Valentine's Day Parties

 

You are welcome to plan a small Valentine’s Day celebration in your classroom on February 14. We request that this celebration take place the last 30 minutes of the day. If you would like to do Valentine’s Day themed academic activities throughout the day, you are welcome to do that as well.

Per our student handbook, “Students in grades K-5 may celebrate by bringing valentines for their classmates. Students who bring valentines must give one to each of their classmates.”

To maximize time, have your students only write who it’s from, instead of writing each student’s name on the valentines. If you do provide a class list to families, please make sure not to include last names.

Moral Focus Awards

As we live out our Core Values, it’s important that we Behave With Care. One way to do to that is by recognizing as many students as possible during Friday assemblies.

To ensure that the specials teachers do not choose a student that has already been recognized by their homeroom teacher, please make sure that you are filling out this form consistently each month. 

Thank you to Mandy, Linsey, Crystal, Falak, Teri, Kathleen, Josie, Amy, Danielle, Amanda, Tracy, Emma, Eric, Ja’Rayl, and John for completing the form every month.

Extra, Extra Prep

 

We have continued our promise of trying to provide you additional time. So, we would love to offer you an extra hour of prep this trimester! Extra, Extra Prep will be available the week of February 10-14. We hope this will either help you finalize grades and/or complete other tasks.

Please note:

       ·        This is for salary staff, however, if an hourly staff needs additional time, please see your dean.

       ·        We will do our very best to make sure that you get your prep(s), however, if too many people call off on a particular day, we may need to reschedule your extra prep.

       ·        It’s our desire to do this at least once a trimester as long as subs are available.

If you are a classroom teacher and would like to have an extra hour of prep, please follow the steps below.

     1.    Click on this sign-up sheet by 3:45 on Wednesday, January 29.

     2.    Pick one time slot.

     3.    Prepare lesson plans for a sub.

Finalized schedule will be emailed Friday, January 31.

1/2 Day PD

Two years later and the leadership team is still upholding our promise to you. We are providing you with an hour and half additional planning time during our ½ day PD on Wednesday.

You will spend the first hour and a half going through Phase 2 of the assessment cycle focusing on analyzing student work (see schedule here). The second hour and a half you can prep/plan at your discretion. However, all staff must remain in the building until 3:15 PM.  We hope the additional 6 hours of prep that our half days provide reaffirm that “you matter!”

Affirmations

 

Mandy, Linsey, Crystal, Falak, Teri, Kathleen, Josie, Amy, Danielle, Amanda, Tracy, Emma, Eric, Ja’Rayl, and John for completing the Moral Focus Award form every month.

Flo and Andria for getting two Google Review posts.  

Tracy for submitting our Green School application to MDE. I am excited to see us being recognized for all your efforts.      

Andria for once again recognizing your peer’s great practices to share with others.      

Stacey Reed for your commitment to providing professional development to our team. You shared knowledge and expertise that will positively impact many students.

Amy, Falak, Crystal, and Emma for providing our students an opportunity to participate in NHA’s Moral Focus Writing and Art contest. I appreciate the hours you have spent communicating and evaluating their work.

Sarah G for being a point of contact for the middle school writing contest.  

Sarah M, Ellen, Andria, Christina, and Amanda for responding to the blog. I loved reading your responses.  

This Week

 

Monday, January 27:

    ·     Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Black History Month-What and Why?)-Baker

·     6 & 8 Science Interim 2 (January 27-31)

Tuesday, January 28:

    ·     PLC Meetings

Wednesday, January 29:

    ·     ½ Day-Dismissal at 11:20 PM

Friday, January 31:

    ·     Social Media Post Due-4^th Grade

    ·     January 31: Spirit Day and Popcorn $1.00 each

    ·     Staff Holiday Party 5:00 PM

Birthdays

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

Important Dates

February 3: No School-Regional PD

February 4: SLT Meeting 3:50-4:10

February 3-7: Mott’s Hospital Candy Gram Fundraiser

February 5: Perfect Attendance Rewards

February 5: Kim B’s Birthday

February 6: Purple Club

February 6: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Presidents’ Day)-Fletcher

February 7: Black History Month Spirit Day-FREE

February 7: Payday Breakfast-5^th Grade

February 10: Jessica W’s Birthday

February 11: Staff Meeting

February 11: Staff Meeting Snacks-7^th Grade

February 12: Count Day

February 12: Dress Down Day-FREE

February 13: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Black History Month-who and how?)-Buckles

February 14: Show Some Love Spirit Day-FREE

February 14: IAT Meetings K-8

February 17: No School-Presidents’ Day

February 20: Morning Assembly Presentation Due (Women’s History Month-what and why?)-Laurinec

February 21: Payday Breakfast-1^st Grade

February 21: Wellness Day

February 21: PTO Family Fun Night-Middle School Skating 3:30-6:30 PM

February 21: Change Bulletin Boards

February 24: Stefanie’s Birthday

February 24: Reading Month Spirit Day

February 24-28: Principal & Deans Appreciation Week

February 25: Lisa’s Birthday

February 25: PLC Meetings

February 26: 3^rd-4^th Grade Spelling Bee

February 26: All Grades Entered

February 27 Family Learning Night-Board Game Bonanza

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

February 28: Jessica S’s Birthday

February 28: Spirit Day

February 28: End of Tri 2- Report Cards Printed

February 28: Tri 2 School Store

February 28: PTO Family Fun Night: K-5 Skating 3:30-6:30 PM

 

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