Friday Notes
Dare to be Different!
Blog: Wise Words
Wise words my friend. Don't let frustration get the best of you. Sometimes asking a student "what's up" is the best tactic. You may be surprised at what you find out. A behavior that makes no sense to you, may make all the sense in the world to them.
Back to School Night Data
Total Attendance = 442 unique families reported by 45 total teachers
1. Parents hated Mr. Smith's announcements (sorry, Rob), and felt it interrupted time for the teacher to talk.
2. Textbook codes were a concern
3. More maps to find classrooms (which is something we addressed with the enlarged maps and student council ambassadors....not sure what else to do here? Suggestions welcome.)
Evaluations
Goal and Growth information will need to be entered into PIVOT by September 1. Information on goal and growth plans can be found in the Teacher Evaluation Handbook on pages 11-14. Our building goals remain 90% ISTEP and less than 10% D-F rate.
Still stuck? You can schedule me to come to your room during PREP on any day to assist. Just click on the Calendly link below and pick a meeting time. After you submit we will both be sent Outlook invites.
My Genius Hour Project
Below are some photos I took last night....enjoy!
From The HR Department
Below is the schedule of informational meetings for open enrollment. Kendra Diehl and/or Jill Britt will be presenting during the meeting. As a reminder ALL benefits eligible employees are invited to these meetings, both classified and certified.
AFLAC will be available for questions the same date as our informational meetings and will be available for several hours to meet with staff. Please note if a staff member cannot attend the meeting in their building, they are free to attend any of the meetings on the schedule below.
Volunteers Needed
Here are the meeting dates. If you are interested let me know.
PTC Meetings 7pm in the Media Center
Sept 12
Nov 14
Dec 12
Jan 9
Feb 13
Mar 13
Apr 10
May 8 (this one is tentative. I see a conflict on our calendar)
Canvas
Grant Opportunities
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The Franklin Township Education Foundation is offering partial funding of grants submitted by teachers through the Donor's Choose website (www.donorschoose.org). Please share this information will all teachers in your building.
What: Donor's Choose Grants
When: Grants submitted to Donor's Choose from October 1, 2017-October 31, 2017 will be considered for funding
Who: All Franklin Township Community School Corporation teachers, counselors, school psychologists, speech therapists and administrators are eligible to apply.
If you have any questions contact Barbara Fengya, FTEF Grant Committee member, at bfengya@comcast.net or 317-862-2603.
PRIDE Update
I also have noticed students are struggling to get to PRIDE with their back packs. I added a minute to the PRIDE passing period to see what happens. I am not letting students know as I think some would move even slower.
Upcoming Dates:
8/28 - PRIDE Shuffle
*Pride Attendance will be taken through Infinite Campus at this time. When the PRIDE shuffle takes place on 8/28 then we will revert back to the DRIVE to take attendance.
The PRIDE guidance document can be found here: PRIDE Guidance Document
Homework Document
Here is the link to next week: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18JkAlIfkk2jUB-4sTb1_WRFIKMeJpikKtGamzgfbVvg/edit?usp=sharing
Counselors Corner
Kyle McClarnon
All 6th Grade
7th Grade Last Name A-M
Sarah Ready
All 8th Grade
7th Grade Last Name N-Z
Counselor Sign Up Process
Counselor Request Forms are now 100% electronic. Students can sign up to speak with a counselor from any device that has internet access. Chromebooks are set up in the office for students to make a request. Teachers: you can save this link on your computer or ipad, and students can sign up directly from your room! As always, if a student is in crisis they will be seen by a counselor immediately.
High Ability Identification Process
The high ability identification process is outlined here. This process applies to current 6th and 7th grade students; with placement decisions for the 18-19 school year. Recommendations can be made from now until January 12th. If you have questions, please see Kyle or Sarah.
21st Century Scholars at Parent Teacher Conferences
There will be a representative from 21st Century Scholars with us on the evening of Parent Teacher Conferences. This is a great opportunity for parents of our 7th and 8th graders to get signed up for the program! As you contact parents about conferences, please let them know about this wonderful opportunity in Computer Lab 605! Here is a list of items parents will need to get enrolled in 21st Century Scholars.