Week 26

 

Happy Friday Team!

Whew...what a week!  Between Parent Teacher Conferences, Interim 3 testing, a full moon, and a solar eclipse...it has been a week with kiddos off the chain.  We know that following Spring Break, it is only going to get busier with students trying to push the limits.  Please make sure you don't let behaviors slide...review your expectations and stick to routines.  Believe it or not, it does help.

It's OFFICIAL...Mrs. Scott has accepted the position of 3rd grade teacher!  Congratulations and welcome to our team!

Next week Spring officially arrives...Yay!  I love the seasons we have here in Michigan.  And we only have 5 days before Spring Break. It's getting real!  There is a lot to cover before you get your well deserved Break..so here we go!

 

I hope you are able to take the weekend to rest and rejuvenate. 

Week 26 Instruction

 

This coming week is Week 26 of our Curriculum instruction, as well as, Interim 3 testing for Mrs. Scott's class.  Please make sure your instruction and Common Assessment completion reflects the scope/sequence for the week.  I would really try to have all Common Assessments completed so that there is minimal carry over after Spring Break.

MSTEP Mondays

We don't have many Mondays left before your MSTEP testing begins.  Please make sure that you are utilizing this time effectively in preparation for testing.

Common Assessment - Students Not Tested By Assessment

ELA

Math

2nd Full Lesson Observation

It's that time again...  Next week I need to complete your 2nd Full Lesson Observation.  Since it is Spring, they will be UNANNOUNCED.  That means, I will simply be dropping in anytime throughout the week to observe your instruction, etc.

Please make sure that your lesson plans are completed and uploaded into your grade level folder.  

03's and GLTs

GLTs will be held as scheduled.  03s are drop in.  This is due to my need to complete your 2nd Full Lesson Observation.

Classroom Phone Use

Please remind students of appropriate Phone Etiquette.  When answering the phone, they should "Good Morning/Afternoon...Ms/Mr (Teacher's Name) Classroom..(Student Name) speaking".

We are noticing, when we call classroom students simply saying "Hello".  This is not appropriate phone usage.

 

Student Retention

If, during Parent Teacher Conferences, you discussed the potential of any student being retained, I need you to send me a list of those students names as soon as possible.  I want to be able to follow up with parents and place those possible retentions in the system.

Students in Hallways

I am noticing a number of students being sent out into the hallway as a punishment/consequence.  Please know that this is not an acceptable practice for Laurus Academy as we cannot have students unsupervised.  If you need to have a student removed from your room, please send them to a buddy room with work so that they are supervised.

Emergency Sub Plans/Folder/Binder

Just a heads up...I will be coming around on Monday to check completion and classroom placement of your Emergency Sub Plans.  Please make sure that they are done.  

• 3 Lesson Plans ( enough copies for students)
• Seating Chart
• Attendance Sheets (3)
• Classroom Sheet with Rules and Procedures
• Lunch Procedures
• Dismissal Procedures

DRESS CODE - Students

As we are now entering the 3rd trimester, we are noticing that students are getting lax with following our Dress Code.  You, as the classroom teacher, are the first line of addressing these infractions as you greet your students.  Please communicate with students and parents (via SchoolConnect) our uniform expectations of students, including: No Crocs or Slides, no wearing coats in class, and no hoodies.

Copies/Printing

I am still noticing many students, before/after and during school, making copies.  We need this to stop.  Please plan accordingly so that you can have your copies made prior to your need of them.

Computer Needs 

Please remember that Mr. Kinsey is not available during the day to assist with computer needs or questions.  He is teaching every day.   If you have questions, please reach out to Mr. Orlando.  Please DO NOT send students down to the Media Center.

Upcoming Events

Hearing Testing - Friday, March 14 through Thursday, March 20 for students in grades Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th Grade

Monday - Friday, March 17-21 - Book Fair Week

Tuesday, March 18 - Rogers and Schofield out for Dean Day at Linden Charter Academy

Wednesday, March 19 - Gizmos Reading Night 4:30-5:30 pm. Students must attend with a parent

Friday, March 21 - Dress Down $ 2.00; Progress Report Day

Monday - Friday, March 24 - 28 - SPRING BREAK 🎉

Monday, March 31 - School Resumes

Monday - Friday, March 31 - April 4 - Vision Testing for all students in Grades 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th

Monday, April 7 - MSTEP Testing Begins (Please refer to the schedule passed out on Monday)