Core Values-P/T Conferences

One of our Core Values is “Make our schools the best choice for parents and students.” Thank you for doing this EVERYDAY, especially as we prepare for P-T conferences in two weeks. Don’t forget to reference my email regarding our expectations for discussing students’ academic performance, attendance, retention, and scheduling.

As a reminder, all salary staff are expected to stay until 8:00 pm on Thursday. On Friday, staff may do their virtual conferences from home if you have enough time to make it there without blocking out more than 30 minutes. The purpose of the virtual conferences is to meet the diverse needs of our families, so I don’t want to circumvent our efforts by staff not being available because they are trying to make it home.

Our wonderful PTO will be providing a meal on both days.

Affirmations

 

Stefanie and Robyn for organizing our Kinder Camp. Your efforts will make a difference in our enrollment.  

Many, Kim B, Lisa, Megan, Jessica W, and Sandy for hosting A LOT of visitors in your room. I appreciate your partnership and flexibility as we work to increase of kindergarten enrollment.

Emma, Ja’Rayl, Emma, and John for switching your specials on Tuesday. I appreciate you making everything went smoothly. 

Deb for checking to make sure that we have power.

This Week

 

Monday, February 27:

    ·     Principal & Deans Appreciation Week(February 27-March 3)

    ·     Black History Month Spirit Day

    ·     Social Committee Potluck

Tuesday, February 28:

    ·     Jessica G’s Birthday

    ·     “Surfs Up” Reading Month Spirit Day. Students may wear tropical attire for FREE.

    ·     Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-5^th Grade

Wednesday, March 1:

    ·     Wellness Day

Thursday, March 2:

    ·     Purple Club

Friday, February 24:

    ·     All Grades Entered

    ·     End of Tri 2

    ·     Trimester 2 School Store

    ·     Payday Breakfast-7^th Grade

Happy Birthday

 

Jessica G: February 28

There is a special gift in the mailboxes of all the people who celebrate their birthdays in March.

Important Dates

 

March 6: Trimester 2 School Store Rewards

March 6-10: 5 Science Interim

March 7: Report Cards Printed

March 7: SLT Meeting

March 7: “Under the Sea” Reading Month Spirit Day. Students may dress as a water creature for $1.00

March 8: Perfect Attendance Prize Redemption

March 8: Jorvonna’s Birthday

March 9: PT Conferences 4-8 PM

March 10: PT Conferences 12-4 PM

March 10: ½ Day of School-Dismissal @11:20 AM

March 10: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (National Women’s History Month) Barbee

March 13-17: 8 Science Interim

March 14: Staff Meeting

March 14: Staff Meeting Snacks-1^st Grade

March 14: “Let’s Make Waves”-Reading Month Spirit Day. Students may wear blue for $1.00.

March 17: Payday Breakfast-8^th Grade

March 17: Book Swap and 90-minute Read-In

March 17: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (National Women’s History Month) Holowicki

March 21: PLC Meeting

March 21: “Reading Shore is Fun” Spirit Day. Students may dress as their favorite book character for FREE!

March 22: Tameka’s Birthday

March 22: Spring Pictures

March 23: Megan’s Birthday

March 24: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-6^th Grade

March 27-31: Spring Break

 

*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please let me know!  

Staff Meeting Follow Up

 

Thank you for your active participation in our staff meeting. The SLT and admin have been intentional in shifting our staff meetings this year from informational meeting (housekeeping items) to professional development and collaboration. As you know our focus has been on student behavior based on the feedback from our Glint survey.

To better equip you for parent phone calls, access this handout that recaps the “If, then” statements that your colleagues created. 

Perfect Attendance

 

Congratulations to Cindy Chuang and Falak’s classes for spelling the word, HERE and Flo’s class for spelling the word, PRESENT!  

Affirmations

 

Stacey Ramirez for ALWAYS going above and beyond to make sure I’m prepared for visitors.

Diane and Megan for sharing a best practice at our staff meeting.

Andria, Jamie, Tameka, Stacey, and Robyn for presenting at the staff meeting.

Jamie, Mark, Steve, Cindy Chuang, Flo and Ja’Rayl for staying at the middle school dance. Thank you for your sacrifice of time that brought so much joy to our students.

Jeanne, Kim J, and Stephanie for chaperoning the MS dance.

Andria for all the Reading Month communications.  

Jen D for always thinking of ways to spread positivity throughout our school.  

Stacey Ramirez for creating another amazing flyer/handout at the last minute for me.

Josie for sharing her workshop practices.  

Tricia, Robyn, Jamie, and Stacey for my Valentine’s treats.

Mark for helping me get technology together.

Amanda, Diane, Sam, Jen D, Josie, Amy, Megan, Andria, Alex, Mandy, Teri, and Monique for opening up your classroom to visitors. Thank you for providing opportunities for others to grow. You all were amazing.

Sandy for always surprising me in a good way.

Jamie for supporting STARS.

This Week

 

Sunday, February 19:

    ·     Cindy Chuang’s Birthday

Monday, February 20:

    ·     No School-Presidents’ Day

Tuesday, February 21:

    ·     PLC Meeting

    ·     Kinder Camp

    ·     3-8 Math Interim 2 (February 21-24)

Wednesday, February 22:

    ·     Black History Month (BHM) Spirit Day-students may wear BHM tops or solid colored red, black, or green tops with jeans for FREE.

