THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014
1. We need proctors! As of today, we are very low on our total count for proctors. We need everybody's assistance in securing proctors so that testing will be covered in June. If you have any proctor letters filled out and returned for those who wish to help, please turn those in to Sheree Raya as you get them. She will confirm with each individual and put them on the schedule for Mrs. Gardner. Remember, the more proctors we have, the more classrooms that will have a 1-on-1 proctor. Thanks so much for your assistance. It is the expectation that all HB teachers work to secure at least one proctor for testing. I encourage all of you to get your students to turn them in – you can even offer an incentive to get those letters returned.
2. The signups for the spring music concerts are still posted in the staff workroom. Any certified staff members who did not work the Rising 6th Grade Open House in February are required to sign up for a concert time
3. The deadline for teachers to submit their EVAAS online roster verifications is May 18.
4. Trade-out time opportunities for certified staff are still posted on the table outside my door. Please sign up if you are interested for any of these opportunities. I will confirm each event and time with you.
5. All 8th grade and Encore teachers have received an 8th grade awards packet. We are asking all 8th and Encore to go ahead and begin their selection of their students to be honored at awards ceremonies at the end of May. In addition, all staff will vote on our 8th grade Jaguar Pride Award before the end of May. Once the nominations are in, we will send out the list and ask you to vote for the most deserving 8th grade students. More details will be included in the awards packet coming your way! Nominations for the 8th grade Jaguar Pride award are due to Gentry by Friday, May 9.
6. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to begin planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
7. All video requests must be submitted to me by May 29. This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me by May 29 for approval. I will not accept any requests after this date. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window.
8. It important to note that during the 10-day testing window at the end of the school year, all EC staff will be testing for the duration of the window and will not be in core classrooms. In addition, any EC students not testing on a particular day will be absorbed into the team that day for supervision purposes (i.e. EC Resource students).
9. The NJHS Induction Ceremony has been moved to Thursday, May 15.
10. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
11. We will celebrate Jennifer Hairston and Cliff Prince at our SEMS Retirement Party on Monday, June 9, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Please plan to join us to honor these two individuals!
UPCOMING DATES
May 12 - SIT Meeting
May 12 - Spring Orchestra Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 12 - CTE Test Training (for EC, Encore, and select core and support staff)
May 13 - 8th/Encore EOG Test Training (modified encore schedule)
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony (8:00am, MP Room)
May 15 - Spring Band Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 16 - 6th/7th EOG Test Training (modified encore schedule)
May 18 - EVAAS online roster verification deadline to submit!
May 19 - Diff. Instruction PLC (2:15, MC)
May 20 - 8th/Encore Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 21 - 6th/7th Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 23 - 8th EOG Science/Math I Training
May 23 - 6th grade Super Novas Field Trip
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School!
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 2 - 13 - Testing Window
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (Time TBD - either afternoon/evening)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (details coming soon)
June 9 - SEMS Retirement Party (2:20, MC)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:30am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
June 16 - Staff Meeting (final mtg of year)
June 16 - SIT Mtg (time TBD)
June 17 - Wedding Shower for R.Holmes/J.Watson
June 17 - Grades due by 4pm!
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