K8 Memo

Good Tuesday Morning

I trust you had a delightful holiday week and were able to take some time to reflect and honor the dedication of our military members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Please take the time to thoroughly review today's memo, especially the upcoming events listed in the calendar. As we near the end of the school year, there are many important initiatives underway. I will be reaching out to everyone this week to discuss two crucial matters: 24/25 contracts and the summative evaluation. I am looking forward to our conversations.

Many of our students will be returning to school exhausted and tired after a very playful weekend, while others who stayed home will be eager to socialize and engage. Please be patient and understanding as we help our students transition back to school.

Have a great morning!

Points of Interest

Please take note of the following information:

SBAC Test Makeup

Students who have not completed the state testing will be called out of class this week to complete testing in the K8 Conference room.

Help Ticket System (Action Needed)

To record technology and facility help tickets, please use the following link on the staff resource page: tinyurl.com/mwsdticket. 

Instructional Rounds with Hugh Flint: 

Hugh will be in our building over the next two days to learn about our school-wide implementation of PBIS. As we strive to improve the fidelity of PBIS implementation, Hugh and Jessica Swain from Northwest PBIS Network will be our instructional coaches next school year.

Cafetera Food

Please remind students that cafeteria food is not to be taken outside or back to the classroom unless teachers are supervising. We have had several situations where students have simply made messes with food or used it to throw at each other.

Mr. Anderson (Action Needed)

Mark is in Sacred Heart, recovering from a heart attack. He underwent a procedure to place several stents yesterday. It would be appreciated if you could send him a class card. Sam will be heading in at 10 AM today to share cards, and Bailey has a staff card in the office.

24-25 Contracts (Action Needed)

This week, I will be sharing the 2024-25 teacher contracts. All staff will need to sign to acknowledge receipt of their copy and then deliver a signed copy to the district office.

Summative Evaluation Meeting (Action Needed)

I will be connecting with staff this week to review observation notes and teaching and learning evidence and present summative evaluations. Please let me know if you have a specific prep period or before or after school time that you would like to meet.

BLT Meeting

The building leadership team will be meeting after school today to work on our 2024-25 School Improvement Plan and wrap up our K8 Building Schedule.  

9th grade orientation

We have this set up with the high school that groups of two groups of five students will walk over to the high school together for roughly 30 minutes. They will be paired up with a high school leadership student, get a tour, talk with teachers and get some general information about high school and return back to our building. 

PLC Tuesday  (Action Needed)

Please use your PLC morning time on today to connect and collaborate with your teaching partner. 

K8 Gym Remodel (Action Needed)

It is excited to see progress on the gym remodel.  Here is the color scheme for the layout.  Please share any thoughts, comments or suggestions.

MTSS Updates:

• FastBridge window closes on May 31. Please have ALL testing completed by then. I sent out one more reminder of who needs to complete testing.

• Data review day will be on June 4.  I will send out the rotating sub schedule next week.

Character Dare

Calendar

23-24 K8 Calendar

Monday - 05.27

• No School Memorial Day

Tuesday - 05.28

• PLC at Work, 7:15 AM

• Office Stand-Up Meetng, 9 AM

• Studnet Support Team, 10 AM

• Blood Drive 10:30-2:15

• Office Meeting, 1 PM

• Hugh Flint PBIS Instructional Rounds

• BLT Meeting: SIP and Scheduling 3:45 PM

Wednesday - 05.029

• MTSS Round Table, 7:45 AM

• Admin Meeting, 9:30 AM

• High School Orientation 8:15-11:00

• Pre-K Field Trip - Fire Station

• Hugh Flint PBIS Instructional Rounds

Thursday - 05.30

• MS Charger Assembly

Friday - 05.31

• Regular School Day

• ESD101 Teacher Career Fair,- Brett out of Building in the AM

• Spring Benchmark Window Closes

UP and Coming Events:

• Hiawaitha Bike Trail Field Trip, June 1

• Data Review and Class Placements, June 4

• 6th Grade Field Trip Camp Gifford, June 5-7

• Page Ahead Family Night, June 5

• K-5 Charger Assembly, June 6 

• 3rd-5th Field Trip Fish Hatchery, June 10

• Kindergarten and 8th Grade Promotion, June 11 

• 8th Grade Silverwood Field Trip, June 12 

• MS End of the Year Field Trip, June 12

• K-5 Field Day, June 13 

• Last Day of School, June 13

K8 Weekly Memo

Good Monday morning,

We had a beautiful weekend with a mix of sun and rain, which helped clear the pollen. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling well and spent most of yesterday sick at home. I'm still not feeling much better today, so I'll be taking a sick day. Matt will be helping out more in our building today. Thank you, Matt.