Thursday, February 23:

    ·     SpEd Open House

    ·     Science Family Learning Night 5:30-7:30

Friday, February 24:

    ·     Stefanie’s Birthday

    ·     Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Reading Month Kickoff)-Hutcherson

    ·     Spirit Day and Popcorn $1.00 each

Saturday, February 25:

    ·     Lisa’s Birthday

Happy Birthday

 

Cindy Chuang: February 19

Stefanie: February 24

Lisa: February 25

Important Dates

 

February 27-March 3: Principal & Deans Appreciation Week

February 27: Social Committee Potluck

February 28: Jessica G’s Birthday

February 28: “Surfs Up” Reading Month Spirit Day. Students may wear tropical attire for FREE.

February 28: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-5^th Grade

March 1: Wellness Day

March 2: Purple Club

March 3: All Grades Entered

March 3: End of Tri 2

March 3: Trimester 2 School Store

March 3: Payday Breakfast-7^th Grade

March 6: Trimester 2 School Store Rewards

March 6-10: 5 Science Interim

March 7: Report Cards Printed

March 7: SLT Meeting

March 7: “Under the Sea” Reading Month Spirit Day. Students may dress as a water creature for $1.00

March 8: Perfect Attendance Prize Redemption

March 8: Jorvonna’s Birthday

March 9: PT Conferences 4-8 PM

March 10: PT Conferences 12-4 PM

March 10: ½ Day of School-Dismissal @11:20 AM

March 10: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (National Women’s History Month) Barbee

March 13-17: 8 Science Interim

March 14: Staff Meeting

March 14: Staff Meeting Snacks-1^st Grade

March 14: “Let’s Make Waves”-Reading Month Spirit Day. Students may wear blue for $1.00.

March 17: Payday Breakfast-8^th Grade

March 17: Book Swap and 90-minute Read-In

March 17: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (National Women’s History Month) Holowicki

March 21: PLC Meeting

March 21: “Reading Shore is Fun” Spirit Day. Students may dress as their favorite book character for FREE!

March 22: Tameka’s Birthday

March 22: Spring Pictures

March 23: Megan’s Birthday

March 24: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-6^th Grade

March 27-31: Spring Break

 

*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please let me know!  

School Visit #1

 

On Monday morning, we will be hosting 6 middle school deans from our region, two C & I specialists, and our DSQ for professional development. They will be observing some middle school classrooms. Those teachers have been notified. Thank you for always welcoming our visitors. 

School Visit #2

On Wednesday, 18 NHA teachers from Ohio, New York, and the Canton region will be spending the day at our school for Dean Prep Academy. Dean Prep is a yearlong program for teachers who want to be a dean. They will spend the day in the 6^th grade middle school science room with me and two other cohort leaders as we facilitate their learning. Part of the day, they will be observing some classrooms. I have already notified those teachers. Since, I won’t be available, Jamie will be the acting principal. As always, if you see them in the hallway, please give them a warm Keystone welcome.

Staff Meeting

Starting at 3:45 on Tuesday, please go to the staff lounge to sign in, pick up documents, and grab some snacks. Our staff meeting will begin promptly at 4:00 pm in the gym.

You may click here for the agenda.

Affirmations

 

Stacey Ramirez for updating our sign to reflect our achievements.

Jen H for being so many things to so many people. You are a lifesaver!

Stacey Reed, Robyn, Tameka, and Jamie for all the “things.” I couldn’t lead this building without you. You make my job easier and better.

Cindy Chuang for staying at our movie night. Thank you for your sacrifice of time.

Alex, Teri, Josie, and Ashley A for inviting me into your classrooms for Black History Month.

Ja’Rayl for organizing Jump Rope for Heart.

Stephanie for all your communication to families on behalf of the entire staff.

Robyn for keeping our sub list updated and communicating this to our staff.

Diane for designing an amazing BHM bulletin board. I love your creativity.

Teri for all the time that you spent ensure that our student receive proper instruction to demonstrate academic success.

This Week

 

Monday, February 13:

    ·     MS Dean PD at Keystone

    ·     Afterschool Tutoring Begins  

Tuesday, February 14:

    ·     Staff Meeting

    ·     Staff Meeting Snacks-Specials

    ·     Flower Gram Delivery

    ·     Show Some LOVE Spirit Day-students can wear Valentine tops or solid colored pink, white, or red shirts with jeans for FREE

Wednesday, February 15:

    ·     Dean Prep PD at Keystone

Friday, February 17:

    ·     Payday Breakfast-5^th Grade

    ·     Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Black History Month)-Felsburg

    ·     IAT Meetings

Important Dates

February 19: Cindy Chuang’s Birthday

February 20: No School-Presidents’ Day

February 21: PLC Meeting

February 21: Kinder Camp

February 21-24: 3-8 Math Interim 2

February 22: Black History Month (BHM) Spirit Day-students may wear BHM tops or solid colored red, black, or green tops with jeans for FREE.

February 23: Family Learning Night

February 23: SpEd Open House

February 24: Stefanie’s Birthday

February 24: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Reading Month Kickoff)-Hutcherson

February 24: Spirit Day and Popcorn $1.00 each

February 25: Lisa’s Birthday

February 27-March 3: Principal & Deans Appreciation Week

February 27: Social Committee Potluck

February 28: Jessica G’s Birthday

February 28: Surfs Up Spirit Day-FREE

February 28: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-5^th Grade

 

*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please let me know!