This Week

Monday, September 23:

    ·      Mum Delivery

    ·      Jorvonna Out of the Building-Robyn Acting Principal

    ·      Fall PTO Fundraiser (September 23-October 7)

Tuesday, September 24:

    ·      September 27: PLC Meetings

Wednesday, September 25:

    ·      Education Benefits & Parent-Student Compact Dress Down Day

    ·      CPI Training in Gym-Alex Acting Principal  

Thursday, September 26:

    ·      Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Global Diversity Awareness Month)-Brown

Friday, September 27:

Spirit Day $1.00 and Popcorn $1.00

Important Dates

September 30: Y5/Kinder Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna

September 30-October 4: Kinder Fall Numeracy

September 30: Jorvonna Out of the Building (Bay Mills Leadership Conference)-Alex Acting Principal

October 1: Jorvonna Out of the Building (Bay Mills Leadership Conference)-Stacey Acting Principal

October 2: Jorvonna Out of the Building (Bay Mills Leadership Conference)-Robyn Acting Principal

October 1: Field Trip Location & Date Submitted to Jorvonna

October 1: SLT Meeting (3:50-4:20)  

October 2: Count Day

October 2: Free Dress Down Day

October 2: Falak’s Birthday

October 3: Emily’s Birthday

October 3: Purple Club

October 4: Progress Reports

October 4: Payday Friday Breakfast-4^th Grade

October 4: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Bullying Prevention Unity Day)-Good-Lang

October 7: Nikki’s Birthday

October 8: Staff Meeting Snacks-5^th Grade

October 8: Staff Meeting

October 9: Perfect Attendance Dress Down Day

October 10: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Bullying Prevention Unity Day)-Robinson

October 10: Monique’s Birthday

October 11: Jorvonna Out of the Building (Personal)-Stacey Acting Principal

October 14: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Anti-Bullying Month)-Patton

October 15: Courtney’s Birthday

October 16: ½ Day (Staff PD)

October 17: Family Learning Night 5:30 PM

October 18: IAT Meetings

October 18: Trunk or Treat

October 18: Payday Friday Breakfast-8^th Grade

October 21: Robyn P’s Birthday

October 22: PLC (Team) Meeting

October 22: Picture Re-takes

October 24: 30 Hour PD

October 24: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (American Indian Heritage Month)-M. Higgins

October 25: Parent-Student Compact Due

October 25: Spirit Day

October 25: Kim J’s Birthday

October 25: Middle School Dance 4-6 PM

October 28-November 1: Warm Detroit Coat Drive (NJHS)

October 28-November 1: 3-8 ELA & Math Interim 1

October 28-November 1: 3-8 Science Interim 1 (Grades 3-4, 6-8)

October 31: 1^st Grade Social Media Post Due to Jorvonna

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

Staff Fun-Western Attire Contest

 

It’s time to have some staff fun with your attire. In recognition of “International Country Music Day,” on September 17, staff is encouraged to wear western themed clothing such as hats, boots, jeans, flannels or other relevant items. This can be as simple as you wearing your Keystone August PD shirt with jeans. However, there will be a prize for the most creative outfit. We look forward to having a little fun with a themed dress day as we continue to Saddle Up for Success.

Peer Observations

 

The leadership team would like to offer peer observations again this year. You will have two opportunities (October/November and February/March) to observe your colleague through this formal process. However, teachers are free to set up additional observation times to take place during open times in their schedule.

To participate in the first round of peer observations, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Set goals for desired areas of growth with your dean.

Step 2: Request a peer observation by filling out the required Google Form before Friday, September 27. The first round of observations will take place during the months of October and November.

Step 3: The leadership team will set up a 30-45-minute observation based on teacher request and send calendar invites.

Step 4: Teacher will complete this Professional Development Peer Observation form and return to your dean the day after the observation takes place.

Step 5: Debrief with your dean during the following O3 and discuss next steps. 

By doing peer observations, it provides valuable opportunities for reflection, gives insight into teaching practices, mutual professional development, and quality improvement in teaching and learning. Peer observations are not required but provided as an additional way to support teacher growth and development. 

Core Values

One of our Core Values is to “take ownership for the success of our students.” To do this, it’s important that we ensure that we are following the assessment cycle. As you follow Phase 2 (Analyze Data), please review these questions to determine the next steps regarding your assessment data in gradebook. 

 

ABCDE Goals-Chronic Absenteeism

 

Congratulations to Ms. Patton’s class for being the first class to spell the word, HERE! Also, congrats to Mrs. Nelson’s class who also spelled HERE. Don’t forget to inform me and your dean when you spell any of the attendance words (HERE, PRESENT, or ATTENDANCE).

Affirmations

 

Mandy, Cayla, Teri, Sarah, Monique, Flo, Valyn, Diane, Danielle, Lynne, Falak, Jessica W, Kathleen, Christina, Crystal, Robinson, Steve, Josie, Tracy, Amy, Megan, and Lori for participating and providing an attendance slogan.   

Jen H, Stacey Reed, Robyn, and Alex for presenting at the staff meeting. I know how much you love speaking in front of people. :)

Robyn, Stacey Reed, and Alex for working diligently to make things easier for our staff. The changes to the workshop lesson plans provide our teachers the opportunity to analyze student work while still having high quality instruction.

Christina for always coming to my office just to say “hi.”  

Stacey Ramirez for spending hours with me organizing the shed. I am truly grateful that you match my crazy.   

Emily for your commitment to our students and science. I am so grateful for your sacrifice of personal time and passion.

Stacey Reed for working a miracle and being in compliance with 504s.

Alex for your willingness to have difficult conversations to make things better.

Robyn for everything Chromebooks. Thank you for taking on this additional role to ensure our students have the necessary items to be successful. 

Stacey Ramirez for allowing me to do a brain dump to make my vision come alive.  I am also extremely grateful for your support with organizing the shed.

Nicole for creating a new attendance document.

Flo for using your artist skills to assist a student. The care you showed was amazing.   

Diane and Amanda for sharing treats with the staff.

Monique for the constant laughs that have nothing to do with work. I love our conversations.

Tracy for being willing to adjust your practices so students have opportunities to explore Science Olympiad.

Linsey and Danielle for referring a friend to a job posting. It speaks to our school culture that you would recommend Keystone as a place to work.

Danielle for inviting me into your classroom to view your 9/11 presentation.

Jane for constantly greeting me with a smile and positivity. You are a wonderful addition to our team. 

Andria for running an excellent Sylvan program. WOW!