Friday, April 22, 2016

The Middle Update 4/22/16

Somehow we only have one more week of April left.  As we inch closer and closer to the end of the year, it is vital that our focus remains centered on our student's goals.  Check out below for some important information.

Forward Exam
The 8th grade session is complete.  The testing sessions went very smooth.  Thanks to everyone involved for the flexibility and diligence ensuring a smooth, successful testing session.  Next up is 7th grade, starting with a practice session on Monday morning.  6th grade will be testing the following week.

SLO/PPG
As we near the end of the school year, it's time to be thinking about the timeline for wrapping up our SLO/PPG.  Most of us do not have the final data quite ready yet to analyze to determine our success.  However, please be thinking about this process, and schedule a time with me to review the SLO progress when you are ready.  I will need to meet with everyone.

Puma Pride Committee Meeting
This past Thursday, we held another Puma Pride Committee meeting.  Our focus was on how we can systemically provide intervention for students that are struggling with specific Puma Pride areas.  We also focused on building in structured opportunities for all staff members to build rapport with students.  Check out the meeting notes HERE.

Staff Meeting Next Week
Please mark your calendars for our next Staff Meeting on Wednesday (4/27) at 2:50 in Room 3.

Color Run
In your mail box, everyone received some information about our upcoming 1st Annual Color Run.  The Parent's Club is interested in getting as many of our staff members involved to help make this event a big success.  Our students love seeing our staff members outside of the classroom.  Staff members can participate free of charge.  All proceeds from this event will go toward our School Sign Fund (money for an electronic Poynette Schools sign along Hwy 51).

Field Trips/Chaperones
As we approach spring, I wanted to send our annual field trip reminder.  Anyone who plans on chaperoning a field trip must have a volunteer form filled out, complete with an approved background check.  Advanced planning is a must for these situations, as guidelines call for a 2 week notice for the Business Office to run background checks and inform potential chaperones.  If a person is already on our Approved List, they do not need to fill out another form.  All inquiries about our Approved Volunteer List should be directed to me.

Assessment...Minute by Minute
It is so critical that we are taking the pulse of our student's level of understanding so that we can adjust our instruction/discussion/activities accordingly.  Check out this article for more ways to do this effectively.

Ed Leadership Article

Duty Next Week
Morning - Johnson
Bus - Frehner

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The Middle Update 4/22/16

Somehow we only have one more week of April left.  As we inch closer and closer to the end of the year, it is vital that our focus remains centered on our student's goals.  Check out below for some important information.

Forward Exam
The 8th grade session is complete.  The testing sessions went very smooth.  Thanks to everyone involved for the flexibility and diligence ensuring a smooth, successful testing session.  Next up is 7th grade, starting with a practice session on Monday morning.  6th grade will be testing the following week.

SLO/PPG
As we near the end of the school year, it's time to be thinking about the timeline for wrapping up our SLO/PPG.  Most of us do not have the final data quite ready yet to analyze to determine our success.  However, please be thinking about this process, and schedule a time with me to review the SLO progress when you are ready.  I will need to meet with everyone.

Puma Pride Committee Meeting
This past Thursday, we held another Puma Pride Committee meeting.  Our focus was on how we can systemically provide intervention for students that are struggling with specific Puma Pride areas.  We also focused on building in structured opportunities for all staff members to build rapport with students.  Check out the meeting notes HERE.

Staff Meeting Next Week
Please mark your calendars for our next Staff Meeting on Wednesday (4/27) at 2:50 in Room 3.

Color Run
In your mail box, everyone received some information about our upcoming 1st Annual Color Run.  The Parent's Club is interested in getting as many of our staff members involved to help make this event a big success.  Our students love seeing our staff members outside of the classroom.  Staff members can participate free of charge.  All proceeds from this event will go toward our School Sign Fund (money for an electronic Poynette Schools sign along Hwy 51).

Field Trips/Chaperones
As we approach spring, I wanted to send our annual field trip reminder.  Anyone who plans on chaperoning a field trip must have a volunteer form filled out, complete with an approved background check.  Advanced planning is a must for these situations, as guidelines call for a 2 week notice for the Business Office to run background checks and inform potential chaperones.  If a person is already on our Approved List, they do not need to fill out another form.  All inquiries about our Approved Volunteer List should be directed to me.

Assessment...Minute by Minute
It is so critical that we are taking the pulse of our student's level of understanding so that we can adjust our instruction/discussion/activities accordingly.  Check out this article for more ways to do this effectively.

Ed Leadership Article

Duty Next Week
Morning - Johnson
Bus - Frehner