Sunday, September 25

 

Here we are, the week of jog!! Thank you for all of your support and excitement. It would be amazing to hit our stretch goal of $65K. Pull out those last tricks you have up your sleeve! I can't wait for the big event. It is going to be so fun!

Copies: I just want to say Thank You! I was looking at our copy numbers and it shows that you have been trying to keep the numbers down. We have parent volunteers ready to make copies and are going to be training more parents soon. The boxes of 'To Do' work are all set up in the work room. Please take advantage of the parents to make your copies and to save your precious time!

Music: The long term music sub is here and doing great. She absolutely LOVES teaching music and the kids are really loving it!! Here is the link to the music schedule that Ally created for your quick reference: 

Music Schedule

Did you know... Candice Smith has never had soda and is terrified of balloons? 

We have a staff member that got married at a zoo? Who do you think it is? Let me know.

What makes you unique??: I only have 10 responses. Please add an interesting fact here: Unique Fact

Coming Up This Week:

Tuesday, 9/27: Staff Meeting at 2:20pm

Wednesday, 9/28: Evacuation Drill at 9:10am and SPP Meetings by invitation only. 

Friday, 9/30: Flag Salute and Raffle at 7:45am

Birthdays This Week🎈🎉 

Shannon Nelson: September 27th

Kathi Williams: September 28

For those of you who live by this quote, I will see you Saturday!

Sunday, September 18

 

What a wonderful rainy day!! I never believe a forecast that calls for rain until the rain actually falls from the sky! I am not sure we have ever been so excited. It looks like there is also rain in the forecast this week, so stay tuned for recess and lunch updates. 

Wonderful Music News: I believe it was shared at the RTA meeting, but we do have a sub for music. The sub will be able to cover until December as we continue to try to find a permanent teacher. This is awesome news!! Of course, be patient as she learns her schedule but she is very excited!!

Duty Help: Thank you to all of you for helping fill in all of the duty spots. Also, thank you for being out front to help with drop off and pick up. We have sandwich boards to place along the sidewalk, we just have to wait for the posters to arrive. We are pulling out all the stops!

EL Update

Initial ELPAC: You can now view your students ELPAC scores in Ellevation to see if they have been designated as an English language learner. The initial ELPAC gives three scores: 1-novice 2-intermediate and 3-IFEP (initially fluent English proficient-they are not designated as an English language learner). Students who have scored a 1 or 2 will take the spring summative ELPAC. It is always so awesome to see their growth in JUST ONE YEAR! 

RFEP: Teachers that have students who scored a level 4 on last spring's summative ELPAC can now view and begin completing the documents in Ellevation. You should have an email from Ellevation letting you know you have forms to complete. Please, please let me know if you have any questions. In fact, I would really LOVE to sit down with someone to see what it looks like on your end. That would really be helpful for me since it's new to me too. 

Here is the link to the quick overview of reclassification requirements. Just as a reminder we only need writing samples for students in k-2 since all of our students in grades 3-4 met the state requirement in CAASPP which has a writing component. WooHoo! This is incredible! 

Did you know... we have a teacher on staff that has never had soda and is terrified of ballons? Who do you think it is?

What makes you unique??: I only have 4 responses. Please add an interesting fact here: Unique Fact

Coming Up This Week:

Monday, 9/19: Hearing van for K, 2 and 5. 

Tuesday, 9/20: PBIS at 2:20pm room 4.

Wednesday, 9/21: AM Brooks off-site and SPP Meetings by invitation only. 

Friday, 9/23: Flag Salute and Raffle at 7:45am

Sunday, September 11

 

Today is September 11th, a day I know I will never forget. It was my first year of teaching and such a tough day to navigate with students. What I remember most was simply waiting. I was on a run, listening to the radio, when the first plane hit and everyone was wondering what the heck happened. Then, another plane hit. And then, we waited. We waited as they put the pieces together and we waited for people to be rescued. It was a long time before we really understood what happened, but on that day, our world changed forever. It is interesting to try to help our own children understand this event as it is simply part of history. But we experienced it. Although, our children were not alive during this event, they have definitely lived through their fair share of life-changing events. My only advice is to talk about things, write things down and keep a journal. Our kids have experienced a lot! 

Speaking of experiences, we will see what this week brings. It looks like the temperature will be better but we will wait and see how the air quality holds up. And also hope there will not be anymore guests!! Our guest meant we could not take our staff picture. We will take our staff picture on re-take day. I will share details soon. 

Raptor: We are going to do a practice drill during PLC on Wednesday, 9/14. Between preschool and us, we have a lot to get figured out. This will allow us time to really play with it and there is less stress! Tamberlyn and I are going to coordinate before the drill and will let you know what we need you to do. Thank you!

I encourage you to share this with your families. I put it in the blog, but they actually listen you you!

Jog-A-Thon: It is time..it is coming...the event of the year... The Stoneridge Jog A Thon! Lace up your shoes and start stretching now. We are so excited to bring this event back and we want to do it is a BIG way! Of course, we cannot do this without you. Be on the look out from an email from 99 Pledges to set up your donation page. ALL money comes back to Stoneridge! Every penny!! Please reach out if you can help with some of the organization and preparation. We could really use some extra hands. Thank You!

Please check out our PTC website for information: Jog A Thon

What makes you unique??: I am going to start including an interesting fact about a staff member in each blog and I want you to guess who it is. Try to make it something very unique and hopefully surprising. Please add an interesting fact here: Unique Fact

Coming Up This Week:

Tuesday, 9/13: Staff Meeting at 2:20pm

Wednesday, 9/14: Drill during PLC TIME and SPP Meetings by invitation only. Dine out at Chipotle on Douglas from 5-8.

Thursday, 9/15: PACK Assembly for Accountable @ 9:15am. Certificates will be in your boxes. 

Friday, 9/16: Flag Salute and Raffle at 7:45am

Birthdays This Week🎈🎉 

Ally Simmons: September 18th

Sunday, September 4

 

Happy Sunday!! I hope you are all finding the time to relax this weekend. I don't know about you, but it hit the Brooks Fam this Thursday. And by 'It,' I mean, complete and utter exhaustion! We were all feeling it. I think it must be where we are since school started and maybe this awful heat! People keep talking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I say 'Boo!' I am not even acknowledging their existence until we reach reasonable temperatures!! 

Speaking of heat, I will be keep an eye on it. If we reach 100 degrees by lunch, we will have indoor recess. I will keep you updated as the days progress. 

PD Update: I know many of you were concerned about the shortage of subs and PD days. The district shares these concerns and is working to make things as feasible as possible. That being said, the dates will likely change. Luisa had submitted for subs according to original dates, but those may change. I am hoping to have updated dates soon. 

CAASPP Scores: Upper grade teachers, I know you have been eager to see your CAASPP scores. Here is the info you need to see them.

How to see student CAASPP scores: PowerTeacher

Coming Up This Week:

Monday, 9/5: No School

Tuesday, 9/6: PLC Leadership at 2:20pm

Wednesday, 9/7: Brooks off campus in the AM and SSP Meetings by invite only.

 Skate Night from 5:30-7:30pm

Thursday, 9/8: PTC Meeting from 2:30-3:30pm

Friday, 9/9: Picture Day!!