th. If you wear one and want to be in the contest, send a "selfie" to the South Staff by 9:00am. Everyone may vote on the winner by sending their vote down by 12:00 pm. We will reveal the winner on the announcements at the end of the day!!
Tuesday, December 18th we will have a staff celebration at 2:30pm.
- Wrap the stems of your bananas in plastic wrap to prevent them from browning so quickly.
- Tired of takeout food getting cold by the time you get home? Put it in your passenger seat and turn on the seat warmer.
- Take a picture of your fridge and pantry before you go to the store, it will help you remember what you need to buy.
Reminders
- Nominate a Student of the Month for any outstanding student you might have.
- Don't forget....Send any students down to the office with a "positive referral" to sign the Great Big Book of Awesomeness. Students who sign will get a notification to take home to their parents.
- Please update South's Data Dashboard if you haven't already.
- Don't forget to "Sign In" each week on the 2018-19 PD Sign in for PGP Verification" Doc
Flyin' High with RTI
Jaymee here!
RTI Reading Progress Monitoring sheets are due back in my mailbox by Tuesday afternoon. Thank you!
Renee here!
RTI Math Progress Monitoring sheets are due back in my mailbox by Tuesday afternoon. Thank you!
Data Team Meetings for the year
November 28, 2018
January 24, 2019
March 6, 2019
May 1, 2019
CIC Meetings For The Year
Upcoming Dates
Nov. 21: Thanksgiving break begins
Nov. 27: Deadline to sign up for Secret Santa
Nov. 28: Data Team Meeting
Nov. 28: Grade Level/Dept. Meeting
Nov. 29: Secret Santa drawing
Nov. 30: Staff gathering @ Courthouse Grounds
Dec. 3: Secret Santa begins
Dec. 3: Staff Lunch Pitch-in. Potato and Sweets
Dec. 4: Winter Wonderland @ Ellis Park
Dec. 6 and 7-Tina is out for Mason's graduation
Dec. 10: Santa Shoppe begins
Dec. 11: 3rd Grade Field Trip
Dec. 11: Staff Lunch Pitch-in: Soups and Sweets
Dec. 14: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Dec. 18: Staff Christmas Celebration
Dec. 20: Christmas Sing-a-long
Dec. 21: Teacher Work day. Grades need to be posted before leaving
Jan. 7: Return