“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.”
― John Green, The Fault in Our Stars
This Week
Monday, September 30, 2019 First Response Team Meeting
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 IEP (McIntyre @10), IEP (Ferrari @11)
IEP (Phelan @12), IEP (Fuccillo @1) Clinic Meeting
CIT Meeting
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 ILT
Thursday, October 3, 2019 Glenda - Admin Meeting @ 8-11
Friday, October 4, 2019 Grade 3 PLT
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 ILT
Thursday, October 3, 2019 Glenda - Admin Meeting @ 8-11
Friday, October 4, 2019 Grade 3 PLT
Grade 4 PLT
Grade 5 PLT
Things to Be Aware of and Keep in Mind
Grade 5 PLT
Things to Be Aware of and Keep in Mind
- Keys to Literacy - Donna (our Coach) from Keys to Literacy is coming on Tuesday, October 1st and would like to meet with teams. Subs will be available for those that don't have a prep period the same time as their team, and would like to meet.
- We will share schedules with subs and have them check in with teachers throughout the day for a 40 minute release of time.
- Self-Assessment - Please complete the Self-Assessment before uploading your goal.
- Building Sub Update - We will have a new building sub on Monday, October 7th. Please help me welcome Ms. Simonelli into our new school community.
- After School Activities - We do not have a start date for after school activities yet. However, we will be sharing our accepted proposals at the end of next week.
- NEW ESL K Structure - The structure should be ESL whole group and Gen Ed whole group (no matter the size) or a Co-Teaching partnership.
- Please refer to these guidelines shared by Admin.
- ELT - Cindy McLeary has officially taken on the role of the ELT coordinator. Please let the CIT's and Cindy know when you are nearing the end of a math unit.
- Assessments should be scored and data should be uploaded to Test Wiz within two days.
- Math Assessments - All teachers have access to math assessments in two locations: SharePoint and TestWiz. Teachers and grade level teams are responsible for printing a copy of their own test materials for planning and for test administration.
- These materials are in the same location as the math curriculum maps.
- Please remember to cover all standards expected to be taught in a curriculum regardless of what is on the assessment.
- Math Centers Reminder - Math centers can be used to reteach helpful skills and fluency building.
- Recess Plan - Please refer to the updated schedule changes that will be emailed and printed on Monday morning.
- Dismissal Plan - Please make sure that the office has a copy of your dismissal plan, and that you bring it out with you everyday during dismissal in case you have an alternate pickup.
- Remember to send anyone that you aren't familiar with to the office.
- Sign In Sheets - Please place a copy of your Open House sign in sheets in my mailbox.
- Update for Support Staff - I have been informed that all staff members with the exception of CIT's should put in for sub coverage. (ESL, Special Ed, Reading, Math Teacher)
- All of these roles should have some small group activities or plans in their sub folders for days that someone could potentially be out.
- That being said, it is always best for a classroom teacher to see their own students. If you'd like the flexibility of pulling those students for an extra guided reading group, please do so! (This is an opportunity to have those students that you typically don't get to see in a small group - begin to think about what you could support the students with in small group instruction if you had the opportunity to work with them. There is lots of data to consider and look at this year.)
- Phone - This is a gentle reminder that you should not be looking at your phones during classroom instruction.
- If students are in silent reading, this is a great time to do one to one student conferences and listen to a student read.
- Student Absences - Please remember to do a friendly family check in when you aren't aware of student absences. The Wellness Team's contact (letter/phone call) should be the second form of communication.
- January - In January, we will move toward having half days once a month with Professional Development in the afternoon. Further communication, and planning toward this shift is to come!
- LPS School Year Calendar
- Connery School Year Calendar
- LPS CORE VALUES - Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, High Expectations, and Inspiring Life Long Learning.
Reminders from the Office
- Please do your attendance on time each morning.
- Absences - Here is the district's official attendance policy.
- Emergency Forms - We are still missing some emergency forms. Keep calling parents until we get them, and let us know if you need language support!
- Written Translation Services - If you would like a document translated by Caroline, please use the following protocol:
- 1 page or under - 1 week notice
- 1 page of above - 2 weeks notice
Updates from our Nurse
- Don't forget to use your nurse passes when sending students to the office.
- If you are interested in being CPR certified, please let Danielle know!
Looking Ahead
October 1 - Keys to Literacy Coach Visit
October 2 - ILT (We will meet in the library)
October 8 - After School Staff Meeting, Dr. Parker Visits K-2 Benchmark Meeting
October 2 - ILT (We will meet in the library)
October 8 - After School Staff Meeting, Dr. Parker Visits K-2 Benchmark Meeting
