BAMS Staff Newsletter
February 2nd, 2014 - Volume 1, Issue 17
Bessie Allen Middle School - SLO
By the end of the 2013-2014 school year, 100% of an identified population of struggling readers in 6th-8th grade will increase their Reading RIT score on the May MAP assessment.
Out of the Office
The following times I will not be in the building or will be out of the office:
- February 4th - 9:30-11am - Admin Meeting
- February 11th - 9:30-11am - Admin Meeting
- February 12th-14th - Out All Day - MS/HS Principals Convention in Wisconsin Dells
News and Notes
- 2014-2015 Schedule - We are getting closer to a finished product for next year. If you have any comments or ideas please share with everyone via email. Our next opportunity to talk in person will be at the February 11th staff meeting.
- More Baby News - In case you haven't heard, Damaris Milfred is pregnant and due with their first child in June. That's awesome! We certainly have a lot of baby news this school year. Who's next?
- Funky Schedules - We will be having a Pep Assembly schedules on 2/7 (pep assembly). We will be having a Early Release schedule on 2/12 (PTO Fundraiser Blast Party and Early Release). We will also have a non-regular schedule on 2/10 (Bullying Presentation) - still to be determined.
- The 8th grade ski trip has been officially rescheduled for February 14th. Hopefully the weather will be much better than recent days.
- It have been able to check in with a few of you regarding your goal for this year. Thank you! Please schedule your mid-year SLO meeting if you have not done so already.
Oriole Way
- At our next staff meeting we will review our process for dealing with student behaviors.
- If at any time you need behavioral data on a student, please speak with Brandon. He would be happy to get you any data you need.
- Next Meeting - February 12th at 7am
OASYS and Teacher Effectiveness
- Mid-Year Review of SLO - Due Before February 15th
- Mid-Year SLO Review Meeting (Year 3 Educators/Specialist) - Due Before February 17th *Please schedule this meeting through Joan.
- Survey Analysis - Due Before February 15th
- Documentation Log - Due May 1st
- 2nd Observation - Due Before May 1st
- 2 visits to another classroom - Due by the End of the Year
Dates to Remember
- February 3rd - Curriculum Steering Commitee Meeting - 2:45pm - DMR
- February 3rd - Board Meeting - 7:00pm - DMR
- February 7th - Pep Assembly
- February 9th - Ryan Halligan Bullying Presentation for Parents - 6pm - HMPAC
- February 10th - Ryan Halligan Bullying Presentation for Students - 10am - HMPAC
- February 11th - 7th/8th Grade Band/Choir Trip - Milwaukee Symphony
- February 12th - Early Release
- February 12th - PTO Fundraiser Party
- February 14th - 8th Grade Ski Trip
Staff Meeting Agenda
Next Staff Meeting: February 4th, 2014 - 2:50-3:15pm
Agenda: Oriole Way
- Referral Process (Majors/Minors)
- Behavioral Support Process
Mystery Staff Member
Who am I?
- I have 9 siblings.
- I backpacked Isle Royal.
- I have an education degree in history and geography.
Last week's Mystery Staff Member: Todd Whittaker
Last week's winner(s): Shelly Nyberg, Chris Redeker, Adam Micke