This week's resource provides a solid reminder of ways to finish the school year strong. As we head down the final stretch, getting the most out of each class period, each day is so vital...especially when you think about the lost instructional days that our students missed out on due to the volatile winter weather. Keeping students focused and on track are critical pieces to having a smooth, well-managed end of the school year. Our leadership students are working on some opportunities to further strengthen our community in the next stretch of the school year as well.
"Home Stretch: Finish the End of the School Year Strong" - Jennifer Gunn
Forward Exam Update
Thanks to all for the successful administration of the Forward Exam. I believe we had a strong culture of effort, and students and staff worked hard to make sure we have the best snapshot of student abilities that we could have. We had our best attendance days of the year last week!!
We still have our 8th graders testing on Monday and Tuesday...finishing up Social Studies and Science. We will also be administering make-up tests for any student that missed a day or two last week.
Middle School Play
Congratulations to Mrs. Petersen and the cast of our Middle School Play this year on their successful performance they put on last week for the public and for our student body. An impressive amount of talent was on display. It was a great show!
Superhero Run Fundraiser
We will be running our 2nd annual Superhero Run this spring. The run will be on Friday, May 17th and will follow a similar schedule as last year. Our students are organizing part of our Wellness Day activities on this day as well. More details will be forthcoming.
End of Year All Staff Celebration
This year we will be starting a new tradition. At around 1:00 on the last day of school (Thursday, 6/6) in the High School cafeteria for all staff, we will serve pizza, and other options, for everyone, and have a brief recognition ceremony. Check-out procedures will start right after we wrap up our celebration.
Student of the Month Breakfast Updates
We will have one more recognition breakfast on Thursday, May 2nd. Thanks to everyone for submitting your nominations. If anyone else has a student that is shining and they would like to be recognized, please let me know...we could make some arrangements. Congratulations to this month's nominees.
Parent's Club Generosity
The PAD Parent's Club annually will reimburse teachers for up to $100 for expenses they have purchased for the benefit of their classroom. There is a form available for this, and receipts must be attached and submitted to the club for any of these purchases. The end of the school year is the deadline for requests to be reimbursed. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Williams (jennw1110@yahoo.com)
Vaping Informational Session Coming Up
We will be hosting an informational session about Vaping...a newer trend that is causing vaping use to be on the rise with teenagers across the country. The session will be located in the Poynette High School IMC on Wednesday, 4/24 at 6:00pm. This session is open to any staff member, student, parent, or community member.
Next Staff Meeting
Mark your calendars for our next Middle School Staff Meeting on Wednesday, May 1 at 2:55 in Mrs. Rogness' classroom. We will be continuing our analysis of data, turning our focus to how we can improve in areas of need. Also, we will be learning more about educational equity, and areas that could use improvement in our school.
Forward Exam Item Review Opportunity for Staff
See below for an opportunity to be engaged in the planning for items on the Forward Exam.
Good day:
DPI’s Office of Student Assessment is looking for a diverse group of educators from all over Wisconsin (including EL and special education teachers) to participate in the Summer “New Item Review” for the Forward Exam. This is a great opportunity to be a part of assessment development, provide valuable feedback, have detailed input about the items on the Forward Exam, and take knowledge back to the district about the process.
Attached you will find a flyer with more information about the meetings including dates, logistics, and application information. Please make this flyer available to all Educators 3-8 and 10 in your district. Their input is invaluable during this stage of item development.
Jennifer Teasdale
Education Program Specialist
Office of Student Assessment
Education Program Specialist
Office of Student Assessment
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