"The formula for happiness and success is just being actually yourself, in the most vivid possible way you can." - Meryl Streep
This Week
Monday, October 7, 2019 Field Trip - Topsfield Fair (3rd + 4th Grade)
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Dr. Parker Visit (K-2 Meetings)
Staff Meeting
IEP @10:30 (Logue)
IEP @12:30 (Buckley)
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Glenda - ATSR RBT Meeting (Full Day)
Thursday, October 10, 2019 Wear your Patriot's Gear (Jimmy Fund Fundraiser)
Friday, October 11, 2019 Grade K PLT
Grade 1 PLT
Grade 2 PLT
Things to Be Aware of and Keep in Mind
Grade 2 PLT
Things to Be Aware of and Keep in Mind
- EL Coaches - Hannigan / McCarriston will join us October 7-11 and then again January 27-31
- Salary Increment Application- Due November 29th.
- Science Smart Notebook Files - For anyone that is struggling to get access to Science Smart Notebook files, here are PDF versions of the files.
- Assessments - I have been asked about assessments and whether or not they should be sent home. I think it is best to keep End of Unit assessments in a folder, and track the student data for report card use.
- The assessments inform us about student misconceptions, and can guide small group instruction.
- At the end of a marking term, the assessments can be sent home or given during parent conferences once the data and misconceptions have been collected.
- EL Parent Notification Letters - The parent notification letters, and an appropriate translated letter, must be sent home by Oct. 5, 2019.
- We will provide an instruction sheet (blue sheet in envelope and attached with this email) with each school’s letters.
- The English version of each child’s letter will need to be paired with the appropriate translated language
- Version (with student name already printed), before going home with the student.
- Science and Social Studies Units - As long as it doesn't interfere with the science assessments, you may teach an entire science and then an entire social studies unit.
- This was approved by the science department.
- Student Absences - Ms. Manzi is keeping track of attendance communication, so that we can know how to continue to follow up with students that have a large number of absences. Please let her know if you communicate with families.
- Goals - please email goals to our CITs, as well as our admin team. We will be creating a document of school wide goals, so that it can support the work of our ILT and support staff.
- Lock Down Follow-Up - The following is what was shared with us at the end of our lock down drill:
- 4 locations with lights left on
- 1 room left unlocked
- 1 room with a teacher visible in the window and sitting at their desk
- As a follow up, we were asked to ensure that we always turn off the lights and closed doors when we travel with students to recess, lunch, and specials.
- Sign Out Sheets - 1 for Bathroom, and 1 for Service Providers.
- Apps - The Remind app was approved by LPS; however, Class Dojo is not approved.
- LPS School Year Calendar
- Connery School Year Calendar
LPS CORE VALUES - Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, High Expectations, and Inspiring Life Long Learning.
- The assessments inform us about student misconceptions, and can guide small group instruction.
- At the end of a marking term, the assessments can be sent home or given during parent conferences once the data and misconceptions have been collected.
- We will provide an instruction sheet (blue sheet in envelope and attached with this email) with each school’s letters.
- The English version of each child’s letter will need to be paired with the appropriate translated language
- Version (with student name already printed), before going home with the student.
- This was approved by the science department.
- 4 locations with lights left on
- 1 room left unlocked
- 1 room with a teacher visible in the window and sitting at their desk
- As a follow up, we were asked to ensure that we always turn off the lights and closed doors when we travel with students to recess, lunch, and specials.
Reminders from the Office
- Please do your attendance on time each morning.
- Absences - Here is the district's official attendance policy.
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 8 - After School Staff Meeting, Dr. Parker Visits K-2 Benchmark Meeting
October 14 - No School (Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day)
October 15 - School Support Team (Mentor)
October 22 - Student Study Team
November 1 - 1st Grade Breakfast
November 5 - Full Day Professional Development
November 6 - ILT Meeting
November 14 - CPR Training
