MCE Memo

Happy Sunday, Team!

I hope you all had a restful weekend and are ready for another fantastic week ahead. I’m looking forward to a day of learning with you tomorrow! We’ll dive into our writing workshop curriculum, and I’m eager to explore the Lucy Calkins units together. Having taught from these units myself, I witnessed tremendous growth in both my students and my own understanding of the writing process.

Additionally, we’ll have the opportunity to work with Scott Salmons to discuss effective de-escalation strategies for the classroom—an essential topic for many of us.

The PD MOnday aligns beautifully with our mission of developing lifelong learners through positive collaboration. By working together and sharing our insights, we can enhance our understanding of teaching and learning as well as create a richer and healthier environment for our students and staff.

I also want to highlight that Picture Day is coming up soon. Please remember that all student orders must be submitted through the Wagner Portrait Group website. I’ll be sending messages to parents via text, our website, Facebook, and email to keep everyone informed.

Thank you for your continued dedication. Let’s make this week a great one!

With gratitude,

Jill

• I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible dedication you’ve shown during our data team meetings. Your commitment to data-based decision-making around curriculum and instruction is truly inspiring!

  By collaborating and analyzing data together, we are not only identifying trends but also creating targeted strategies that support every student’s unique needs. This work aligns perfectly with our mission of developing lifelong learners through positive collaboration. Each meeting reinforces our shared goal of fostering a learning environment where every student can thrive.

• Thank you to everyone who attended this year's intruder training! While no one likes to have these conversations, your time and attention to student safety is greatly appreciated.
• Last week there was 24.5 sub requests, we were able to fill 18 of them. Thank you to everyone who pitched in and helped cover where needed.

• Staff special: lasagna
• 4th & 5th Grade Teams- your field trips need to be scheduled for 1st semester. Please make sure you are working on this. With the limited number of bus drivers finding an agreeable date may take time.
• I will still give out wrist pets if someone brings their envelope in, however, I will no longer promote the school store fundraiser during morning assembly.
• You must enter your leave in SISFin. If your leave is pre planned it is a courtousy to let Debbie and I know however, I can not formally approve it until you put it in SISFin.
• If you don't know how to use SISFin please see Debbie, she will help you.
• Any time you call the office to have a child removed from your classroom you must document this through a minor or office referral.

Have you signed up for a self-care session?

Reminder- Tuesday October 8th is a jeans day with your Empower R2 t-shirt.

Topic: Priority Standards- chosen by each grade level team.

Have the priority standard identified and come with your graded work sample.

Tuesday- 3rd Grade (Jill or Laura)

Wednesday- 4th Grade (Laura)

Thursday- 5th Grade (Jill)

This is the fall PTO Fundraiser. They will use the funds from this fundraiser to help purchase a new sign for our building as well as pay for the numerous events they have planned for the school year. I will share a short video with details about the fundraiser during morning announcements.

Details:

Kick-Off- October 11th

Last Day- October 25th

Delivery-November 20th

Molly Taylor has agreed to help Ms. Diane with picture day. She will come and get your class when it is time for pictures. Pictures will be taken in the gym.

It has been the goal of Laura and I to practice each emergency drill multiple times per year. This year we have them on the calendar and are trying to hold ourselves to them. The next drill, a tornado drill is scheduled for October 16th around 9:00 am. I know you have practiced this with your class and we have practiced as a building, however, please review the procedure with your class prior to our school wide drill.

Each fall, Dr. Schluss distributes a climate and culture survey to the parents of all our students, as well as to students in grades 3-5. To ensure we receive meaningful feedback, Laura or I will assist in administering the survey by reading the prompts aloud and clarifying any unfamiliar words.

You are encouraged to stay in the classroom during this process to help support our students. Please follow the link below to select the best time for you to participate, and remember to sign up at least 24 hours in advance so that Laura and I can include it in our planning.

Attention, staff! We’re excited to announce that you can rock your favorite jeans on Be the Change Day by purchasing the privilege for just $10 per semester!

Your contributions will go directly to our Sunshine Funds, helping us celebrate our wonderful staff with cards, cakes, table service, and more.

Simply hand your $10 to Ms. Diane. She’ll hook you up with a special sticker to wear on each Be the Change Day!

Planning for the upcoming Veteran's Day Assembly is underway. The schedule below is a proposed schedule for November 8th. Keep in mind the assembly begins at 2:00 and will last until about 3:00. Please review this schedule with your team and let Tara know of any concerns and solutions you have.

October

October 7 PD Day

October 8 Jill @ MLDS 8-3

October 8-11 Fire Prevention Week

October 9 Administrators Meeting (Jill & Laura) 9:30 ON WEDNESDAY INSTEAD OF THURSDAY

October 10 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

October 10-20 Elementary BAS Window

October 11 PTO Fundraiser Kick-Off (Bobo’s)

October 11 Picture Day

October 17 Statewide Earthquake Drill 10:15

October 17 New Teacher Check-In 4:20-5:00

October 17 PTO Family Fun Night

October 18 End of 1st Qtr

October 18 Hero Night & Senior Night

October 21 MCR2 In Session (elem. Friday specials)

October 22 1st Qtr Grades due by 4:00 pm

October 24 Administrators Meeting (Jill) 9:00

October 24 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 pm-8:00 pm

October 25 Parent-Teacher Conferences 8:00 am-Noon

October 25 Last Day of PTO Fundraiser

October 24-25 1st Qtr Report Cards sent to parents at PT Conf.

October 24-25 2nd Qtr AMI Menus sent to parents at PT Conf.

October 28 TNT Day #3

October 31 Kiwanis Terrific Kids (recognized during morning announcements)

October 31 Fall Harvest Parties (no costumes)

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