K8 Memo

K8 Staff,

This week is sure to be a fun week celebrating Dr. Seuss and reading!  Below are some engaging activities and links to help with some classroom ideas.  

The PLC Leadership team is out of the district through Thursday.  Coach Vince will be filling in for me.  He will be utilizing some of his time to do some math coaching and general check-ins.  Please help by managing minor incidents in your classroom. Additionally, Ms. A will be checking in with some of our frequent fliers to give them some extra support.  

Have a great week!  I look forward to seeing some pictures that highlight Dr. Seuss Week.

Brett

Points of Interest

Coach Vince in This Week

Please check your email for an email from Coach Vince. His goal is to meet with teachers for 20-30 minutes together to discuss your math planning, instruction, and student learning based on the mid-winter assessment data. 

Dr. Seuss Week

One of the best places to find Dr. Seuss teaching resources is the author's personal website, Seussville. Produced by Random House, here you'll find a trove of great resources, including an interactive biography page, activities for Read Across America, The Cat in the Hat Learning Library, and plenty of lesson plans and printables for the classroom.

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Family Night Out: Pi Night

Our next family night takes place on March 14th. With a theme of Pi, math game stations are welcomed!  Please let me know if you are interested in helping.  Looking for assistance with setup, games, and just connecting with families! 

Student Access Days 

March 3, 24, and 31st are student access days. Additionally, March 10th is our snow makeup day and March 17 is a LID day

Student Expectations

Thank you for the help with hallway access and phone use. Please continue to monitor our hallways and help our students to be safe, respectful, and responsible. Also, please use the hall pass when students are out of your classroom. The semester is a perfect time to review our PBIS rules and expectation posters.    

MTSS Update

We just purchased new curriculum materials! Language for Learning (K-2)  and Language for Thinking (1st-3rd) are research- based programs focused on developing language and vocabulary skills.  They are delivered in a small group, direct instruction format. These programs will support our ELL students, as well as other primary kids who show a need in this area.

3rd Quarter Progress Report

Please send home a classroom mid-quarter progress report to each student on March 2. I know we just mailed home report cards; however, we are working hard to share the message that student learning is our top priority. 

Charger of the Month Assembly

Our next Charger of the Month Assembly will be March 2nd, grades K-2 @ 2:00 - 2:30 and grades 3-5 @ 2:30 - 3:00. Please be sure to get your Charger of the Month cards to Tammy. Also, be sure to reach out to families. 

Student Teacher Opportunity

Are you interested in hosting a student teacher in your classroom? Some benefits of hosting a student teacher include: mentoring a new professional, observing new pedagogical techniques, building a new perspective on your classroom, and having another person to bounce ideas off.

The Charger Promise

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

Calendar

K-8 Calendar

 

Monday, 2.27 

PLC Leadership Team Out

Tuesday - 2.28

Coach Debbie Here 

Wednesday - 3.01

 Thursday - 3.02

Charger of the Month assemblies, K-2 2:00-2:30, 3-5 2:30-3:00  

Friday - 3.03

Student Access Day

UP and Coming Events:

• March 9, Toothsavers Clinic

• March 10, Regular School Day

• March 14, Family Night Out

• March 15, Board Meeting

• March 17, LID

K8 Weekly Memo

Good Tuesday Morning, 

I hope that everyone enjoyed your long weekend.  It was wonderful to have some extra family time.  Remember, this Friday is a school day...we will be operating on our Monday schedule. Today we have two small interruptions:  high school basketball send-off to state and district-wide fire drill. 

Points of Interest

High School Athletics: Boy Basketball off to State

Our high school wrestlers did a great job completing at state last week. Today, Tuesday, our high school Boys' basketball team is heading to Yakima for the first round of state. There will be a send-off for the team this morning. More information will come.

Coach Vince's Here Tomorrow

Please check your email for an email from Coach Vince. His goal is to meet with teachers for 20-30 minutes together to discuss your math planning, instruction, and student learning based on the mid-winter assessment data. 

Regular Friday School Days

This Friday is a regular school day. Additionally, March 10th is our snow makeup day. Please make the needed adjustments in your planning and schedule.  

