November Starts with Strong!

Whew, it was a busy 4 day week!  November certainly came in strong with the school events!  Bravo to our 3rd grade students (Wax Museum + Veterans Day) and the 4th & 5th grade Singing Stingers.  It is always a wonderful treat to witness our Veterans feeling celebrated for their service.  Thank you for your participation and support of this special event.

PTA STAFF CHILI LUNCHEON!

Enjoy a warm bowl of chili (or two) at the annual Chili Luncheon.  Thank you to our awesome PTA Hospitality Committee for providing this delicious treat each year!



UPCOMING PLCS
  • 11/12 - Reading SG (4th Grade - NO PLCs due to field trip)
  • 11/19 - Review MOY LDA Plan
Q2 PROGRESS REPORTS
Look for email directions to come regarding Q2 Progress Reports.

Q2 Progress Reports DUE Dates

Progress Reports EMAILED

November 14th

Progress Report Record Completed

November 15th


UPCOMING MLT & LLT MEETINGS
We have several subs in the building for upcoming district MLT & LLT meetings.  Please be mindful of possible needs on your grade level with additional staff out of the building.
  • 11/15 - LLT (1/2 Day AM)
  • 11/20 - MLT 

1.     THANKSGIVING LUNCHES, 11/20 & 11/2

Mrs. Sharlene and her staff are excited to welcome our families for the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.  You can find the lunch schedule below.  Please check the link for your specific class start time.  Sack lunches will be delivered to your classroom on the day when you are not assigned to Thanksgiving lunch.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  There are some specific visitor sign-in protocols that will be changed for upcoming events.  We will collaborate with Brian Wallace next week to confirm details, but this will likely include ALL visitors showing PICTURE ID upon sign in.  I will send school wide communication to families regarding any specific protocol changes for large events before Thanksgiving Lunches.  There is nothing for you to communicate.  See below for your information only.  

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR VISITORS DINING WITH THEIR STINGER FOR THANKSGIVING LUNCH:
  • All visitors will be required to show PICTURE ID when signing in at the front doors.  
  • If a visitor is not listed in Aspen as authorized to be on campus, then he/she will be required to complete Raptor sign-in at the front office.
  • Adult Lunches are $6.00, if paid by LINQ Connect student account or cash.
  • Adult Lunches are $6.60, if paid by credit card the DAY OF the luncheon.
  • Adults purchasing a Thanksgiving lunch will be required to confirm or submit payment BEFORE entering the cafeteria.
  • We STRONGLY encourage families to ensure their child's balance on LINQ Connect has adequate funds to purchase ALL adult/student lunches.  This is the quickest and easiest form of payment.

 

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON

*Check HERE for the specific start time for your class

SACK LUNCH DELIVERED TO CLASSROOMS @ 10:30 EAT DURING REGULAR LUNCH TIME IN CLASSROOM OR OUTDOORS

Wednesday, 11/20

2ND 11:15/ 5TH – 12:00/ 4TH – 1:00

KINDER / 1ST & 3RD

Thursday, 11/21

K – 11:00/ 1ST – 11:50/ 3RD – 12:45

2ND / 5TH & 4TH

CLASS PICTURE NEEDED! 11/20
Please submit a class picture at the link below to be included on the Christmas Tree that will be displayed in the lobby.  All pictures DUE by 11/20.

STINGER SERVE COLLECTION WEEK, 11/18-11/22
Our PTA will begin preparing for Stinger Serve with collection week beginning on 11/18.  Collection boxes will be placed outside your classroom for students to turn in specific items.  Specific collection items needed will be sent by me to all families, as well as communicated by room parents.  You will receive the parent communication sent to families, so you can include this information in your Weekly Buzz & post to social media.  We look forward to another impactful Stinger Serve day giving back to our local community!

Kindergarten

8:45-9:15

Hope House – Winter clothing drive

1st Grade

10:45-11:15

MUST Ministry Hygiene Kits – Sign-up genius link available

2nd Grade

9:30-10:00

Cobb Collaborative – New/Gently Used Children’s Books

3rd Grade

11:30-12:15

Blue Skies – TBD

4th Grade

12:30-1:00

Center for Family Resource Snack Bags – Fruit Cup, Capri Suns, Chips/Goldfish, Granola Bar, Small Toy

5th Grade

Depart 9:00; Return 11:00

Park Street Winter Carnival

DUPLICATE INFORMATION FROM LAST WEEK BELOW THIS LINE

SOR COACHING WEEK RECAP!

