Bye Buddy, hope you enjoy Christmas Break!

Bye Buddy, hope you enjoy Christmas Break!!  Buddy & the elves are OUT!!  It's been a blast the last 12 days, but it's time to carry on our work in the North Pole.  Wishing each of you of RESTFUL, JOYUL holiday break!!  We are so grateful for ALL you do every day to make a positive impact in the lives of our Stingers.  

Look for new year reminders to come in January.  For now, put your feet up and relax - you've earned it!!

STINGER STORIES
Read the latest edition of Stinger Stories, shared with families today, at the link below.
https://secure.smore.com/n/mnuz7

TEAM CHRISTMAS TREES & HALLWAY/CLASSROOM HOLIDAY DECOR
Please have all Christmas trees undecorated AND packed in the box by 12:00 PM on Monday, 1/6.  They will be picked up after 12:00.  All hallway/classroom holiday decor should be removed before school begins on Tuesday.

DUPLICATE INFORMATION FROM LAST WEEK BELOW THIS LINE

JANUARY 6 PL DAY SCHEDULE
We will meet with each team on 1/6 to analyze LDA data, set instructional goals for reading small groups, and review MAP results.  Please meet in Eason's room at the times below:

9:00-10:00 - 3rd Grade
10:00-11:00 - 5th Grade
11:00-12:00 - Kinder
12:00-1:00 - 1st Grade
1:00-2:00 - 2nd Grade
2:00-3:00 - 4th Grade

SPED Staff:  Join with the team you support.
Reading Specialists:  You will meet as a team on Tuesday, 1/7.  Look for calendar invite to be sent.

Q2 REPORT CARD INFORMATION
Please review Lindsay's email with instructions for posting Q2 grades.  THIS DEADLINE IS VERY IMPORTANT!  Review posting dates below.
  • Friday, December 20:  Q2 grading window closed. No more updates.
  • Monday, January 6:  Report cards published to ASPEN.  We will NOT be sending home paper copies.
WINTER MAP RESULTS PUBLISHED, TBD
Winter MAP results will be published to Aspen for families in January.  We are trying to get the specific date from CO.  Teachers are strongly encouraged to reach out to parents/guardians via email for students that demonstrated dips in achievement.  It is always best to be proactive in your communication to share this information, your insights as to why this occurred, and your plan to support the student in second semester.

UPCOMING GIFTED DATES
Fall Gifted Testing will begin at the end of the month.  Please see upcoming dates for testing, MILE & TD.
  • 12/13 - Last Day of MILE
  • 1/13 - MILE resumes
  • 1/13 - TD resumes
UPCOMING DATES (Dates added since last week)
  • 12/23-1/3 - Winter Break
  • 1/6 - PL Day for Staff (Look for schedule to come)
  • 1/6 - Q2 Report Cards PUBLISHED
  • 1/7 - Students Return
  • 1/8 - ACCESS Begins
  • 1/9 - MTSS Meetings during planning
  • 1/10 - 5th Grade FT (Holocaust Museum)
  • 1/13 - MILE & TD resume
  • 1/14 - PLCs
  • 1/15 - Faculty Meeting
  • 1/15-1/16 - Angie on Campus (LJFA Walks!)
  • 1/16 - Reading Bowl Competition
  • 1/17 - 1st Grade FT (Georgia Aquarium)

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