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August 13, 2018
Important Dates
- August 13th: All required videos should be viewed and signed off
- August 14th: Interim Testing for grades 2-5 (ELA) @ 8:45 a.m.
- August 15th: Interim Testing for grades 2-5 (Math) @ 8:45 a.m.
- August 15th: ARC Coach visiting Kindergarten classrooms
Alternative Specials Schedule for 8/14 & 8/15
9:15--Kindergarten (Counseling Special will be held in the Kindergarten classrooms)
10:05--1st grade
10:50-11:30--2nd grade (adjusted time due to 2nd grade lunches)
11:45--5th grade
1:05--3rd grade
2:00--4th gradeSAFETY TIPS
- Always WEAR your FCSS issued badge.
- Always keep exterior doors closed and secured. (No propping doors)
- Always travel within the building, except to recess and PE.
- Always keep classroom doors locked.
Coach's Corner
TKES Update:
The platform in SLDS is now OPEN!
What do I need to do, when do I do it, and where do I put it all?
Class Link---Infinite Campus---Instruction---Tools---SLDS
For this first round of TKES, we are responsible for completing the following activities in SLDS in Infinite Campus:
1. Orientation
2. Familiarization (shows what plan you are on: Flex or Full)
3. Self-Assessment on the 10 Performance Standards
4. Your Professional Learning Goal (PLG) or Professional Learning Plan (PLP) in the platform.
5. Pre-Evaluation Conference with Administration (sign-up)
These activities are due by: Monday, September 3rd.
Note: Your Professional Learning Goal will be used to place you in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
School-Wide Goals: Writing, Integrating Science and Social Studies into ELA , Personalized Learning to foster an Academically Challenging Environment, Social Emotional Learning
Modeling Lessons:
I LOVE to come into the classroom to support your kiddos and you. PLEASE email me with a day and time you would like me to model a reading or writing lesson, and I will make it happen!
HELP NEEDED....PLEASE SEE TASKS BELOW THAT REQUIRE ACTION THIS WEEK.
- Be sure to sign up for your TKES pre-conference.
- Don't forget to create a professional goal before the pre-conference.
- 2nd - 5th Grade Teachers: The Big 20 is now ready to be administered online in SchoolCity. This is a short math assessment that can be used to diagnose and remediate basic skills gaps. We would like for ALL homeroom teachers to give this assessment in SchoolCity by August 17th. Here are some details to guide you in accomplishing this: For directions on how to do this, click here.
- The Fall F & P window opens August 6th. It runs through September 9th.
Moments of Mustang Might
Each week we want to highlight staff members who demonstrate the 7 Habits qualities.
When people make an impact on you, please share the moment so we can celebrate each other. Email Daphne or Ashley by Friday at lunch time each week to highlight our teammates.
With Much Appreciation...
Thank you to Melissa Shelnutt, Greg Orr, Jennifer Collins, and Kim Driscoll for covering kindergarten classes during training last week!
Thanks to everyone for a great first fire drill!
Shout out to 4th Grade for meeting collaboratively three times last week! I am so proud of your collaboration and willingness to share ideas and support one another!
Thank you to Lynn Bump for supporting your colleagues with School City!
Thank you to: Amanda Luper, Sandy Lippe, Michele Clanton, Rita Kangas, Julie Davis, and Kaitlyn Murphy for having me in to work with your kiddos this past week!
Thank you to K Team for trying out our new literacy resource-ARC- with your kiddos!
Thank you to everyone who has already reached out to have a Quick Write lesson for their kids!
Thank you to everyone who assisted with Fast Bridge testing! Your willingness to participate will ensure our kiddos get what they need faster than they have before!
- - We are ONE Midway! - -
Good to Know...
Marvelous Mustang Moment Postcards: Please be sure to stop by Martha's desk and pick up a postcard to send to a few of your amazing students. You will let them know how proud you are of something they have done regarding behavior, academic, or leadership qualities.