P/T Conferences

Please click here for a reminder of our expectations pertaining to 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, as long as you have enough time to make it there without blocking out more than 30 minutes. The earliest time that you may leave the building is 11:45. The PTO will be providing a meal on both days—see the menu below.



School Calendar

 

Utilize our approved 2026-27 school calendar here to help you plan for the summer and next school year. Please note that additional events will be added over the summer and throughout the school year. Please do not share this with families yet, I am waiting for NHA to post it to our school website.

Schoolwide Assembly

 

The PTO is planning to hold their annual schoolwide assembly and they are seeking your feedback. Is there a specific assembly you’ve heard of that you would like to see brought to our school, or is there a particular topic you think would be fun and engaging for our students? This is intended to be a fun reward for the students.

In previous years, they hosted Basketball Bob and The Rock Band. Both assemblies delivered positive messages that aligned with our moral focus virtues. If you have any ideas for this year, please share them by completing this survey by Tuesday, March 3.

ABCDE Goal-Attendance

 

Congratulations to Mrs. Nelson’s class for spelling the word, HERE.

Affirmations

Stacey Ramirez for everything you did to make Leadership Appreciation Week the best we’ve ever had. You organized the entire week from start to finish, thoughtfully planning every detail. From coordinating the decorations to organizing the daily gifts, your attention to detail was amazing. I especially appreciate the communication you sent to each grade level to create a recognition schedule—making each day a meaningful and unexpected surprise. Because of you, we truly felt valued, celebrated, and appreciated all week long.

Tracy for all the wonderful activities you planned for the leadership team. As I mentioned before, it’s very clear that a great deal of time and thought went into this week. I am so grateful that you care enough about the leadership team to make our week full of exciting activities that tapped into our competitive spirit.

Flo and Theresa for the beautifully curated self-care basket. Every item — from the bath salts and eye masks to the body wash, scrub, face mask, lip balm, and candles — felt like an intentional reminder to slow down and take care of myself. It was such a thoughtful and comforting gift.

Mandy and Kim B the overflowing gift basket was incredibly generous and full of delightful surprises. From the cozy pajamas and blanket to the shower cap, journal, pens, hair clip, mug, and so much more, every item felt carefully chosen. I especially loved how each gift was individually wrapped — it made opening everything even more fun, like multiple little surprises within one big one.

Megan and Lisa for the sunshine-filled yellow basket! I absolutely loved the bright and cheerful theme. From the flowers and soap to the dish towels, chocolate-covered treats, fuzzy socks, chips, cookies, candy, water bottle, notepads, and pens, everything brought such joy. I can’t wait to use and enjoy each thoughtful item. I also cannot wait to see what color theme you pick next year.

Sandy and Jessica W for the cards you had the students create and the flowers. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Jessica S., Emma, Ja’Rayl, Joelle, and Eric for the creativity that went into making my gift. The chip bouquet was such a fun and thoughtful surprise, and it perfectly captured my personality.

Christina, Alex, and Sarah M for the beautiful flowers and the Sephora gift card. The flowers brightened my space each day and served as a constant reminder of your kindness. And the Sephora card? You truly know me well — thank you for supporting my love of all things beauty!

Nikki, Linsey, and Crystal for the generous gift cards to two of my favorite places. The fact that you were intentional with your store selections made it feel even more personal and thoughtful. Your kindness gives me something special to look forward to, and I can’t wait to treat myself and think of you while I do.

Cayla, Courtney, Monique, Falak, Teri, Kathleen, Amy, Aimee, and Danielle for the incredibly thoughtful basket that felt so personalized. From my favorite snacks to the gift cards to all the places I love, it was clear how much care went into selecting everything.  

Ja’Rayl for taking the initiative to sweep the floor when there wasn’t a custodian. Even though it added extra work and interrupted your instruction, I truly appreciate your positive attitude.

Stefanie for coming in early to support the front office when there was only one person on duty. Your willingness to jump in and help made a big difference and ensured the office ran seamlessly.

