May 9, 2025

 Hear Ye, Hear Ye

• Shout out to staff this week that used technology to smoothly communicate all of the information in the language the parents understand best so they can be fully engaged in the meeting.  Way to go Shanalyn, Hailey, Bethany and Mary Jo!

• Staff are working hard to provide field trips that provide experiences and learning outside of the building and setting up the conditions for them to be successful whether that is specific chaperones/groups, extra provisions, alternate plans if needed, etc.  Thank you all for doing this!

• Shout out to Carrie Houk for leading our 4K students in an adorable concert for a large group of parents and grandparents and family/friends today.  

What's Happening at Dodgeland?

• Monday, May 12
• Seals on Wheels continues til Wed or when completed
• Brewers Day
• i-Ready Testing window starts
• Bus Duty: Bingen, Huso, Lucht, Braunschweig (please meet buses at end of sidewalk)
• Lunch Supervisors:
• 12:00 - Donovan
• 12:30 - Mosher
• 1:00 - CaineT
• Jenny in meeting from 8:30-10am
• School Board Meeting @ 6:30pm

• Tuesday, May 13
• Social Media posts due to Jessica: Ellefson
• 1st grade Data meeting (SEL only) in 1st gr. room - 3:05-3:40pm
• Band Concert (5th graders performing) @ 7pm

• Wednesday, May 14
• Workout Wednesday
• FFA Drive Tractor to School Day
• Field Trip to MOHEE for grades 4 and 5 (8-2:30)
• Budget sheets due to my mailbox by the end of the day
• NHS Blood Drive
• Staff Meeting in IMC from 3:10-3:55pm (Important end of the year info, please plan to be there!)
• Supply Lists should be done by the staff meeting

• Thursday, May 15
• 4K Field trip - all day

• Friday, May 16
• Pyramid Model Leadership Meeting 1-2pm in Elem. Conf. Rm

• Saturday, May 17
• Happy Birthday Rachael!

Nitty-Gritty

• SAEBRS and mySAEBRS
• If you haven't done the spring SAEBRS on FastBridge yet, please do this before May 16. If you teach 2nd-5th grade, please have them complete the mySAEBRS on their iPad as well. This data will help you see any growth in students' SEL skills.

• Supply Lists
• Each grade team should look at the supply list on the site HERE. This is the one that will be used for next year and as a group you can add or delete items to your grade's list. As you do this, it will adjust the cost of the items for the kit.  Here are some guidelines I'd like you to follow as you complete the list together:
• Only essential items should be on the list.  Are there items that your students have not been using in the past couple of years?
• Are there some items that could be on a donation list rather than a supply list? The cost of everything is getting more and more expensive as we all know, so the more we can keep costs down the better it is for our family.
• Finally, as you are building the list on this site, please keep your supply list to $50 or below. If you have difficulty with this, please see me and we can problem solve together. 
• Email me when the supply list for your grade is done.  When all grades are completed, I will approve them to get the next part started. 

• Reading Corps Report
• Last week I met with Brenda and our Reading Corps partners and they shared a report of all of the work that Bethany and Ashley have accomplished this school year.  I wanted you all to see it as well.  It is important to note that the Reading Corps leadership is very impressed by our reading tutors results and fidelity.  Please click HERE to see the report and help me congratulate and thank Bethany and Ashley for their hard work!

• PLEASE HELP!
• Please help us save money on energy costs and prevent issues with our ViewSonic Boards.  There are a number of boards that are being left on at the end of the day after we have left for the day.  This includes any of us that are using the board in the conference rooms for meetings.  Please, shut down the boards before you leave each day or at the end of a meeting.

• Mark your Calendars!
• There are a couple of things coming up for you to write into your plans:
• May 27 @ 10:45am - Senior/5K student Graduation Walk through the elementary wing.  They will be in their caps and gowns and it is our chance to congratulate our seniors as they are ready to walk across that stage!
• August 12 - This summer the Dodgeland Summit will be held on August 12. More details will be out in the coming weeks. It is a great chance for us to learn together and also start thinking about the next school year.

TechKnow Tip

As we strive to improve communication and efficiency at Dodgeland, we’d like to encourage everyone to utilize the power of our shared Google Drive. Shared drives are special folders in Google Drive that you can use to store, search, and access files with a team. Shared drive files belong to the team instead of an individual. Even if members leave, the files stay in the shared drive so your team can keep sharing information and work anywhere, from any device.

Benefits of Using Shared Google Drive:

• Enhanced Collaboration: Work together simultaneously on projects, lesson plans, and resources. Team members can edit, suggest changes, and see revisions instantly.

• Improved Accessibility: Access files from anywhere, anytime, on any device with an internet connection. No more struggling with lost USB drives or outdated versions!

• Increased Organization: Create folders and subfolders to keep everything organized and easy to find. Share specific folders or documents with colleagues for targeted collaboration.

• Version Control: Never lose track of changes! Google Drive automatically saves revisions, allowing you to revert to previous versions if needed.

• Streamlined Communication: Eliminate the need for multiple email attachments. Share files directly within Google Drive for a more efficient workflow.

Get started with Google Shared Drives by logging into your Google Drive, locate “Shared drives” along the left-hand side. 

If you would like to set up a shared drive please reach out to anyone in the tech department. If you have additional questions about how shared drive works don't hesitate to ask.

Friday Funny

I came across this meme and it spoke directly to me and why I have so so so much junk in my office, my house and much to my parents displeasure, their basement.  But you know what is worse is when you keep it in case you need it, and then when you do need it, you can't remember where you put it!  Am I the only one that is like this?