Thursday, September 1, 2016
Reminder: Supply List Requests
Stephen needs every team (or teacher if you did this independently) to send an email or attachment to an email of all requests you made to parents regarding bringing supplies to school that are different in any way from the district supply list. That includes if you told parents not to bring items from the district list.
Reminder: Flocabulary
Please take a moment and contact Hartley to let her know if you use Flocabulary and would like the subscription to include your class.
Wednesday, August 30, 2016
Bus Color Bracelets
Bus color bracelets are on the workroom counter, come and take what you need. A list of student assigned bus colors was emailed out to you or is included on enrollment paperwork.
Reminders to put on your calendar
September 30 Mandatory Training videos must be watched. Also read through the Annual Reminders, Staff Handbook and Student Handbook. Thank you to Beth for finding a few outdated items in the Staff Handbook.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Common Area Expectation Rotation
We will be starting the Common Area Rotation on the first day of school at 9:30. Click here for schedule. Check under the "Resources" tab for behavior resources like the North Star Way video.
Assessments
DIBEL and STAR Assessment Schedules are posted under the "Assessment" tab. More info to come at Waiver day.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Reminder: Supply List Requests
Stephen needs every team (or teacher if you did this independently) to send an email or attachment to an email of all requests you made to parents regarding bringing supplies to school that are different in any way from the district supply list. That includes if you told parents not to bring items from the district list.
Reminder: Flocabulary
Please take a moment and contact Hartley to let her know if you use Flocabulary and would like the subscription to include your class.
Wednesday, August 30, 2016
Bus Color Bracelets
Bus color bracelets are on the workroom counter, come and take what you need. A list of student assigned bus colors was emailed out to you or is included on enrollment paperwork.
Reminders to put on your calendar
September 30 Mandatory Training videos must be watched. Also read through the Annual Reminders, Staff Handbook and Student Handbook. Thank you to Beth for finding a few outdated items in the Staff Handbook.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Common Area Expectation Rotation
We will be starting the Common Area Rotation on the first day of school at 9:30. Click here for schedule. Check under the "Resources" tab for behavior resources like the North Star Way video.
Assessments
DIBEL and STAR Assessment Schedules are posted under the "Assessment" tab. More info to come at Waiver day.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Schedule update
Note that the schedule for Lunchtime Recess and Lunch has been modified and may look like it is not enough time for staff lunches. It actually will be the same schedule as last year. Students are required by OSPI/State to have no less than a 25 minute lunch period. In our schedule that will include the transition to the cafeteria and in line. So the recess times will be as seen on the schedule and the 5 minutes remaining that teachers are at lunch will be the same as usual. Para's on the playground will be getting students in line and readied for lunch. We have to show that the lunch is 25 minutes and at the same time you have 30 minutes for lunch.
Speaking of recesses, I have to make a modification to the AM/PM additional recess. The whole topic of recess has been quite confusing as expectations have been shared and then modified over the course of negotiations. So, what I have been told is that the second recess is optional and that teams/teachers can determine if they wish to take kids out or not. I have revised the expectations below in the original blog entry. The changes are in red.
Note that the schedule for Lunchtime Recess and Lunch has been modified and may look like it is not enough time for staff lunches. It actually will be the same schedule as last year. Students are required by OSPI/State to have no less than a 25 minute lunch period. In our schedule that will include the transition to the cafeteria and in line. So the recess times will be as seen on the schedule and the 5 minutes remaining that teachers are at lunch will be the same as usual. Para's on the playground will be getting students in line and readied for lunch. We have to show that the lunch is 25 minutes and at the same time you have 30 minutes for lunch.
Speaking of recesses, I have to make a modification to the AM/PM additional recess. The whole topic of recess has been quite confusing as expectations have been shared and then modified over the course of negotiations. So, what I have been told is that the second recess is optional and that teams/teachers can determine if they wish to take kids out or not. I have revised the expectations below in the original blog entry. The changes are in red.
Wednesday, August 19, 2016
Start up Supplies
As you all may know this year we have been unexpectedly responsible for providing students with a good majority of their school supplies that, in the past, they would normally supply. Due to this and how much each grade is needing to make sure the kids get what they need for the 2016-2017 school year it is taking a HUGE hit on our budget. Unfortunately this means we are going to have to split the order up between this current year budget and next years budget which starts September first. This means that you will only have some of the supplies your requested before school begins and then receive the remainder of them the week after school starts. Below is a list of the supplies that will be here before school starts and their estimated arrival times. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me!
