DATES & DEETS

Our April/May Dates & Deets calendar can be found at the link HERE. As a reminder, this is a living document. We try our VERY best to capture dates and set plans in advance, but changes are possible.

UPCOMING PLCs

  • 5/5: NO PLCs
  • 5/12: NO PLCs
  • 5/19: NO PLCs
SMALL GROUP WRAP UP
  • 5/1:  Last Day for 3rd-5th Grade Reading SG
  • 5/1:  Last Day for K-2nd Grade Math SG (pull-out only, in class SGs should continue until 5/13)
  • 5/8:  Last Day for 3rd-5th Grade Math SG
  • 5/13:  Last Day for all K-2nd Grade Reading & Math SG
EOG - LET'S GO, 5/1-5/12
Please review the important reminders below as we get ready for EOGs!
  • Tuesday, 4/28 @ 7:40 AM - Make-up EOG Test Examiner Training for staff members who missed the faculty meeting.  Calendar invites were sent if you are required to attend.
  • Tuesday, 4/28 @ Planning:  All 3rd-5th grade teachers and EOG Small Group Test Examiners will meet to review test examiner directions and test accommodations and answer final EOG test administration questions.
  • Wednesday, 4/29:  Classrooms will be checked to ensure content is removed or covered.
  • Friday, 5/1:  EOG Secured Practice begins at 8:30 AM.  EOG Small Group Test Examiners should pick up students at 8:30 AM.  
  • Friday, 5/1:  Adjusted Specials Begins!  The last day for Adjusted Specials is Tuesday, 5/12.  

  • Monday, 5/4-5/12:  Adjusted Master Schedule - for content area times to protect Reading SG instruction for K-2 students until 5/13.
  • EOG Testing Schedule, 5/4-5/12!  & JEANS ON TESTING DAYS!
COMING SOON IN STINGER STATS!
  • Building Transitions during EOG
  • LDA Reminders
  • Field Day Information
  • Honors Day Reminders
  • Last Week Reminders
REMINDERS FROM LAST WEEK ARE BELOW!

UPCOMING 1/2-DAY TEAM PLANNING
Our final 1/2-day team planning is approaching.  The agenda has been set to cover important EOY items and preparations for next year.  Please ensure lesson plans are prepared for your coverage.
  • Math Curriculum Unpacking with Katy
  • K-3 Feedback for Phonics Pacing Adjustments & Dictation Notebook with MCP
  • 26-27 YAG - Q1 Completed 
  • Finish Class Placement, if needed

2nd Grade

5/13/26

7:30-11:30

3rd Grade

5/14/26

7:30-11:30

4th Grade

5/13/26

11:30-3:30

5th Grade

5/14/26

11:30-3:30


UPCOMING GIFTED DATES
  • 5/1 - MILE Ends (K-2)
  • 5/7 - 2nd Grade BONUS MILE!
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)

  • 5/1 - Adjusted Specials Schedule Begins

  • 5/4-5/12 - EOG TESTING! Adjusted Specials/Master Schedule

  • 5/6 - Leadership

  • 5/7 - 1st Grade FT

  • 5/7 - 2nd Grade 1/2-day planning

  • 5/8 - 2nd Grade FT

  • 5/13 - 4th Grade 1/2-day planning

  • 5/13 - Leadership

  • 5/14 - K-2 Field Day!

  • 5/14 - 5th Grade 1/2-day planning

  • 5/14 - 3rd Grade 1/2-day planning

  • 5/15 - 3-5 Field Day!

  • 5/18 - 4th Grade FT(Dahlonega)

  • 5/18 - 5th Grade FT (Blue Devil Day)

  • 5/18 - MHS Senior Walk @ 2PM

  • 5/19 - 1st & 2nd Grade Honors Days

  • 5/20 - 3rd & 4th Grade Honors Days

  • 5/21 - Kinder & 5th Grade Honors Days

  • 5/21 - 5th Grade Walk

  • 5/22 - Last Day of School!

  • 5/22 - 5th Grade Picnic

  • 5/22 - MMS 8th Grade Walk

  • 5/26-5/27 - Post Planning

  • 5/27 - MCS EOY Awards Luncheon!

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