Kleckner's Korner

Jocelyn has worked super hard on coming up with a schedule for our virtual awards and specials times on early dismissal day!

Check out the schedule here and if you see any issues please let her know! Thanks!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B79TgaiMihWrwD9OrUPzasrnnASMfysI/edit#gid=1798789140

Please make sure that you upload your PSMs into the shared drive and update the PSM tracking sheet be sure to include the parent's email address and your email address on the tracking sheet.

Remember to follow up with parents to ensure that they have signed PSMs by Nov. 3rd and share the access code [Park Crest] with them.

Don't forget your Monthly 1069 will be due by Nov. 3rd.

The discipline committe is excited to share our cycle 1 progress toward the Campus Improvement Plan Performance Objective 6:

Percent of student management incidents resulting in exclusionary consequences [i.e., In School Suspension (ISS), Out of School Suspension (OSS), and Alternative Education Center (AEC)] will decrease from 41.2% in 2019 to 35% by 2026. (SY2021 interim goal = 38.0%)

During cycle 1 we had ZERO incidents resulting in exclusionary

consequences. Thank you for the work you are doing in your classes to build community and connect with your students.

We have had a total of 7 discipline incidents during cycle 1. Five of those were AUP violations. With the increase use of the internet for instruction comes some "learning-pains" for our students. Please remind your scholars that the District tracks everything they do on-line. So, if they search for something inappropriate...we'll know. This is also a great opportunity to visit with your class about not leaving their computer logged in when they are away from it. The student that is logged in, is the student responsible for how the computer is used.

Remember how less is more...below are some times the ELA/SLA Department suggested when planning class time. Here in the next two weeks we will begin focusing our efforts on small group reading instruction and pulling groups.

The second slide shows resources we have to help you in planning content. It would be great if all K-5 teachers attended the 'Small Group Reading Instruction for Remote and F2F Learners'. When you search in Strive for the course it will say K-3 but the content is appropriate for K-5.

We all know that small group time is where we make the biggest gains with our students. Let's hear what tips and resources can be used to make this time most profitable!

Linsey - Caring for and keeping tabs on EVERY student in the school is no easy task but yet she manages to do it all while still having a smile under her mask.. Thank you Linsey for taking care of Park Crest! - Brenda (Thank you Brenda for writing what we all want to say to Linsey!)

Karen N. - thank you for organizing another great Boo-Fay!! - Andrea

Here's the link to this week's information. The pdf information is housed in the Park Crest Shared Drive in the Weekly Administrative information Packet Folder. We're all accountable for knowing the information.

1. 2021 STEAMPOSIUM - ALL TEACHERS

2. Cold Weather Advisory Guidelines - ALL TEACHERS

3. GISD Chat - GISD Give Thanks - information

4. GISDGoogleOut Day, November 20, 2020 - ALL TEACHERS

5. Math Speaking Activities - ALL TEACHERS - SUPER EXCITING

6. Required and Recommended Videos - ALL STAFF

October

30 - Progress Report Notice 1 grades end

November

1 - Progress Report Notice 1 locks at 11:45pm

3 - Student/Staff Holiday (Building will be closed - no one allowed on campus)

10 - CIT Meeting (Koteski, Lira, Casco, Justiniano, Davila, Sarmiento, Johnson, Campbell)

11 - Early Release/Half Day District PD Day

12 - F2F and Remote Picture Day (schedule to come from Jennifer, Remote from 4:30-6:30pm)

17 - Virtual Meeting with Dr. Caddell with Curriculum and Instruction - 4-5pm

**18 - Thanksgiving Lunch in the Cafe $5

20 - Progress Report Notice 2 grades end

21 - Substitute Appreciation Day

22 - Progress Reports Notice 2 Locks at 11:45pm

23-27 - Thanksgiving Break

**27 - Required and Recommended Videos Due

30 - Virtual Book Fair starts

December

18 - Winter Sing a long

18 - Cycle 2 Report Card grades end

21 - January 1 - Holiday Break

January

3 - Cycle 2 grades lock at 11:45pm

4 - Earned Flex Day

5 - Q3 Begins

**15 - Q2 Awards

If you need assistance with individual concerns or counseling services, please reach out to Mrs. Medrano-Johnson at gmedranojohnson@garlandisd.net,

or fill out the following Park Crest Request for Counseling Services form.