January 6, 2023

What's Happening at Dodgeland?

• Monday, January 9
• Bus Duty: CaineT, Huso, Huelsman

• Tuesday, January 10
• Social Media Posts due: Mook, Lisiecki
• Jenny in meeting 8:30-10am

• Wednesday, January 11
• Workout Wednesday
• Staff meeting: 3:10-3:55pm in the IMC

• Thursday, January 12

• Friday, January 13
• Last day of Semester 1

Nitty-Gritty

• SAEBRS Assessment
• Now that we are at the end of the 1st semester, it is time to do the Winter SAEBRS assessment.  For students in grades 2-5, please have them log in to mySAEBRS through Clever.  Please have both assessments completed by January 20th.

• i-Ready/FastBridge Assessments
• This week, please start the mid-year assessments for Math and Reading.  The 5K-1st grade assessments are 1:1 and will be done by interventionists.  Please connect with special education teachers and interventionists if you need help with modifications or accommodations for students.

• Summer School
• Have you been meaning to sign up to teach summer school and keep forgetting?  There is still time!  Even if you don't know what you want to teach, just let me know you are interested and we will come up with a plan together!  Click HERE to sign up to teach with us this summer. There are 16 total days of summer school starting Wed, June 7 - Thurs., July 6, Mon.-Thurs. from 8:00-11:55am.

• Recess Reminders
• Just a friendly reminder to be on time for your recess duty. If you need help problem solving how to be available, please chat with Mrs. Chambers to brainstorm some ideas. Mrs. Chambers will remind the Junior Coaches too, but students should never be outside without an adult. Junior Coaches may not take the students out without the adult supervisor.

• Semester 1 Grading 
• On Wednesday during our staff meeting, we use the time to answer any last minute questions about grading for the end of the semester.  Grades are due on Monday morning, Jan 16 at 8am.  Michelle will send you a digital copy of the report cards for you to proofread.  When you give her the okay, she will print them for the report card envelopes.  Extra mailings for split families, will be printed and given to you in case you have other information to send as well.  Completed envelopes can be returned to the office to be mailed home before January 19.
• The number of characters allowed for teacher comments has been increased to 5000, so there should be plenty of room for you to include comments on the report card for parents.  Please make sure that you include them in PowerTeacher Pro so that the comments are tied to each student's educational record.  If you have any questions about this, please let me know.
• Finally, watch for a Grading Tip sheet on Monday in case you need more information about the process.

Tech Know Tip

I’ve seen many of you exploring Novel Effects, a cool way to add some pizazz to your classroom read aloud. Did you know they have a great activities and learning resources page?! They provide activities like printable coloring sheets and games, as well as resources like graphic organizers and supplemental research information. These can be a great way for students to continue to practice their literacy skills they are working so hard on with all of you!

Friday Funny

Now this is commitment! Perhaps a future goal for me, many, many years in the future! :-)