“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” - Winston Churchill
This Week
Monday, February 10, 2020 School Site Council @2:30
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 ELE and SEL district meeting
IEP - Buckley @10
IEP - Ferrari @11 IEP - Ferrari @12
Student Study @2:30
Monday, February 10, 2020 School Site Council @2:30
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 ELE and SEL district meeting
IEP - Buckley @10
IEP - Ferrari @11 IEP - Ferrari @12
Student Study @2:30
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Grade 3 Infrastructure
Tech Meeting (Gallo and Flick)
Thursday, February 13, 2020 IEP - Ferrari @9:30
IEP - Beddia @10:30
Friday, February 14, 2020 Barbie - Absent
Tech Meeting (Gallo and Flick)
Thursday, February 13, 2020 IEP - Ferrari @9:30
IEP - Beddia @10:30
Friday, February 14, 2020 Barbie - Absent
Things to Be Aware of and Keep in Mind
- ESL - Back in session! Shout out to our ESL teachers for the hard work that they have done during the ACCESS testing. Thank you!
- School-Wide Improvement Plan - Found Here!
- Census Centers - In the past, there were 39,000 census centers in the US. This year, on April 1, 2020, there will be none. Our school districts are supported and funded by the information on the census. Therefore, we will be working toward supporting families with any questions they might have on the census. If families seek support, please send them to the office for support.
- Mini-lessons about the census will be created by the curriculum office and will be distributed to all grade levels. This is a civics lesson that Mr. Tutwiler would like all students to be well versed in.
- Please note that any member of a household can complete a census. Therefore, it is great for our students to know that they can also complete the census for their home, if parents are not able to.
- Schedules - Schedules must be up to date on the drive and Glenda and Liz must be aware and given a copy of changes. All learning walks will be scheduled according to our current schedule.
- CORI - Please make sure that you have turned in your completed schedules to LeeAnn.
- Field Trips - Field Trips have officially resumed in the district. However, if your grade level needs nursing accommodations, approval must be requested from Kathy McNulty because nurses need to be covered.
- All field trips must also be approved by Glenda and Liz, and must comply with the academic outlines discussed in previous updates.
- Math March Madness - In preparation for MCAS and to connect with families about Math, I would like to initiate March Math Madness. We will hold an assembly when we return from vacation in order to get students excited for showing off their math skills. Additionally, I would like to have a follow up assembly where each class offers an opportunity to show off their skills to our school. This will be at a date chosen at the end of the Month.
- School Report Cards found on reportcards.doe.ma.edu.
- Science LPS Strategic Plan - Here!
- MCAS Data - All Quartiles Found Here
- MCAS Infrastructure Trial - Connery will have 2 more trials in the near future. The first is on 2/12 for Grade 3, and there will be a district-wide trial on 2/25. Please look out for an email from Mrs. Dunnigan.
- Guided Reading Documents - Here!
- Sign In - Please sign in daily!
- Interpreting and Translation Services - New Form
- Equity and Social Justice - Many of you know that the work of equity and social justice in education is dear to my heart. Next year, the district would like all schools to have an equity focus, and as an alumna of BC's Lynch Leadership Program, I am going to attend a PD in March to begin to think about this work in our school. If you are interested in collaborating on this work with me and attending the PD, please send me an email me. I plan to take 1or 2 teachers with me.
- SEL Team Dates to Remember:
- 2/11/2020 Virtual PD- 2 hours
- 3/24/2020 Virtual PD 2 hours
- 4/14/2020 In-person PD 2.5 hours
- 5/19/2020 Virtual PD 2 hours
- Friday Morning Chorus - will now be in the library from 8:00-8:30
- Morning Arrival - Please make sure that you are outside to pick up your class by 8:15.
- Spelling Bee - Congratulations to our top 3 Spelling Bee Winners! Thank you to Ms. Ferrari for running such a smooth event. It couldn't have ended any sweeter!
- 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.
- 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.
During the month of March, I would love your support in sending home materials that can support families with practicing math fluency at home. Here are the required fluency standards per grade level. This means, these are the skills that students should be able to complete without any scaffolds or supports.
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 12th - Winter fluoride treatments (Forsythe)
February 11 - SEL Meeting, ELE Meeting
February 12 - School-based technology team meeting (admin), 3rd Grade Infrastructure
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)
February Vacation - 17-21
March 26 - Dance for MCAS (Grades 3, 4, and 5 - 5:00-7:00)
