FULL last week of February!

It's been a full week of learning & Booster FUN!  Take some time this week to rest and recharge.  We're back at it again with another FULL week in the hive.  With 5 weeks until Spring Break, continue to keep your days fully planned prioritizing instructional time and small group instruction!

STINGER STORIES

Read the latest edition of Stinger Stories shared with families at the link below!

STINGER STORIES

GEORGIA SCHOOL CLIMATE STAFF SURVEY

If you have not yet had a chance to complete the Georgia School Climate Staff Survey, please take a moment to complete before the end of next week. Feedback from this survey helps inform CCRPI School Climate Star Rating!

Georgia School Climate Survey (Staff)

SHADE STRUCTURE INSTALLATION!

We anticipate shade structure installation at the outdoor cafeteria area will occur next week. Right now, install is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday. This could be delayed IF we have rainy weather next week. Installation does require concrete removal for anchoring shade structure posts. Please refrain from using the outdoor picnic table area during installation. Classes should also transition to the cafeteria by traveling inside the building during installation.

TECH TALK WITH KIM!

Color Copier – Observations by Kelvin (our Sharp Tech)

  1. The recent misfeeds and jams are being caused by paper that is bent or has curled edges. (mainly Colored Paper and Card Stock)
  2. Discard any pages that are not completely flat. 

  3. Colored paper should be a minimum of 20lb weight.
  4. Perhaps we should name this copier Miss Feed!  

REMINDERS FROM LAST WEEK ARE BELOW!

BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN!

  • 2/24 – Booster Kick-off in Auditorium, during Specials
  • 2/24 – Homeroom Teacher Meeting (3:30 in Learning Commons)
  • 2/25-3/3 – Booster Huddles in Auditorium, first 5 minutes of Specials
  • 3/3 – Fun Run t-shirts distributed
  • 3/4 – Booster Fun Run

FUN RUN SCHEDULE

K-1ST GRADE

12:45-1:30

2ND-3RD GRADE

11:45-12:30

4th-5th GRADE

1:45-2:30

*NO recess (Fun Run = Recess)

*Regular Specials Schedule

*2nd Grade Lunch Change 11:00-11:30
*Kinder Lunch Change 11:15-11:45
*2:30 SCHOOL WIDE INCENTIVE CHALLENGE - ALL Classes come to the field following the 4th/5th grade Fun Run for the school-wide incentive!

POWERUP EDU ENGAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, 3/4

We invite your class to sign-up for a 30-minute product demo for two student engagement solutions! These are products used across many schools to bring active learning to common school spaces. The demo will be led by PowerUp EDU staff. Teachers would remain in the demo to assist with classroom management. Please sign-up at the link below!

PowerUp EDU Demo Sign-up!

You can view videos of both solutions at the links below!

Product: Active Floor

Product: Lu

FINDING NEMO, JR. PRODUCTION, 3/6-3/7

  • Come support the Peter Pan Jr. cast during the community performances on 3/6 - 3/7 at 7PM at MPAC. 
  • School-wide Show, 3/7 @ 9:30 AM

Trip Details:

  • Permission Slips were signed at the beginning of the year.  Nothing to send home.

  • Field trip shirts not required.

  • NO 3rd grade or 5th grade specials.  NO reading small groups from 9:00-10:45.

  • First bus shuttle (3rd-5th Grade + 2A/2B) will leave at 9:00 AM.  WS staff will be at MPAC to assist with seating and provide supervised restroom breaks.

  • Second bus shuttle (K-1st Grade + 2C/2D/2E) will leave at 9:15 AM.

  • The show will begin at 9:30 AM.  The show run time is approximately 60 minutes. 

  • First return shuttle (K-1st Grade + 2C/2D/2E) will leave at approximately 10:30 AM.

  • Second bus shuttle (3rd-5th Grade + 2A/2B) will leave at 10:45 AM.

  • No changes to lunch schedules.

UPCOMNG HALF-DAY PLANNINGS!

Sub coverage has been arranged for you. Please be sure to prepare lesson plans for the sub. Team leaders will be developing an agenda to maximize the time together!

Kinder

Friday, 3/13

7:30-11:30

1st Grade

Friday, 3/5

11:30-3:30

2nd Grade

Thursday, 3/5

7:30-11:30

3rd Grade

Thursday, 3/13

11:30-3:30

4th Grade

Thursday, 3/12

7:30-11:30

5th Grade

Thursday, 3/12

11:30-3:30


MID-POINT PHONICS SKILLS & ORF CHECK, 3/9-3/13
We will administer the district required Q3 Phonics Skills check the week of 3/9. Look for Mary Claire to send specific details regarding test administration, assessment spreadsheets, and materials. As we did in the fall, Reading Specialists will assist with data entry into Performance Matters... thank you!!

