Sunday, April 28, 2013

Staff Bulletin - Week of 4/29/2013



Morning Greeters (8:00 to 8:10 am) – Kaur and Bos
Eyes on the Front (3:20 to 3:30 pm) – Hewitt
Eyes on the Back (3:20 to 3:30 pm) – Lund


Monday - 4/29
There is a advisory/tutorial focus group meeting in Rad's Room at 3:30. We selected a group of teachers who have been particularly successful running their tutorial period to find out some of the practices they are using. There will be a share out at at future staff meeting.
Tuesday – 4/30
7th/8th Grade Elective Class Form Handed Out During Tutorial
6th and 7thth grade teachers, please hand out the 2013/14 elective class forms to your students at the beginning of Tuesday’s tutorial. Please take a minute or two to go over it
reminding them that we will do our very best to give students their first 1st or 2nd choice. Please tell them to bring the handout home to their parents/guardians so that they can discuss elective options for next year. Students will select their elective classes in your advisory class the following Tuesday (5/7). 
Adjusted Schedule - Advisory is at the end of the day.
Due to the 8th grade panoramic picture, Tuesday's tutorial will be at the end of the day. Summer will send out the schedule on Monday morning.
Common Core Team meeting beginning at 3:30 pm in Michele’s Room
Last meeting before the Staff Development Day on May 10. Let’s complete the specific working agenda and set a date to plan for the June meetings (6/18-20).
Wednesday – 5/1
Staff Meeting
We have a short staff meeting beginning at 2:00 centered around implementing the STAR Test the following week. We will be done by 2:30. It’s shortened to allow for BTSA work. The following teachers will complete their BTSA work on May 16 and will thus be eligible to receive their clear credentials. Congratulations to Kelly Johnson, Jessica Diaz, Chris Peterson, Michele Lobatz, Trace Sampson, Erik Jimenez, and Shannon Kayson.
Friday – 5/3 (1/2 day for students with an adjusted schedule)
Friday marks the mid-way point of the 3rd trimester. Progress report grades are due Tuesday, 5/7 at 4:00 pm. The new wheel rotation begins Monday, 5/6.

End-of the-Year Celebration – June 7
Mark your calendars for Friday (time to be announced), June 7 as Nora is hosting a staff party to celebrate the end (or almost end) of the school year.