Happy Monday Team...Can you believe it...it's finally here...the week before Winter Holiday Break...and well, we made it!!!! 

This school year has been such a challenge...so many things to reflect on and to learn from. You all have worked tirelessly this school year.  I truly appreciate all of the hard work and sacrifices that you have made. You are the reason that we have experienced the small steps...the growth...the successes that have occurred.  I can't fully express my heartfelt appreciation for each of you...but, it's there.  Our first virtual Friday was a success! You all did a great job! Thank you for your commitment to our students. This holiday season, please rest and enjoy yourselves. You all truly deserve it! 

Interim teacher

Due to the departure of one of our 5th grade teachers, Ms. Abston will be stepping in as the interim teacher. If you need her, please email her. Behavior issues that need to be addressed, please contact Mr. Bynum or Ms. Campbell. 

Holiday Festivities this Week

Monday 13th- Red & Green Day

Tuesday 14th- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Wednesday 15th- White Out Day

Thursday- Pajama Day

Friday- Virtual Pajama Day

Full Lesson Observations

It's that time of year. Typically, we will conduct full lesson observations in December. However, everyone has been so busy, we decided to delay observation until January. The first observation will be announced. There are a few things to keep in mind as you plan for your observation. Review the Classroom Framework document with the Dean Look-fors.  Make sure that you prepare. Preparation and consistency are key. You are all expected to have a copy of your written lesson plan available for me when I come to observe you. Observations will take place between Jan 3rd- Jan. 14th. 

News to Know

Jan. 3 - School Resumes

Jan. 4 - NWEA testing and AIMSWeb MOY begin

Jan 14 - Half Day for Students (Dismissal at 12:00)

Jan 17 - NO SCHOOL - MLK, Jr Day

 

Hello everyone.  Last week turned out to be a very emotional and draining week.   I hope you all had some time to rest and spend some quality time with your loved ones. Here are the updates for the week. 

Report cards are going home today (Monday)!

Sped Staff...please make sure that your Progress Reports have been given to the classroom teachers to that they can go home with Report Cards

Trimester 2

Trimester 2 begin on Monday. As such, classroom specials will change. Please refer to your Lunch/Specials schedule to find out where your students are during their Specials time.

Sped Team

We will have our team meeting this Wednesday, 12/8 and next Wednesday, 12/15.  Julie will be attending our 12/15 meeting (in person).

Parent-Teacher Conferences 

Conferences begin this week. Sped Staff...please make sure that you are available to attend conferences of the students you support.  Reach out to the classroom teachers for days/times.

Interims

Due to the school closing on Friday, most students did not finish the math interim. Please continue administering the math and social studies interims for grades 3-8. Ensure that every student has taken the tests. Also, please make sure that all ELA interims have also been completed.

Holiday Festivities

As we all know, our door decorating in underway. The judging of the doors will take place on Wednesday Dec. 15th. 

Make sure you inform your students and parents about the week of the 13th-17th. Students can pay $5 to participate in the dress down days for the entire week or if they only want to participate on certain days, it's $2.00 per day.

Monday 13th- Red & Green Day

Tuesday 14th- Dress like a Holiday Character Day

Wednesday 15th- White Out Day

Thursday- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Friday- Pajama Day / Classroom Holiday Parties

News to Know

Wed 12/8: Early Release at 1:30pm (Use this day to knock out a lot of those conferences!)

Thur 12/9: Board Meeting at 6:00pm

Fri 12/10: PT Conference paperwork is due

Mon 12/13:  K-2 Math Check Up #1 begins...runs through the week