MM 5/2/17

MICHAEL'S MEMO 5/8/17
Good morning, I know that this week is engulfed in testing and we have 21 days left in school before our students embark on new pathways and adventures. Please remember to stay Focused on the Goal at hand, which is quality instruction. Now is a great time to try out the innovative ideas that you have wanted to experiment with your students. Flipped lessons, various apps, Kagan strategies, and other instructional innovations that you have wanted to try, but did not have the time to do so. Remember, our goal is always to have students engaged and learning within your classroom environment.

We want to say Thank You, for Teacher Appreciation Week! I know that we are all pressing towards the finish line for the school year. I just want each and every staff member to know that we greatly appreciate the job that you do here at JSA Magnet. Teachers have a HUGE influence on their students' lives. Continue to fight the good fight while making a difference in your students' lives.



TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK CELEBRATIONS

  • Monday Treats from Administration (Teacher Boxes)
  • Tuesday Breakfast for All Staff Members (Principals Conference Room)
  • Wednesday Nacho Bar Fiesta (Staff Workroom)
  • Thursday Ice Cream Bar (Staff Workroom)
  • Friday Luncheon (Teacher Workroom)
Behavior Focus
Continue to be vigilant on school procedures as the school year winds down. 
Dress Code checks, Electronic device monitoring, student behavior, and students remaining in classrooms for instruction. If you have to confiscate an electronic device please contact the front office to come and pick up the item. 

Shout Outs for the Week
Congratulations to Mrs. Corwith for putting together a wonderful yearbook this year at JSA Magnet.
Thank you to Coach Meyers for his excellent work with JSA's Garden Club that was selling items at Portfolio Night.
Congratulations to Mrs. Brown and Mr. Sanchez for an excellent Portfolio Night.
Congratulations to our History Fair Sponsor Mr. Dill who is in Tallahassee with our students for the second consecutive year with History Fair Projects!
Way to go Mrs. Turner who had 4 Artists awarded at the Art Awards for 5th grade at FSC.
Great job to Mrs. Linkenbach who also had students performing from JSA at the Musical Awards for elementary.

Calendar 5/8/17 - 5/12/17
Builders' Club 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. 5/8/17
DARE Graduation 9 - Noon 5/9/17
Chic Fil A Spirit Night 5 -8 p.m. 5/9/17
Morning with Mom/1st grade 9 - 10:30 a.m. 5/10/ 17
Kg Theatre of WH field trip 11 - 1 p.m. 5/10/17
Arts Showcase 3rd Grade 9 a.m., 2nd grade 2:15 p.m. 5/10/17
Arts Showcase 1st Grade 1:45 p.m. 5/11/17
Publix Mothers' Day Cakes 5/11/17
Kg Mother's Day Tea 5/12/17
Epcot 3rd Grade 5/12/17
Theatre WH 1st and 2nd Grade 10:45 - 12:30 p.m & 9 - 1 p.m. 5/12/17
Music Fund Raiser Award 12 - 3:30 p.m. 5/12/17


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