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May 5 - 9

Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!

THANK YOU for your time, your talents, your energy, and that magical ability you all have to make this school feel like a second home. You truly care about our students and campus and it's seen through the work you put in daily.

You deserve way more than just one week of appreciation, but we hope you're showered with words of appreciation, gifts, hugs, and everything in between.

The PTA and your room parents have a lot planned for you! From the admin team, we'll be showing our love as a 'Countdown to May 29' Staff Appreciation event! Each week, leading up to May 29, we'll be sharing special catered lunches and treats. A flyer will be shared soon!

Are your students ready for EOY MAP Growth Testing?

Schedule of EOY MAP Growth Testing:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BwA17SlHJLlj2HfR8pxLuWh9u-dJ-lhhagf0mt4Vl6w/edit?usp=sharing

The end of year window for MAP Growth testing (Reading and Math) for all K-5 students opens up soon, May 5, and will close on May 23.

The district closely monitors student performance and GROWTH on MAP, especially from the beginning of year (BOY), to end of year (EOY).

Admin and sped team already have your grade level testing dates. Please continue with robust targeted interventions and/or continued enrichment opportunities to prepare your students for MAP testing.

Just like STAAR, we must take these assessments very seriously, and convey their importance to students.

Track & Field Reminders- Very Important

All classes should be wearing their class shirt or class color
Water bottle and athletic attire/close-toed shoes are mandatory
Parents are encouraged to float with your class. Please send them the sign-up form Deric emailed out! https://forms.gle/nLuXdVvYpPfXsGkk8
Popsicles will be dispersed on the blacktop after your class has lunch. Please bring them to the blacktop and have them sit on the turf. Once your class is finished, please gather them as we make room for the following classes!
There is no PE or WOW Monday through Thursday. Music and art will come to relieve you or assist you if essential areas fall during your track and field time. If your class goes to essentials Monday through Thursday, you will pick up your class from art or music, as there is no WOW.
Remind kids to bring extra snacks and extra clothes—they will be dirty and wet! It's better to be safe than sorry.
Please monitor student behavior when students are at company stations.

Lastly, the schedule is updated (slight changes have been made due to added companies). Please ensure parents have access to this so they know where to find their student. Have the rotations schedule printed or pulled up so you know where your

Team Leader Notes from 5/1

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WVdxgluZ4fnZChsOYnyW87r8QtiXnPJc49njJZBgu9g/edit?usp=sharing

Reminder: Professional Dress

Please keep the following in mind as you plan your attire for the school day:

Skirt and Shorts Length: Be sure to check that the length of skirts and shorts is appropriate for a professional setting.
Professional Judgement: Exercise thoughtful judgement about what looks professional. Our appearance sets the tone and sends a message about the standards we uphold.
Tights and Leggings: When wearing tights or leggings, shirts or tops should provide full coverage of both the front and bottom areas.
Workout Attire: Athletic tights, workout wear, and similar clothing should be reserved for Workout/Wellness Wednesdays only.

Thank you for your attention to these expectations and for always representing our school with pride.

PE/WOW Times: Water Bottles Required

Every student must bring filled Water Bottles every day for WOW time. Kids will be walking/running during WOW for Marathon Kids.

See the attachment for WOW locations.

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Austin ISD Summer Professional Development Opportunities!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vy5DlhQ0HBRVOmdbeC3RwQ6wowZgKaBHANRkP4BNMT4/edit?usp=sharing

Sneak Peek into Next Year- BOY Dates

August 6

TIP Welcome Week–Elementary Campus Orientation (New teachers)

August 7

All staff return; Campus PD day

August 8

Teacher planning and prep day

August 11

Campus PD day

August 12

Elementary Job Alike Day

August 13

District designated PD topics, delivered on campus

August 14

Special education platform training

August 15

Campus PD day

August 18

Teacher planning and prep day

August 19

First Day of School!

This Week & Looking Ahead

Monday May 5

Morning Announcements: Mrs. Lundy's Class

Happy Staff Appreciation Week!! Happy School Nurse Appreciation Week!!

Track and Field PK & K

HSR 5th Grade

PLCs: 3, 4, 5

Super Fun Book club 5th Grade 3:15 pm

Tuesday, May 6

ARD/CST/504 Meeting Day

Track and Field 1st & 2nd

HSR 5th Grade

MAP Kinder testing

PK PLC

PTA General Meeting, 3:20pm Library

Wednesday, May 7

2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade PLCs

Track & Field 3rd & 4th

5th Grade HSR

Thursday, May 8

Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 5th Grade PLCs

Mother's Day Celebration 1st Grade Cafe 8:00am

Track & Field 5th Grade

Evacuation Drill, PM TBD

Faculty Meeting 3:20pm

Friday, May 9

Kinder Advancement Ceremony Cafe 8:00 am

4th grade Field Trip

Upcoming Events-

5/16 - 5th Grade Production: Pirates the Musical 8:00 am, 9:00 am & 5:00 pm

5/16 - PK Splash Day 1:15 pm

5/20 - PK Moving on Celebration 8:00 am

5/21 - Mills Senior Walk 7:45 am

5/22 - 4th grade Famous Texan Museum 7:30 am

5/23- MAP Growth EOY Reading and Math Window Closes (K-5)

5/23 - Student Talent Show

5/27 - 5th grade Field Trip

5/29 - 5th grade Advancement Ceremony

5/29 - Last Day of School (for students and TAs)

5/30- PD Day Teachers, Room Check outs

Active Playground Supervision by Staff

We need your help with active playground supervision when you are outside with your students during recess and WOW time.

We understand that recess can be a time for teachers to quickly huddle and touch base on pressing concerns, however, teachers and other staff need to spread out during the 30 minute recess period.

If you have students playing on the blacktop area (basketball hoops, four square, maps) to the left of the playground, a staff member/teacher needs to be positioned near this area.

Staff also need to be stationed near the Gaga pit/woods area.

Thank you for your support with this.

Safety on Campus

In light of the recent tragic school shooting in Georgia, we must continue to be as vigilant as ever with safety on campus.

Continued reminders:

1. Doors are shut and locked at all times. No exceptions. No propped door ever.

2. NEVER allow students to open classroom doors for people they don't know.

3. Active supervision. Make sure every single child under your wing is accounted for. Walk behind the class or beside the class so you can keep watchful eyes.

4. Playground and recess- all adults spread out to ensure we have eyes on all play areas.

5. See something, say something! Report all suspicious activity to admin and to the office. Never allow an individual to roam hallways without a visitors sticker.