Sunday, February 27, 2022

Hello March!


April 25th snow day make up #1! 

Share something that has happened in your classroom or with a student that has brought you joy this month...

Manderson

Several students crushing their previous Progress Monitoring score and taking pride in it.

Tiffany Ogg

D.-everything about him, he brings me joy everyday!

Jessica Housholder

We played in the snow 🙂

mbianco

My nominee for Helpful was actively modeling his “talent” after he received his award. He was sooooo proud! (we have trouble sometimes with impulsivity)

Christine J. Burton

Working independently on journals!

Cindy Foubert

A student said they were happy to be back Thursday after the snow day.

Angela M. Waltner

I was really impressed that all of my third graders in my group, took their time to write down a plan, included hooks and topic sentences on their scratch paper before typing into their IPAD for the AZELLA tests

Kacie Sloan

Celebrating small daily victories with a new goal chart for one student

Lisa Joe

Getting a drawing that says BEST TEACHER EVER! a plus cleaning my desk..... 😁

Steve McAllister

writing stories

Judith Arnold

A child told me I was the perfect person for my job.

Madison: Hanging out with A. and seeing her progress in staying in the classroom.

Allison: Getting students who don’t typically participate to participate

AHanno

A's reaction to our Valentine card exchange

Ellen Hobson

Success with scratchboards

Emily Fisher

One of our students made a hilarious picture of me as a character from one of their computer games.

Meghan Mears

I just found out one of my students won the BHM essay contest and another won the art contest!

Heather Overton

A 2nd grader wore different Minnie Mouse outfits all week and showed them to me each day. ☺️

Katie Krause

My friend hasn’t left the room in a while! My student teacher is rocking it and I am so proud of her.

Maureen Knowles-Short

Dancing with A.,  A. is walking more in the classroom

Megan Johnson

Student asking for the calm corner for the first time this year!

Ms. Thompson

working through challenges together

Jennifer Burgoon

G. hated RTI a month ago.  We made a connection and he is happy in RTI and progressing rapidly.

Itzel Valenzuela

growth in writing

JWoody

encouragement

Bianca Fahy

I don't have a particular student, but it brings me great joy to see Co-op and Kindergarten students excited to come to library each week! They have the cutest things to say!

Katie Krause

Same here, Meghan Mears!

JWoody to Everyone (1:23 PM)

J. makes me laugh when he comes to RTI. ☺️


Marshall - Best Practices 3/2022

Marshall encourages peer to peer observations and self reflection opportunities to continue to grow in our Tier I instruction.
Use this form to set up a time/date for Swivl technology.
Use this form to request coverage to observe best practices in another classroom.
Please be specific with days and times to assist us in coverage.


Fire Safety! 
Wow, have you seen how much attention we are getting from maintenance?  I am so thankful that we are finally fixing all of the fire hazards identified by the Fire Marshal.  Please extend a thank you when you see maintenance working in your area!
Also, 
FUSD will be spraying fire retardant on all curtains prior to our next visit from the Fire Marshal. 


Congratulations

Congratulations to Angela Waltner for receiving the FUSD Micro-grant fund to support Magnet Monday innovation


Congratulations to the following winners in the 2022 ADAC Black History Month Art & Essay Contest!  Congratulations to Ms. Mears and Mrs. Krause as well! 
ESSAY:
  • K-4: Sula Smith
  • 5-6: Azuul Ruiz Bergner 
ART:

  • 5-6: Ashley DeRonge


Collaboration Hours
We have enough money to begin with up to 6 hours of collaboration time for our teachers to be paid just over $29/hr off of contract time to work on UDL lesson development.  Keep your focus narrow.  Tackle one part of the UDL design process at a time.  Please fill out THIS sheet to communicate with me your collaborative plan and don't forget to fill out a time sheet for that time period.  
Teacher Collaboration Hours   <-----Please fill this out!


Don't forget about our 301 approved Book Study on Restorative Practice. 

