Friday, January 13, 2017

January 13, 2017

The Buzzness!


FRIDAY the 13th...Duh Dunt...
Our BEEs aren't scary!

Calendar
16           Schools and offices closed Martin Luther King Day
                MLK Walk Woodbrook Elementary 12-5pm

17          Fire drill 10am

18           Parent Night at Henley for rising 6th Graders   6:30 pm
               TA Meeting 10am Cafeteria


19          Faculty Meeting Library 2:45pm
              Jason out this day

20         End of 2nd qrtr marking period - Parent Portal closes 8am
             Lockdown Drill 8:15 am
             Spelling Bee in library  9:00-11:00 am
             Jason out this day

23          Teacher Work Day - No Team Planning Records - PTO lunch
               Furniture request forms due

24          PTO meeting 6:30 - 7:30 pm (rescheduled from Jan 10)
              

27          Report Cards Due to Administration 
               




Mad Science Assembly Dates
Teachers,
Please provide feedback to your team leader on the prefered dates for the Mad Science Assembly. In one day, we will do 3 shows, two grade levels each show. I was thinking the last full week in April will have the best days to choose from. 
Team leaders, by Thursday next week, please let Jason know which day(s) of the April 24th week will be best.  


Golden Apple Nominations
This link should get you the information you need to nominate a colleague.
Nominations Forms are due to Jason by February, 2nd  2017


Recommendations for Report Card Comments
-Communicate a positive outlook for student progress
-If sharing scores, explain what they mean
-Identify strengths and that you enjoy their student
-Identify challenges and how you will address them
-Give personal examples of the student’s performance-strengths and challenges
-Communicate in parent friendly language
-Be proactive in communicating challenges- report cards should not be the first time families are hearing about challenges

Teachers and teams send out newsletters and updates about what’s going in their classes, so no need to repeat that on report card comments.

Furniture Request Link
Use this form to make a request for cool, fun classroom furniture such as the wobble stools, rocker chairs or flip tables. No guarantees, but we will do our BESt! Due at the end of the day on Monday January 23rd.



Check Those Pay Records
Recently Employee Action Request (EAR) documents were placed in your boxes, that may have generated earlier this year.
Please be sure to check your pay records to be sure you are being paid correctly. If you have any questions, you can check with Jason or Nancy or contact Human Resources.


Grade Level Purchases
Teams,
Start looking at your team budget to make sure you are spending your money. You do not want to rush and make uncertain purchases at the end of the year. Marianne will be requesting mid-year purchases very soon.


Cool Video
Hi….Just sharing – I watched this TED Talk for Mountain Climber inspiration….it’s an oldie, but I think is cool…thought you’d like :)
Susan G.




Reading Philosophy Video
Here is our first BEE Treat winner for reciting our BES Reading Philosophy…



Report Card Timeline

  • Portal closes Friday January 20th, 8a.m.
  • Report Cards due to administration by Friday January 27th, 3p.m.
  • Corrections done by Thursday February 2nd, 3p.m.
  • Portal opens Monday February 6, 8a.m.







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