The Weekly Words
January 11, 2026
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Team,
As we reflect on the challenges we face in our work, it’s also a time to find inspiration in Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. On Monday, January 19, we will celebrate MLK Day, and I hope the extended weekend, next week, provides a chance to rest, reflect, and consider how his teachings influence our work as educators. Observing MLK Day through service is a way to honor his life, strengthen our community, and connect students and staff to experiences that matter. It is my hope that we can use this week to provide students background to the upcoming holiday and find ways to teach students some of Dr. King's most valuable lessons.
Dr. King’s life reminds us that even in moments of difficulty, we can make a meaningful difference through service, connection, and care for our community. Dr. King famously said, "Everyone can be great because everybody can serve." The MLK Day of Service encourages projects that have a lasting impact, address real needs, and provide time to reflect on his teachings. Please keep this in mind as you plan instruction or classroom activities around MLK Jr.
Thank you also for returning this week with energy, focus, and commitment to students and content. It has been wonderful to see routines, teaching, and learning across the building. Let’s continue to build that momentum as we move into 2026, keeping Acadience, Interims, and Spring OST on our horizon.
Mr. Walker, M.Ed.
Principal
Hi team,
The New Year truly did offer a reset, and it showed. We saw teachers intentionally revisiting routines, modeling expectations, and creating space for students to practice, reflect, and re-engage. Classrooms felt purposeful, grounded, and calm, even as students reacclimated to learning together again.
I know the pressure of pacing and the scope and sequence remains very real. And still, many of you made thoughtful choices to slow down just enough, whether for a full day, a morning, or a few key moments, to reinforce expectations and reconnect students to the “why” behind them. That investment matters. It pays off in instructional time, student confidence, and classroom culture.
As we move forward, I encourage you to continue leaning on our PBIS expectations and the Big 4 as anchors. These shared commitments help ensure consistency for students and prepare them not just for success at Noble, but for life beyond our walls.
Thank you for the care, consistency, and professionalism you bring to your work. I’m grateful for the strong start to this next chapter and excited for what we’ll continue to build together.
Ms. Barrett
Assistant Principal
Shout-out to the Sunshine Committee for putting on a very fun and engaging event at Pinstripes! Great to see so many of us there!
Ms. Murray - thank you for keeping the front office running smoothly while Ms. Graham was out. Your calm, organization, and care helped everything keep moving.
Mr. Johnson — congratulations on earning the Noble Unity Chain, presented by Ms. Patton. Thank you for modeling what unity and teamwork look like in action.
Sra. Romina — congratulations on being named Teacher of the Month! Your joy, creativity, and intentional work with students shine through every day.
Ms. Burkey — congratulations on being named Staff Member of the Month! Your behind-the-scenes work and dedication do not go unnoticed.
Mr. Wright — thank you for always jumping in wherever needed. Your willingness to support teachers and students makes a real difference.
Mrs. Woofter — thank you for your proactive communication and quick action with student interventions. Your follow-through supports both students and staff in meaningful ways.
Thank you to all staff for coming back from break and diving right back into routines, procedures, TBT conversations, and intentional planning. That kind of consistency matters for kids, and it shows.
Mrs. Beckles has been teaching in the Cleveland Heights–University Heights community since 2001 and is excited to continue her work at Noble Elementary. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Dayton and her Master’s degree in Education from Cambridge College. With 28 years of teaching experience, she brings a strong commitment to student learning and growth.
Mrs. Beckles is married and has one daughter, as well as a grandson who will turn two years old this September. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves sharing stories with her students. Her favorite color is yellow, and she enjoys iced coffee, Mexican food, and reading Who Moved the Cheese!. She also enjoys Jurassic World Rebirth, loves Christmas, and is a proud cat mom to Eric.