It is not too late!  Our own book study is approved for Salary Advancement, Seat Hours or 301! It is posted in Frontline.  We enjoyed discussing Chapter 1!  Join us for Chapter 2 on Thursday, March 3 from 4-5pm via zoom! 

Join Us...


Parent-Teacher Conferences - masks pending Gov. Board Mtg on Monday at 10am! 
You may host spring parent-teacher conferences virtually or in person with mitigation strategies in place.  Thank you for making all necessary arrangements with our families in the near future! We will be keeping track of family participation again per Penca's order.  Spreadsheet link HERE for tracking family participation.  The goal is to meet with 100% of our students' families!

Don't forget to share FUSD's  free Webinars for our families!  

Please include in your communication as these webinars could really assist us in reaching out to our parents.  

Here are the March webinars to include in your newsletters/communication. 

What Are Restorative Practices?

Restorative practices are a way of strengthening relationships and building community between individuals as an alternative to punitive actions. Attendees will learn more about what restorative practices are and how Flagstaff Unified School District is applying restorative practices within our schools.

Internet Safety for Parents 

This presentation covers general topics related to social media and some helpful information for parents. Topics that will be covered are sexting, cyber-predators, cyber-bullying, popular apps and social media websites.

Anti-Bullying for Parents

This presentation addresses the different types of bullying, how it’s affecting our youth, and preventative measures parents can take. Presenters will explain why teaching kindness and being empathetic is important and the relationship it has with bullying. Parents and guardians will also receive tips on how to help their child become resilient to criticism.


3rd Qtr Grade Book & Standards Reports 

Monday, February 28 - Grade Book Collaboration - Register through Frontline 4:30-5:30 (301 or Sal Advancement eligible....what an opportunity $$$)
Friday, March 4 - End of 3rd Quarter
  • Special Area Grades are due by 12:00 noon
  • Attendance rollovers should take place by 12:00 noon
  • Standards Reports should not be printed until after the attendance rollover
  • Please be sure to "Mark All Complete" upon finishing standards reports.
Wednesday, March 9 - Friday, March 11 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Standards Reports should be shared at conferences (in-person w/ COVID mitigation or via zoom)
  • Printed Standards Reports are available upon request
Tuesday, March 22 - 3rd Qtr. Closes - Contact Lynette Hammit for changes after this point.
Please see Heather Overton if you have any questions.

Important Covid Updates


If you test positive for COVID-19, please complete the FUSD COVID-19 Form here and call the Covid Phone Line928-527-6081

PCR testing for staff/students will occur on Thursdays.  Click link to sign up. 

Covid vaccine and testing info here: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2294/COVID-19-Information

FUSD Health Metrics

FUSD Positive Case Dashboard

Vaccine Information and Locations

COVID-19 Playbook - UPDATED 1/12/21

Coming UP
Bus Duty - 2nd grade
CTs ~ Brief GDM check in prior to using the time for your grade book preparation.

Monday, Feb 28 
~ 10:00am Governing Board Mtg re: mask mandate
~ Return of Magnet Monday!
~ 4:30-5:30pm Gradebook Collaboration (301 opportunity)

Tuesday, March 1 -  Women's History Month
~ 5th grade to Flagstaff Symphony
~ 1:30 Elem principal mtg

Wednesday, March 2
~ 9-10am Transportation mtg

Thursday, March 3
4-5pm Marshall Book Study Session 2  - Better Than Carrots & Sticks Restorative Practices

Friday, March 4
~ End of 3rd Qtr - Wow! 
~ Reasor and Hulls at Dyslexia Design Training all day.  Overton to assist with Admin duties (928) 853-5591



Tuesday, March 8 - End 3rd QTR
March 9-11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (1/2 day)
March 14-18 - Spring Break!
March 25 - 1-3pm AASA training for all test admin.

Friday, February 18, 2022

Mid Feb happenings


Book Study Success! 

