News from the Nest
Week of May 14, 2018 "D" Week Related Arts
Vision
"Wendell Phillips 63 will establish a positive, engaging, and rigorous learning environment that allows each child to “SOAR to Excellence” as a member of the Cardinal Family."
Places to be!!!
May 21 - Lesson Plans Due in Google Drive (9:00 am)
May 21- TRC/DIBELS EOY Assessment Window Continues
May 22- Grade 3 Extended Learning (4:30-6:00)
May 22- FUTSAL K-3 (After School)
May 23- Staff Meeting (8:00 am in Media Center)
May 23- IndyCar Community Day (1:30-2:30 Gym)
May 24- Grade 3 Extended Learning (4:30-6:00)
May 24- FUTSAL 4-7 (After School)
May 25- Jeans Day!
Need to Knows
Stretch drive!!! 13 more days starting next week until the end of the year! In talking with my colleagues, I am proud of the effort you all continue to put in each day to serve our students. Your dedication and persistence is much appreciated and noticed! KEEP IT UP!!! Be consistent in expectations and responses to misbehavior. Remember...we model what we expect our students to do. Yelling will not be tolerated...
There are some important timeline dates regarding completing evaluations:
- May 18- Admins will be scoring Employee Effectiveness Rubrics
- May 18- Post-tests available in SFS under Forms, then General-Assessments section:
- K-3 Math Postest and Tracker
- May 21-25- teachers requiring post-tests for standardized measure or personal goals need to give these to students and score them. All other personal goals completed.
- May 25- all data trackers completed and uploaded into SFS, admins scoring these and personal goals
- May 28-June 6- Final conferences held with all staff (you will receive a calendar invite from your primary evaluator)
The IndyCar Community Day will be on Wednesday from 1:30-2:30. Please see the attached document for guidance on seating and participation in the event. As mentioned previously, we are still waiting on the confirmation of drivers that will be attending.
We will be having a staff meeting on Wednesday, May 23rd at 8:00 am to discuss EOY procedures. There is a lot to cover given the transition of our building. The EOY Checklist is attached to this email.
The last day for Guided Reading Room material check out is Thursday, May 24th. All materials need to be returned to the book room by Friday, May 25th. NO EXCEPTIONS. These materials are being boxed up and redistributed to other IPS schools.
Also, if you have a classroom library, this will need to be boxed up by June 6th. Boxes are being ordered and we will distribute upon arrival. A checklist will be provided for you to check off the books in your library.
Extended Learning will end this week. Thank you to the staff that stayed after to work with our students!