We are unable to approve any days off on March 17 and 18 due to all subs being used for Beginning Teacher PD. This will be the last one of the school year.
Please reach out if you have concerns.
Sensory Walls
This year Shanay, our Occupational
Therapist, has created sensory walls in each wing to help students and teachers.
There is a movement break space on the bulletin board in the K-2 hallway; a calm down
and movement space on the gym hallway bulletin board for 3-5; and a
movement and calm down space in the hallway by the Parent Room for middle school.
There
are 3 options for each sensory space:
1)
Move: to provide
proprioception and vestibular input for alerting techniques to increase focus
and attention.
2)
Recharge: yoga-based
stretching for deeper pressure, balance, and heavy work movements to maintain focus and attention throughout the school day.
3) Calm-down: positive affirmations, deep breathing techniques, mood enhancing/mindfulness tasks to reduce frustration and get back to a calm body to be ready for learning.
Students can utilize these
walls if they feel tired, overwhelmed or just need a brain break and some
sensory input for their systems to regulate for the day.
Please point these walls out to your students and see Shanay if you have any questions.
***Please
note that these walls do not replace OT services. ***
Shout Outs
Andria, Stacey, Tameka, Robyn, Jamie, Sam, Andria, and Nikki for presenting at the staff meeting.
Robyn for doing a wonderful job presenting information to perspective Kinder families.
Robyn, Stefanie, Stacey Ramirez, Crystal, Lisa, Mandy, Megan, and Jessica W for spending an evening with perspective Kinder families. Thank you for understanding the importance of enrollment.
Tameka for volunteering to help set up on a night when she didn’t have to stay.
Andria for checking to see if her help was needed and being willing to stay late.
Andria for Reading Month communication.
Cindy Conti for tracking down Chromebooks.
Ellen and Andria for sharing Lexia and Dreambox best practices with other schools.
Cindy Conti, Andria, and Ellen for all the hours you spent completing the intervention inventory.
Stacey Reed for providing feedback that supported student learning.
Robyn, Jamie, Tameka, and Stacey for your commitment to be consistent with expectations.
Lindsey for making a screencast to show staff how to do an expense report.
Shanay for providing sensory resources to students and staff.
Sarah Drain for making delicious treats and helping out throughout the school.
This Week
Monday,
February 14:
· Show Some LOVE Spirit Day-students can wear Valentine tops or solid colored
pink, white, or red shirts with jeans for FREE.
Friday, February 18:
· Payday Breakfast-5th
Grade
·
Early
Release 1:15 PM
·
Dress
Down Day for FREE
·
Early
Release PD (All Staff) 1:45-4:00 PM
· Morning Assembly
Presentation Due-Black History Month (Jordan)
Saturday, February 19:
· Cindy Chuang’s Birthday
Important Dates
February 21: No
School-Presidents’ Day
February 21-25: 3-8 Math Interim 2
February 22: Twins Day-students may pair
off with a friend and dress alike since it’s Two’s Day (2.22.22)
February 22: PLC Meeting (Salaried Staff) 4-5 PM
February 24: Stefanie L’s Birthday
February 25: Morning Assembly Presentation Due-Reading
Month (Reading Month Committee)
February 25: Change Bulletin Boards
February 25: Lisa’s Birthday
February 25: Intervention Meetings
February 25: Positive Parent Contact Due
February 25: Spirit Day $1.00
February 28: Jessica G’s Birthday
February 28-March 4: Deans & Principal Appreciation Week
February 28: Facebook Post Due to Jorvonna-5th Grade
*If you have an event to add or something has been forgotten, please
let me know!
2.8.22 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 various locations.
|
Location |
|
|
Y5s - 2nd |
Barbee’s Room |
|
3rd - 5th |
Ancrile’s Room |
|
Middle School & Specials |
Borowiak’s Room |
|
Interventions, EL, & SpEd |
Library |
Please see below for the agenda.
2.8.22 Agenda by embryjd on Scribd
Shout Outs
Stacey Reed for always scheduling collaborative meetings for the admin team.
Jamie Steeb for having difficult staff and parent conversations.
Tameka for ensuring the safety of a student.
Teri and Danielle for inviting me into your classroom to view your Black History activities.
Robyn for constantly updating the arrival and dismissal schedule.
Ashley A, Amy, Danielle, Alex, Stacey, Jena, Tracy, Andria,
and Kristin for
sending the most High Fives this month.
This Week
Tuesday,
February 8:
· Staff Meeting (Salaried
Staff) 4-5 PM
· Staff Meeting Snacks-4th
Grade
Wednesday, February 9:
· Count Day
· 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 10
· Jessica W’s Birthday
· Purple Club
Friday, February 11:
· Morning Assembly
Presentation Due-Presidents Day (Ancrile)
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