It is not too late!  Our own book study is approved for Salary Advancement, Seat Hours or 301! It is posted in Frontline.  We enjoyed discussing Chapter 1!  Join us for Chapter 2 on Thursday, March 3 from 4-5pm via zoom! 


Join Us...





Breaking News re: Parent-Teacher Conferences
While schools have been asked to host spring parent-teacher conferences virtually, we were given permission to host them in person with mitigation strategies in place!  Thank you for making all necessary arrangements with our families in the near future! 

FUSD free Webinars for our families!  

Please include in your communication as these webinars could really assist us in reaching out to our parents.  

Here are the March webinars to include in your newsletters/communication. 

What Are Restorative Practices?

Restorative practices are a way of strengthening relationships and building community between individuals as an alternative to punitive actions. Attendees will learn more about what restorative practices are and how Flagstaff Unified School District is applying restorative practices within our schools.

Internet Safety for Parents 

This presentation covers general topics related to social media and some helpful information for parents. Topics that will be covered are sexting, cyber-predators, cyber-bullying, popular apps and social media websites.

Anti-Bullying for Parents

This presentation addresses the different types of bullying, how it’s affecting our youth, and preventative measures parents can take. Presenters will explain why teaching kindness and being empathetic is important and the relationship it has with bullying. Parents and guardians will also receive tips on how to help their child become resilient to criticism.


3rd Qtr Grade Book & Standards Reports 
(yes, this is right around the corner)
Friday, February 25 - Special Area Teachers may use the afternoon to prepare 

grades.
Monday, February 28 - Grade Book Collaboration - Register through Frontline 4:30-5:30 (301 or Sal Advancement eligible....what an opportunity $$$)
Friday, March 4 - End of 3rd Quarter
  • Special Area Grades are due by 12:00 noon
  • Attendance rollovers should take place by 12:00 noon
  • Standards Reports should not be printed until after the attendance rollover
  • Please be sure to "Mark All Complete" upon finishing standards reports.
Wednesday, March 9 - Friday, March 11 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Standards Reports should be shared at conferences (in-person w/ COVID mitigation or via zoom)
  • Printed Standards Reports are available upon request
Tuesday, March 22 - 3rd Qtr. Closes - Contact Lynette Hammit for changes after this point.
Please see Heather Overton if you have any questions.

Important Covid Updates


If you test positive for COVID-19, please complete the FUSD COVID-19 Form here and call the Covid Phone Line928-527-6081

PCR testing for staff/students will occur on Thursdays.  Click link to sign up. 

Covid vaccine and testing info here: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2294/COVID-19-Information

FUSD Health Metrics

FUSD Positive Case Dashboard

Vaccine Information and Locations

COVID-19 Playbook - UPDATED 1/12/21

Coming UP
Bus Duty - 3rd grade
No CT's - Mustang Corral on Friday

Monday, Feb 21 
~ No School Presidents' Day 

Tuesday, Feb 22 - Two's Day! Tutus, ties, or two shoes...you choose.
~ Begin AZELLA for 2nd and 5th grades - Thank you for your cooperation while they perform. 
~ 1:30-2:30 Reasor at Elem Principal mtg
~ 5:30pm-  Governing Board Mtg *mask mandate and dress code on the agenda

Wednesday, Feb 23
~ 1:30-2:30 Reasor at Elem Principal mtg
~ Reasor at NISL (National Institute of School Leadership). Thanks you once again for reaching out to Mrs. Overton for admin needs. (928) 853-5591 (this # should be saved in your cell by now). 

Thursday, Feb 24
Reasor at NISL
~ 3:30pm Reasor at RED

Friday, Feb 25
~ Hat, hairband, fun hair for $1 day in support of 5th grade GCY trip.
~1:00-1:30 Mustang Corral via zoom :( 


March - Women's History Month
Tuesday, March 1 - 5th grade to Flagstaff Symphony
Tuesday, March 8 - End 3rd QTR
March 9-11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (1/2 day)
March 14-18 - Spring Break!

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