Friday, January 20, 2017

The Middle Update 1/20/17

We have had a lot of collaboration time together this week with our staff meeting on Wednesday afternoon and our PD Day on Friday.  This version of the blog will be a little shorter than normal, but filled with important upcoming dates and activities.

End of Quarter Grades
Thank you for your efforts in working to make our report cards even more dynamic with more specific information tailored to each student included.  2nd quarter grades will be due Monday (1/30) morning.  We will look to organize them and send them home Monday afternoon/Tuesday morning.

Article of the Week
As we work to refine our teaching practices, the intricate use of assessment is critical for us as we look to maximize student achievement and make the most out of every minute, both in the preparation for class, and during class.  This week's article provides solid ways to think about and use assessment in your classroom
THE BEST VALUE IN FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

2nd Semester Rosters
With the end of the semester comes some modifications to some schedules and class rosters.  Please take a moment to review your class roster/sections in Infinite Campus.  Also, the IE schedule/rosters had to be adjusted due to some of the changes.


January Drill
On Friday, 1/27 at 9:20, we will be conducting a Lock-Down Drill.  Details for procedures for a lock-down are below.
-Quickly survey and clear hallways and bathrooms of students
-Lock doors; turn off lights; open outside blinds
-Move away from glass & doors; silence cell phones
-Get on floor and/or under tables and spread students out
-Take attendance
-MAINTAIN SILENCE; Do not use radio, TV
-RELEASE NO ONE: Ignore bells.  No bathroom breaks
-DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE
-Non-assigned staff remain in place until notified
-Be prepared to remain in HOLD-LOCK SECURE for extended time.  Wait for assistance from law enforcement or "All Clear" signal

Upcoming Meetings
Puma Pride Committee - Wednesday (1/25) at 2:50 in Mr. Odden's room
Applied Teacher Dept. Mtg. - Tuesday (1/31) at 2:50 in Mr. Lendobeja's room
Literacy Committee - Tuesday (2/7) at 2:50 in Mrs. Rogness' room

Student of the Month Breakfast
The next Student of the Month Breakfast is on Thursday (2/2) morning at 7:00 am.

Duty Next Week
Morning - Frehner, Johnson
Bus - Vian

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The Middle Update 1/20/17

We have had a lot of collaboration time together this week with our staff meeting on Wednesday afternoon and our PD Day on Friday.  This version of the blog will be a little shorter than normal, but filled with important upcoming dates and activities.

End of Quarter Grades
Thank you for your efforts in working to make our report cards even more dynamic with more specific information tailored to each student included.  2nd quarter grades will be due Monday (1/30) morning.  We will look to organize them and send them home Monday afternoon/Tuesday morning.

Article of the Week
As we work to refine our teaching practices, the intricate use of assessment is critical for us as we look to maximize student achievement and make the most out of every minute, both in the preparation for class, and during class.  This week's article provides solid ways to think about and use assessment in your classroom
THE BEST VALUE IN FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

2nd Semester Rosters
With the end of the semester comes some modifications to some schedules and class rosters.  Please take a moment to review your class roster/sections in Infinite Campus.  Also, the IE schedule/rosters had to be adjusted due to some of the changes.


January Drill
On Friday, 1/27 at 9:20, we will be conducting a Lock-Down Drill.  Details for procedures for a lock-down are below.
-Quickly survey and clear hallways and bathrooms of students
-Lock doors; turn off lights; open outside blinds
-Move away from glass & doors; silence cell phones
-Get on floor and/or under tables and spread students out
-Take attendance
-MAINTAIN SILENCE; Do not use radio, TV
-RELEASE NO ONE: Ignore bells.  No bathroom breaks
-DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE
-Non-assigned staff remain in place until notified
-Be prepared to remain in HOLD-LOCK SECURE for extended time.  Wait for assistance from law enforcement or "All Clear" signal

Upcoming Meetings
Puma Pride Committee - Wednesday (1/25) at 2:50 in Mr. Odden's room
Applied Teacher Dept. Mtg. - Tuesday (1/31) at 2:50 in Mr. Lendobeja's room
Literacy Committee - Tuesday (2/7) at 2:50 in Mrs. Rogness' room

Student of the Month Breakfast
The next Student of the Month Breakfast is on Thursday (2/2) morning at 7:00 am.

Duty Next Week
Morning - Frehner, Johnson
Bus - Vian