Weekly Update #24

Inspirational Quote:
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

                                                                 This Week                                                                           

Monday, February 24, 2020                                             Back from Winter Vacation

Tuesday, February 25, 2020                                             Grade 4 Infrastructure Trial @ 8:45am
                                                                                          IEP - Buckley @11
                                                                                          School Support Team mtg. @2:30
                                                                      

Wednesday, February 26, 2020                                        Do the Math visit- Sarah Hogg
                                                                                          Grades 1 & 2
                                                                                          Superintendent Session - Glenda

Thursday, February 27, 2020                                            1/2 day - Students out at 12:30pm

Friday, February 28, 2020                                                 Learning Walks w/ School Works- All day
                                                                                           Gingras - Absent

                                       Things to Be Aware of and Keep in Mind                                                

Shout out to all the very cool 100 days of school projects! If you haven't already done so, take a walk down the 2nd grade wing.  They have some on display.

• Black History Month - I should have shared some resources early this month, so I apologize on the delay.  Black history month is a great opportunity to engage our students in conversations about our history, and to teach our students about the leaders of color that have made a difference in the U.S.
•  Here are some resources that could be helpful: Nearpod, Facing History and Ourselves, NEA, PBS, Edutopia
• Learning Walk Team  - The schedule will be shared, and the team will be announced when we return from vacation.  The walkthrough form that will be used is the one shared by ILT.  
• Report Cards - Reminder: report cards should be based off of a student's grade level abilities.  If a student is not scoring on grade level, their grade should not be Satisfactory or above a D, and it should be very clear to parents where there is a struggle.  
• This a very important reporting period and should be used to discuss concerns with families - this could be through a phone call or a parent meeting, but there should not be any surprises to families about the skill level of their child.  
• For example, if their child is still struggling to learn how to read, they should be aware of this and advised on how they can proceed to support them throughout the year, during breaks, and summer vacation.
• Remind them about the Lynn Public Library
• Give them online supports: Lalilo, IXL: Phonics, MonsterRead, ReadingBear, ReadingEggs
• Please make sure that they are aware of how their children are working toward the standards they are supposed to master for the grade.
• Here are the standards and a resource for parents about the standards.
• Census - Our school will support!
• 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 CORI forms to LeeAnn.
• Field Trips - All field trips must be approved by Glenda and Liz.
• Math March Madness - We will assemble on Monday, March 2nd to discuss this with students.  We will also be sending home a letter to students, so that families can support Math March Madness at home. (They are attached in an email.)
• Once started - Do not forget to collect our math forms.  These do not need to be returned to the office, but can be helpful information to you.  They might answer:  
• Who might need additional resources?
• Who may not leverage after school programs or night back?
• Please keep us posted if support is needed.
• Resources (Please feel free to print and send home):
• Number Cards 1-10 , Number Cards 1-20 , Addition Cards , Subtraction Cards , Multiplication Cards , Division Cards , Fraction Cards 
• School Report Cards found on reportcards.doe.ma.edu.
• Science LPS Strategic Plan - Here!
• MCAS Data - All Quartiles Found Here
• MCAS Infrastructure Trial - Our 1st Infrastructure Trial went well. Grade 3 students did a great job. The wi-fi held and our headphones worked! We will continue to tweak the EL group and small-groups after every trial. Our next trial will be a district-wide trial on 2/25.This trial will be with Grade 4. 
• Guided Reading Documents - Here!
• Sign In - Please sign in daily!
• Interpreting and Translation Services - New Form
• SEL Team Dates to Remember:
• 3/24/2020 Virtual PD 2 hours
• 4/14/2020 In-person PD 2.5 hours
• 5/19/2020 Virtual PD 2 hours
• Morning Arrival - All teachers should be outside to greet students at 8:15.
• 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!) This is a great opportunity to build community with your students. 
• Please ensure that you are in a location where you can see your whole class.  
• 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
• The flu season is not over, if a student is out feel free to ask them why.  If they were out due to fever or vomiting, do not hesitate to inform us. Unfortunately, some students have returned in less than the 24 hour period.

                                                           Looking Ahead                                                                         

February Vacation - 17-21
March 10 - Keys to Literacy
March 19 - Equity and Social Justice PD
March 20 - Marks Close
March 23 - Keys to Literacy Coach Wrap Up
March 26 - Dance for MCAS (Grades 3, 4, and 5 - 5:00-7:00
April 3 - Report Cards are Distributed, Dr. Parker Visit