TES Staff Update
For the week of May 6-10
Our Mission
Lapeer Community Schools is a dynamic community organization embracing our students with a quality learning environment, developing independent and confident learners for the future.
Non-negotiable Goal
Collaboration, Compromise and Commitment
We are "Turrill Tough"
#TurrillTough means...
We think that each one of us is strong individually but we are even stronger when we work together.
Remember the "Boast Board" or send a personal letter using our school mail system! Taking the time to acknowledge the kind deeds of others is...
being Turrill Tough!!
Teacher Day:
- The teacher workday for Turrill teachers is from 8:40 – 3:45.
- On Collaboration or SIP/Staff Meetings the teacher workday is 7:50 - 3:45.
- 1-Hour Professional Development Days are from 7:40-8:40.
Appreciating the Teachers and Staff this Week!
Nuts and Bolts for the Week
Pledge Helpers this Week - Hoganson (Short on deck)
Monday, May 6 -
- Power up for the week with something sweet - special delivery
- Priority Committee Meeting at 6:00 at Zemmer (Planning for Bond Proposal) and is open to anyone interested
Tuesday, May 7 -
- Coffee in the Lounge to get the "Collaboration" juices flowing
- Collaboration officially starts at 7:50 :)
- Tripp 3rd Grade Field Trip to Skinner Lake
- Truancy/Delinquency program with Sara Evans after school
Wednesday, May 8 -
- Our school is "fortunate" to have you - special delivery
- 4th Grade M-STEP
- TAG before school
- Baxter 3rd Grade Field Trip to Skinner Lake
- 5th Grade Family Life Parent Preview at 6:00 at Rolland/Warner
Thursday, May 9 -
- You're a "Souper" Staff - soup and salad in the lounge at lunch
- 4th Grade M-STEP
- Staff Meeting at 7:50
Friday, May 10 -
"Have a drink on me" from Rajewski's Refreshments - we are at school :)
CI Field Trip to Meijer
I'll be out of district for daughter's graduation from FSU! One down, two to go!!
EOY Timeline
MAP Window opens and closes on:
April 23 - June 7
DRA/MLPP Window opens and closes on:
April 18 - June 7
All data in Illuminate by Friday, June 7th
Math pre and post scores
Writing pre and post scores
DRA/MLPP data
Special Education Accommodation Sheets due by Friday, June 7th
- Please submit to Becki or Rox
Class Lists:
May 9 Staff meeting to create cards
PLCs week of May 13th to create class lists
Data Days are scheduled between May 29th - June 3rd: pre-labeled envelopes will be provided
K-2 Goals: compile and submit Tri 3 MTSS paperwork & compile portfolios for Tier II and III students & prepare documentation for transition meetings on June 5
Full Day 1st Data Day 5/29/19
Full Day 2nd Data Day 5/30/19
Full Day K Data Day 5/31/19
3-4 Goal: compile and submit Tri 3 MTSS paperwork & prepare documentation for transition meetings on June 5
1/2 Day AM 3rd Data Day 6/3/19
1/2 Day PM 4th Data Day 6/3/19
No 5th Grade Data Day
Transition Day on Wednesday, June 5th
Grade levels will meet to pass along important info (MTSS focus, SAT info, testing accommodations, BIPs, and IEPs at a glance) to next year's teachers. Each grade level meeting will be 45 minutes.
Roving Subs for transition meetings K-5 6/5/19
5th Goal for Transition Day on June 5th: compile and submit Tri 3 MTSS paperwork
The end of Trimester 3 is June 19 and last day for teachers is June 20
Teachers should have completed report cards by the end of the last day for teachers
Pre-labeled envelopes stuffed by teacher including
Assessment letters (printed by the teacher when all data is in Illuminate)
MAP reports (reports will be printed by the office and can be stuffed during Data Day if testing is completed by that time)
IRIP exit letters if applicable (can be stuffed during Data Day)
*Report Cards will be sent home electronically on a date to be determined and Pre-Labeled Envelopes will be mailed home
MAP and M-STEP Testing
Considering proctors, time and spaces are limited in planning forward it may become necessary to limit the number of students we are able to provide individual or small group testing.
