A GRAND Day for GrandPals!

YAY, for GrandPals - they are the best PALS!  It was certainly a GRAND day for our GrandPals!  Thank you for your preparation and hospitality while hosting GrandPals today!  We know they all loved sharing the event with their Stinger!

STINGER STORIES

Read the latest edition of Stinger Stories shared with parents today!

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TWO FULL WEEKS!
We have 10 days of instruction before Fall Break!  Let's maximize this time with students, continuing progress on your W&W Module 1, utilizing STEPS Lessons EVERYDAY in small group, and getting your math small groups off the ground.  Reach out in ANY way if we can support in these areas.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT, BEGINS 9/9

TD will begin on Monday!  Schedules and qualifying students were sent to HR teachers this week.  Gifted teachers will pick-up this week for TD.

MATH SMALL GROUP SUPPORT, BEGINS 9/9

Math small group support will begin on Monday.  If you have students served by Michelle, Jenna, or Emmalee please share related pacing documents with them to best support your instruction.

UPCOMING PLCs

  • 9/10 - Math Small Group Planning, using MAP Data
  • 9/17 - OT Strategies (Kinder); W&W and TWR (1st-5th Grade)
LJFA SOR WALKS, 9/11
We will continue SOR walks from Cycle 1 on 9/11.

TECH TALK FROM KIM!
Chormebook inventory is low this year.  Please speak with students about not leaving Chromebooks on the floor unattended.  20 devices were broken that have been accidentally stepped on by students.

REINFORCE RECESS RULES
If you would like to review the recess rules slide deck shared during the faculty this week, you can access the student rules HERE.  Proactive teaching of expectations and continually reinforcement of these expectations will set students up for success!

SAFETY REMINDERS
  • Exterior doors should be locked, never propped – ALL THE TIME.  Staff should be mindful when the last student enters the building to ensure the exterior door has properly closed.  This will require the staff to stop and look down the hall to see that the door has been closed.  If you see an exterior door open (and unattended), close the door immediately and notify administration right away.
  • Visitors must always enter the building through the main front doors and sign in according to procedures.
  • Visitors must always wear a VISITOR sticker while on campus.  If you see a visitor in the building without a visitor sticker, escort this person to the front office to sign in.
  • Students should be taught not to open an exterior door for any person.
  • It is a best practice for classroom doors to remain locked to easily secure your classroom in the event of an emergency.
  • If you see a concern, please share with administration ASAP.
UPCOMING DRILL
While it is not our standard practice to notify staff of upcoming drills, in light of the events this week it felt appropriate to do so.  We will have an EVACUATION DRILL (Fire Drill) on Monday, 9/9.  We will have a LOCKDOWN DRILL on Tuesday, 9/17.  These drills are part of our required drill schedule.

DUPLICATE INFORMATION FROM LAST WEEK BELOW THIS LINE

PTA DIRECT DONATION UPDATE
As of today, the PTA is 65% to goal for this year's Direct Donation.  The Direct Donation campaign ends September 13th.  Why is Direct Donation important?  It gives every teacher $250 supply money (plus additional funds for specialists), pays for subscription fees like IXL, purchases Beelines and agendas, and SO MUCH more (like playground TURF!).

Mrs. Martin's class was the first to reach 100% participation in Direct Donation & they will go on a limo ride to Lewis Park on September 20th!  But, another class incentive is starting NOW!  The NEXT class to reach 100% participation in Direct Donation will earn a PJ & Donut Party!  Continue to encourage participation in PTA Direct Donation from NOW until SEPTEMBER 13th!


QUARTER 1 PROGRESS REPORTS, DUE 9/9

Please see the information below in preparation for Q1 Progress Reports.  If you have any questions regarding progress reports, reach out to Lindsay!

Progress Report Notification Forms will be emailed separately to teachers by 8/30.

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

The Quarter 1 Progress Report Notification Form should be completed for students NOT meeting grade level standards. These students are likely, based on current data and teacher observations, to earn mostly 1’s at the end of Quarter 1.

Steps:

  1. All K-2 homeroom teachers should complete the attached form for identified students not meeting grade level standards.
  2. Save the Q1 Notification form as a PDF.
  3. E-mail the report to the parent on 9/9/24.
  4. Complete the Progress Report Record to log the students that received notification for your homeroom.

3rd – 5th Grade

The Quarter 1 Progress Report Notification Form (attached) should be completed for students averaging below 80% in any subject area. Only the subject area with the grade below 80% is required to complete.

Steps:

  1. All 3-5 homeroom teachers should complete the attached form for identified students with average below 80%.
  2. Save the Q1 Notification form as a PDF.
  3. E-mail the report to the parent on 9/9/24.
  4. Complete the Progress Report Record to log the students that received notification for your homeroom

**If an assignment is incomplete, the grade recorded in Aspen at the progress report deadline is 60%. If the student’s current average is below 80%, the the student receives a notification. This progress report serves as a warning to the child/family to submit assignments before the end of Q1. The grade can be adjusted if work is turned in before the end of Q1. If incomplete assignments are impacting the student’s grade, please note this in the comment section of the progress report. (For example: Christina has __ incomplete assignments that are negatively impacting her grade. Christina has until October 10th to complete all missing assignments in order to update her grade. Following Quarter 1, the grade cannot be changed.)

Important Grading Dates

Q1 Progress Report Dates

Grading Period Ends

August 30th, 2024

Progress Report Notification E-mailed

September 9th, 2024

Q1 Report Card Dates

Grading Period Ends

October 10th, 2024

Deadline to Post Grades (Admin Check)

October 13th, 2024

Report Cards Distributed

October 16th, 2024



UPCOMING DATES (Dates added since last week)

  • 9/9 - Q1 Progress Reports Emailed
  • 9/10 - PLCs
  • 9/11-9/12 - Angie on Campus
  • 9/11 - Leadership Meeting
  • 9/12 - GKIDS Readiness DUE
  • 9/12 - 3rd Grade In House FT (Colonial Times)
  • 9/12 - Pizza on the Playground, 5:30-7:00 PM
  • 9/16 - Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly, 1:30-2:30 PM
  • 9/17 - Parent-2-Parent Series:  The 3-5 Hive, 9:30-10:30 & 6:30-7:30
  • 9/17 - SGT Meeting, 11:00 AM
  • 9/17 - PLCs
  • 9/18 - Vertical Team Meeting, 3:30 PM
  • 9/19 - Dress Down Day
  • 9/19 - MTSS Meetings during planning
  • 9/20 - 5th Grade FT (Tellus)
  • 9/23-9/27 - Fall Break!
  • 9/30 - 1st Grade FT (Truist Park)
  • 10/1 - PLCs
  • 10/2 - Faculty Meeting
  • 10/4 - Picture Day (schedule to come)
  • 10/4 - MHS Homecoming!

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