Monday Notes 12.16.19
"High Point Elementary cultivates knowledgeable, compassionate, and inquiring learners who impact a diverse global community."
TODAY! - Ugly Sweater Contest (Ms. Salmons is judging! The top two winners will receive a Target Gift Certificate) and our Holiday Sing-A-Longs!
Tuesday 17th - Tree Topper Tuesday! Wear your favorite holiday hat or headband
Wednesday 18th - Candy Cane Lane! Wear red and white and enjoy a candy cane from the admin team
Thursday 19th - Holiday Stockings! Wear your favorite holiday socks. AND Admin Hosted Luncheon in Room #123!
Friday 20th - Flannel Friday! Be cozy and wear your favorite holiday flannels (even PJs!)
We will also "Dance Out of December" beginning at 2:25 Friday! If you aren't familiar with the "Git Up" song and dance, you can watch the short YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT4kQlM5xuE
We will be encouraging all students and staff join us in this "Git Up" dance!
"High Point Elementary cultivates knowledgeable, compassionate, and inquiring learners who impact a diverse global community."
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Last Week Celebration! TODAY! - Ugly Sweater Contest (Ms. Salmons is judging! The top two winners will receive a Target Gift Certificate) and our Holiday Sing-A-Longs!
Tuesday 17th - Tree Topper Tuesday! Wear your favorite holiday hat or headband
Wednesday 18th - Candy Cane Lane! Wear red and white and enjoy a candy cane from the admin team
Thursday 19th - Holiday Stockings! Wear your favorite holiday socks. AND Admin Hosted Luncheon in Room #123!
Friday 20th - Flannel Friday! Be cozy and wear your favorite holiday flannels (even PJs!)
We will also "Dance Out of December" beginning at 2:25 Friday! If you aren't familiar with the "Git Up" song and dance, you can watch the short YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT4kQlM5xuE
We will be encouraging all students and staff join us in this "Git Up" dance!
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TKES and PKES Sign-Offs
Mid-year conference sign-offs have to be completed by Thursday, December 19th. Please make sure these are completed as well as all walkthrough/formative assessment sign-offs. We will pull the report Thursday at 3:00 pm. Thank you for your attention to this!
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January 3rd Workday
The January 3rd work day is for teachers to plan as a team, make sure report card grades and comments are uploaded and correct, and get any curriculum support from the Coaches or CST. Pitchford will also have a quick meeting with each grade level to reflect on last semester, discuss flexibility, and the action plan moving forward.
The following meetings have been scheduled:
7:30-9:00 - Leadership Team Meeting in #123
9:00-10:00 - GMAS Data Dig with 4th Grade
10:00-10:30 - Kindergarten
10:30-11:00 - 1st Grade
2:00-2:30 - 2nd Grade
11:30-12:00 - 3rd Grade
11:00-11:30 - 5th Grade
The following meetings have been scheduled:
7:30-9:00 - Leadership Team Meeting in #123
9:00-10:00 - GMAS Data Dig with 4th Grade
10:00-10:30 - Kindergarten
10:30-11:00 - 1st Grade
2:00-2:30 - 2nd Grade
11:30-12:00 - 3rd Grade
11:00-11:30 - 5th Grade
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Calendar Change
The School Governance Council has voted to CANCEL the March 16th RFF day since we will have a teacher workday on March 24th.
The SGC is also proposing that the April 21st and May 19th Digital Learning days be regular school days for our students. We will be holding Public Comment for the next 30 days and will want everyone's feedback. Please click on the link below to submit your feedback.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tuiqNv5t4KjYKzyAZhEqlmhi7jFg2Kp07qmItYxYVZA/edit
The SGC is also proposing that the April 21st and May 19th Digital Learning days be regular school days for our students. We will be holding Public Comment for the next 30 days and will want everyone's feedback. Please click on the link below to submit your feedback.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tuiqNv5t4KjYKzyAZhEqlmhi7jFg2Kp07qmItYxYVZA/edit
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Luncheon Thursday
Admin will be hosting a holiday luncheon this Thursday from Slopes BBQ! There will be salad, pork, chicken, mac and cheese, green beans, slaw, chips and dessert! Please come hungry! It will be in Room #123.
A HUGE thank you to Colleen Zeller for making this happen for everyone!
A HUGE thank you to Colleen Zeller for making this happen for everyone!
