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Cool Cats Update
Week of January 29 - February 2
Monday Motivation
When building skyscrapers, builders don’t start by just building up. They start by
digging below the ground in order to create a foundation of stability. Engineers
carefully design these buildings on bedrock. The strong foundation of bedrock
helps the buildings reach incredible heights. The higher the skyscraper you want
to build, the stronger foundations you need. Without these strong foundations,
the skyscraper will collapse.
Educators are like skyscrapers. We are building educational foundations for our
students. Each year, teachers build levels of knowledge on top of the previous
level. We are creating levels of stability for our student’s future. If we want to
build up we have to first dig deep and develop that strong foundation.
Today I want to encourage you to do some digging. Carefully construct lessons
that lay strong foundations. Execute these lessons to be as strong as possible.
Strong like concrete. Everything starts with a strong foundation.
This Week's Reminders
- Kinder & 1st MOY Math Screen window is from January 8-26
- DRA MOY Testing Window is from January 22 - February 9 - SVES will be extending this an additional week!
- APEX money for teachers must be spent by February 16
February 19th - Professional Development Day
Warm Up Wednesdays are BACK!
Please be sure the warm-ups you are wearing are appropriate for school. :)
Wednesday Meetings During your Conference Time
Everyone should have received a calendar invite for the meetings you would be expected to attend. Please check your calendar.
- January 31 - Everyone has SIT meetings during the week. We will NOT have an additional Wednesday meeting.
- February 7 - DRA Data Talks with Kristen
- February 14 - No meeting
- February 21 - DCA Data Talks with Kristen
Bobcat Gatherings on Thursdays
- February 1 - NO Meeting/Prepare for Open House
- February 8 - PtA Book Study with Ashlee Smith (only math teachers)
- February 15 - Positive Discipline book study with Anna
- February 22 - Team Leadership Meeting (only team leads)
Topics are subject to change!
Math & Science Textbook Reps
We will determine if using HMH Go Math and Science Fusion provides our students the needed educational experiences that meet the districts vision or if we should supplement the online HMH resources with another product.
Thank to the following Sunset Valley Representatives!
K-2 Math - Amanda Carver
K-2 Science - Jessica Conn
3-4 Math - Gina Smith
3-4 Science - Carolyn Dannis
Important Dates to Remember in January
Monday, January 29 - February 2
- Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, January 31
- 100th Day of School - Dress up day
Thursday, February 1
- SVES Open House
Friday, February 2
- National Go Red Day
- Donuts with Dad in the library to end the Book Fair
- FACT meeting @ 4:30 (SVES rep only)
Friday, February 16
- Deadline for teachers to spend APEX money
Coaching Schedule
- February 6-9 - Ashlee Smith, Math
- February 13 & 15 - Joanna Ratliff, Letterland
- February 20 - Tiffany Neal, Writer's Workshop
- February 27 - Writing Data Talks w/ Jennifer Love
Where in the World are Kristen & Anna?
Staff Remind
Text @c47d to the number 81010