Points of Interest

SBAC Testing (Action Needed)

I appreciate everyone's commitment to helping our students do their best on the SBAC testing. Additionally, the 3-5 team has been exceptionally patient and collaboratively worked through our tech issue. This week is our last week of scheduled testing.  

Next week are our scheduled makeup days; however, we are going to try to get some of them done this week tool 

No School Memorial Day Reminder (Action Needed)

Please include in your weekly newsletters that school will not be held on June 27th and that Friday, June 31st, is a regular school day. 

Help Ticket System (Action Needed)

Please use the following link on the staff resource page to record technology and facility help tickets.  tinyurl.com/mwsdticket 

Teaching and Learning Evidence  (Action Needed)

Artifacts are a form of evidence that educators can use to tell the story of their classrooms and showcase their instructional practices.  Please be sure to submit at least three items that highlight the teaching and learning in your classroom. 

Examples could include:

• Data charts to monitor progress across a variety of assessments

• Lesson plans or pictures of a special projects/activities

• Examples of feedback on student work

• Rubric or Proficiency Scale

• A slide deck or PowerPoint for a lesson

• Units of Study - Pacing Guides

• Modification Plans 

• Small Grouping Matrix 

• In-class Library Listing

• Parent Partner or Parent Conference Attendance List

• Classroom Resource Log

• IEP, 504, Behavior Management Plan and class modifications

• Classroom PBIS Posted Rules/Norms

• Drawing of Room Arrangement

• Examples of Warm-ups and Exit Tickets

• Graphic Organizers

Please write a 1-2 sentence description for each item you turn in to me. I need this by the end of the week, as they are utilized in the summative evaluations! Thank you.

PBIS Field Day (Action Needed)

We are thrilled to see so many community members signing up to help with our PBIS Prizes. Don't forget to add your class to the list as this is a fantastic way to generate excitement for Field Day. We also want to encourage students to start thinking about the special talent or skill they would like to showcase at the center-stage hula hoop challenge!

To sign up and donate a prize, please click on the following link: tinyurl.com/24k5fieldday. You have the option to select a suggested prize or choose the Donor Choice to create your own themed basket or prize. When completing the signup, please use the following format: 

First Name= Johnson's

Last Name = Class

(The donor's name will then show as Johnson's Class.

In addition, we encourage you to reach out to parents and community members who may be interested in supporting our PBIS drawings with a donation or would like to help with the event!

PE Adjustment This Wednesday:

Mr. Franks is going to be attending the K-2nd Grade Camas Center Field Trip on Wednesday of these week.  We are working on the substitute schedule to accommodate his intermedia and middle school classes. 

Mr. Anderson in for Ms. Hart's Art

Mark will be covering for Ms. Hart's art this week.  

MS Spring Sports 

Spring sports wrap up this week with home games against Northport on Tuesday. Please remember that students can not stay after school without adult supervision. 

Lady Charger Basketball Camp

This week, our 3-5th grade students have the opportunity to participate in the Lady Chargers Basketball Camp from Tuesday to Thursday. Please encourage your classes to join in this fun camp.

MTSS Updates:

• K-2 testing begins this week.

• I sent reminders to all 3rd-8th who have testing to complete.

• We are continuing groups as testing schedule allows. Reach out to one of our team if you have questions on this!

Calendar

23-24 K8 Calendar

Monday - 05.20

• 3-5 ELA PT Session 1 Testing 

• Office Stand-up Meeting, 9 AM

• Student Support, 10-11 AM

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

• SBAC Week (3rd-8th)

• FastBridge Week (K-2nd)

Tuesday - 05.21

• PLC at Work, 7:15 AM

• 3-5 ELA PT Session 2 Testing

• Softball and Baseball Game @ Home @ 3:30 PM

• Lady Chargers Basketball Camp Grades 3rd-5th

Wednesday - 05.022

• MTSS Round Table, 7:45 AM

• 6-8 ELA PT Session 1 Testing

• K-2nd Grade ABC Field Trip - Camas Center

• Admin Meeting, 9:30 AM

• Lady Chargers Basketball Camp Grades 3rd-5th

Thursday - 05.23

• 6-8 ELA PT Session 2 Testing

• Lady Chargers Basketball Camp Grades 3rd-5th

Friday - 05.24

• Student Access Day

• Teaching and Learning Evidence Due by End of Day

UP and Coming Events:

• Memorial Day, No School, May 27

• High School Orientation, May 29

• Pre-K Field Trip -Fire Station, May 29 

• MS Charger Assembly, May 30 

• Normal School Day, May 31

• ESD101 Teacher Career Fair, May 31, Brett out of Building in the AM

• Data Review and Class Placements, June 4

• 6th Grade Field Trip Camp Gifford, June 5-7

• Page Ahead Family Night, June 5

• K-5 Charger Assembly, June 6 

• 3rd-5th Field Trip Fish Hatchery, June 10

• Kindergarten and 8th Grade Promotion, June 11 

• 8th Grade Silverwood Field Trip, June 13 

• MS End of the Year Field Trip, June 13

• K-5 Field Day, June 13 

K8 Weekly Memo

Good morning! 

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. It certainly did not disappoint with a stunning aurora borealis show, warm and sunny weather, and Mother's Day celebrations. 

It's that time of year when things can get quite busy. I appreciate the collaborative support and shared leadership as we finish up testing, plan field trips, prepare for celebrations, and coordinate field day - and there's much more to come. Thank you for your commitment and dedication. Together, we've got this!

Points of Interest

PBIS Field Day (Action Needed)

On June 13, our PBIS Field Day will take place on the football field, marking the last day of school. I am delighted to have high school students volunteering to assist with the event! 

I encourage you to have your class help in the planning by creating a prize basket for the PBIS drawings. This could be a great opportunity for each classroom to create engaging baskets and have some fun. Please click on the following link to sign up and donate a prize: tinyurl.com/24k5fieldday.   You can select a suggested prize or select the Donor Choice option to create your own themed basket or prize. 

Additionally, please reach out to parents and community members who may be interested in supporting our PBIS drawings with a donation or who would like to help with the event!

PLC Tuesday  (Action Needed)

Please use your PLC morning time on Tuesday to connect and collaborate with your teaching partner. Next week will be our interim staff meeting time.

Teaching and Learning Evidence  (Action Needed)

I would like to express my gratitude to those who have already submitted their evidence items. Kindly ensure that you provide a minimum of three items that showcase the teaching and learning atmosphere in your class. You may choose from classroom data, special projects, feedback on student work, or a photo of an activity. Please include a brief 1-2 sentence description for each item.

Memorial Day Reminder (Action Needed)

In your weekly class memo, please remind families that school is not held on Memorial Day but on Friday. 

SBAC Testing

This week's testing schedule is outlined below, It is imperative that we test at least 95% of our students, so please review the schedule carefully and monitor your class roster. 

For our middle school students, a make-up testing session will take place tomorrow in the k8 conference room.  Elementary make-up sessions will be offered on Wednesday, with further details to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

High School Decision Day

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 14th at 9:30AM, when the high school will be hosting its Decision Day in the Auditorium. This joyous occasion is a tribute to all high school students who have enrolled and been accepted to college. As a district, we are committed to enhancing our students' outlook and mindset toward school, and this celebration is just one of the many ways we are achieving that goal. We are thrilled to announce that the middle school will also be participating in this event.

Meet Your Farmer Day

Join us for lunch on Tuesday and enjoy a delicious meal of chili and fry bread. Additionally, we're excited to host a "Meet Your Farmer Day" event with Baea from Inland Empire Beef, one of our trusted beef suppliers. During the session, Beau will share fascinating insights about the industry. We hope to see you there!

Character Trait

Calendar

23-24 K8 Calendar

Monday - 05.13

• 3-5 ELA PT Session 1 Testing 

• Office Stand-up Meeting, 9 AM

• Student Support, 10-11 AM

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

• Softball and Baseball Game @ Valley @ 3:30PM

• Track Meet @ Chewelah 

Tuesday - 05.14

• PLC at Work, 7:15 AM

• 3-5 ELA PT Session 2 Testing

• High School Decision Day, May 14th 

Wednesday - 05.015

• MTSS Round Table, 7:45 AM

• 6-8 ELA PT Session 1 Testing

• Admin Meeting, 9:30 AM

• School Board Meeting, 6:00 PM.

Thursday - 05.016

• 6-8 ELA PT Session 2 Testing

• Last day of K-1 Intervention Groups

• Softball Game Vs Inchelium @ 3:30 PM

Friday - 05.17

• Student Access Day

• Outdoor Club Field Trip-Liberty Lake Hiking Trail, May 17

UP and Coming Events:

• Memorial Day, No School, May 27

• High School Orientation, May 29

• Normal School Day, May 31

• Data Review and Class Placements, June 4