Oct. 14

 

As we reach the end of this quarter, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your dedication and effort. Together, we’ve faced challenges and celebrated victories, and now it’s time to reflect on how far we've come.

In P.J. Fleck’s Row the Boat, he reminds us that success comes when we all row in the same direction. As Fleck says, “The oar symbolizes the strength to keep moving forward. No matter how tired you are, you have to keep rowing.” Each of you holds an oar, and your daily dedication helps keep our students and school moving forward, even when the waters are rough.

Remember, the boat doesn’t go anywhere if we don’t row together. We are more than just individuals; we are a team, united in our mission to guide our students toward success. “The compass,” Fleck writes, “represents the direction and purpose that guide our journey.”

As we prepare for the next quarter, let’s continue to align our efforts, knowing that when we row together, we create momentum that leads to greatness.

Thank you for all that you do—let’s keep rowing!

Good things

Dr. Gegg led 39 students through induction into the NJHS (National Junior Honor Society). Safe Community and Global Society

6th grade math student represent their learning of Equivalent Ratios. (High Levels of Learning) 

Mrs. Breeding helps to display art as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. (Safe Community and Global Society) 

Mrs. Davis takes time for students to have the opportunity to process during band. (High levels of learning.) 

Instructional 

Kick-Off 2024 Slide Deck

Sample lesson from Mr. Wells (LINK HERE)

Professional Learning Teams (PLT’s) 

This week schedule will look like the following

Elementary: NO PLT'S THIS WEEK 

Middle School: NO PLT'S THIS WEEK 

October  Staff Meeting 

October 9: SPED 101 4:30-6:30 pm 

October 15: Whole Staff 7:30-8:30 pm 

Grading Expectations Reminder

Pershing Grading expectations is at least 2 grades per week entered into Canvas 

Grades are due by Oct. 18th

Lesson Plans/Focus Boards

Focus Board Expectation

• Permanently placed in the room and clearly visible to the back of the room.
• Teacher reference Focus Board throughout the lesson

Lesson Plans Expectation

• Lessons are turned into the hub Thursday by end of day
• Lessons reflect the implantation of district curriculum and anticipation/differentiation to meet the needs of your students.

Mid Quarter Dates 

This week serves as Mid quarter week. Please have grades entered into Canvas by the end of the week. We will begin to run Progress Reports on September 23rd.

09-20-24

11-15-24

02-07-25

04-25-25

 

Operational 

Parent Teacher Conference Window

Our late night will be Oct. 22nd until 7:30 pm . Parent Teacher Conference will begin Oct. 21st-Nov. 1st the link HERE is the guidance that was sent on Sept. 24th. I have noticed that some teams have started placing student names on the master schedule provided. It is an expectation that if a student has a D/F in your classroom, teacher teams should make an extra effort to get parents in for a conference. Conferences held is a tradeoff for time off on Nov. 4th. I will be checking in with teams this week.

Safe Schools 

Begin now working on your Safe Schools Vector training. The 1st deadline will be Oct. 21st, 2024. Please don’t let this date sneak up on you. 

Important Date

October Important Dates 

7- SPED 101 4:30-6:30 Mandatory Training 

15- Staff Meeting 7:30-8:30 ELD guest presenters and staff picture day (wear green shirt day) 

17- Elementary Boo Bash 

18- End of Quarter Day- No Students 

•     6th Grade Costume Ball 5pm-6:30pm 
• Grades are Due 
• Educlimber expectations are due. 

Oct. 21- Nov. 1st Parent Teacher Conference Window 

22-  P/T Conference Late Night 

30- Picture Make Up day 

Nov. 

4- Trade out day for P/T Conference (No Students) 

5- Teach Forward 8-11am (No Students) 

October Birthdays

6- Megan Patton

13- Joseph Bossi

20- Damika Bowden

24- Renee Wise