Monday Morning Memo - Week 20
1/20/20 Happy MLK Day!
Dear Poupard Leaders,
MLK Day
Today serves an opportunity to celebrate the progress we as a society have made to be more inclusive of others. As we've learned this year, future progress of inclusivity comes with a price that only the dominant race can offer up. With racism, segregation and systematic oppression remaining prevalent throughout pockets across our society, we have the power to rise up against it. Ways to begin rising up as individuals is beginning with awareness of the injustices that exist. If you're a fan of Netflix Documentaries, I'd highly recommend watching "13th" which provides an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality. For those that would rather raise their awareness by reading, I'd recommend checking out "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander.
Every staff member across our building has been blessed with certain levels of privilege (race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language and/or ability, etc.) in which we are grateful for. I'd like for you to take a moment to reflect where your life would be today without those privileges? What decisions would we have to make for survival? How would others perceive you? What rights would we have? How would you want to be treated?
I'm going to leave you with a quote that really hit home to me recently, “When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.”- Franklin Leonard
I thank you all for taking a moment to read about the importance of this day and ways you can continue pushing for inclusivity and equity for others!
Have a great week!
Ali
Week at a Glance
No School
Tuesday, January 21st - D Day
Ali in Post Observation Meeting at 7:30
Ali in Mid-Year Eval at 9:20
Ali in Post Observation Meeting at 10:20
Ali, Erika and Angela at Science Committee Meeting from 12:45-3:30
Ali in Safe Routes Steering Committee Meeting from 6:00-7:00
Wednesday, January 22nd - A Day
Ali at Tech Cabinet Meeting from 8:30-1:30
Ali in 504 Meeting at 2:00
Thursday, January 23rd - B Day
Leadership Team Meeting for EOY Celebration Planning from 8:30-11:30
4th Grade at Charlie at the Chocolate Factory in the PM
Ali in Post Observation at 2:40
Ali at Title 1 Meeting at 4:00
Friday, January 24th - C Day
Leader of the Month Lunch
Saturday, January 25th -
Sunday, January 26th -
Staff Birthdays - January
1/8 - Sherry Martin
January Student Birthdays
Important Dates
1/20 - MLK Day: No School
1/24 - Leader of the Month Lunch
1/27 -
- PLC: LiM Committee Meeting
- Dragon Den at 12:45
1/28 - Teacher Lighthouse Meeting from 4:00-4:45
1/29 - GES3 Meeting in PM
1/30 - Town Hall at 2:40
2/4 - Staff Meeting from 3:55-4:55
2/7 - Elementary Principal Meeting from 8:00-11:00
2/10 - Lockdown Drill at 3:00
2/11 -
- Department Meeting from 3:55-4:55
- PTO Meeting at 6:30
2/13 - Ali at Ad Council from 1:00-4:00
2/14 -
- Valentine's Day
- Robot Garage Sumo Event inside gym during PM
2/17 - 2/23: Mid-Winter Break
2/25 - Teacher Lighthouse Meeting at 4:00
Nuts and Bolts - Updated 9/15/19
Class Newsletters
Please share your weekly newsletters with me by "Ccing" me when they are emailed out to families. This allows for me to stay connected with all of the exciting things happening inside of your classrooms.
GES3
Our GES3 meeting dates and deadlines have been established by the team. You can access that information below. It will also be made available on our Poupard Schoology page.
GES3 Dates and Information Page
Walkie Talkie
All Classroom Teachers should have received a Walkie Talkie. Please take it with you when you take your students outside for an extra recess. The office staff will use it to locate individual students, typically for early dismissal.Emergency Information
Please be sure to review all of the emergency information for fire drills and tornado drills inside of your classrooms. We will be doing a sweep to make sure your emergency bags are stocked with everything that necessary and include updated rosters as they become available.
Behavior Referrals
Behavior Referrals must be completed using the Online Behavior Form. Staff must complete the behavior form anytime a student is sent down to the office for a major office referral. Homeroom Teachers and Special Area Teachers are responsible for contacting the family to notify them of any incidents that occurred inside of the classroom. Please call home over an email whenever possible. Personally, I'd recommend sharing anything over 3-4 sentences over a phone call as well.