It was a great week of learning as we revisited the 3Ds in STEPS and explored the value of the Socratic Seminar in strengthening comprehension and oral rehearsal for writing.  Thank you for your professionalism throughout the week.  Angie will return on 11/7 for 4th/5th Grade SOR PLCs, and on 11/13-11/14 to continue classroom observations and support.

Did you know... JUST 6 WEEKS LEFT BEFORE MOY LDAs!!  It's hard to believe we have less than 26 instructional days (minus any field trips, etc.) between now and the last day for reading small groups.  This time is CRITICAL for the progress of every student.  Keep up the intentional work to move every student to become a more skilled reader & writer.  Every STEPS, every day!  :)
  • STEPS Framework Guidance document HERE (includes hyperlinks for menu of activities for each part of STEPS)
    • Remember the 3Ds for ALL of our students becoming consolidated readers!
      • Set-up:  Deck Drills to include sounds, words, phrases - 1-3 minutes every day!
      • Practice:  Decodable text to include passages or books - 10 minutes every day!
      • Show what you Know:  Dictation of sounds, words, sentences - 7 minutes every day!
  • Decodable Text Resources (for your students still mastering decoding skills):  UFLI, SPIRE, Alphabet Phonics, Whole Phonics, Fly Leaf & more!  Complete Decodable Texts Sets by grade level HERE.
  • Consolidated Reader Text Resources (for your students who have mastered IDI decoding skills):  Text selected by student Lexile - text in Book Room, ReadWorks passages, JGB.

UPCOMING GIFTED DATES
Fall Gifted Testing will begin at the end of the month.  Please see upcoming dates for testing, MILE & TD.
  • 10/30 – GRS & MSO Teacher Training, during faculty meeting
  • 11/1 – Last day for MILE until 12/2
  • 11/1 – Last day for TD until January
  • 11/4-11/21 – Fall Gifted Testing Window
  • 11/5 – GRS Forms DUE, completed during PL Day
  • 11/18 – MSO Forms DUE
  • 12/2 – MILE resumes for current MILE students

UPCOMING DATES (Dates added since last week)

  • 11/11 - 5th Grade FT (Fernbank)
  • 11/12 - 4th Grade FT (Safety Village)
  • 11/12 - PLCs
  • 11/13-11/14 - SOR Facilitator on Campus
  • 11/13 - Vertical Teams (SOR, LLT, MLT)
  • 11/14 - Q2 Progress Reports DUE
  • 11/14 - Parent-2-Parent:  Marietta Middle School Years with Principal Diona Brown 5:30-6:30 PM
  • 11/15 - PTA Staff Chili Luncheon
  • 11/18-11/22 – Stingers Serve Collection Week
  • 11/19 – PLCs
  • 11/19 – SGT Meeting
  • 11/19 - Parent-2-Parent:  School Safety Q&A with Mike Santoro 12:00-12:30 PM
  • 11/20-11/21 – Thanksgiving Lunches (DETAILS ABOVE)
  • 11/20 – Faculty Meeting
  • 11/21 – Dress Down Day
  • 11/21 – Kindergarten Thanksgiving Play
  • 11/25-11/29 – Thanksgiving Break
  • 12/3 - PLCs
  • 12/4 - 2nd Grade FT (Center for Puppetry Arts)
  • 12/4 - Leadership Meeting
  • 12/4 - PTA Silent Auction
  • 12/5 - Marietta Christmas Tree Lighting 
  • 12/5 - Leadership Atlanta Visit (MORE INFO TO COME)
  • 12/5 - 3rd Grade FT (Alliance Theater)
  • 12/5 - MTSS Meetings during planning
  • 12/6 - Kinder FT (Children's Museum)
  • 12/6 - 1st Grade FT (Nutcracker)
  • 12/6 - Last Day for Reading SG
  • 12/9-12/12 - SOR Coaching Week (Angie on Campus)
  • 12/9-12/12 - Winter MAP
  • 12/10 & 12/12 - Painting with Parents
  • 12/11 - Vertical Teams (SOR, LLT, MLT)
  • 12/13 - Stingers Serve
  • 12/17 - SGT Meeting
  • 12/18 - Faculty Meeting
  • 12/19 - Dress Down Day
  • 12/19 - Q2 Report Cards DUE
  • 12/20 - Classroom Holiday Parties

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