Student Expectations

Thank you for the help with hallway access and phone use. Please continue to monitor our hallways and help our students to be safe, respectful, and responsible. Also, please use the hall pass when students are out of your classroom. The semester is a perfect time to review our PBIS rules and expectation posters.    

District-Wide Fire Drill

Today we will be hosting a district-wide fire drill between 12:50 – 1:05 pm. Please review the following evacuation plan with your classes to prepare for the FIRE DRILL. Additionally, print a class set of rosters to be placed in your 'Crisis Backpack.' 

3rd Quarter Progress Report

At the end of next week, March 2nd, please send home a classroom mid-quarter progress report to each student. I know we just mailed home report cards; however, we are working hard to share the message that student learning is our top priority. 

Charger of the Month Assembly

Our next Charger of the Month Assembly will be March 2nd, grades K-2 @ 2:00 - 2:30 and grades 3-5 @ 2:30 - 3:00. Please be sure to get your Charger of the Month cards to Tammy. Also, be sure to reach out to families. 

Student Teacher Opportunity

Are you interested in hosting a student teacher in your classroom? Some benefits of hosting a student teacher include: mentoring a new professional, observing new pedagogical techniques, building a new perspective on your classroom, and having another person to bounce ideas off.

Instructional Rounds

This week, as you work on your lesson plans and prepare for each day, please think about how you break down content into small "digestible bites."  As I complete instructional rounds, I will look for evidence of lesson segments.  The workshop model is an instructional practice that consists of three lesson segments: a mini-lesson, a workshop, and a debrief.   The format that I utilized included an entry task, lesson, independent work time, and exit ticket.  What is your lesson routine?  Please be sure to have your lesson segments outlined on your whiteboard or in your lesson planning book.  

Here is the supportive element from the Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model: 

The Charger Promise

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

Calendar

K-8 Calendar

 

Monday, 2.20 

Presidents Day, no school

Tuesday - 2.21

Coach Debbie Here 

8:00 AM, Parent Meeting District Office

9:00 AM, Springdale Together Meeting

10:00 AM, MTSS Planning 

12:50 PM, Fire Drill

Wednesday - 2.22

School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

9:00 AM, Admin Team Meeting

Coach Vince here

Thursday - 2.23  

Friday - 2.24

Regular School Day, follow Monday schedule

10:00 AM, 6th Grade Camp Gifford Outdoor Ed School Planning Meeting

UP and Coming Events:

• March 3, Student Access Day

• March 9, Toothsavers Clinic

• March 10, Regular School Day

• March 15, Board Meeting

K8 Memo

 It is surely exciting to see several of our wrestlers and basketball team advance forward toward State.   This is a great opportunity to highlight their hard work and the success it has brought! Go Chargers!!! 

Points of Interest

Friday Student Access Day - Action Needed

Please help us stay on top of our student's success and not let them slip behind by communicating with our parents and guardians of our struggling students.  Please invite those behind to attend Friday School.      

Coach Vince’s Next Visit

Please check your email for a message from Vince and your mailboxes in the staff workroom for the materials he mentioned in his email. He is looking forward to having data conversations around Math when he returns on the 22nd.

 

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow.   Please be mindful of academic time when planning activities and parties.  It’s a great day to work on some fun writing activities…maybe a Valentine Card to parents with a well written and descriptive sentence.  We want to be sure to send home the best work…something that a mother would be proud to post online. 

Regular Friday School Days

The Friday after President’s Day is a normal school day.  Additionally, March 10th is our snow makeup day.  Please make the needed adjustments in your planning and schedule.  

Student Expectations

Thank you for the help with hallway access and phone use.  Please continue to monitor our hallways and help our students to be safer, more respectful, and more responsible.  Additionally, please be sure to use the hall pass when students are out of your classroom. The semester is a perfect time to review our PBIS rules and expectation posters.    

PBIS Voice and Tone 

We watched a short video called Every Opportunity at our December staff meeting.  This video highlighted a young boy's journey through his day, two different perspectives were displayed.  How is your voice and tone to students? 