Deb, Stefanie, Kim J, Stephanie, Taylor, Stacey Reed, Stacey Ramirez, Tameka, Sally, and Robyn for the Kindle and Yeti! You’ve officially upgraded my travel game. A good book and tea in hand is my idea of first-class luxury, and you made it happen. I’ve been wanting a Kindle for so long, so thank you for saving my wrist in the process.

Jen S for putting the biggest smile on my face with the cartoon picture of me and the beautiful candle. I laughed so hard seeing myself like that—it was such a creative and thoughtful surprise! You truly know how to make someone feel special.

Jen D for thinking not only of me, but of the person who mean the most to me. The fact that your gift was an extension of that speaks volumes about your heart and thoughtfulness. It meant more than you know.

Jane, Ellen, Cindy, and Andria for the Sephora gift card. It truly means so much that you chose something so thoughtful and personal. You know how much I love that place, and I’ve had a perfume on my wish list for quite some time—now I finally get to treat myself because of you. I’m so grateful for your kindness and for knowing me so well.

Cecelia, Gloria, Danielle, and Robyn P for such a thoughtful and meaningful gift. Sephora may be my happy place, but what truly made this special was knowing it came from all of you. It means so much that you took the time to choose something you knew I would genuinely love. Your kindness and generosity truly touched my heart, and I’m so grateful for each of you.

Mark, Diane, and Lynne for the beautiful flowers and the thoughtful cards from all the 6th graders. It meant the world to me to feel so surrounded by love and encouragement.

Yasmeen for the incredible self-care kit filled with so many thoughtful and wonderful items. It was such a meaningful reminder to slow down and take care of myself. I cannot wait to enjoy everything over Spring Break — your kindness and intentionality truly meant so much to me.

This Week

Monday, March 2:

     ·       Tri 2 School Store Reward

     ·       All Grades Entered

Tuesday, March 3:

     ·       Reading Month Spirit Day: “It’s All About That First Letter!” Dress as a person, animal, or object that starts with the same letter as your first name for $1.00

     ·       Report Cards Printed

Wednesday, March 4:

     ·       Perfect Attendance Reward

     ·       Book Fair (March 4-6)

Thursday, March 5:

     ·       Purple Club

     ·       Morning Assembly Presentation Due (National Women’s History

     ·       Month-who and how?)-Laurinec

     ·       P/T Conferences (in-person) 4-8 PM

Friday, March 6:

     ·       P/T Conferences (virtual) 12-4 PM

     ·       ½ Day-Dismissal at 11:20 AM

     ·       Payday Breakfast-Kinder Paras

Important Dates

 

March 8: Jorvonna’s Birthday

March 10: Reading Month Spirit Day: “Kind Words Count!” Wear a shirt with a positive message & jeans for FREE

March 10: Staff Meeting

March 10: Staff Meeting Snacks-SPED

March 11: 3rd & 4th Grade Spelling Bee 1:00 PM in Gym

March 12: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Global Recycling Day)-Hutcherson

March 13: GL Intervention Meetings

March 13: Dress Down & Hat $1.00 each

March 14: Lynne’s Birthday

March 17: Reading Month Spirit Day: “Double Word Score” Twin Day Find someone to double up with and dress alike as twins for $1.00

March 18: 6-8 Author Visit

March 19: K-5 Author Visit

March 19: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Autism Awareness Month)-Jordan  

March 20: Payday Breakfast-Specials

March 20: MTSS/IAT Meetings K-8

March 22: Tameka’s Birthday

March 23: Megan’s Birthday                                          

March 24: Reading Month Spirit Day: “Blank Letter Tile Day!” Dress as a blank scrabble tile by wearing a black, tan, or white solid colored shirt and jeans for FREE.

March 24: Team PLC  

March 25: Leslie’s Birthday

March 25: Arts, Beats, & Sweets (K, 2, 4, & 6) 5:00-7:40 PM

March 26: Arts, Beats, & Sweets (1, 3 & 5) 5:00-7:00 PM

March 27: Spirit Day $1.00

March 27: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-6th Grade

March 30-April 3: No School-Spring Break

 

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

ABCD Analysis Form

 


Over the past three months, team leaders and the leadership team have intentionally sought your feedback, reflected on our current practices, and discussed how we can better support you in managing student behaviors.

