Middle School Principal Newsletter
March 2014
Break is Just Around the Corner!
Don't forget to take care of yourself, while you are taking care of everything else!
- Plan for the future
- Eat healthier
- Get back into a sport/move
- Connect with friends (if you have any left) and family
- Take a mental break
- Celebrate what goes well
- Delegate some items
Don't forget about your own Evaluation!
- 25% of evaluation is based on student growth
- Progress towards school improvement goals
- Attendance data
- Random Sampling of Evaluations
- Parent, Student and Staff Feedback
Don't forget to use the technology you have: Synergy, iPad, mischoolsdata, etc...
Videos that will move/move your staff....
MASSP March Links
MDE Requirements and Dates
School Improvement/ASSIST Updates
School Improvement and ASSIST Updates:
Assistance with the School Improvement process and the ASSIST website. Sessions repeat: select a.m. or p.m.
March 7 – 8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.-- 3:30 p.m., Genesee Area Skill Center
April 23 – 8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.-- 3:30 p.m., Genesee Area Skill Center
MISchool Data
A general overview/update on the MISchool Data website
March 27 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., GISD Davis Education Center
April 21 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., GISD Davis Education Center
Using MISchoolData.org for School Improvement
Receive guidance on completing the School Data Profile Diagnostic on the ASSIST website. Participants will receive a complimentary detailed guidebook on the School Improvement process. Sessions repeat: select a.m. or p.m.
May 1 – 8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.-- 3:30 p.m., GISD Davis Education Center
May 8 – 8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.-- 3:30 p.m., GISD Davis Education Center
School Improvement Technical Assistance
An open, walk-in session to work with Dave Treder on your School Improvement documentation.
May 14 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., GISD Davis Education Center
May 20 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., GISD Davis Education Center
June 18 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., GISD Davis Education Center
June 20 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., GISD Davis Education Center