-Hartley
Kindergarten:
Large Glue Sticks, August 30th
Large Pink Erasers, August 26th
Blunt Scissors, August 26th
Felt, August 26th
Sheet Protectors, Already Here
Whiteboard Pens, Already Here
First Grade:
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Large Erasers, August 26th
Scissors, August 26th
Nicky Folders (one per student), August 31st
Folders no prongs, August 26th
Second Grade:
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Large Erasers, August 26th
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Scissors, August 26th
Nicky's Folders (one per student), September 1st
Third Grade:
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Pocket Folders with Prongs GREEN, August 26th
Pocket Folders with Prongs BLUE, August 26th
Felt, August 26th
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Scissors, August 31st
Nicky Folders (one per student), August 31st
Fourth Grade:
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Scissors, August 31st
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Large Erasers, August 26th
Felt, August 26th
Nicky Folders (one per student), August 31st
Fifth Grade:
Pencil Pouch, August 26th
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Scissors, August 31st
Felt, August 26th
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Also remember that we have the work room supplies you are always welcome to!
2016-17 Master Schedule
Click this link to see a copy of the master schedule.
Moby Max
As you all may know this year we have been unexpectedly responsible for providing students with a good majority of their school supplies that, in the past, they would normally supply. Due to this and how much each grade is needing to make sure the kids get what they need for the 2016-2017 school year it is taking a HUGE hit on our budget. Unfortunately this means we are going to have to split the order up between this current year budget and next years budget which starts September first. This means that you will only have some of the supplies your requested before school begins and then receive the remainder of them the week after school starts. Below is a list of the supplies that will be here before school starts and their estimated arrival times. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me!
-Hartley
Kindergarten:
Large Glue Sticks, August 30th
Large Pink Erasers, August 26th
Blunt Scissors, August 26th
Felt, August 26th
Sheet Protectors, Already Here
Whiteboard Pens, Already Here
First Grade:
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Large Erasers, August 26th
Scissors, August 26th
Nicky Folders (one per student), August 31st
Folders no prongs, August 26th
Second Grade:
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Large Erasers, August 26th
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Scissors, August 26th
Nicky's Folders (one per student), September 1st
Third Grade:
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Pocket Folders with Prongs GREEN, August 26th
Pocket Folders with Prongs BLUE, August 26th
Felt, August 26th
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Scissors, August 31st
Nicky Folders (one per student), August 31st
Fourth Grade:
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Scissors, August 31st
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Large Erasers, August 26th
Felt, August 26th
Nicky Folders (one per student), August 31st
Fifth Grade:
Pencil Pouch, August 26th
Glue Sticks, August 26th
Scissors, August 31st
Felt, August 26th
Pencils (half order), August 26th
Also remember that we have the work room supplies you are always welcome to!
2016-17 Master Schedule
Click this link to see a copy of the master schedule.
Moby Max
We will be renewing our subscription to Moby Max. When that is finalized we will let you know through the Husky Highlights blog.
Master Schedule and Recess Changes
At the end of last year, all elementary schools added an additional 15 minutes of recess at grades K-2. The feedback received as a result of that additional time was generally positive. As we move into this coming school year, we will be replicating the changes at grades K-2 in grades 3-5. This will mean that all elementary schools in the district will benefit from up to 40 minutes of recess time for grades K-5.
The master schedule will now show a column for Lunch Recess and a column for AM/PM Recess. We are looking at the schedule to identify what times are available for AM and PM recesses. We are also looking at the length of instructional blocks and will list initial times where the second recess of the day can take place.
To get us going strong from the beginning, here are a few expectations around the implementation of this district-wide recess.
- The 15 minute AM/PM recess is optional. This means the recess can take place as each team sees fit as long as it does not exceed 15 minutes per day. Note that there is a perception issue that you should be aware of and take into consideration when implementing the recesses. Be thinking about equity across the grade. When some classes go regularly and others rarely go it invites questions and concerns from parents.
- The 15 minute AM/PM recess is to be supervised by the teachers in the grade level. There is one exception: If you have an intervention group or study hall during that time, one teacher may stay inside while the other teachers go outside. This time is not to be used as an extension of planning time or as a personal 15 minute break.
- Supervision of students is the priority when outside. That means moving around frequently and interacting with students.
- Communicate your plan for recess with parents so they know how many minutes of recess they can expect their child to get each week.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Math Curriculum
The first module in Eureka has arrived from printshop and is in the Computer Lab sectioned by grade levels. Come and get it!
Tuesday, August 8, 2016
Monday, August 29 - Principal/Teacher Day 8:00 - 3:30
Tuesday, August 30 - Waiver Day & Open House - Teachers and Paras Attend 9:30-5:00