As a result of this work, we created a new ABCD analysis form to better equip you to identify patterns and understand triggers before moving to a Behavior Motivation Analysis (BMA).

Our new ABCD form provides a structured way to document:

      ·       A – Antecedent: What happened immediately before the behavior?

      ·       B – Behavior: What did the student do?

      ·       C – Consequence: What happened as a result of the student’s behavior?

      ·       D – Discipline: What adult action was taken in response to the student’s behavior?

Completing the ABCD analysis for repeat offenders ensures that when you move to a BMA, you are working from patterns and facts. The form also allows you to track multiple incidents in one place, making trends easier to identify.

You can access and download the new ABCD form here. If you need assistance with completing the form, you can use these step-by-step instructions.

We know that addressing repeat offenders can be challenging, and we are committed to equipping you with practical tools that make this work clearer and more manageable.


Regional PD Agenda

 


We look forward to spending the day with you at our Regional PD as we continue deepening our understanding of the assessment cycle and workshop model.

You can click here to view the full agenda. 

Lunch will be a slider bar featuring hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, chips, and salad.

Please note that attendance is required for salaried staff only.

ABCDE Goal-Attendance

 

Congratulations to Ms. Lowe’s class for spelling the word, ATTENDANCE.

Affirmations

 

Tracy for taking the time to make cookies for the staff. Your thoughtfulness knows no bounds.

Sandy for decorating my office with flowers. Your kindness created such a welcoming and uplifting space.

Stacey Ramirez for a successful attendance audit! Your organization and diligence truly paid off.

Steve for the donuts! Small gestures like this go a long way and start my day on a positive note.

Yasmeen for cooking lunch for your team and including me. I was so impressed with your talent as a chef. The care you put into bringing everyone together did not go unnoticed, and it truly meant a lot to be included.

Tracy for having your team set up the lunch tables—twice! Thank you for always being willing to help out the leadership team. We know we can always count on you.

Jessica S. for creating all of the parent-teacher conference sign-ups. Your organization and efficiency help everything run smoothly for our families and staff.

Sandy for stepping in to sub in kindergarten. Your flexibility and support ensure our scholars continue learning without missing a beat.

Teri for having your students create hearts and placing them on my door. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a wonderful welcome back to be greeted with. Seeing those hearts truly brightened my day.

Sally for enhancing my ABCD analysis form with dropdown options and other improvements on such short notice. You turned a basic form into a user-friendly tool for teachers that will benefit our students. I really appreciate your expertise and support.

Sally for being the acting principal while I was away. Your leadership ensured everything ran smoothly in my absence.

This Week

 

Monday, February 23:

     ·       Saima’s Birthday

     ·       Social Studies Mock Interim-Grades 5 & 8-(2/23-3/20)

     ·       Leadership (Principal & Dean) Appreciation Week (February 23-27)

     ·       February 26: Family Learning Night

Tuesday, February 24:

     ·       Team PLC Meetings

     ·       Stefanie’s Birthday

     ·       Megan M’s Birthday

Wednesday, February 25:

     ·       Lisa’s Birthday

Thursday, February 26:

     ·       Tri 2 School Store

     ·       Jessica S’s Birthday

Friday, February 27:

     ·       End of Tri 2

     ·       No School-Regional PD

     ·       Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-5th Grade

Happy Birthday




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Important Dates

 


March 2: Tri 2 School Store Reward

March 2: All Grades Entered

March 3: Report Cards Printed

March 3: Reading Month Spirit Day: “It’s All About That First Letter!” Dress as a person, animal, or object that starts with the same letter as your first name for $1.00

March 4: Perfect Attendance Reward

March 4-6: Book Fair

March 5: Purple Club

March 5: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (National Women’s History

Month-who and how?)-Laurinec

March 5: P/T Conferences (in-person) 4-8 PM

March 6: P/T Conferences (virtual) 12-4 PM

March 6: ½ Day-Dismissal at 11:20 AM

March 6: Payday Breakfast-Kinder Paras

March 8: Jorvonna’s Birthday

March 10: Reading Month Spirit Day: “Kind Words Count!” Wear a shirt with a positive message & jeans for FREE

