MAP, continued!

It has been a successful Spring MAP Test Administration for 3rd-5th grade students.  Next week, we begin K-2nd grade.  In the depths of spring testing season, things move quickly on the calendar!  There is LOTS happening in the next two weeks.  Work together to stay on top of dates, adjusted schedules, and most importantly to maintain instructional plans to keep your students FULLY engaged in learning!

SPRING MAP, 4/15-4/26

Great job by 3rd-5th Grade completing MAP testing this week!  We will begin K-2nd Grade MAP testing next week.  Click on image below to access document with hyperlinks. 

Student Practice - To be used as a teaching tool with the class.  Teachers can display on the ViewBoard to review test taking strategies and expectations.

HALLWAY TRANSITIONS!, NEXT WEEK

3RD-5TH GRADE:  Weather permitting, please use outdoor paths for traveling to STEM Lab & PE next week, due to K-2nd grade MAP testing.

Q4 PROGRESS REPORTS, DUE 4/24

Please refer to the email sent by Carla regarding Q4 Progress Report deadlines.  All students on the retention list must receive a progress report.

PTA SPRING PICNIC, 4/25

Join us for the last PTA event of the year next Thursday, 4/25!  Live music, spring sunshine, and pizza will make for a great night!

READING SMALL GROUPS

• 3rd-5th Grade:  All reading/math small groups should continue until April 26.  This includes small group in the classroom.
• K-2nd Grade:  All reading/math small groups should continue until May 10.  This includes small group in the classroom. ***Team Leaders will be working with Fahey/Porter to determine reading small group time between 4/29-5/8.

EOG TRAINING PRESENTATION

Thank you for attending EOG training this week.  You can reference the training presentation HERE.

ADJUSTED SPECIALS, BEGINS 4/29 & ENDS 5/8

Due to EOG Testing Schedule, we will begin the adjusted SPECIALS schedule on April 29.  This schedule will run through May 8.

LUNCH (ONLY MINOR ADJUSTMENTS), 4/29-5/8

READING SMALL GROUPS

• 3rd-5th Grade:  All reading/math small groups should continue until April 26.  This includes small group in the classroom.
• K-2nd Grade:  All reading/math small groups should continue until May 10.  This includes small group in the classroom.

MOVIES

Please be mindful movies should ONLY be used during the school day when their purpose supports a learning goal (Ex:  at the end of a novel study; apart of teaching sci/SS content).  Their use during the school day should be limited, unless used during a lunchtime reward or after the final bell @ 3:05 PM.  Even at this time of year, learning still can happen.  Following testing, our focus is on ways to preview content for the next grade level.

CAFETERIA REMINDERS

Continue to reinforce cafeteria expectations with your class.  Ms. Tracy & Mrs. Francesca are working hard to make the lunchroom experience positive.

LAST PLCs OF YEAR!

• 4/23:  Final PLC with Kendra
• 4/30:  NO PLCs (EOG)
• 5/7 (K-2^nd Grade ONLY):  Class Placement; 3^rd-5^th NO PLCs (EOG)
• 5/16 (3^rd-4^th ONLY):  Class Placement 

LAST TEAM MTSS MEETINGS OF THE YEAR:

•  4/25:  3^rd-5^th during planning
• 5/17:  EOY MTSS Forms due to Compton (one form per student on MTSS)

CLASS PLACEMENT PREPARATION, PINK/BLUES DUE 5/3

Please continue to work on pink/blue cards to have them completed by class placement meetings.

MARIETTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ENRICHMENT CLUBS, LAST DAY 5/3

Anticipate dismissal changes beginning the week of 5/6 for students who attended Spring Enrichment Clubs.

EOY CHECKLISTS, DUE 5/30

EOY Checklists were placed in mailboxes today.  These are due May 30th.

NEXT WEEK IN STINGER STATS LOOK FOR...

• Final EOG Reminders
• Field Day Reminders 
• Specials interruptions for Honors Days

ITEMS BELOW ARE REPEATED FROM LAST WEEK

DATES & DEETS

With many events & activities after Spring Break, this handy Dates & Deets calendar is a handy guide.  Dates are also included in the WS Master calendar on Outlook.

23-24 Dates & Deets

WIT & WISDOM UNPACKING DATES

Sara & Katy will lead W&W unpacking in the auditorium. Sub coverage has been arranged.  Please be sure to complete sub plans.

• Kinder - April 29 (8:00-11:00)
• 1st Grade - April 29 (11:30-3:30)
• 2nd Grade - April 24 (11:30-3:30)
• 3rd Grade - May 15 (11:30-3:30
• 4th Grade - May 13 (8:00-11:00)
• 5th Grade - May 13 (11:30-3:30)

SOR COACHING WEEK WRAP-UP

Remember all SOR PD & resources can be found on Stinger University!

TALENT DEVELOPMENT DATES

• 3/25-5/10 - TD Session 3 (K-2 ONLY)

TEAM EXTENDED PLANNING TIME

All team extended planning has been planned for the year.  All coverage invites have been sent by Carla.  You can access the complete schedule here (Extended Planning tab).

UPCOMING DATES (Dates added since last week)

• 4/23 – PLCs w/ Kendra
• 4/24 – Vertical Team Meetings
• 4/25 – Dress Down Day
• 4/25 – Spring Picnic & Art Show 5:30-7:00 PM
• 4/26 – Last Day for Reading Small Groups (3^rd-5^th Grade)
• 4/26 - Last Day for MILE (3rd-5th Grade)
• 4/30 – EOGs Begin
• 4/30 – NO PLCs
• 5/1 – Leadership Meeting
• 5/3 – Kinder FT
• 5/3 - 2nd Grade 50's Diner
• 5/7 – Class Placement Meetings TENTATIVE
• 5/8 – Faculty Meeting
• 5/9 – EOGs End
• 5/9 – Last Day for Reading Small Groups (1^st & 2^nd Grade)
• 5/10 – 1^st Grade FT
• 5/10 – 2^nd Grade FT
• 5/10 - 5th Grade FT (Blue Devil Day)
• 5/10 - Last Day for MILE & TD (K-2nd Grade)
• 5/10-5/16 – EOY LDAs administered
• 5/13 – K-2^nd Grade Field Day
• 5/14 – 3^rd-5^th Grade Field Day
• 5/15-5/17 – 5^th Grade FT (Blue Ridge)
• 5/17 – LDA data DUE
• 5/17 - Senior Walk @ 9:00ish (look for more specific details)
• 5/20 - 1st Honors Day @ 9:30
• 5/20 - 2nd Honors Day @ 12:30
• 5/21 - 3rd Honors Day @ 9:30
• 5/21 - 4th Honors Day @ 12:30
• 5/22 - Kinder Honors @ 9:00 (look for more specific details)
• 5/22 - 8th Grade Walk @ 9:45 
• 5/22 - 5th Honors @ 12:30
• 5/22 - 5th Grade Walk @ 2:30ish (look for more specific details)
• 5/23 - 5th Grade Picnic
• 5/23 - Last Day of School!