Happy Superbowl Day!!!
As the NFL Super Bowl comes to an end today, I am reminded that our achievement in the Super Bowl is quickly coming. We work hard to see our students master standards and represent their year long learning on the MAP test that is coming up in April. If you haven’t already, now is the time to expose our students to strategies, skills and tips that will help them navigate as well as be successful on the MAP. In the coming weeks we will have content specific conversation around MAP preparations.
But for now, the only thing left to say is Good Luck!!! I hope you all, whether you are football fans or not, have a great day with family and friends.
GOOO 49ers!!!!!
Good things
Mrs. Pohlman’s students demonstrate that they can converse in Spanish by writing a script and producing a short video. (Learning at High levels)
Mrs. Burt conferencing with students in small groups to check for understanding. (Learning at High Levels)
Pershing Middle hosted our 1st Future 6th grade scheduling night. This was an opportunity for parents to be a part of the selection of studies process for incoming 6th grade students. We had an amazing turn for this day. Thank you to all that worked hard to make this event a success.
Kick-Off Slides 2023
Why collaborate- presentation HERE
October Staff Meeting Slides - HERE
December Staff Meeting Slides - HERE
How to mitigate and respond to name-calling
Instructional
Elementary
Science- Julie McClure’s room
ELA- Christina Burt’s room
Social Studies- Kevin Kleiner’s room
Math- Maria Grindstaff’s room
Elementary- Mrs. Fleetwood's room
FY24 District Assessment Calendar HERE
September 22
November 17
February 2
April 19
Operational
Barriers, Increasing Belonging Training - Crystal Magers
The Minimizing Barriers, Increasing Belonging self-paced, online training module is ready for certified staff in Kick-up. This 1-hour training module is only required for certified staff and can be accessed by logging into the Kick-up portal. The deadline for completion of the training is the end of 3rd quarter (Friday, March 8th).
Pershing Shout Out
This is a way for you to celebrate your colleagues by sharing with the school the great things you witness them doing. Click the link below to send in a celebration. We will publish celebrations weekly in the blog.
Oracle
Linda Luke Librarian of the Year Award - Lori Finke, SPS Foundation
Nominations for the FSPS Linda Luke Librarian of the Year Award are now open!
The nomination deadline is February 16.
To learn more or to nominate your choice for this award, visit:
https://www.supportsps.org/linda-luke-librarian-year-award/
All nominees must be school-level librarians. Previous recipients are eligible to receive the award again. Teachers, principals, peers, parents, students, PTA members, business partners and community members may submit nominations.
Dance
Students must have 90% attendance from 1/22-2/16 to attend
No students with referrals ISS or OSS from 1/22-2/16 may attend
Students need to be present the day of the dance to attend
Mercy can buy tickets during 8th hour the week of ticket sales
Please reach out if you would like to be added to the dance volunteer list! The more the merrier and we need all the help we can get. 🙂 We need helpers from 5:45-7:45 p.m.
Mrs. Pohlman
Positive Office Referrals- LINK
Attendance News
For elementary our leading homeroom will receive the traveling trophy for a week, along with a sweet treat.
The winner this week is……………………….Mrs. Steineke’s class with 94.74%. Congratulations and your trophy & sweet treat will be delivered soon.
On the middle school side, the grade level with the highest percent will receive an additional day of free seating today. Along with each team’s highest seminar percent for the winning grade level, will also receive a sweet treat.
The winning grade level this week is………………………8th grade with 93.73%. Congratulations on earning one extra day of free seating at lunch for today.
The winning seminar from each 8th grade team who will receive a sweet treat is……………………
Mr. Gegg’s Seminar with 94.60% and Mr. Knopf’s seminar with 93.41.
Next week winner will be given to the most improved attendance percents. Congratulations to all winners and keep up the good work!
Ms. La’Tonya Douglas
If you are interested in being part of the Explore team this summer, hiring will begin in February. Depending on the Explore job you are interested in, you will either complete an Intent to Teach form or apply via TalentEd. The Intent to Teach form for most educator positions, including specials, librarians and counselors, opens
Feb. 1. A listing of Explore sites is also now posted.
Please share this information with your teachers. You can find all the information right HERE.
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Turner Reading Awards!
The deadline for nominations is February 29.*Nominees must be full-time, certified teachers employed by Springfield Public Schools. To learn more about this award and to nominate your choice, visit: https://www.supportsps.org/turner-reading-awards/
Nominations can be made by teachers, peers, parents, students, PTA members, business partners or interested community members! Please forward this to your staff and community so they can also make nominations.
Health Room Procedures
- No students should be sent to the Nurses office during passing period.
- When a student is sent to receive care, a blue pass must be filled out by the teacher that contains the teacher’s name, students name, reason to be seen and a time the student left the classroom.
Early Notification & Incentive Deadlines
All Eligible Employees
Eligible contracted and non-contracted employees may receive a $1,500 incentive if they provide notification of their intention to resign or retire by Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Please refer to Early Incentive-$1,500 Contracted/Non Contracted form for eligibility criteria.
Eligible Contracted Employees
Eligible contracted employees who do not take advantage of the $1,500 incentive may receive one of the following incentives if notification is provided to Human Resources by the stated deadline:
Friday, Jan. 5, 2024: $1,000 early notification incentive
Monday, Feb. 5, 2024: $750 early notification incentive
Tuesday, March 5, 2023: $500 early notification incentive
Note: Employee groups operating under a Collective Bargaining Agreement may have additional requirements for eligibility. Reviewing the “benefits” section of the respective CBA is recommended.
Eligible Non-Contracted Employees
Eligible non-contracted employees who do not take advantage of the $1,500 incentive may receive one of the following incentives contingent upon the number of days in advance they provide notice and their eligibility per Board Policy GCPB:
90 or more days in advance: $1,000 early notification incentive
60 – 89 days in advance: $750 early notification incentive
30 – 59 days in advance: $500 early notification incentive
Note: Some employee groups are required to work the entirety of the school year to be eligible. If applicable, this requirement will be noted in the respective Collective Bargaining Agreement for that group.
Elementary Parent Newsletter
Important Dates
5- Robert Kaiser
10- Vicki Steineke
23- Dolan Parnell
6- Literacy Night Brentwood Library (6pm-8pm)
7- 100th Day of School
8- Incoming 6th grade Scheduling Night (5:30pm)
13- Staff Meeting 7:30-8:30
14- Valentines Day
16- 7th and 8th Grade Dance
19- Presidents Day (No School)
21- PTSA Meeting 6:30 pm
27- Staff Meeting
March
8- Professional Day (No School for Students)
11-15 Spring Break
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