March 10: Staff Meeting

March 10: Staff Meeting Snacks-SPED

March 11: 3rd & 4th Grade Spelling Bee 1:00 PM in Gym

March 12: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Global Recycling Day)-Hutcherson

March 13: GL Intervention Meetings

March 13: Dress Down & Hat $1.00 each

March 14: Lynne’s Birthday

March 17: Reading Month Spirit Day: “Double Word Score” Twin Day Find someone to double up with and dress alike as twins for $1.00

March 18: 6-8 Author Visit

March 19: K-5 Author Visit

March 19: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Autism Awareness Month)-Jordan  

March 20: Payday Breakfast-Specials

March 20: MTSS/IAT Meetings K-8

March 22: Tameka’s Birthday

March 23: Megan’s Birthday                                          

March 24: Reading Month Spirit Day: “Blank Letter Tile Day!” Dress as a blank scrabble tile by wearing a black, tan, or white solid colored shirt and jeans for FREE.

March 24: Team PLC  

March 25: Leslie’s Birthday

March 25: Arts, Beats, & Sweets (K, 2, 4, & 6) 5:00-7:40 PM

March 26: Arts, Beats, & Sweets (1, 3 & 5) 5:00-7:00 PM

March 27: Spirit Day $1.00

March 27: Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna-6th Grade

March 30-April 3: No School-Spring Break

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


Regional PD

 

The leadership team wanted to provide you with an opportunity to slow down, recharge, and take care of yourself amidst the busy school year. We are excited to offer a sound bath experience for our staff during Regional PD. A sound bath is a guided relaxation session where gentle, resonant sounds from instruments (singing bowls, gongs, and chimes) help calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. You don’t need any experience—just bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket to the music room for your assigned 30-minute session.

We hope you take this time to fully immerse yourself in the experience and let the sounds guide you to a place of calm and restoration. If you are interested, you can sign up by clicking HERE.

If all spaces are filled, please contact Robyn M and she will work to get you a spot.

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February Staff Fun

 

The leadership team isn’t done providing you with fun experiences, and we hope our efforts show how much we appreciate all that you do!

On February 17, join us for Random Acts of Kindness Day by participating in a Kindness Challenge. By the end of the day on February 17:

     1.    give one genuine compliment

     2.    help someone without being asked

     3.    thank someone you don’t usually talk to 

If you complete all three random acts of kindness, grab a colored heart from the shelf on the mailboxes and attach it on your door to inspire others—because kindness is contagious!

Then, on February 20, celebrate National Comfy Day by dressing down in school-appropriate comfy clothes. We know that for many of you, a comfy day is EVERYTHING because it makes the workday a little more enjoyable while you do the incredible work you always do.

The leadership team is so grateful for all of you and remains committed to continuing to find meaningful and intentional ways to show it. We appreciate Stacey Reed for planning both these events.

ABCDE Goal-Behavior

We all use academic data to identify the specific standards and skills a student needs for academic intervention. As we discussed at our staff meeting, the same approach applies to students who struggle behaviorally—especially repeat offenders. The first step is to review behavioral data in MyNHA’s People Management (see image below) and conduct an ABCD analysis.


Then follow the steps in this Behavior Motivation document to analyze patterns. This will allow you to address repeat behaviors thoughtfully, so your interventions are intentional, impactful, and support positive change.

To paraphrase Albert Einstein, if your current approach isn’t working, it’s time to try something different.


 


Affirmations

 

Stacey and Tameka for serving as acting principals during my absences. I love that I never have to worry when I am away.

Stacey Reed for all the goodies (tea and chips) this week. I truly appreciate you spoiling me!

Ellen and Stacey Reed for providing me with the “famous women” for the phone cast. I can’t wait to use them during Women’s History Month.

Tracy for all your hard work on submitting our Green School application.

Sarah G., Cindy, and Alex for presenting and/or sharing at our staff meeting. Your contributions help make our team and school even stronger.

My February Friend for all the thoughtful gifts and special notes over the past two weeks. You have gone above and beyond, and you’ve truly made me feel special.