Friday, May 13, 2016

The Middle Update 5/13/16

As the weeks continue to fly by nearing the end of the school year, our focus on solid bell to bell instruction maintains its strong importance.  Keeping a consistent routine will help maintain our atmosphere and culture of achievement and expectations.  Check out below for some information about the weeks to come.

 SLO/PPG's
As you get your SLO end of year summaries complete, please send me a calendar invite to review.

Fire Drill Wednesday!
We will be having our monthly safety drill on Wednesday.  It will be a fire drill starting at 9:30am.

 Forward Exam Update
We are almost complete...just a couple of students left to participate in a make-up session.  According to the DPI at this time, the results from the STAR test will be available to school districts in June, and to the public in August.

 STAR Testing Dates
The Middle School students will be taking the STAR test next week.  ELA will be on Wednesday and Math on Thursday.

Senior Walk
On Thursday, June 2nd, from 9:10 - 9:30, we will be starting a new tradition.  Our students will line the halls and the graduating seniors will be walking through for all of our 1-8 students to cheer them on.  Please mark your calendars now, but more details will follow.

3D - Using Assessment in Instruction Tips
Shaking Up Formative Assessments
Danielson’s Domains 3d Using Assessment in Instruction


With the end of the school year quickly approaching, thinking about some new ways to check students understanding can get your students excited and engaged.  Thinking about using digital tools for assessment?  Check out this article that has 33 different ways to utilizing technology to assess student 33 Digital Tools For Advancing Formative Assessment in the Classroom .   Not sure about using technology to quickly assess?  Print out and keep handy these Formative Assessment Strategy Cards to help shake things up in your classroom.

Color Run
The Color Run is next Friday! Thanks to all who have signed up to participate in the event. We are looking forward to a great turnout for this Parent Club sponsored event!

 Twitter Find of the Week
 May 12
Carol Dweck wants you to know that isn't just about praising effort: .

183 retweets196 likes




 Duty Next Week
Morning - O'Connor
Bus - Hendrickson

 Data
Behavior Referrals (through corresponding date in school year)
15-16 - 220 Events, 80 Students
14-15 - 289 Events, 79 Students
13-14 - 428 Events, 113 Students
12-13 - 327 Events, 107 Students
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The Middle Update 5/13/16

As the weeks continue to fly by nearing the end of the school year, our focus on solid bell to bell instruction maintains its strong importance.  Keeping a consistent routine will help maintain our atmosphere and culture of achievement and expectations.  Check out below for some information about the weeks to come.

 SLO/PPG's
As you get your SLO end of year summaries complete, please send me a calendar invite to review.

Fire Drill Wednesday!
We will be having our monthly safety drill on Wednesday.  It will be a fire drill starting at 9:30am.

 Forward Exam Update
We are almost complete...just a couple of students left to participate in a make-up session.  According to the DPI at this time, the results from the STAR test will be available to school districts in June, and to the public in August.

 STAR Testing Dates
The Middle School students will be taking the STAR test next week.  ELA will be on Wednesday and Math on Thursday.

Senior Walk
On Thursday, June 2nd, from 9:10 - 9:30, we will be starting a new tradition.  Our students will line the halls and the graduating seniors will be walking through for all of our 1-8 students to cheer them on.  Please mark your calendars now, but more details will follow.

3D - Using Assessment in Instruction Tips
Shaking Up Formative Assessments
Danielson’s Domains 3d Using Assessment in Instruction


With the end of the school year quickly approaching, thinking about some new ways to check students understanding can get your students excited and engaged.  Thinking about using digital tools for assessment?  Check out this article that has 33 different ways to utilizing technology to assess student 33 Digital Tools For Advancing Formative Assessment in the Classroom .   Not sure about using technology to quickly assess?  Print out and keep handy these Formative Assessment Strategy Cards to help shake things up in your classroom.

Color Run
The Color Run is next Friday! Thanks to all who have signed up to participate in the event. We are looking forward to a great turnout for this Parent Club sponsored event!

 Twitter Find of the Week
 May 12
Carol Dweck wants you to know that isn't just about praising effort: .

183 retweets196 likes




 Duty Next Week
Morning - O'Connor
Bus - Hendrickson

 Data
Behavior Referrals (through corresponding date in school year)
15-16 - 220 Events, 80 Students
14-15 - 289 Events, 79 Students
13-14 - 428 Events, 113 Students
12-13 - 327 Events, 107 Students