The Meeks Messenger
1st Edition, Vol. 24, March 8, 2019
From the desk of Eric, Maggie and Marianne
In our past couple of meetings we have talked about our Passions and Beliefs. Eric asked us the question: If (blank) is stealing my (blank) it is too expensive. When we think about our passions and our Why for being in Education, I am sure many of us have the same answers and core beliefs. Something to think about as we approach our last nine weeks is, how are you using your passions and beliefs to help drive the outcomes in your classroom? Is there something that you have wanted to try but haven't? This time of the year is busy and we all have those "things" that have to get done, but we encourage you to use this next week before our break to bring those passions and beliefs to life in your classroom. Find an activity or try a strategy or take some time to build your classroom culture. Do the "thing" that is going to build your passion and give you that Joy and Excitement to finish the year strong!
Thank you all for your flexibility during this week. We have had a successful first week of our APEX Fundraiser! Our students are enjoying the APEX coaches, and I hope you are enjoying the lessons they are providing to your students. They will be on campus all next week, and are more than happy to help out in anyway. Please reach out to them if you need anything!
Friday March 15th will be a staff development day. See the schedule below:
8:15-8:30: Team Building
8:30-11:00: Team PLC's
11:00-12:30: Lunch
12:30-3:15: New Learning
3:15-4:00: Eric Send off Celebration
Have a great weekend!
Eric, Maggie, and Marianne
Twitter Challenge
A Message From Coach Wilkerson
Field Day will be here soon and you can purchase your shirt now at this link! The online store will stay open until 4/3/19 and shirts will be delivered in mid April. All purchases must be made online. The money received from shirt sales will support the PE program with new equipment and supplies for Field Day. Thanks for your support!
Learning Around Parkside
From Mrs. Harman...
- We will be working to create a kindness rock garden here at Parkside! The painting of the rocks, as well as a lesson, will occur during Art class March 25th - April 1st. PTA will be purchasing all supplies. Thank you Mrs. Sitzes for supporting this project through Art!
- March 25th - April 1st I will be in Art for this lesson. I will plan to visit with students before school and during the specials planning period. Also, I can attend any parent meetings after school on these days.
Important Dates to Remember!
3/11 The transfer site closes at 5pm and 5th Grade TELPAS Listening and Speaking Test
3/12 3rd/4th Grade TELPAS Listening and Speaking Test
3/13 Kinder RTI Tier 2 Meeting 3pm and 2nd Grade TELPAS Listening and Speaking Test
3/14 TELPAS Listening and Speaking Make-ups
3/15 Sign off on the Business Operating Guidelines (This was sent Via Email)
3/15 Staff Development Day
3/18-3/22 Spring Break
3/24 UT Engagement Survey Due Today (This was sent Via Email)
3/25 5th Grade TELPAS Reading Test and PE spring alcohol lessons
3/26 4th Grade RTI Tier 2 Meeting and 3rd/4th Grade TELPAS Reading Test & PE spring alcohol lessons
3/27 1st, 2nd, 5th RTI Tier 2 Meetings, Faculty Meeting, and 2nd Grade TELPAS Reading Test
3/28 Make-ups for TELPAS Reading Test
PLC Dates
Shout Outs
Did you know YOU can make someones day by giving them a shout out?! Is there someone on our campus that you would like to recognize for standing out? Here is the place to do that - fill out this form and they will be recognized by admin at the first faculty meeting of the month. You can do this anonymously, or you may add your name!
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Phone: 17110
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