K8 Memo

Good Read: Parent-Teacher Conference Tips

8 Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences Review Student Work.  Jot Down Observations.  Look for the Positive.  Prepare to Discuss Issues. Get Ready for Questions.  Be Aware of Cultural Differences.  Come up with a Game Plan.  Keep it Positive. Read more…

Conference Talking Points for Teachers Parent-teacher conferences are a pivotal aspect of the educational journey. They serve as a bridge that connects the efforts of educators with the concerns and desires parents may have for their child. The primary objective of these conferences is to update parents on academic progress and behavioral development and foster a collaborative relationship to support the student's overall growth and well-being. Ream more…

Points of Interest

Staff Potluck

Please use the Sunshine Committee's signup form for the potluck on Wednesday. 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Be sure to report any conference changes to Bailey so she can update the master schedule. 

Additionally, please remind your students and parents that it is conference week.  I have a robo call going out today and an email memo, too.

As you prepare for conferences, please collect the students' work samples, print out FastBridge family reports, and prepare classroom data to share with parents.

Student Support Team

Please include invitations to members of the student support team for special or concerning parent conferences. 

• Brett Joachim, K-8 Principal

• Matt McLain, 6-12 Dean of Students

• Rebecca Abercrombie, K8 Counselor

• Erin Wilson, Student Assistant Professional

• McKensie Brittos, Behavioral Intervention

• Chelsea Shelton, Community in Schools

• Diane Ball, MTSS Coordinator

• Jewelle Collins, School Psychologist

• Sherri Watson, School Nurse

IBA Wrapup

Thank you to everyone who has completed their IBA testing.  I appreciate the work on improving our testing environment.  We did observe some tech issues and know that these will be resolved right away!

  

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Counseling Updates:

I will be out of the building all day on Monday. You can contact me via phone or email if needed.

If you would like me to attend any specific conferences, let me know and I will be there!

Middle school: Have students fill out their elective choice forms!

Spring break:

This coming week can cause a lot of stress and uncomfortable feelings about being home. If any student has expressed concerns or has a need for extra food, clothing, support, etc. let me know so we can set them up for the week!

Character Strong:

Please be sure to teach your weekly CharacterStrong lesson.  This is a k-8 expectation. Log in at: http://curriculum.characterstrong.com/

• Username: marywalkerdistrict

• Password: character2021 

Character trait for the month of April!

29	Grade 6: Making New Friends	Session 29	29	Grade 7: Reflecting on Conflict	Session 29	29	Grade 8 Exercising Listening on a Team (Team Creativity)	Session 29
This is the 1st of 3 sessions in a friendship series. Having friends is important for well-being and even school success. Having friends helps us feel a sense of belonging in our school. In this session, we do an activity that helps us learn from each other about ways to make friends.			This is the 3rd of 3 sessions on conflicts. In this session, we learn 4 approaches to handling conflicts: compromise, let it go, ask for help, and be assertive.			This is the 6th of 6 sessions on teamwork. In this session we explore the role of creativity in group work and practice applying creativity to real-world challenges.

MTSS Updates

• I am happy to come to conferences as needed and assist with progress monitoring data.

• We will focus on progress monitoring Tuesday and Wednesday during conference week.

• If you are planning to change schedules the day before break, please let me know so we can plan that day accordingly.

• 3rd-5th grades: I am hoping to continue groups as long as possible in May, even after benchmarks are done, as long as the testing schedule allows it. I also plan to continue our fluency intervention as long as possible as it is very flexible and takes just 3 minutes per kid.

Calendar

23-24 K8 Calendar

Monday - 03.25

• PLC @ Work District Team PD, 8-3PM HS Library

• Office Stand-up Meeting, 9 AM

• Student Support, 10-11 AM

• Office Meeting, 1 PM

• Elementary PE Interviews, 3:30- 4:30

• MS Leadership Club @ Library, 3:30-5:30PM

• Spring Sports Start

Tuesday - 03.26

• PLC Time

• Monica OSSI / Springdale K8, 8:30

• Gradient Learning Connect, 11 AM

• Student Early Release, 12:30 PM

• Canvas Basic Course Meeting, 2 PM

• PT Conferences, 1 PM-7 PM

Wednesday - 03.27

• MTSS Round Table, 7:45 AM

• Admin Meeting, 9:30 AM

• Student Early Release, 12:30 PM

• Staff Potluck

• PT Conferences, 1 PM-7 PM

Thursday - 03.28

• 6th-8th Charger Assembly 

Friday - 03.29

• Student Access Day

UP and Coming Events:

• Spring Break, April 1st to April 5th

• End of 3rd Quarter, April 9th

• Charger Assembly K-2 2:00-2:30 3-5 2:30-3:00, April 11 

• LID Day, April 12th