Friday, December 11, 2020

2020, Final push!

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We would love to hear your reflections and your resolutions.  Please fill out this form and we share out in our final 2020 Mustang Memo. If you wish for it to be anonymous, just let know.  Please share with us HERE.

FUSD 2021/22 school year calendar feedback  
There are 3 versions.  They are in a format we are not used to seeing so it will take a minute to orient the new information.  I have shared the 3 versions and an editable feedback form with ALL of you.  This could be presented as early as next week so please provide feedback this week if you wish to have a say.  Thank you.  
*Reminder: You must be logged into your FUSD google account to access all 4 documents. So far 100% of us have chosen Version 2.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PHcL0ZohwG3TPO_w_3TwrF1jnSU3ssvE?usp=sharing

Restorative Practices

Restorative Practices, sometimes called Restorative Justice, at its heart invites us to engage with students, parents/caregivers, and colleagues in a way that honors the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals so that everyone can thrive and grow to their full potential.  We interact with students in ways that nurtures, guides, and supports. It challenges traditional power dynamics. 

With that in mind, these are the Core Values of Restorative Practices/Justice:
  • Respect (re: again; spect: to look):  "To look again" from the point of view of the other; to put one's self in the other's shoes and then respond.
  • Dignity: Worth that cannot be substituted.  People have dignity because the essence of who they are cannot be replaced. 
  • Mutual concern: Much more than a common concern, mutual concern is reciprocal, interconnected caring. 

Please help us all see what is happening behind the scenes! 

~Thank you Nurse Liz, Erin and Christina for ALL your help with the KDAs! -The Kinder Team

~Thank you Mrs. Hartsock for covering my class so that I could meet with a parent! -Mrs. Hanson

RTI Corner

Hi All- (Just a reminder)

Here are some updates from RTI for our big Benchmark Testing Window! Last week before a well deserved break:

  • December 7th- The Synergy REQUIRED math test window opened.  Tests are loaded and ready to go.  Please make sure you have emailed Russ or Amy the date and time you are taking the test.  We recommend doing it sooner rather than later. We will try to make sure we will be available to troubleshoot for you once we know your date and time.

Most of you are done- Woo-Hoo!

  • December 14th-18th Kindergarten- fifth grade continues with AIMSWebPlus testing .

  •  December 14th-17th RTI for everyone except for students in  Hanno, Kasch and Anderson’s groups.

GDMs will take place after winter break and we will set the next round of RTI groups and set goals for students who will be progress monitored.  Those grade levels who have chosen to collect more data with AIMsWebPlus will set the dates when we return.

I think that is all for now.  If we don’t see you before have a great Winter Break!  Here’s to a healthy, safe and happy 2021.

~Amy and Russ


Classroom Observations:  Go to THE HUB to see the week you are scheduled.  

I am really looking forward to spending more time in each of your classrooms.   

Evaluations this week: 
Hansen and McCauslin




Tuesday, January 5, 2021 - Last Day of Quarter 2
  • Attendance roll over and specials grades due by 12pm
  • Teachers should not print or email standards reports until rollover occurs.
Friday, January 8, 2021 
  • Final day for report card changes.
    • Quarter 2 Grade Book and Report Card closes at 5:00pm
    • All changes after this day will need to be formally submitted to Lynette Hammitt at the District Office.
  • Upon parental request, Standards Reports may be emailed in the form of a PDF or printed and mailed home.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
  • Standards reports will be available on ParentVue and StudentVue - Teachers, please be sure to "Mark All Complete"


SAFETY UPDATES

Health Data for the Week of - https://www.fusd1.org/Page/18464 We were in the substantial range for the number of cases per 100,000 (623.7) and percent positivity (14.80%). Please stay safe, team!


FUSD Covid Dashboard: https://www.fusd1.org/Page/18503


COVID-19 Playbook: NEW - All information in one spot!Check it out.

