Week 34

 

Happy Friday Team...

We did it...we made it through another week amid some successes and some challenges.  I don't know about you, but sometimes it feels like this month will never end...and other times, it feels like it's flying!  I realize the struggle is getting really real...but we can do it.  We are down to 4 weeks...and the absolute most important thing is to maintain structure.  I know this time of the year can really feel like "baby sitting"...but now is the time to really be creative and engaging with your lesson planning and instruction, yet maintain the highest expectations and structure.  Please continue to implement this, and stress it with your students.

I hope each of you have a wonderful weekend...that you treat yourself to some well deserved rest and relaxation!  I appreciate each and every one of you!

NHA Visit

On Tuesday, Mr. Nick Sheltron, the Chief Learning Officer for NHA, and Mr. Jason Pater, the Chief Financial Officer for NHA, will be visiting Laurus Academy from 9:00-10:30 am.  As such, even though we are four weeks from the end of the school year, we need to make sure all of the NHA Expectations for our school are "tight".  (Even if your class/grade is on a Field Trip this day, all of this also applies to you).  This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• All ceiling lights are on...no dimmed classrooms
• Achievement Boards are current and look neat, tidy, and well decorated
• Classrooms are clean, neat, and tidy.  Floors are debris free.
• Hallways are clean, tidy, and debris free...all lockers are closed with nothing hanging out
• Bathrooms are neat, tidy, and debris free...please monitor before and after bathroom breaks
• ONLY NHA CURRICULAR TOOLS ARE BEING USED!!!!
• Staff is PROFESSIONALLY DRESSED
• Have a student greeter to answer the door, welcome them, and be able to share what the class is learning/doing 
• Minimize the number of students who are in the hallway

They will be spending some time with Administration and will also be touring the building and classrooms.  

MSTEP

MSTEP is finished!  Thank you to each one of you for all you did to make this a successful testing season.  I am working on the Prelimiary Results Data and will present this to you in an upcoming Staff Meeting.

NWEA Testing

NWEA testing continues.  We have to have a 100% student test completion in order to be in compliance with our Charter Authorizor, Bay Mills College. Please ensure that all student testing is completed:

• May 19 - May 22:           2nd Grade NWEA Reading

Make Ups are done with you in your classrooms.  Also, everyone remember to be mindful of the testing occurring as your students move in the hallways. They should be quiet, with no talking.

AIMSWeb End of Year Benchmarking

AIMSWeb testing is occurring throughout the school for TWO more weeks.  Please make sure to control the student noise level in the hallways so that the Intervention team can test.  

Shoes: Slides, Sandals, and Crocs

We are having an influx of students wearing slides and crocs.  This is not acceptable.  Nor are students allowed to wear any type of sandals.  Please utilize your School Connect to remind parents and also tell your students that they cannot wear any type of slides, crocs, and any type of sandals.

Week 34 Instruction 

 

This week is Week 34 of instruction. Please continue to follow the Scope and Sequence and ensure that the weekly Common Assessments are completed.

***Field Trips/Volunteers

Remember, parents must be cleared to attend/chaperone.   Please work with Ms. Mitchell to make sure parents are able to attend,,

***Also, please add the following to your field trip permission slip...."Due to the need to pre-pay for both venue tickets and the bus, all purchases are non-refundable for both students and chaperones". 

8th Grade Spirit Week

Spirit Week for 8th Grade ONLY will occur Monday - Thursday, May 19-22.  Here are the Spirit Days Designations:

Monday - Twin Day- Match with a Friend

Tuesday - Student/Teacher Swap - Students dress like teachers; Teachers dress like students

Wednesday - Dress in all Black

Thursday - Pajama Day - Wear appropriate pajamas. Reminder its a half day for 8th grade students.

Dean Bench

This is not a place for students to take a "time out".  Please do not send students there for this matter.  The bench is for students pending suspension.

Printer Copies/Codes

PLEASE...you are not to give your printer codes to students to print out copies.  These codes are for teacher use only.

Attendance

It's Friday...time to make sure your daily attendance is updated and saved, and that you print, sign, and file your weekly attendance....Thank you!

03's and GLTs 

These "officially" resume next week.  Please plan to meet with me for your 03's and the Grade Level Team meetings.  03's are in my office.  I will come to you for GLTS.

***We will be discussing student class placement for 25/26, and reviewing the final copies of the Welcome Letter and Supply List.

 Birthday Celebrations

Our next Birthday Celebration Friday is May 30th.  We will hold June Birthday Celebrations on the last day of school.

Purses

I am still seeing girls with purses.  Please remind your girls that they are not to bring purses to school and wear them.  They are not a part of the school uniform.

Grading

It is imperative that you keep up with grading students work.  Also, once student work is graded, please send any work/papers home.  This helps to keep parents informed and updated.

Gradebook Closes

Gradebook will close on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th in order to give you time to complete Report Cards.  All missing and incomplete assignments can be accepted for grades up to that date.  However, after that date no missing or incomplete work will be accepted for grading.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday, May 20 - Fire Drill AM; 3rd Grade Field Trip (Powell to Attend); 4th Grade Field Trip (Rowden to attend).  Please see Ms. Davis or Ms. Hardrick for any behavior issues.

Wednesday, May 21 - Career Day; 5th Grade Field Trip (Rowden to Attend)

Thursday, May 22 - 8th Grade Breakfast; 8th Grade Prom 5:00-7:00 pm; 3rd-7th Grade Step Up Day 11:30-1:30

Friday - Monday, May 23 - May 26 - NO SCHOOL Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

Friday, May 30 - May Birthday Celebration Day

Friday, May 30 - Music Concert (In School-Not Open to Parents). Grades 3-8 Performing. 

Wednesday, June 4 - Gradebook Closes

Monday, June 9 - 8th Grade Graduation

Wednesday, June 10 - Kindergarten Step Up Day

Tuesday, June 12 - Gr. 1-7 FIELD DAY

June 13 - HALF DAY - Last Day of School; Report Cards Home; June Birthday Celebration Day