MM 5/30/17

MICHAEL'S MEMO 5/30/17

Hello to everyone. This is the final instructional week of the year. I am extremely grateful for the progress made at JSA Magnet this year. I want to say Thank you to all of the teachers, students, support staff, stakeholders, and administration for the academic year of 2016 and 2017. We know that there is only 1 constant in life and that is change. Let's remember that as we approach our final week of instruction. We want to continually challenge our students within the classroom and their learning experiences here at JSA Magnet. Take this time to have your students engaged in fun activities that are tied to your standards and STEAM. We do not want to see us mailing it in during this final week. For those that are unfamiliar with the term that is a statement that deals with a half hearted effort towards something or in essence giving up. School is not over until June 2 for the students at 12:30 p.m. Lets' focus on changing our focus and ways to improve our instruction by applying a different approach to behavior reward when dealing with our students learning and behavior expectations. Our video focuses on established habits.



Learning Focus 

Our data exploration leading into next years continues, as the information below has been provided by Mrs. Gainey for our 3rd grade team. Please see the attachment to the e-mail. 

Awesome to your team for performing above the district AND state average.  You also are in high ranking among the approximately 80 elementary schools in the district.  There were approximately 8 schools with a higher percentage scoring 3 or above.

Impressive is the percentage scoring level 4 and 5, especially in comparison to the district and state.

You all did an awesome job...be sure to record your "recipe for success" for the future team to replicate and build on...You know what you did and the next team needs to replicate what works...

Core instruction: the “secret sauce” for high achievement. What will instruction look like at your school next year?
Learning Sciences International Director of District Partnerships Jessica Town-Gunderson explains it in five minutes.  Please watch the video-it is only three minutes in length.

Your focus on learning makes a difference in the lives of our students and the effect that they have on society. 
Grades must be updated in MS to accurately reflect student progress. 

Weekly Schedule
Please make sure that you are aware of the EOY checklist listed below. 
2016-2017 END OF YEAR CHECKLIST
Name ___________________________         Date __________________

DATE DUE
ITEM
GIVEN TO OR CHECKED BY:
INITIAL UPON RECEIPT
June 2, 2017
Class sets of novels (MC)
Dilts

June 2, 2017
Printout of teacher account from Destiny (MC)
Dilts

June 2, 2017
Video and still cameras, document cameras   (MC)
Dilts

June 5, 2017
All lesson plans uploaded to the One Drive
Sitek

June 5, 2017
Data Folders
Sitek
Heineken

June 5, 2017
Cafeteria account clear
Awad

June 5, 2017
Laptops turned in or Equipment Use Contract completed
Powlett

June 5, 2017
Reader’s Workshop Kits
Sanchez

June 5, 2017
Reader’s Workshop Classroom Library
Sanchez

June 5, 2017
WALK THROUGH FOR FINAL CHECK:
·         Floors, walls, desks clear
·         All books boxed/labeled and stored in the appropriate storage room (Sitek)
·         All computers on permanent counters should be unplugged and covered
·         Planning area organized and uncluttered
·         All personal materials are to be removed from your classroom and stored off campus.

Sears
Sitek
Heineken

June 5, 2017
Summer Address Form (if information has changed)
Petko

June 5, 2017
ALL KEYS TURNED IN
Petko

June 5, 2017
FINAL CHECKLIST TURNED IN
Sitek


Enjoy Your Summer!







Field Day for Elementary School Students 5/30/17
1:30-2:30 Kindergarten
8:30-10:00 = 1st Grade
9:30-11:00 = 3rd Grade
10:00-11:30 = 2nd Grade
11:30-12:00 = Lunch Break
12:00-01:30 = 4th Grade
01:00-02:30 = 5th Grade

Kindergarten Celebration program 5/30/17        9:00 - 10:30 a.m. JSA Cafe

Spring Band Concert        5/30/17         7 p.m. JSA Cafe

5th Grade Celebration      5/31/17         9:00 - 10:30 a.m. NE Recreational Center

Disney Trip Chorus/Orchestra     5/31/17     10 am to 10 p.m.

8th Grade Celebration       6/1/17         10 - 11:30 a.m.    NE Recreational Center

Spring Orchestra Concert  6/1/17         7 p.m. JSA Cafe

Last Day of School            6/2/17         12:30 Early Release



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