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Yay for Sunshine!

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Just two weeks until spring break.  Students and staff are feeling the excitement of a little break around the corner.  Let's not lose our focus as we inch closer to the break - and Spring MAP just before the break arrives.  Your intentional instruction and commitment to every student will result in HUGE progress for students.  New Q3 math data will become available to support small group planning, ensuring every student is provided opportunities for mastery of the grade level standard - OR extension when ready!  In reading, your daily small group instruction should be focused on the need of individual groups as students move through stages of reading development (decoding/encoding - fluency - morphology/vocabulary - text comprehension - & written expression).  If you need support in any area, or simply want a thought partner as you consider how to ensure mastery of a skill or extend instruction, reach out to any person on our support team - we are here...
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Full tummies, full hearts!

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What a FUN week filled with LOTS of special treats!  We truly have the VERY best PTA!  I hope you all felt appreciated this week.  You are simply the VERY best of all teachers! We are three weeks until Spring Break!  Over the next three weeks, continue to remain focused on our school priorities in reading, writing, and math - maximizing your instructional time each day for whole group and small group instruction, making  the most of the next 15 days to see huge gains in student learning! The academic growth our students will make over the next few weeks will be AMAZING!!  Continue to remain focused on intentional lesson planning in whole group/small group instruction, DAILY reading and math small group instruction, and maximizing the most of every day.  As you continue to move through your grade level standards, now is a good time to consider where you will purposefully extend learning for students in reading, writing, and math.  How are your less...
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Teacher Appreciation Week!

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CELEBRATING YOU NEXT WEEK!  As we move into the busy spring weeks, know how grateful we are for ALL you do each and every day.  Our school is served by THE most dedicated professionals, working tirelessly - together - to provide the very best instruction for our students, to love each child, and create the most magical elementary school years for our Stingers.  While we appreciate you every day, next week will be filled with some extra special treats. With 3 weeks until Spring MAP, continue to maximize your instructional time.  Small group instruction in Reading & Math should occur EVERY DAY!  If you need planning support as you continue to cover your grade level standards, or provide extension, reach out to Katy.   TEACHER APPREICATION WEEK! We have such a fantastic Teacher Appreciation Week planned for each of you! Thank you to our PTA committee and local business partners for providing breakfast, lunch & snacks throughout the week! Join us...
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