K-2 Info:
  • Prepare a review week to cover UFLI skills assessed for 3/2 - 3/6
  • Mary Claire will provide copies of student paper for spelling assessment
  • Mary Claire will email directions/assessment schedule and link to enter data
3-5 Info:
  • Only students below the EOY ORF Benchmark will be assessed
  • Reading Specialists will assess all students, no action for HR teachers
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK, COMING SOON! 3/9-3/13
Take a sneak peek at some of the wonderful ways our PTA will show their love and appreciation for YOU!
  • 3/9 - Coffee & Muffins
  • 3/10 - CFA Biscuits; Lunch!
  • 3/11 - Lunch!
  • 3/12 - Lunch!
  • 3/13 - Coffee & Breakfast; Lunch!

SOR COACHING CYCLE 5.4, 3/9-3/19

Our next SOR Coaching Cycle is right around the corner. Additional information regarding the week will be sent after the break!

  • 3/9-3/11 - SOR Walks
  • 3/16-3/19 - SOR Coaching Week

UPCOMING DISTRICT MLT, 3/18

Please be mindful we will have several subs in the building on 2/27 (LLT district meeting) & 3/18 (MLT district meeting).

UPCOMING GIFTED DATES
  • 2/23-3/19 - Spring Gifted Testing (MILE paused due to testing; 1st Grade MILE will continue during testing)
  • 2/27 - TD Session 2 Ends
  • 3/23 - TD Session 3 Begins (K-2nd ONLY)

TEACHER BUDGET ALLOCATION DEADLINES!

Please be mindful of upcoming budget allocation deadlines. If you have questions regarding your remaining budget totals, please reach out to Rhonda!

  • 3/1: Booster Giveback (for HR teachers)
  • 4/3: PTA Teacher Supply Money

5TH GRADE STINGER SPOTLIGHT

Help us celebrate all of our amazing 5th grade Stingers by completing a special spotlight at the link below. GREAT students still remain!! We love gifting this keepsake to all of our 5th graders the last week of school.

5th Grade Stinger Spotlight

WSSN!  HOW CAN I ACCESS THE WSSN EACH WEEK?
We have created a show page for teachers to easily access WSSN each week from your ViewBoard.  Follow these steps to create a shortcut to keep the show page one click away:
  1. Open the WSSN Show Page
  2. Click 3 dots on Google Toolbar
  3. Choose Cast, Save and Share
  4. Create Shortcut (It will appear on the Desktop)
  5. When you open the Shortcut, click on the Monday morning date to access WSSN for that week!
  6. Watch with your class. :)
STAFF ABSENCE REMINDERS!
There are THREE steps to follow, if you are going to out unexpectedly.
  1. Text both Carla and Lindsay.
  2. Fill out Employee Leave Yellow form (DIGITAL FORM HERE).
  3. Complete absence in Kelly/Frontline.
UPCOMING DATES (Dates added since last week)
  • 3/2 - 5th Grade FT
  • 3/3 - PLCs
  • 3/4 - Booster Fun Run
  • 3/5 - 2nd 1/2-day planning
  • 3/5 - 5th 1/2-day planning
  • 3/6 - Kinder 1/2-day planning
  • 3/6 - 1st 1/2-day planning
  • 3/6 - School-wide FT (Finding Nemo Jr.)
  • 3/6-3/7 - Finding Nemo Jr. Community Performances @ MPAC @ 7PM
  • 3/9-3/13 - Teacher Appreciation Week!
  • 3/9 - SOR Facilitator on Campus
  • 3/10 - PLCs
  • 3/11 - Faculty Meeting
  • 3/12 - 4th 1/2-day planning
  • 3/12 - 3rd FT (in-house)
  • 3/13 - 4th FT (in-house)
  • 3/16-3/19 - SOR Coaching Cycle 5.4
  • 3/18 - 1st Grade FT (in-house)
  • 3/18 - Vertical Team
  • 3/18- Q3 Report Cards Published
  • 3/19 - WS Amazing Shake (Ambassadors)

  • 3/20 - Q3 Report Cards Published

  • 3/24-3/26 - Pastries with Parents

  • 3/24 - PLCs (MTSS)

  • 3/24 - SGT Meeting

  • 3/25 - Leadership Meeting

  • 3/26 - Spring Picture Day (schedule to come)

  • 3/30-4/3 - MAP Testing

  • 3/31 - PLCs

  • 4/1 - Admin Lunch & Learn: Understanding EOGs

  • 4/1 - Faculty Meeting (EOG Test Examiner Training)

  • 4/2 - Dress Down Day

  • 4/2 - West Side Night @ MHS Baseball Game

  • 4/3 - 2nd Grade FT

  • 4/6-4/10 - Spring Break!

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