Monday, April 22, 2024

K8 Weekly Memo

Happy Monday and Happy Earth Day! I trust that everyone had a fantastic weekend. 


I am attending the Rural Alliance's Principal Cohort meeting off campus today. Mrs. Sulgrove will be touching base with a few of our special education students this morning, and Mr. McClain will be taking care of building and student concerns.


Points of Interest

MWSD Open Positions

So far this spring, we interviewed candidates for two open positions. Alissa Williams has been hired as our new MS Math teacher, and Cameron Baker has been hired as our K8 PE teacher. Both are great hires and we congratulate them.


Opening opportunities:

  • High School Math

  • K-8 Counselor 

  • Elementary Teacher 



PBIS Team off to 22nd Annual NWPBIS Conference

Darci, Katie, Crystal, and Mandy are going to attend the 22nd Annual NWPBIS Conference in Tacoma on Wednesday. They have done an excellent job in pre-planning for the conference. They will take detailed notes to help us improve our PBIS program in the future.

SBAC and FastBridge Spring Testing - Action Needed

Next week, we start our spring testing with FastBridge Testing.

K/1st

2nd/3rd

4th/5th

6th/7th/8th

Early 

Reading & Math 

Subtests


 1st grade CBM Reading


SEABRs 



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CBM Automaticity


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Then, on May 6th, we will commence with our SBAC testing.  Please make sure that you complete the Test Administrator Certification, which is a 20-minute task, and provide Bailey with a copy of your certification by April 30th. 


Here are a few helpful links:


Kindergarten Registration Opens May 1st 

Kindergarten registration will open on May 1st. Families with children who are going to attend kindergarten are encouraged to register. The following information is required for registration:

  • Children must be five years old on or before August 31st, 2023.

  • Proof of immunizations is required.

  • Parents must provide a legal, state-issued birth certificate.



MWSD Open Positions

So far this spring, we interviewed candidates for two open positions. Alissa Williams has been hired as our new MS Math teacher, and Cameron Baker has been hired as our K8 PE teacher. Both are great hires and we congratulate them.


Opening opportunities:

  • High School Math

  • K-8 Counselor 

  • Elementary Teacher 


Mother's Day - Action Needed

Mother's Day is coming up on May 12th. I encourage you to think of activities that your students can do in the classroom to celebrate their mothers. Don't forget to send home their best work!


Character Strong:  - Action Needed


Character Strong In the MS: 

6th Grade


Helping Others Resolve Conflict (Saying I'm Sorry)


7th Grade


Real Life Respect, pt 2



8th Grade


Strengthening Commitment, pt 2


In this session, we work on learning to apologize, a simple but important skill that can help us handle some of the conflicts we get into with others.

Session 32

This session continues the students' examination of the value of respect. In this session, we will review a definition of respect and identify what respect can look like in different school settings. We will then identify settings called "Hot Spots" in their school where more respect is needed, and develop a personal plan for what they can do to help demonstrate and promote respectful behavior.

Session 32

This is the 2nd of 2 sessions related to commitment. In this session, we will learn strategies that can help promote commitment in our daily lives, then make a plan for personal improvement.

Session 32



MTSS Updates:

  • Reminder that last day for new Roundtable referrals is May 1.

  • I plan to keep running intervention groups as long as possible, working around the SBA schedule. 

  • 3rd-8th grade FastBridge week is April 29-May2, prior to SBA. K-2 week is May 20-May 31.

  • As I prepare to step away from my current role (NOT RETIRE!), I am working to diligently to create a timeline of tasks and next steps to support your next coordinator.


Springdale FFA Plant Sale!!

Online ordering opens April 29th @ 7am!!

Pick-up is on May 7th 7:30am-6pm

https://springdalechargers.square.site/

Go check out the 1000's of plants the students have been hard at work growing. Start making your wish list for your garden & Mother's Day!



Calendar

23-24 K8 Calendar

Monday - 04.22

  • Rural Alliance's Principal Cohort Training

  • Office Stand-up Meeting, 9 AM

  • Student Support, 10-11 AM

  • MS Baseball/Softball Game vs. Valley, @ 3:30 PM

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


Tuesday - 04.23

  • PLC at Work, 7:15 AM


Wednesday - 04.24

  • MTSS Round Table, 7:45 AM

  • Admin Meeting, 9:30 AM

  • MS Track Meet 


Thursday - 04.25

  • MS Baseball/Softall Game vs. Selkirk @ 3:30 PM


Friday - 04.26

  • Student Access Day


UP and Coming Events:

  • FFA Plant Sale Order DayL April 29th @ 7 AM

  • 5/6th Grade Growth and Development, April 29th

  • 5-8th Grade HIV Lesson, April 30th

  • High School Decision Day, May 15th 



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