Weekly Update #20

Inspirational Quote:
“Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be.”
- Rita Pierson, Educator & Antipoverty advocate.

                                                                 This Week                                                                           

Monday, January 27, 2020                                             Jen Crowley - Absent
                                                                                        Liz Palange - Absent
                                                                                        First Response Team @9
                                                                                        Attendance Meeting @9:45

Tuesday, January 28, 2020                                              Dr. Parker (3-5) Data Meetings
                                                                                         IEP (Ferrari) @8:30
                                                                                         Speech (Eager) @10:30
                                                                                         Data Meeting @10:30
                                                                                         IEP (Higgins) @11:00
                                                                                         CIT Meeting @11:30
                                                                                         Student Study
                                                                      

Wednesday, January 29, 2020                                          Glenda - Superintendent Session

Thursday, January 30, 2020                                           

Friday, January 31, 2020                                                  Katina Fatoplous - Absent
                                                                                          Stephanie Miller - Absent
                                                                                                    No PLTs 

                                       Things to Be Aware of and Keep in Mind                                                

• Shout Out -Thank you Rick!  We know that you go above and beyond the call of duty.  We appreciate all that you do!
• Also, we would like to give a shout out to LeeAnne who has been holding down the fort in the office, and brought in pies on Pie Day.  Thank you!
• Friday Morning Chorus - will now be in the library from 8:00-8:30
• MCAS Prep - funds have been allocated for MCAS Prep.  We are looking for:
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  ELA - 4 teachers Grades 3-5 for  5 weeks for 5 hrs. per week  2-hour sessions – 2 times per week w/ 1-hour prep 

  • Extra 5 hours for anyone interested in prepping the MCAS materials. 
• Science - 4 teachers Grades 5 – 2 sessions for 2 weeks - 2 hours per week w/ 1 hour prep 
• Please keep a look out for more information on dates. (ELT will pause for upper grades while MCAS Prep is running, Grades 1 and 2 will continue with regular scheduled ELT sessions.)

Science - Lia will be on leave soon, but the MCAS Science Study Review Guides will be available the first week in February.

ACCESS Update - Writing is wrapping up, and Speaking will begin on Monday.  All K is complete.

Morning Arrival - Please make sure that you are outside to pick up your class by 8:15.

MCAS Approved Graphic Organizers:   http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/accessibility/organizers/.  

Spelling Bee - School-Wide Spelling Bee on February 5.

Dance for MCAS - We have chosen 3/26 as the date of the dance for 3,4, and 5th grade teachers.  If anyone would like to volunteer for decorations, dj, and/or food please let Liz and Glenda know.

Calling out Sick - Call Glenda (781-686-6354) or Liz directly , leave a message if we do not answer.

Next Round - For observations, we are doing rounds on Criteria for Success of a task, and giving feedback on Lesson Plans.

Recess - recess resource (Please use this resource, so that your students can have a successful and fun time at recess!)

Connery School Year Calendar

Food Pantry Flyer

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.
• There are still some that are not getting completed by 9:00.
• Folders - Please check your mailboxes each day.  Some yellow folders were not picked up this week.
• All notices (including parent's notes) need to be sent to the office.

                                                     Updates from our Nurse                                                                 

• Don't forget to use your nurse passes when sending students to the office.
• Feb 4,5 and 6 - Nursing staff will be at Connery to conduct the vision/hearing screening tests for the school 
• Feb 12th - Winter fluoride treatments (Forsythe)

                                                           Looking Ahead                                                                         

February 5 - School-Wide Spelling Bee

February 4, 5, and 6 - Vision / Hearing Screening tests

February 12 - Forsyth will return for winter fluoride treatments
February Vacation - 17-21
March 26 - Dance for MCAS (Grades 3, 4, and 5 - 5:00-7:00)