Akin News 9/19
From the desk of Beckie Webster
Thank you for keeping the focus on student learning:
We would like to welcome Cathy Robinson our new IA in SLE. We are so glad to have her join our family here at Akin-welcome! I hope you have stopped by the front office and introduced yourself to our newest member, Kendra Martin, our registrar. She is learning so many things and we are thrilled to have her.
Thank you to Amy Casteel for your hard work and dedication to our Aviators! With transistion here in the front office, Amy makes getting 925 kids to and from school everyday look easy. The phone never stops ringing, the cupcakes and donuts come all day and she is still able to get everyone where they need to be each day. Thank you Amy for your magical work and positive force to ensure all Aviators are safe-thank you!
Is social media your JAM?
Updates:
Teams: Please make sure you update your next week's newsletter on your team's website by today.
Monday, 9/23
- Faculty Meeting-3:10-4:10 Topic: Apex Teacher Info./ESL Training-tools/strategies
Tues., 9/24
- Kinder PLC 1:50-4:00 pm in room 1305. Please make sure you have your laptop.
- Curriculum Specialists are here on campus-Come by during your planning time (Bring Questions, Feedback, Share, Resources, etc.)
- Sped. Team Meeting in Megan's room 3:10-4:15
Wed., 9/25
- Early Release (See Schedule)
- Wellness Wednesday
- Sped./Specials/Support Leads/SLO finalize goals
More Updates
Wed. Continued:
- Last day for Kinder to order Field Trip/Field Day t-shirts
- PTA providing treats for teachers in the community room-enjoy!
- RHS Homecoming Parade-Come out and join the fun (hand out candy) with our students. Meet at 6:00 in from of Wiley Middle School.
Thurs., 9/26
- 2nd Grade PLC 1:50-4:00 pm in room 1305. Please make sure to bring your laptop
- New to Akin Meeting in the Lg. Conference Room 3:00-3:30pm
Friday, 9/27
- Photo Texas (attached to this email)
Temperature Check-Sept.
"We need all three-
Each form of feedback-appreciation, coaching and evaluation satisfies a different set of human needs.
Appreciation-motivates and encourages
Coaching-helps increase knowledge, skill, capability, growth or raises feelings in the relationship
Evaluation-tells you where you stand, aligns expectations, and informs decision making."
Thanks for the feedback as we will use this short 3 question survey to support you and our students! Please complete the survey above by Friday, Sept. 20th.
Teachers' Children
We want to ensure our staff has the time and focus for both before and after school to get their work done in an environment that is effective. Please make sure you have a plan for your own child before/after school (ie. stay in classroom, work with a partner teacher, homework time).
The teacher's workroom and lounge are for adults, only. There are items in both of these two areas that a child can get hurt from (paper cutters, laminator, coffee pot, etc.). To support student safety, if you (teacher) need something from these areas, please do not send a child. Thank you for your help as we ensure everyone has what they need to be successful.
Spanish Lessons in your class
Parent Conferences
Mark your calendar: Sept. 25th (Early Release) is for Parent Conferences.
- Window opens Sept. 16th-Oct. 10th
- 15-20 mins. per conference (face to face)
- Phone call if you can't reach a parent
- Utilize before/after school, planning time, Early Release
- Remember the doors lock and you will need to meet your parents at the front/side doors
- Please keep a record of your conversation and send me a list (students' names, date of conference, parent attended) of completed conferences by Oct. 11th.
Change with Faculty Meeting times/dates
Beth Lehn-Counselor Corner
Stacking Chairs
Who wants to win free $$$$$?
Faculty and staff can apply for $500 for continuing education (Kagan, David Langford, Technology, PLC, etc.) and there's $25,000 available state wide. Most grants & scholarships only receive a few applications so I would go ahead and apply. You'll need to be a member of PTA and will need to include the PTA president's name & email on the application (Kristina Swan and montaakinpta@gmail.com).
From the TX PTA website:
Texas PTA offers scholarships in an amount not to exceed $500 to teachers, teachers’ aides, or other faculty members planning to take college credit courses, workshops or other continuing education which improves the applicant’s teaching proficiency or applies to a specific education-related certification (includes middle management, administrator, counselor, etc.). These courses may include online and correspondence courses.
Sunshine Dues
*Please remember to turn in your dues before October 1st! Here's the paypal link: https://paypal.me/pools/c/8hd5ld3hzW
-or-
bring cash and place in Jackie Robb's box with your name & grade level on a sticky note- labeled "Sunshine Dues"
Akin Aviators!
Wednesdays Aviator t-shirts
Fridays College t-shirts
Email: beckie.webster@leanderisd.org
Website: akin.leanderisd.org
Location: 3261 Barley Road, Leander, TX, USA
Phone: 512-570-8000
Facebook: facebook.com/montajaneakinelementary
Twitter: @MJAkinElem