First FULL Week!
It was a great first FULL week - setting classroom routines, literacy assessments, AC courses began, vision screening, and OLC ribbon cutting! I hope each of you take time to rest and recharge this week. Next week, we will begin reading small group instruction in K-3rd grade and complete additional literacy assessments for some students in 4th-5th grade.
STINGER STORIES
Read the latest edition of Stinger Stories, emailed to parents last night at the link below.
BOY CHECKLIST
Please submit your BOY checklist to Laura or Carla.
CURRICULUM NIGHT, 8/15
Team leads - please look for additional slides to be included in your grade level Curriculum Night presentations to provide family reminders regarding visitors and sign-in procedures.
Field Trip letters & permission slips will be ready for distribution during Curriculum Night. These copies will be in your box Tuesday PM.
All certified staff should attend the first 15 minutes of the PTA meeting in the gym for staff introductions.
We will provide Mellow Mushroom for staff on Tuesday night! Stop by the teacher's lounge to come get a bit to eat between 5:00-5:30.
Curriculum Night Schedule
5:30-6:00 - AC ELA Session
6:00-6:30 - PTA Meeting (gym)
6:30-7:15 - Classroom Session 1
7:15-8:00 - Classroom Session 2
UPCOMING PLCs
- 8/14 - K-3 Review Reading Small Groups; Small Group Planning
- 8/16 - 4-5 SOR Preview with Nik Philmon
OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER
Today, we celebrated the ribbon cutting for our Outdoor Learning Center! There are a few smaller, student created, features that will be added to the space the next few months. However, the space is ready for you to begin enjoying with your students. The OLC includes 4 learning areas - 1) amphitheater, 2) flexible seating learning area, 3) table area, 4) learning gardens. This will allow 3 to 4 classes to enjoy the space at one time.
We will create a shared Outlook calendar for reserving the OLC space for your classroom. Look for this to come in the next few weeks. Until the calendar is active, you're free to use the space as you see it is available!
FALL LDAs (Literacy Diagnostic Assessments)
Job well done to all of our classroom teachers and reading specialists for completing Fall LDAs without any hiccups! Nearly 400 students individually assessed and data entered in just 6 days! I cannot think of a more talented team of educators to prepare our students to become skillful readers.
A draft of small group assignments were created today with our admin team and reading specialist lead. We will review these assignments and make any necessary adjustments during PLCs on 8/14. However, if you wanted to take a peek ahead of Monday, you're welcome to do so at the link below.
VISION TO LEARN EYE EXAMINATIONS, 8/18
Students who did not pass the first eye screener will receive a complete eye examination (with parent permission) on Friday, 8/18. A volunteer runner will come to pick-up these students from your classroom during the student's exam time.
HEARING SCREENING, 8/14-8/17 (1st, 3rd, & 5th Grade)
Nurse Nunez will complete required hearing screening next week. Please see the schedule below.
MAP TESTING, 8/21-8/25
NEWS FROM PTA!
1. Staff Spirit Wear Discounts - happening NOW! Flyers were placed in your box and is also attached to Stinger Stats email.
2. PTA Membership Class Incentive! Classes with 100% PTA Membership by September 1st will win a popsicle party!
3. PTA Direct Donation Class Incentive! First class with 100% participation in Direct Donation by September 8th will win a limo ride & pizza party! Any amount donated to PTA counts as participation in Direct Donation.
What class will we see in a limo?!?
INFORMATION BELOW WAS INCLUDED IN LAST WEEK'S STINGER STATS!
UPCOMING FACULTY MEETINGS
In effort to protect your time during pre-planning, we held several required trainings until after the school year began. We appreciate your patience as we cover these items in the next few faculty meetings.
- 8/16 - Mandated Reporter Training, District ELA Curriculum Review from N. Philmon, TKES Orientation
WEEKLY BUZZ
As a reminder, your Weekly Buzz should be sent every Friday to families and posted to your Schoology page.
PLEASE INCLUDE A REMINDER - NO DISMISSAL CHANGES UNTIL 8/14.
GEORGIA STANDARDS PARENT RESOURCES
Please share the resources below with your families in your weekly newsletter and posted to your Schoology page. Grades 3-5, please make sure to communicate with your math families as several students switch for math. Coordinate with your team and send this information out at the same time.
UPCOMING DATES
- 8/11 - Fall LDA Data Entry Completed
- 8/14 - K-3 PLCs
- 8/15 - PTA Meeting & Curriculum Night 6:00-8:00
- 8/16 - 4-5 PLCs
- 8/16 - Reading Small Groups Begin
- 8/16 - Faculty Meeting, 3:30 (Leadership Meeting to follow)
- 8/21 - MAP Testing Begins
- 8/22 - PLCs
- 8/23 - Vertical Team Meetings, 3:30
- 8/24 - Dress Down Day
- 8/29 - PLCs
- 8/29 - Barn Hill Preserve School Visit
- 8/30 - Faculty Meeting, 3:30
- 8/30 - 3-5 WS Enrichment Club Registration Closes
- 8/31 - Q1 Progress Reports Emailed
- 9/1 - PTA Membership Class Incentive Ends
- 9/4 - NO SCHOOL! Labor Day
- 9/7 - PTA Pizza on the Playground, 5:30-7:00 PM
- 9/8 - PTA Direct Donation Class Incentive Ends
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