K8 Memo

 This is always an exciting week!  We certainly have lots of activities planned.  Please do your best to maximize your classroom time.  If you are hosting a classroom party, keep it on Thursday.

Our Staff Christmas luncheon will be this Wednesday!   Please be sure to check your stockings too! 

I look forward to seeing the great festive activities this week.

 

 https://www.characterstrong.com/5-days-of-giveaways-all-resources/ 

 

The Charger Promise

"We, as a community, will develop confident, well rounded, and sought after graduates who are prepared for the future"

 

 

Points of Interest

 

 

Lock-Down Drill 

Lockdown: A lockdown is called if there is a threat to those on our campus within or near the school boundaries. In the case of a lockdown situation, playground and hallways are evacuated into appropriate classrooms, all exterior and classroom doors are then immediately locked, blinds are pulled, lights are turned off, and all students, staff, volunteers, and visitors are hidden in stillness and silence.

 

This week we will have a lockdown drill on Tuesday at 1:00 PM.  Please see the detailed email or this link.

 

Weekly Memo Examples- ACTION NEEDED

I am still missing examples of weekly memos from several individuals, please get me examples this week. [Component 7.1: Engaging in positive interactions with parents and the school community about courses, programs, and school events.]

 

PBIS - ACTION NEEDED

The kitchen is ready for your classroom Pizza Parties, but need you to signup for a specific time.  Pizza Party Signup

 

Fidelity Inventory: PBIS Fidelity Inventory 

This is required by all K8 staff and needs to be completed as soon as possible. Here is the link to complete the TFI survey online:PBIS Fidelity Inventory .   Please help us develop and improve our PBIS program by completing the survey by the end of the week. 

 

 

District Food Service Survey - MS ACTION NEEDED

A Student Food Service Survey (all grades 6 -12) scheduled for this week.  Please make sure all middle school students complete this survey on Wednesday.  Watch for the link! 

 

 

Kenton Bergman : GoFundMe

I was able to speak with Kenton's mother this last week about his progress. They are doing everything possible to preserve his kidney functions. It is likely that he will begin dialysis at Seattle Children's.

 

Christmas Festivities

K-5 Christmas Sing-A-long Concert

On Thursday, December 15th, we will host our concert for k-5 @ 1 PM. Cocoa and Cookies will follow in the classrooms, with classroom parties after the parent celebration.

 

MS Mentor Teacher Parties

MS students will celebrate their Christmas parties with their mentor teachers during 6th period. 

Staff Christmas Lunch

I am looking for to this week's Christmas lunch.  We'll have a Beef Bourguignon, Mash Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, and Chocolate Cake.

 

 

MTSS Updates from Diane

I will be out on medical leave the first week of January. My plan is to return on Jan. 10

 

Next benchmarking period begins on Jan. 17.

 

 

Nurse Sherri Report

 

As we approach the winter months and the holidays, I wanted to remind you to please keep your students home if they are not feeling well, especially if they have a fever. They need to be fever free without any fever-reducing medications, vomit, and diarrhea for 24 hours before sending them back to school.     We are isolating for 5 days if a person is presenting any COVID symptoms: fever (≥100.4°F) or chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, cough (new, changed, or worsening), nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, fatigue, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.    If symptoms have improved and they have a negative test or an alternative diagnosis from their doctor, they can return to school before the 5 days. (please contact the school for guidance)  We are starting to see COVID resurface again this season. There have been minimal cases so far and we need your help to keep these numbers low.   Influenza(Flu), COVID, RSV, Strep Throat, Stomach Flu, and Hand-Foot-and-Mouth disease are going around this season.  I am here for you and your students, please contact the school or me if you have any questions or concerns.

Washing hands is the #1 way to prevent illness. Here are hand washing steps to practice with your Children/students. Click the link to watch a Brain Pop video about washing your hands.    https://youtu.be/egRcxhV6WPM --Teach Students the Right Way to Wash Hands Wet hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), and apply plain fragrance-free soap. Lather hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails. The area under the fingernails typically has the largest concentration of germs on the hand and is the most difficult to clean. Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds. Use handwashing songs, such as CDC's Happy Handwashing Song, to encourage complete handwashing. Rinse hands well under clean, running water. Dry hands using a clean towel then turn off the tap.

 

 

Calendar

K-8 Calendar

 

Monday, 12.12

10:00 AM, Student Success Team

1:00 PM, Office Team Meeting

2:00 PM, Brett out of the building

 

Tuesday - 12.13

Coach Debbie and Coach Vince here!

8th Grade WSU Lab Day, In Middle School Hall

10:00 AM, MTSS Check In

1:00 PM, Lock Down Drill

 

Wednesday - 12.14

9:00 AM, Admin Team Meeting

3:00 PM, MTSS Team Staff Meeting

6:00 PM,  MWHS Play, Last Minute Wishes

Thursday - 12.15

1:00 PM, K-5 Sing-along

2:00 PM, Hot Cocoa in Classrooms

2:00 PM, MWHS Play, Last Minute Wishes

1:45 PM, Middle school parties

2:30 PM, K-5 Class parties

 

Friday - 12.16

Student Access Day

 

UP and Coming Events:

• Christmas Break: Dec 16 - Jan 2

• Return to School, Tuesday, January 3rd

• Winter Benchmarking begins Jan 17

K8 Midweek Memo

Please take a few minutes during your planning time to complete the following two items:

• PBIS Pizza Party Signup (Thank you, Katie and Harmony)
• PBIS Tier 1 Survey 
• Both Classified and Certified to complete 
• Thank you, Mary and Heidi, for completing it!