Updated schedules and training links for Aug 2-6

                          https://secure.smore.com/n/20t43-fusd-newsletter?ref=email

Check it out!  So many Marshall pictures and a construction update.  Also, check out the new drone photos HERE.

Introduction to Project Momentum

A brief background before you are introduced to it on August 2nd.

FUSD has joined the ranks of many other school district in the state (Mesa, Alhambra, Avondale, Buckeye, Deer Valley, Marana, Paradis Valley, Tucson, Balsz, Florence, Ganado, Humboldt, Kingman, Maricopa, Page, Parker, Washington and more) through Project Momentum. From ADE- "Project Momentum Arizona is committed to helping educators do the right work to ensure that all students succeed. Continual improvement to advance student learning is the mission of every school. When experience and evidence are conclusive that a professional practice or action produces the best results, we are duty-bound to engage in that pursuit."

You can learn more here and here if you are interested in the ADE/Project Momentum overview.

Based on our student achievement data, Marshall will choose our quarterly goals for improvement. This is the work we will do on Aug. 2 following Dr. Dan Mulligan's professional development session. 

Through this work we will be unwrapping standards, establishing performance level descriptors, reviewing vertical alignment, developing common assessments aligned to the performance level descriptors, developing success criteria for student goals and reflection, and planning instruction/intervention/extension. We will begin this work at our PD on August 2nd and will continue it throughout the year. Completing this work and growing our PLCs are our primary focus areas this year.  We previewed some of this work in grades 3-5 last year. 

You can find a sample of standards work here and here -

FUSD has our OWN web page for this work.  You can access it HERE.

Tucson is a few years ahead of us.  You can see their work HERE.  Truly amazing work that we can refer to and make our own.  

Mandatory Training Modules  

Following our PD tomorrow, we have scheduled time 10:30 AM-12:30 PM for Mandatory Training Modules in Canvas (Please note: this must be completed within the first 10 days of school.  It can be done during this time or on your own time).

Staff can self-enroll in the Canvas course with this URL: https://fusd1.instructure.com/enroll/J3D8WM . Alternatively, they can sign up at https://fusd1.instructure.com/register and use the following join code: J3D8WM

Gradebook Set up Video

*Please note Monday support with Mrs. Ramirez

Schedule Reminders

*please note the highlighted

Friday, Aug 2

      8:00 AM - All Elementary at SMS District PD lead by Huffman and Vogler (carpool)

      12:30 PM - All Elementary at High Country Conf. Center with Dan Mulligan (carpool)

        *All paraprofessionals are at SMS from 8:00am-3:30pm. See Michele Moore email. 

Our remaining classified staff (instructional specialists and duty aids) are welcome to come start their work.  You will be paid.  If not, we will see you on Monday, Aug. 5. 

Monday, Aug 5

      8:00-10:00 AM Marshall at District Welcome Back @ FHS Wear Marshall Swag!

      10:30 AM-12:30 PM Mandatory Training Modules in Canvas (Please note: this must be completed within the first 10 days of school.  It can be done during this time or on your own time. Linked above. 

      12:30-3:30 PM Classroom set up

Gradebook support with Mrs. Ramirez 

Monday, 2:00-3:00pm in Room 12

       3:30-4:00 PM Groundbreaking ceremony for Marshall 2.0 across the street (voluntary- all families and district representatives are invited).

       4:00-5:30 PM Welcome Back BBQ and Open House for all families (we will not have another Open House in Sept. This is the only one).  This plan assists all of our families in coming one time if they have multiple students at various grade levels.  I expect a big turnout. 

Tuesday, Aug 6

      8:30-11:00 AM Marshall Welcome Back meeting in the Library with ALL Staff

     11:30-4:00 PM Classroom set up AND 

Grade level collaboration meetings with Mrs. Hulls, Mrs. Hauer, Tr. Garver, Ms. Smith, Mrs. C., and Ms. Reasor for schedule communication and teacher team supports with 504/IEP accommodations. Please meet us in Room 20 and bring your team instructional schedules along with any questions you have and supports you need.  

12:30-1:00 - 5th grade 

1:00-1:30 - 4th grade

1:30-2:00 - 3rd grade

Break

2:15-2:45 - 2nd grade

2:45-3:15 - 1st grade

3:15-3:45 - K-town

Wednesday, Aug 7 

    ~First Day of School

    ~ National Purple Heart Day!  We are a Purple Heart school so we will have the truck and red carpet. First day with students. 

**Draft #3 for master schedule is under serious construction!  Thank you for you patience as we continue to adjust to the needs of our new curricula, mandated minutes, special area changes, and MORE!  My goal is to have it in your hands to digest tomorrow.  

Bridges:  

What I need FORM