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IB Learner Profile Attribute for JANUARY
PRINCIPLED and COMMUNICATOR
We want to keep everyone updated on the iReady Diagnostic that will begin when we return from break.
Tuesday, January 7th
**3rd, 4th ,5th will take iReading Reading
10:20-11:20 a.m. 5th grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
12:10-1:10 p.m. 4th grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
1:15-2:15 p.m. 3rd grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Wednesday, January 8th
8:15-9:15 4th grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Thursday, January 9th
8:15-9:15 3rd grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Friday, January 10th
8:15-9:15 5th grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
**K-2 need to use the computer lab or devices in their classrooms to get the iReady Reading and iReady Math diagnostic done by January 24th.
**Teachers can extend their Math Workshop block, put students on Reflex Math, create inquiry stations, etc.... while they are waiting to take the Diagnostic. Students should NOT be on iReady until AFTER they have taken this assessment.
Per Title I, we needed staff to evaluate our "Building Staff Capacity Training" which was completed during pre-planning on August 6th. This training was held during our "2019-2020 School Overview" session. The discussion items are below.
Please click on the link below the slide to complete the evaluation by Wednesday. The evaluation is only 3 questions and should take about 1 minute to complete. We appreciate you helping us with this mandatory requirement.
https://forms.gle/LvdsY3UECDouscaV9
Please make sure you have taken all food and gifts with you when you leave on Friday. Make sure all computers are shut down and blinds are closed. Also, please take all valuables with you as well. Happy holidays!
PRINCIPLED and COMMUNICATOR
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iReady DiagnosticWe want to keep everyone updated on the iReady Diagnostic that will begin when we return from break.
Tuesday, January 7th
**3rd, 4th ,5th will take iReading Reading
10:20-11:20 a.m. 5th grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
12:10-1:10 p.m. 4th grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
1:15-2:15 p.m. 3rd grade will take iReady Reading diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Wednesday, January 8th
8:15-9:15 4th grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Thursday, January 9th
8:15-9:15 3rd grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
Friday, January 10th
8:15-9:15 5th grade will take iReady Math diagnostic in their classrooms and the computer lab
**K-2 need to use the computer lab or devices in their classrooms to get the iReady Reading and iReady Math diagnostic done by January 24th.
**Teachers can extend their Math Workshop block, put students on Reflex Math, create inquiry stations, etc.... while they are waiting to take the Diagnostic. Students should NOT be on iReady until AFTER they have taken this assessment.
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Building Staff Capacity EvaluationPer Title I, we needed staff to evaluate our "Building Staff Capacity Training" which was completed during pre-planning on August 6th. This training was held during our "2019-2020 School Overview" session. The discussion items are below.
Please click on the link below the slide to complete the evaluation by Wednesday. The evaluation is only 3 questions and should take about 1 minute to complete. We appreciate you helping us with this mandatory requirement.
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Leaving for BreakPlease make sure you have taken all food and gifts with you when you leave on Friday. Make sure all computers are shut down and blinds are closed. Also, please take all valuables with you as well. Happy holidays!
********************CALENDAR OF EVENTS*********************
Monday, December 16th
8:00-8:30 - PreK-2nd Grade Holiday Sing-A-Long
8:35-9:05 - 3rd-5th Grade Holiday Sing-A-Long
Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest
PreK Holiday Party
8:35-9:05 - 3rd-5th Grade Holiday Sing-A-Long
Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest
PreK Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 17th
Grade Level PLCs during Specials
Tree Topper Tuesday!
Kindergarten Holiday Party
Tree Topper Tuesday!
Kindergarten Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 18th
Grade Level PLCs during Specials
Candy Cane Lane!
3rd and 4th Grade Holiday Party
3rd and 4th Grade Holiday Party
Thursday, December 19th
Holiday Stockings!
Grade Level PLCs
Staff Luncheon
1st and 2nd Grade Holiday Party
Grade Level PLCs
Staff Luncheon
1st and 2nd Grade Holiday Party
Friday, December 20th
5th Grade Holiday Party
Wear Favorite Flannel!
2:25 - Dancing Out December!
Wear Favorite Flannel!
2:25 - Dancing Out December!
*************************BIRTHDAYS**************************
Happy birthday to Madison Midkiff on the 17th and Brian Madej on the 20th! We also want to wish a happy birthday to Mary Cameron Faison on the 21st, Michael Hunter on the 22nd, and Vickie Reeves on the 28th during the break. We hope you all have a wonderful birthday!
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