Central Primary News

MONDAY 11/11: Veteran's Day; PLC ISAP Work Day; 3rd Grade Practicing Music Program during Specials; FAMILY DANCE PLANNING MEETING IN ROOM 14 AT 3:00 PM; District Elementary Special Education PLC at 3:15 at the H-Building; PAEC Meeting @ 5:30 pm

TUESDAY 11/12: Attendance Team Meeting at 7:00 am in Ms. Arambula's Office; 3rd Grade Practicing Music Program during Specials.

WEDNESDAY 11/13: Fall Picture Retakes at 8:00; 3rd Grade Music Program Rehearsal at 1:30 & 2:00 pm for school (See Below); World Kindness Day

THURSDAY 11/14: NM Grow Presentation in some 2nd grade classrooms @ 9:30 am; 3rd Grade Music Program at 1:30 pm (SH3, KP3, EK3, and CC3); Family Dance Party with Food Drive 5:00-6:30 pm

FRIDAY 11/15: 3rd Grade Music Program at 1:30 pm (JJ3, AC3, FT3, and EI3)

Mr. Weisheit will be holding music practice for 3rd grade students who have returned their permission slip to participate in our 3rd Grade Christmas Choir. This will begin on Monday, November 11th, from 7:20-7:40 am each morning. The performance will take place on December 6th.

*Third Grade teachers may ask for additional permission forms from Ms. Arambula.

We are still in need of volunteers for our November community service project. We’re looking for staff to help with decorating, the refreshment table, the sign-in/donation table, and clean-up for Thursday’s Family Dance. While there isn’t a formal sign-up to be a chaperone, everyone is welcome to COME GET YOUR GROOVE ON! 🕺💃

If you have decorations, such as white or colored Christmas lights or black lights, that you would be willing to lend for the event, please let Jena or Michelle know.

PLC Agenda

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vIVkUpf_NQNTA6CHafBBOnn4CanNeQfAdxfkqoudYYE/edit?tab=t.0

1. Time to work on SAT ISAP-expect to stay in PLC room

1. Bring Computers

2. Data needed to complete ISAP

3. Complete one ISAP in PLC

1st Grade Learning Plan Quarter 2 Week 5

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10RbsmOq7QqmGOprERMymyELmSFgECMSoUmJdq6CH7pI/edit?tab=t.0

2nd Grade Learning Plan Quarter 2 Week 5

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g7Vchy0fwTXWByxS97flnZb6XMSTvM_2/edit

3rd Grade Learning Plan Quarter 2 Week 5

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U-0FJmENJ3GmfGRFWa3kkM3sK2VXQpZyEhN1RisYAc8/edit?tab=t.0

For the next two months we will be focusing on completing SAT ISAPS in order to hold follow up SAT meetings.

We will not be moving any more SOC students into SAT until all continuing SAT students have their initial meetings. The district requires two meetings be held a year for SAT students. I am available after school 2:50-3:30 everyday for any support needed. Please send me an email if you would like to meet, I will come to you.

Please bring everything you need to complete at least one SAT ISAP. i.e computer, and any data. Please see the graph below. We will all be working in the PLC room and I will be available to answer any questions or review ISAPs.

Our November Spirit Assembly will recognize students with Perfect Attendance for Quarter 1. Each student will receive a coin for the Book Vending Machine. If you haven’t done so already, please add your students’ names to the spreadsheet linked below before the assembly.

We’ll also be hosting a grade-level cheer competition!

Since schoolwide assemblies are new for many of our students, we need to continue reinforcing appropriate behavior during the event. While we don’t yet have an ideal space with perfect acoustics, we want to make these assemblies enjoyable for everyone.

Please review and communicate these expectations:

1. Enter the gym quietly and enjoy the music provided by Mr. Weisheit.
2. When I am speaking, all voices should be off.
3. Students should watch for my hand signal to know when it’s time to turn voices off and focus.
4. Students sensitive to loud sounds should wear noise-canceling headphones. If you need a pair, please request one in advance, and we’ll do our best to provide it.