COVID-19 Playbook


Quarantine Timeline Update- The CDC and ADHS are looking to implement new guidelines for shortening quarantine time frame. Per current CCHHS recommendations, FUSD will be sticking with our previous guidelines.

District Covid Testing Program- The Chief Health Administrator and Superintendent have met with local health officials about interest in a COVID-19 testing program for FUSD staff and students and have completed a waiver to administer tests at FUSD sites . These nasal rapid antigen tests provide a response within 15 minutes and are most accurate with individuals exhibiting symptoms. Next steps are to train nurses, establish protocols for secure storage and distribution of tests, and the creation of a permission form for testing students.

Additionally, FUSD was invited to participate in a pilot program in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona Department of Education, and Arizona State University along with additional school districts across the state. The supports include weekly saliva-based surveillance testing, communication materials, technical support, and access to online learning resources. COVID-19 tests could initially be used with FUSD staff and students attending onsite Safe Learning Centers, special ed., and athletics and then use expanded when in-person learning resumes.


Flagstaff Saliva Based Testing-

***ASU Saliva based testing at Ft. Tuthill will continue through March***

See County website for more information regarding testing and reporting dates over Christmas and New years. https://www.coconino.az.gov/2338/Testing-Information


District Travel Expectations:

District Expectation:

With substantial spread of COVID-19 staff and students should avoid travel when possible, especially on public transportation (e.g. airplanes, trains, busses, etc.)

Staff/Students should follow CDC Guidelines and think critically about travel prior to leaving. Don’t travel if you are sick or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Don’t travel with someone who is sick.


Site Implementation:

While Traveling:

  • Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from anyone who did not travel with you, particularly in crowded areas. It’s important to do this everywhere — both indoors and outdoors.

  • Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when you are in shared spaces outside of your home, including when using public transportation.

  • Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

  • Watch your health: Look for symptoms of COVID-19, and take your temperature if you feel sick.

Upon your return to Flagstaff:

  • Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.

  • If there are people in the household who did not travel with you, wear a mask and ask everyone in the household to wear masks in shared spaces inside your home for 14 days after travel.

  • Self-monitor for 14 days, meaning people should remain alert for any symptoms related to COVID-19.


Installation of Ionization Units- FUSD has ordered ionization units for the Univents (HVAC system). They will hopefully to be installed at Marshall over break.


Last week - Meal Train
Thank you to all those who have already provided for Ms. Fisher and her family! It is the kind of support they will never forget. Marshall is family!




Coming Up

Monday, Dec. 14
~10-11am Reasor and Hartsock at Spotlight ASBA!

Tuesday, Dec. 15
~7:45-8:15am School Improvement Committee Mtg
~12:00-1:20pm Reasor at Elem Admin

Wednesday, Dec. 16
~ Midway!

Thursday, Dec. 17
~8:00-9:00am SLC meeting with SS Team
~12:00-1:00pm SpEd meeting with Susan Smith
~4:30pm-6:00pm Staff Holiday Celebration!

Friday, Dec. 18
~12:25pm - Early Release for ALL 
Let the wild Mustangs run free!!! Plan ahead if you can and enjoy an early out.  Have a wonderful, well-deserved break!  Thank you all you have done for Marshall students and staff during 2020.  What will 2021 bring? I would love to showcase one of your New Year's Resolutions (personal or professional) as well as what you are most proud of in 2020.  Please share it HERE.



Monday, December 21- Friday, January 1 2021 - Winter Break
Friday, Jan. 8 - Spelling Bee
Monday, Jan. 18 - No School MLK Jr. Day
Friday, Jan. 22 - CAST PD 1:30-3:30pm
Sunday, Jan 31 - Salary Advancement Deadline
January 31, 2021 is the deadline to submit all documentation to support coursework completed during the calendar year to be considered for Salary Advancement.  This applies to certified and classified.  See emails sent from R. Bronson on 10/29/2020.

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