Mrs. Rand's Principal Update

Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope that everyone got some much needed rest and enjoyed spending time with family.

The first day of the Fourth Quarter is Monday, March 22, 2021. Fourth Quarter will be busy at Isaac Litton as we gear up for end of the year assessments, and end of the year activities. More information about these activities will be communicated later.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Rand

MNPS has designated a half day on Friday, March 26 as Parent-Teacher Conference Day. All conferences will be held virtually utilizing Microsoft Teams. After Spring Break, Teachers will be reaching out to families to schedule a conference if needed. We will not be able to schedule every family for this half day event, however we can schedule other conference times to discuss your child's academic progress.

Help support the ILMS Library by purchasing books from our virtual book fair from March 22-April 2. Link to ILMS Book Fair Website: https ://www.scholastic.com/bf/isaaclittonmiddleschool

MNPS has now approved for schools to begin physical conditioning for all sports. All sports conditioning will begin Monday March 22, 2021. This will be conditioning only, NOT competition between school teams. COVID protocols will always be in place and followed. Masks must always be worn, and social distancing must be maintained. This opportunity is open to in person and virtual students. Conditioning may be done virtually or in person, this will be the Coach’s discretion. Students may participate in conditioning for more than one sport. For example, if your child plays soccer and basketball, he or she can attend both conditioning days. Students' 5th – 8th grades may participate. In Person conditioning will begin at 4:15. Please be on time to pick your child up from in person after school conditioning at 5:30. Virtual conditioning times will be 4:45-5:30.

For students to participate, the following forms must be returned by both virtual and in person students participating in after school conditioning for ILMS:

• Physical Form Signed by Physician

• Concussion Form

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form

All virtual and in person physical form must be turned into Ms. Donaldson, the ILMS Athletic Director before a student must participate. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Donaldson Lois.Donaldson@mnps.org.

As a reminder, for the remainder of the 2020-2021, ILMS has relaxed the dress code. We expect that each in person student adhere to the dress code that has been set.

ILMS Dress Code Policy

• Bottoms: Jeans (No Rips, Holes, or Exposed Skin) , Black, Khaki, Navy Blue, or Gray
• Shirts: Any solid color Polo style shirt, Litton Pridewear shirt anytime
• Hoodies: ILMS Hoodies anytime

Cell Phone/Technology Policy:

• Cell Phones must be turned off and stored in a secure location during school hours
• Smart Watches must be switched to the off position during school hours

Last week, ILMS mailed home MAP Student Progress Reports. This assessment provides teachers with the useful information regarding the knowledge and skills that students have acquired and allows us to compare the achievement of each student to students at their grade level nationally. Please review the sample report that provides an explanation if how to read your child's personalized report that was sent home. If you have any questions about your child's report, please contact the school.

Rising 7th and 8th Graders have the opportunity to apply for ILMS Day of Discovery STEM program for the 2021-2022 School Year. Please review the application and apply.

Testing season is fast approaching! School districts across the state of Tennessee, including MNPS have been challenged with ensuring that 80% of students in the district take the TN Ready State Assessment. MNPS has scheduled the TN Ready Assessment Window for April 21-May 14. All students, regardless of learning mode, virtual or in person, are expected to test during those times. This years testing schedule will require all students to spend some days learning virtually while other students are testing in person. Currently ILMS is working on the Assessment Schedule, and will publish it soon.

MAP Assessment will also be required this year. The MAP Assessment Window will overlap with the TN Ready Assessment. MAP Assessment Window is May 3-14. ILMS is working on an assessment schedule that best fits the needs of students for both assessments. We will publish the schedule soon.

Due to COVID Protocols, ILMS had to revise our arrival and dismissal car rider procedures to ensure that social distance is maintained. We also need to ensure that traffic flow is safe and orderly.

Arrival

Before the 8:40 bell, parents can pull into the center lane and wait to release their child until the school doors are open. After 8:40, parents should pull all the way down the center lane so that we can move several cares for drop off at the same time. We are asking parents not to park on the public street and wait for school doors to open. You can now pull into the center lane and wait there. In addition, we have received complaints from our neighbors about this practice. ILMS wants to be a good neighbor in the community.

Dismissal

At dismissal, the first lane is used for buses only, until a school official opens the lane for cars. When directed by a school official, cars can begin filling up the lane on the soccer side and the middle lane. Once all buses have left, the school side lanes will be filled. Please have your school placard visible with the student(s) name and number. As lanes are filled, we are calling student names inside so that they can be ready to be dismissed once all cars are stopped in the lanes. Students will stand on the sidewalk close to their car and wait for the whistle to sound before being released to their car. Once all students have been loaded into their car, the lanes will be released.

GREAT NEWS! All ILMS students can eat breakfast and lunch for free! It is important that all of our families take advantage of this. In order for breakfast and lunch to remain free, the majority of our students have to eat. Breakfast begins at 8:40 every morning! When students enter the building, they can go straight to the cafeteria to eat.

Any 5th or 6th grade student has the opportunity to attend the GREAT Summer Camp sponsored by the Metro Nashville Police Department. Please review the application and documents below.

All 5th and 6th graders interested in going to camp will need to have all pages filled out and signed by parent/guardian and returned to SRO Ramsey. Please contact the main office for a paper copy of the application. For questions about GREAT Camp email Officer Ramsey at Michieal.Ramsey@nashville.gov.

Any family that is in need of a new device can make an appointment to exchange your device using the link below. This laptop exchange is only for those students who HAVE NOT received a new student computer. If your computer still has the Global Protect feature installed on it, you need a new device and should book an appointment. Laptop Exchange Appointment Link

It is an expectation that students log into their synchronous classes, on Monday, Wednesday,

and Friday and their PLT Classes every day! As a reminder 5th and 6th grade PLT classes are

from 12:00-12:50 daily and 7th and 8th grade PLT classes are from 11:05-12:00. Please email any excuse notes to LittonMSAttendence@mnps.org or contact Lisa.French@mnps.org.

The mission of Isaac Litton Middle School is to be the first choice STEM community school by providing opportunities for every student to obtain knowledge, skills, and character to excel and compete effectively in an ever-changing world.

Isaac Litton Shared Vision: All children, unique in their own needs, can learn to be good productive citizens and successful individuals. Educator and support personnel will demonstrate professionalism while implementing instructional strategies and practices. Parents and community, as active participants in the school, will serve as vital contributors in the educational process of all children.

Our Commitment: Being Prepared, Reflective, Innovative, Data-driven, and Engaged in ensuring SUCCESS for all students!

Email: Chara.Rand@mnps.org
Website: https://schools.mnps.org/isaac-litton-middle-prep
Location: Isaac Litton Middle School, Hedgewood Drive, Nashville, TN, USA
Phone: (615) 262-6700
Facebook: facebook.com/IsaacLittonPTSO
Twitter: @RandChara