Administrivia
Back-to-School 9-3-19
We are off and running!
Students are coming Tuesday for the AM. The books I ordered are now due in on Tuesday due to the larger quantity in the order. I have 1 copy of Huda Essa's book to share for now. The rest will arrive Tuesday.
It was so good to see you all back at Morgan on Tuesday and throughout the week last week. Morgan isn't Morgan without you! Add our students and our home away from home is finally back together for another yearly adventure. As I walk through the buildings, your classrooms look ready to welcome students and start the process of developing that relationship with each child that will impact their learning this year. Let them know you care and they will do anything for you!
I sincerely hope you all have a wonderful school year this year.
Happy Tuesday!
Sue
Open House Date 2019
Security Updates
So, our morning entrance will run as such:
8:15 AM: Students greeted at the main entrance by Sue, JJ/Liz, Stephanie in the office, other support staff helping with KDG in the gym.
- KDG students and parents are allowed in the gym for a quick greeting followed by heading to classrooms.
- Parents of students in grades 1-6 will enter through secure entrance if they feel the need to enter the building. (see parent communication coming today)
- Teachers in hallways/outside classrooms to greet students and explain AM routines/cubbies, etc.
- Additional support staff around the building to help guide students to classrooms and make sure parents are not past the double blue doors.
8:25 AM: double doors for students are closed. Any late students/parents will need to be buzzed into the main office
- Teachers take students into classrooms if not there already to start the day. Without a PA system, Pledge and Announcements will not occur on Tuesday, Sept. 3
- Attendance/Lunch Count as usual.
- Students coming to the main office will be able to enter and exit through previous door.
8:45 AM: KDG students are heading to classrooms with teachers. Parents are dismissed through front double doors. Double doors to building are closed behind teachers once students are in the building.
11:25 AM: Pick up/SACC/walkers are dismissed.
11:29 AM: Bus riders are dismissed.
- Teachers are outside to help students locate buses. Master lists will be available. No buses will be dismissed until students are safely aboard correct buses.
PM is teacher work time in the building.
Day 2: Dismissal
3:10 PM Parent Pick-Up/walkers/SACC Dismissed
3:15 PM Bus Riders dismissed
- SACC will NOT open doors until 3:10 PM. If students are sent early they will NOT be supervised until 3:10 PM as SACC staff gathers lower elementary students.
- Any parents trying to come in prior to the closure of the front double doors for SACC pick up or other reasons will be directed to secure entrance.
Double Blue Doors on Day 2
We do have a new LOCKDOWN red button that will lock all buzz able doors upon pushing, including the main office door to the lobby, lobby doors, front entrances.
More to come as we learn about this new system and how it is intended to function.
Lunch Shifts
Grades: KDG, AIM, 6th, 1st
Remaining grades outside for recess
Shift 2--11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Remaining grades outside for recess
Yes, this is different from last year. The numbers and needs in 1st grade are prompting a trial of this switch.
Teacher Lounge Fridge
Supplies--Email or Written Requests
IXL Until Nov.
Staff Meeting Dates 2019-2020
September: 10 & 24
October: 8 & Personal Goal Setting
November: 12 & Grade Level Mtg.
December: 3
January: 14 & Grade Level Mtg.
February: 4 & 25
March: 10 & Grade Level Mtg.
April: 14 & 28
May 12 & Grade Level Mtg.
June 9--Class Placement for 2020-2021
NWEA Fall Testing
Mathematics--ALL grades:
September 9 - October 4
Science--Grades 3-6
September 9 - October 4
Reading--Grades 4-6
September 9 - October 4
Grades K-3
September 30 - October 15
Sign up calendar is in the Main Office on the new counter.
Co-Curriculum Assignments 2019-2020
Service Squad: Mike DeLorenzo
Student Council: Nicole Leykauf & Shannon Angeli
Science Olympiad: Marc Mirovsky
Destination Imagination: OPEN
Social Studies Olympiad: Karen Borbolla
Data Team Chairpersons: Stephanie Simmons & Jane Winn
ATG: Karen Borbolla
Girls on the Run: Kirsten Carlson, Stephanie Simmons
Girls Who Code: Jane Winn
Elementary Department Chairs 2019-2020
Math K-5: Rose Chodnicki & Angie Boes
Math 6: JJ Koehn
Reading K-3: Lauren Sekerak & Jane Winn
Reading 4-6: Christy Sandison
Spelling 1-3: Lisa Fromm
Spelling 4-6: OPEN
Social Studies K-3: Leann Smith
Social Studies 4-6: Marianne Nowicki
Science K-5: Lauren Sekerak, Renee Laber, Jane Winn
Science 6: Bob Hall
Writing K-6: Jane Winn
Report Cards K-2: Shannon Angeli & Nicole Leykauf
Report Cards 3-6: OPEN
Morgan Committees 2019-2020
Leann Smith for Lower Elementary
Renee & Christy for Upper Elementary
Volunteer Appreciation:
Shannon Angeli, Lisa Fromm, Joanie Balwinski, Nicole Leykauf, Mike DeLorenzo, Lesley Harnden, Renee Laber
March is Reading Month:
Joanie Balwinski, Leann Smith, Tina White, Mike DeLorenzo, Heidi Piccirillo
Social Committee:
Rose Chodnicki & Lisa Fromm
PBIS
Lauren Sekerak, Christy Sandison, Leann Smith, Stephanie Simmons
Talent Show
Lauren Sekerak, Nicole Leykauf, Berta Shallal
Color Run
Christy Sandison, Kirsten Carlson, Chris Coleman, Heidi Piccirillo, Tina White, Renee Laber, Shannon Angeli, Mike DeLorenzo, Jami Crum, Cindy Phelan
Calendar Dates
Also on Morgan Shared Electronic Calendar
Tuesday, Sept. 3: First Day of School! 1/2 Day for students. Dismissal at 11:29 AM
8:15 AM KDG Welcome in the gym
PM Work Day
MOD PTO Pizza Day from 11 AM - 3 PM. Flyer needed for PTO to receive credit for the purchase.
Wednesday, Sept. 4: First full day of school--first day of Specials and lunch
Tuesday, Sept. 10: Staff Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM--Literacy Essentials Deep Dive
Monday, Sept. 16: PTO 1st Mtg of the year @ Hamlin Pub on 25 Mile Rd. & Van Dyke
Tuesday, Sept. 17: Open House 7 PM
Friday, Sept. 20: PTO Fall Festival
Tuesday, Sept. 24: Staff Meeting 3:30 - 4:30 PM--Becky Rosbolt annual health training
Friday, October 4: Color Run