Tuesday, February 20, 2024

K8 Staff Memo


Points of Interest


Finding the Joy of Reading - Action Needed

We are in our third week of DEAR reading. On Friday, I will do a DEAR reading drill, where all students and staff will be expected to drop everything and read for 15 minutes. This will be two separate "drills" announced over the PA system. During the drill, support staff will check in on each classroom.   

  • Middle school's drill will be at 8:30 AM

  • Elementary's drill will be at 8:45 AM  


Please help your students prepare for our DEAR drill by pausing for DEAR reading each day this week.  


Be sure to send out the Book Club fliers and links for your virtual book fair with Scholastic's Book Club!


Read Across America

Our Joy of Reading campaign will wrap up with Read Across America. This is going to be a spirit week dedicated to reading. If you are interested in helping, please attend our planning meeting this afternoon at 3:45!


Instructional Rounds - Action Needed

It is great seeing the active teaching and learning in our building. As I continue with mid-year walk-throughs and observations, please post your lesson segments and learning targets clearly for students. How are you aligned to your 15-day challenge within your Unit Plan? I'll be monitoring this in my next set of observations. Thank you for being dedicated to your student learning!


Friday School Day

Please remind your students that this Friday is a typical school day. We will be following the M/W schedule. 


MTSS Update

How are your students doing with interventions and small group instruction? Are you seeing the expected growth? Please make an MTSS referral if you have a student with concerns. All new referrals must be submitted by May 1st.



Calendar

23-24 Calendar

Monday - 02.19

  • Presidents' Day, No School


Tuesday - 02.20

  • Office Stand-up Meeting, 9 AM

  • SST Meeting, 10 AM

  • Office Meeting 1 PM

  • Read Across America, 3:45 PM

  • Coach Patsy on campus


Wednesday - 02.21

  • Admin Meeting, 9:30 AM

  • ECEAP Winter Conferences 1 PM-3 PM


Thursday - 02.22

  • WSU 8th Grade 7:30-11 AM

  • ECEAP Winter Conferences 1 PM-3 PM

  • 6th Grade Outdoor Ed Camp Meeting, 3:45 PM


Friday - 02.23

  • Friday School - Following the M/W Schedule 

  • K-2 ABC Field Trip-Bowling

  • Middle School Social

  • ECEAP Winter Conferences 1 PM-3 PM


UP and Coming Events:

  • Regular Scheduled School Day, March 22nd



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