For now, we have tried our best to come up with the following schedule. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding that "building needs" may arise that would prevent the proctors from being available for testing and revisions will be necessary:
M-STEP testing in May
- 3rd grade using 3rd grade cart and Special Ed cart
- 4th grade using 4th grade cart only
MAP Testing Week of May 13 -
- Tech Lab closed for testing this week
- 5th grade using the 5th grade chromebook cart and the Literacy Center cart
- K using the Tech Lab
- Tech Lab closed for testing this week
- 2nd grade using the 2nd grade chromebook cart and the Literacy Center cart
- 1st grade using the Tech Lab
- 3rd grade using the 3rd grade chromebook cart and the Special Ed cart
- 4th grade using the 4th grade chromebook cart only
Paras for MAP and M-STEP Proctoring::
- 3-May Char 10:35-12:00
- 7-May Wendy 9:00-12:30
- 8-May Darby 10:00-11:30; 1:30-3:00
- 8-May Wendy 9:00-12:30
- 9-May Darby 10:00-11:30; 1:30-3:00
- 9-May Carol 9:15-11:00
- 10-May Carol 9:15-11:00
- 13-May Sonja 9:00-11:30
- 13-May Carol 9:15-11:00
- 14-May Sonja 9:00-11:30
- 14-May Carol 9:15-11:00
- 15-May Char 10:35-12:00
- 15-May Darby 10:00-11:30; 1:30-3:00
- 16-May Char 10:35-12:00
- 16-May Darby 10:00-11:30; 1:30-3:00
- 16-May Wendy 9:00-12:30
- 17-May Wendy 9:00-12:30
- 20-May Sonja 9:00-11:30
- 21-May Sonja 9:00-11:30
- 23-May Darby 10:00-11:30; 1:30-3:00
- 24-May Darby 10:00-11:30; 1:30-3:00
- 28-May Char 10:35-12:00
- 29-May Char 10:35-2:00
- 30-May Sonja 9:00-11:30
- 4-Jun Wendy 9:00-12:30
- 4-Jun Sonja 9:00-11:30
- 5-Jun Wendy 9:00-12:30
- 5-Jun Sonja 9:00-11:30
- 6-Jun Carol 9:15-11:00
- 7-Jun Carol 9:15-11:00
Young Scholar Dates for April and May
Lower Elementary 2:00-2:30
Upper Elementary 2:45-3:15
- All classes dismissed at the same time
- Designated areas for classroom
- Honoring the Reader (certificate and Hungry Howie's certificate), Author (certificate and Hungry Howie's certificate), Teacher selected Student of the Month (certificate and Pizza lunch with the principal)
- Picture time at the end for parents with students on the stage
TEACHER CORNER
Reminder about Updating Gradebooks:
5420A - REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS
The cooperation of school and home is a vital ingredient to the growth and education of the whole child. It is the responsibility of the school to keep parents informed of student progress in school. The following procedures have been established to ensure effective communication with families regarding student progress:
A. All teachers, E5-12 are expected to maintain an electronic grade book.
B. Electronic grades for students in grades 3-12 are expected to be updated weekly in order to maintain communication.
C. Progress reports need to be available to parents at the midpoint of each term since all parents may not have access to electronic systems. Following the midpoint of a term, if a student's grade falls below the passing level, contact should be made with parents either by phone, e-mail, or written notification.
D. Teachers should respond to parent grading inquiries in a timely manner.
E. Parents appreciate personal and specific feedback regarding the progress of their children. Teachers should contact parents directly when a significant change in a student's academic progress is noted. Elementary teachers are strongly encouraged to include personalized comments on end of term reporting.
Approved 10/1/09
The Power of Compassion
Important Dates
Additional Professional Work Time Requirements
Seven hours of required professional development time shall be provided in accordance to the schedule that follows. Absences during this professional development time which are covered by sick leave or personal business leave shall be deducted from such accrued leave. Absences relating to student competitions (not practices) are allowable with prior approval of school business leave.
Remaining ONE HOUR PDs
- May 16 one-hour PD
Four additional hours of online professional development are required to be completed no later than June 1, 2019. Topics for online professional development sessions will be reviewed and approved by the evaluator no later than the conclusion of the Initial Teacher Evaluation Meeting in the fall. Topics for online PD must support building and/or District School Improvement Plans. Documentation of completion of online sessions must be submitted in June. Online professional development may not be completed during times assigned for student instruction, teacher collaboration, professional development, or SIP.
Remaining K-5 Collaborative Planning Days are scheduled as follows:
- May 7
- May 21
- June 4
Remaining General School Improvement activities and staff meetings are scheduled as follows:
- May 9
- June 6
CURRICULUM RESOURCES
Content Area Building Level Leads
ELA - Jessica Oliver
Math - Crystal Hoganson
Science - Dave Chaffin
Social Studies - Jennifer Christian
Technology - Jennifer Christian & Jennifer Palecek
SCHOOL SAFETY
Emergency Drills (Updated on 6-27-18):
Three Lockdowns (one during lunch/recess)
Monday, Sept 17
Friday, November 9
Thursday, March 14
Five Fire Drills (three before Dec 1 and one during lunch/recess)
Thursday, August 9
Friday, September 7
Tuesday, October 9
Wednesday, April 24
Monday, May 13
Two Tornado Drills (one in March)
Tuesday, Sept 11
Tuesday, March 5
CARE Team
Purpose: called in Emergency Situations when Staff and/or Student Safety is at risk.
Emergency Situations:
1. Is there an ongoing emergency?
2. Does the student's behavior pose an imminent risk to student's or others' safety?
3. Does the situation require an immediate intervention?
Protocol for Summoning the Team:
- Classroom teacher will contact the office by any means necessary
- Secretary (or available office staff) will use Walkie Talkie to call for "CARE Team to Room (include teacher's name)
Team members:
- All Level 2 CPI trained staff
- Custodial Staff
- Office Staff
Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)
Purpose: called in emergency Medical situations.
Protocol for Summoning the Team:
- Classroom teacher will contact the office by any means necessary
- Secretary (or available office staff) will use Walkie Talkie to call for "MERT Team to Room (include teacher's name)
Team Members:
- Robert Downey - CPI, CPR, Epipen, AED
- RaeAnne Fielder - CPI, Epipen
- Shannon Newton - CPI, First Aid/CPR, AED
- Dennis King or Rick Martin