Amy's Weekly Writeup

• Rachel Glick's birthday

Tuesday: Confucius Day: Celebrate by learning more about this ancient philosopher, and read some of his teachings and sayings.

• Virtual Town Hall Tune in to the MTRS Facebook Page for this Facebook Live event.

Superintendent Sheryl Stanton will share updates from the task force including the metrics and data the district is using to move between the educational learning models (remote/hybrid/in-person) as well as answer questions from our community. Stay tuned & check your emails! Superintendent Stanton will once again share a link to submit your questions in advance. For those who can't participate online, a call-in option will also be available.

Wednesday: National Mud Pack Day: Celebrate today with a mud pack.

Thursday: International Coffee Day. This day celebrates one of the world's favorite hot beverages, which is enjoyed and celebrated around the world.

Friday: World Smile Day offers us an opportunity to do an act of kindness.

• Virtual Staff Luncheon at 12:15.

This week's Friday Fun: Try your hand at this Children's Book Emoji Game

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JqtqNEEaU3ljRSEA3n1bX74m-k26Fxj3ABLfvFLnr-k/edit?fbclid=IwAR2yeiC8k1Q2GhO1pRR51GO0Q_df0m9oBozNvKEeInSJxSRGT_hA7KJQgzE#slide=id.p

• Purpose of Reading Assessments this Year:

• Informing instruction and groupings - should not be used for “anything high-stakes” - emphasis on early intervention; reviewing data in data teams to inform instructional emphasis

• Data meetings will happen in schools for purposes of intervention

• Data meetings will happen in district grade bands for purposes of curriculum/instruction planning

• Determining potential compensatory services - how much did students with IEPs regress compared to peers?

• Dyslexia screening

LEC Member needed

• With Elle's retirement, we need a new staff member for our Local Education Council (LEC). This council serves as an advisory board for the principal and helps to work on the school improvement plan and work on strengthening the school/community ties. I know how much everyone has on their plates, but it would be great to have a teacher who might be willing to serve in this capacity so that voice is represented in our work.