Please work to engage with all our children most kindly and respectfully. 

Remember, our school is a safe place for our students.

Instructional Rounds - Action Needed

This week, as you work on your lesson plans and prepare for each day, please think about how you break down content into small “digestible bites.”  As I complete instructional rounds, I will look for evidence of lesson segments.  The workshop model is an instructional practice that consists of three lesson segments: a mini-lesson, a workshop, and a debrief.   The format that I utilized included an entry task, lesson, independent work time, and exit ticket.  What is your lesson routine?  Please be sure to have your lesson segments outlined on your whiteboard or in your lesson planning book.  

Here is the supportive element from the Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model: 

Support Staff

Toothsavers Clinic is on campus on March 9th. 

Toothsavers offers quality preventive oral health services to Eastern Washington children lacking access to oral health care. In order to reach children in need, our mobile clinics are held in schools, during school hours. Schools must meet a 50% or higher free or reduced lunch rate to qualify for our program.

General Facts

• Kids spend more time in class and less time in pain or at the dentist office.

• TOOTH PAIN IS THE #1 REASON KIDS MISS SCHOOL.

• Kids are healthier – making it easier to do well at school!

• Parents miss less time from work.

• Kids who may otherwise not have access to needed care receive it. 

How does the program work?

• We work with school nurses & administrators to set dates for clinics.

• Teachers or office staff send home consent forms for parents to sign & return or they can sign up on our website.

• Our team arrives on clinic days and sets up in a school-designated area (i.e. empty class, stage area, nurse’s office, cafeteria, etc.)

• Our assistant gathers students with signed consents from each classroom when we are ready for them.

• Visits take between 5-10 minutes depending on the services the child needs. We get kids back to class ASAP!

• We follow strict CDC guidelines for infection control to keep everyone safe.

Medicaid pays 100% of the services if a child is enrolled. They also bill private dental insurance

and offer private pay for families at a very reduced fee if they choose but, No Child is Turned

Away if Unable to Pay.

Toothsavers is FUN & PAIN FREE!

MTSS Updates from Diane

Data Day 

Thanks to everyone for meeting with me on the 6th. I am working diligently to update instructional support groups and progress monitoring. We are also working to implement some modified “walk to” intervention. I am double checking schedules and materials to get all of this rolling.

Benchmark Scores

Some teachers expressed interest in seeing the benchmark scores for all three testing periods. You can access them at any time by clicking on the “Training and Resources” tab in FastBridge and then on the “Benchmarks and Norms” folder. I also downloaded them and put them in a shared folder which you can access through this link: FastBridge Benchmark Info.

Another Helpful Report!

On the home page that comes up when you log in to FastBridge, there is a tab that says “Class List.” Clicking on that will show you how your students did across all of the assessments and on progress monitoring tools.

The Charger Promise

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

Calendar

K-8 Calendar

 

Monday, 2.13 

8:30 AM, MS Assembly

10:00 AM, Student Support Team Meeting

1:00 PM, Office Team Meeting

3:30 PM, BLT Meeting (OSSI Mid-Year Report, Spring Field Trip, Family Night Out)

4:00 PM M.S. Boys’ Basketball @ Home

Tuesday - 2.14

Coach Debbie Here 

10:00 AM, MTSS Planning 

11:00-2:00 PM, Brett & Diane at Panorama Superintendents Meeting

2:30 PM, Valentine’s Day Parties

3:00 PM, MTSS Staff Meeting

Wednesday - 2.15

12:30 - 3:30 PM, MS Social 

PLC at Work Project Question #3: RTI/MTSS District Leadership

3:45 PM, PBIS Meeting

 Thursday - 2.16

9:00 AM, 6th Grade Camp Gifford Outdoor Ed School Planning Meeting

Friday - 2.17

Student Access Day

9:00 AM WSU School of Med Meeting

 

UP and Coming Events:

• Feb. 20, Presidents’ Day, No School

• Feb. 21, WSU 8th Grade @ 7-12

• Feb. 22 Coach Vince here

• Feb. 24, Regular School Day

• March 10, Regular School Day