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January Birthdays
Ms. Windham - 1/8
Mr. Wright - 1/22
Ms. Patton - 1/24
Mr. Rozsa - 1/27
Our February BLT Meeting will take place Tuesday, 1/13, at 3:45 p.m. in Ms. Ward's Room. Our tentative agenda is below:
3:45 p.m. - Celebrations
3:50 p.m. - BLT Quick Hits/Monthly Priorities
4 p.m. - BLT to TBT Feedback
5 p.m. - One Plan/MOY Data/Noble State Report Card Deep Dives
This year, you will continue to submit your Noble TAP concerns using a secure Google Form. You may be asked to include your name, which will be visible only to Daniel Hershman-Rossi and Kimberly Holyk, our 795 Building Stewards.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, simply indicate this in your submission. However, please keep in mind that providing your name allows for more effective follow-up and resolution of your concern. Thank you for your attention to this process. Please be on the lookout for the updated form below.
Mrs. Holyk
Mr. Hershman-Rossi
Noble Elementary
Building Stewards
The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available at the following link: Communication Plan. The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.
Shout-out to Mrs. Salvatore and Mrs. Holyk for leading Zearn at Noble and compiling these data points and celebrations! We will be communicating prizes to these winners this week!
Top Students by Grade Level
1st Grade - Kavion Little & Arthur Rozsa - 18
2nd Grade - Emmanuel Atheneos - 31
3rd Grade-Darrien Fergusion Jr. - 27
4th Grade-Bradley Harris - 38
Top Student at Noble for 1st Zearn Challenge
5th Grade- Odin Gleba - 49!
Top Class at Noble for 1st Zearn Challenge
2nd Grade - Mrs. Woofter - 12 students - 75% of the class!
4th Grade - Mrs. Boyles - 11 students - 61% of the class!
We will transition to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) using Studies Weekly Science – Explore. This program is from the same publisher as our social studies curriculum and follows a similar format, including printed weekly “newspapers” provided to each student. Classrooms will also receive Science Kits to support labs and hands-on activities aligned to the curriculum.
In Grades K–3, Discovery Lab teachers (this reflects a name change to our current STEM teachers starting next year) will implement the curriculum once per week, with classroom teachers reinforcing vocabulary and key concepts during the ELA block.
In Grades 4–5, classroom teachers will implement the curriculum during the designated science block, with content elaboration occurring once per week in collaboration with Discovery Lab teachers.
For Grade 5, teachers will also have online access to the Ohio version of the program.
As MAP Assessments are being completed by students, data is rolling in. Please follow the action steps below once your assessments are completed:
Upload onto the Google Drive found in the link below; extensions are available, upon request.
The Acadience Assessment window opens Monday, January 5 and closes Friday, January 23. We will not assess students on the first day back, but testing will begin on Tuesday, January 6 to ensure all assessments are completed within the window.
Assessment Schedule:
Tuesday, January 6: Begin assessing Grades 2 and 3
Week of January 12: Assess Kindergarten and continue Grades 2 and 3
Friday, January 16 & Week of January 20: Assess Grade 1
The District Calendar shows that Cycle 1 continues until Friday, January 23. The Title Team will continue some intervention groups, though a few will need to end earlier to complete testing. Teacher-led interventions should continue through January 23.
Title Team Adjustments:
Bogus: Last day for Grades 2, 3, and 4 intervention groups – December 19
Bogus: Last day for Grade 1 intervention group – January 8
Salvatore/Holyk: Last day for 5th grade ELA groups – December 19
Salvatore/Holyk: Last day for Kindergarten intervention groups – January 8
Additional Notes:
Grade 1: It would be helpful to provide a brief “nonsense word boot camp” prior to your assessment week. Erik and Megan have offered support with this review; let Ms. Bogus know if you would like their assistance.
A heads-up that the second round of grade-level MTSS meetings will be held the first week of February.
For Grades 3-5, Interim Testing begins December 15 - January 23. From discussions, it appears as though teams are waiting until January to administer the interims. Please utilize time in TBTs this week and next to schedule your Interims, using the spreadsheet below and review the Before, During, and After + FAQ document prepared by C&I.
Grades are to be updated in Infinite Campus every two weeks. The following posting schedule has been created for the 2025-2026 school year for all teachers to follow.
Our January Fire Drill will take place on Friday, January 30 at 9:45 a.m.