Thank you for helping make this a positive experience for all!

The 3rd grade students will be presenting their Fall Music Program this week. This year, Mr. Weisheit has extended an invitation to 1st and 2nd grade classes to attend Wednesday's rehearsals. Below are the scheduled times on Wednesday for those interested in bringing their class to the cafeteria to enjoy the performance. Attendance is optional.

Wednesday's Rehearsal Times

1st Grade - 1:30 PM performance

2nd Grade - 2:00 PM performance

*Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday's music specials for

2nd grade will be covered by Karsyn Johnson in the music room.

*Second grade teachers will need to make a plan

with Specials Teachers about attending the rehearsal.

All certified staff members will undergo a formal evaluation at least once each school year. Staff who are Level 1 or Long-Term Substitutes (LTS) will be evaluated twice per school year. As part of the evaluation process, you are required to complete a Post-Observation assignment in CANVAS, followed by a feedback meeting with either Ms. Arambula or Ms. Rhames. Please ensure you complete the Post-Observation assignment in CANVAS promptly after your evaluation. (Note: LTS staff are exempt from completing the Post-Observation form in CANVAS.)

Thank you!

11/18: Blanco Number Talks with 3rd Grade (PLC) & Data Talk and move SOC to SAT

11/18: Special Education Case Managers and MLSS team FBA training at 3:20 pm at H Building BHS

11/18: Leadership Meeting at 7:00 am

11/20: Staff Meeting

11/20: CFA 2-2 (Changed from the 11/21)

11/20: 2nd Grade Field Trip Meeting in PLC room after students leave

11/21-11/22: WIN Time Rescreen

11/21: Family Thanksgiving Feast during lunch.

11/22: ISAPS due to Nadine

11/22: November School Assembly

11/25 to 11/29 : Thanksgiving Break

12/02: NMPED Reporting Day (80 Day Count)

12/04: Joe Hayes Event

12/06: Joy To The World Christmas performance 6:00-6:20 pm (3rd Grade Students Only)

12/10: 2nd Grade Math and Science Field Trip

12/18: Staff Christmas Party 2:45-4:00 pm

12/20: Class Christmas Parties

Week 13 of Take Chances Tickets: A total of 170 tickets!

Grade Level Winner: 3rd Grade with 84 tickets!

Top 5 Staff Members!

1. Chesnut (65)

2. Jones (28)

3. Pinto (25)

4. Kinney (19)

5. McDonald (12)

Teachers at each grade level have expressed concern about student handwriting and letter formation this year. Poor handwriting is definitely cause for concern. Handwriting is an important part of orthographic mapping. Students need to make those connections between the way letters sound and the way they look. This is achieved through direct instruction. It's important to initially focus on learning the motor pattern with gross motor movements like air writing with the whole arm, using a continuous stroke. High sensory practice on different materials can be helpful as well. It's important to focus on accuracy with just a few practice letters to correct mistakes before they are practiced incorrectly many times. Ten to 15 minutes of instruction and practice aligned with phonics instruction is a general recommendation. Becoming accurate and fluent with handwriting contributes greatly to becoming more fluent in writing compositions but it also increases students' reading achievement. Here's a quick 2 minute video about why handwriting instruction is important:

Cailey and Mom for Popcorn on Friday!

Carol Moore, Vida Brown, Melissa Brown, and Brooke for helping with Pickles and Popcorn!

Maria Hancock for helping to clean up the office at the end of the day!

Angie Bowers for helping every morning with some of our students who struggle so much to come to school. She is full of so much love and kindness towards our little ones.

Chris Estes for coming in on her day off on Monday to help our subs with Chromebook questions.

Educational Assistants that helped cover classrooms on Monday when we couldn't find enough subs.

All of our amazing staff that did a great job on our first Remote/Online Day. We didn't have a single complaint! Great Job!

Our amazing custodians for keeping our school and campus clean after our big events!