The Key Notes

As you know, we are currently in our hiring season for the 2022-23 school year and we are looking for four more TIRs. If you know someone who would be a great addition to the Keystone team, please refer them and earn some cash. NHA has increased the bonus amounts.

· $2000 for teachers

· $1000 for paraprofessionals

Check out the Referral Guidelines and Walk-Thru document below.

Refer and Earn Guidelines by embryjd on Scribd

Refer and Earn Walk Thru by embryjd on Scribd

Common Assessment

NHA has done extensive research around their initiative to improve fidelity with common assessment administration. They have found through internal analysis and external research that taking our common assessments improves learning results. Our Information and Analytics team found “the odds of a student who completes all of their common assessment assignments being proficient on Interim 1 were 47% higher than those students who did not complete their common assessments.”

As we approach the final months of school, let’s be intentional regarding common assessment administration to ensure our students continue to make academic gains in preparation of next school year.

Staff Meeting

Starting at 3:45, 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.

Please see the agenda below.

4.12.22 by embryjd on Scribd

Summer Learning Program

We will be offering a Summer Learning Program (summer school) from July 5-28. This program will be in-person 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) from 8:30-12:00, which includes a 30-minute prep. The hourly rate is $40 an hour for certified staff. Please complete the survey below by Wednesday, April 13 if you would like to teach summer school.

More information will be forthcoming to those who complete the survey.

Limited Technology Usage

M-STEP/NWEA testing starts next week and goes until May 14. Due to bandwidth limitations, students are only allowed to use technology during workshop. In addition, teachers CANNOT livestream instructional content, instead it must be downloaded.

Shout Outs

Emma, Jen, and Amelia for having a direct conversation with a parent at traffic.

Tameka for organizing and facilitating our M-STEP meeting.

Ellen for organizing our Ukraine spirit day. Thank you for providing our students an opportunity to show compassion. This exemplified several Core Values.

Stephanie for making sure the staff lounge and fridge were all clean before break.

Deb for receiving a large unwanted shipment and disbursing the items.

Jen for the hours that you spend with attendance. I greatly appreciate you handling difficult conversations with families with grace and poise.

Alex for sharing a best practice resource that demonstrated behave with care.

Amanda for creating some amazing anchor charts.

Cindy Chuang, Diane, Julianne, Amelia, Stacey, and Jamie for being exceptional during an IEP meeting. You all were prepared, clear, and concise regarding all the support that you give which results in great growth.