Monday, April 24, 2023

K8 Weekly Memo

Points of Interest 


Person Leave

As a parent, one of my favorite things to do is support my son and his interests.  Baseball season is upon us, and I will be using personal leave to depart work a few minutes early on his game days.


Staff Support

Do you have a student of concern who may need a little TLC? Please connect with Ms. Abercrombie and share the details.  The student support team meets each Monday to view our struggle and fragile students.


Health Presentations

It is the time of the year at we present our health-required curriculums.  Nurse Sherri is sending out letters and will be hosting a parent preview night on May 23rd at 4:00 PM. 


Kindergarten Registration 

Please invite your friends and neighbors who may have a child enrolling in Kindergarten to stop by the school and complete an enrollment packet. 


Building Security Updates

We are making some good ground in updating our security systems.  

  • Recess Duty: This week, I'll be meeting with our recess supervisors to implement better visual and communication protocols.  We will be using high-visual vests, radios, and first aid kits outside.  

  • Doors Locked: All classroom doors need to be locked and shut throughout the day.  

  • The camera system continue to be updated throughout the entire campus 

  • Vape detectors have been install is the majority of our bathrooms.  The system is rolling out nicely., 


MWSD Open Positions

Several positions were posted to our website over the break.  Please pass on the opportunities:

  • K-12 Dean of Students (6-12 Grade)

  • Athletic Director/HS PE teacher

  • HS ELA

  • Community in Schools


State Testing Proctor Training

All 3-8 certificated and classified staff need to complete the TA Certification training.  This will only take 30 mins.  Please have it completed by Friday.  


Here is a link to our day-by-day SBAC Schedule.  Please check in with me if you have any questions.  Additional Links:


MTSS Update

MTSS Roundtable Process


Skyward and FastBridge are not communicating with each other to automatically update rosters. I am working diligently to fix them. Please check your roster and let me know if  it is accurate. I do not want to be fixing as we start testing if at all possible. Thank you!


I am out from the afternoon of April 25 through April 28 to attend the PBIS conference.  I requested and planned for a sub but wanted you to have a heads up in case something falls through.


A while back we sent out a survey to staff asking about how you felt tier 1 PBIS was being implemented. Areas of strength included behavior expectations having been taught and identified, feedback to and acknowledgement of students, and faculty involvement. Results noted that we have a discipline data system that is used for decision-making, but it is not easily accessed and used monthly.  Other areas of growth included fidelity of tier 1 implementation, team composition and operating procedures, professional development,  clarity around problem behavior/discipline policies, and family/community involvement. This feedback will help guide the PBIS team next year. We will also be sending out a school climate survey to staff, families, and students to provide further direction.


Calendar

K-8 Calendar

 

Monday, 4.24 

SST, 9:00 AM

Office Team Meeting, 1:00 PM

End-of-Year Field Day Meeting, 2:30

MS Softball @ Valley departing @ 2:45


Tuesday - 4.25

MTSS Roundtable, 7:30 AM

MTSS Meeting, 10:00 AM

Mental Health Review Meeting, 1:00 PM

4th Grade helmet Safety w/Sacred Heart @ 8:45 AM


Wednesday - 4.26

Admin Meeting 9:00 AM

MS Track @ Valley Christian departing @ 1:30 PM

Brett out @ 3:00 PM 


Thursday - 4.27

MS ABC FIeld Trip, Departs at 9AM

MS Baseball @ Home @ 4:00 PM


Friday - 4.28

Student Access Day


UP and Coming Events:

  • May 1: Start of SBAC Testing

  • May 12th LID will be with Maria Nielsen

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