TES Staff Update
For the week of February 4-8
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.
Nuts and Bolts for the Week
Pledge Helpers this Week - Campbell (Smith on deck)
Monday, February 4 -
- The start to a full week of school!
Tuesday, February 5 -
- Morning collaboration at 7:50
- I'll be at ASC after collaboration
- Coffee with the Principal at 3:45
Wednesday, February 6 -
- TAG at 7:50
- PTC Board meeting at 8:45
- 5th Grade Turrill Parent Night at RW from 6:00-7:00
Thursday, February 7 -
- Staff meeting at 7:50
- Good News Club after school - CANCELLED
- 5th grade Band Concert at LHS (Show starting at 6:30 for Turrill but band members should arrive at 6:00)
Friday, February 8 -
- I'll be at a 4-5 Essentials training at the GISD
- Para PD - CANCELLED
- Spelling Bee in the gym from 9:00-11:00
MAP Testing This Week:
Teachers - our goal is to complete all remaining MAPs testing by Friday, Feb 8th.
- E5/K was scheduled to test last week so we will be running the same schedule for next week.
- However, there are a number of students at other grade levels that still require testing. For that reason, the computer lab will be used for testing purposes.
- If you need any small group or make up tests done, besides the small group schedule already created, let me know
Coffee with the Principal
Topics of Discussion include:
- Parent Compact
- Tips for Reading at Home
Tuesday, Feb 5, 2019, 03:45 PM
Turrill Elementary School, South Elm Street, Lapeer, MI, USA
5th Grade Band Concert
6:30 concert: Murphy, Schickler and Turrill (students should arrive at 6:00)
8:00 concert: Lynch, Mayfield and Bishop Kelley
Thursday, Feb 7, 2019, 06:00 PM
Lapeer High School Auditorium
Turrill Elementary Spirit Bracket Challenge - in Honor of March Madness
Our school is a contestant in this year’s Spirit Bracket Challenge sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings! Last year we finished in the top three in the state!!
For the first round we will be competing with other schools and our designated date is Monday, February 11, 2019.
Simply present the attached flyer to your server and 20% of their total bill will go back to our school. It’s as easy as that!
We will know if our school advances to Round #2 on February 14th!
Monday, Feb 11, 2019, 12:00 PM
Buffalo Wild Wings, South Main Street, Lapeer, MI, USA
Prospective Parent Open Houses
It's that time of year when we start marketing our school and program to prospective families leading up to Kindergarten Roundup. We've started contacting local preschools and daycares and will be dropping off over 300 YR brochures and applications.
In addition, we'll be hosting two Prospective Parent Open Houses in conjunction with the PTC on the following dates. Your involvement on those evenings to be in your classrooms to meet, greet and answer questions would be appreciated.
- Wednesday, February 27th Prospective Family Open House 6:00-7:00
- Tuesday, March 12th Prospective Family Open House 6:00-7:00
There will be a table in the entryway for a sign in sheet and handouts. PTC will be here to act as "tour guides" for the events.
Young Scholar Dates for February and March
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
Monthly Reading Log Reminder:
Teachers - Just a reminder to use Illuminate to keep monthly record of Reading Logs. It's called "2018-2019 Reading Log". It is an assessment, not a report.
Important Reminders for Tri 2:
- Goal: to identify Tier II and III students using MAP results and available classroom data such as DRA, conferring notes, guided reading progress, etc.
- Goal: to identify current strengths and areas of focus for each student
Teachers - Please note that the date for DRA and MLPP data in Illuminate is Friday, Feb 8th.
Data Days are scheduled on February 11th - 13th.
- Goal: update MTSS plan in Illuminate
- Goal: use Illuminate to produce Student Assistance Plans/IRIPs for all identified Tier II and III students
- Beth Rupprecht will be attending all Data Days for support in creating IRIPs (and assessment letters if possible)
The end of Trimester 2 is Friday, February 15th. It is also K-5 Records Day.
Teachers should have put into Illuminate by the end of Records Day:
- Available math pre and/or post scores
- Available writing pre and/or post scores
Report Cards will be sent home electronically on Wednesday, February 27th.
Additionally, students will be sent home with hard copies of the following:
- Assessment letters
- MAP reports
- IRIP letters if applicable
Building Collective Efficacy
- Build instructional knowledge and skills
- Create opportunities for teachers to collaboratively share skills and experience
- Interpret results and provide actionable feedback on teachers' performance
- Involve teachers in school decision making
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:
- February 28 one-hour PD
- March 14 one-hour PD
- April 11 one-hour PD Elementary Only (K-5)
- 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:
- February 5
- February 26
- March 5
- March 19
- April 9
- April 23
- May 7
- May 21
- June 4
Remaining General School Improvement activities and staff meetings are scheduled as follows:
- February 7
- March 7
- April 25
- 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