Building UpdatesĀ
It has been a great week of teaching and learning at CRE! Students were modeling expectations with evidence of clear understanding. We do have some friends who will need a review of self control expectations on the playground, specifically. As you know our young learners often go “hands on” without pause. Please review playground expectations with your class as you ease into next week.
I appreciate the late night support from the Helsel’s for McTeacher Night on 4/3/18. š There are a few other openings we need to fill, specifically between 5:00 and 6:30. I will be there as well as at CRP Open House. Whew… the spring semester has hit! Game on, friends!
A few things….
- let me know if you are interested in going and/or presenting at the GOCSD Summit May 29th and 30th here in Branson
- Branson Education Foundation Grants are due Friday, March 23rd
- Teach children to Save opportunity partnership with Central Bank, contact Roger Frieze if interested and let me know if you are participating
NWEA Schedule
MAP TestingĀ
All MAP prep is underway as we launched our timeline of trainings at Data Day this week. We are presenting a modified specials schedule for that week. This will allow our third graders the consistency of visiting their special classes without pause. Thank you to the 2nd grade team for your flexibility in accommodating this grade level switch for one week. Special area teachers, please note the change in special class rotations as noted in the schedule below. There are two views shared for you below.
MAP Testing Protocol: We will need to be mindful of the use of cell phones during testing sessions, as they could be viewed as a violation of testing fidelity. Cameras, screen shots, etc. As of this time, please do not have cell phones with you while proctoring. I know we are dependent on our phones in many useful capacities. I just wanted to front load that info for you.
Ordering Update
We are working hard to solidify all building ordering to wrap up the 2017-18 school year. Thank you for your help with this task as it is a team effort to reach our deadlines for processing all P.O.’s.
I am attaching the building email sent earlier this week:
Green Space Update
As most of you have noticed our CR Green Space is nearing completion. You will see Branson and community teams enjoying this space for spring events and practices in the coming months. All scheduling will take place through Mr. Large at the HS.
Professional ReadingĀ
Report: To Help Young ELLs Thrive, Cultivate Home Languages and Cultures
Bucket FillersĀ
Deanna Blackerby orchestrated a meeting for the sole purpose in advocating for her student’s academic needs. I appreciate that she knows the pulse of student learning goals and how to facilitate wrap around support with a gentle nudge. Parent communication is just one of many strengths that Mrs. Blackerby shares with our CRE family.
In honor of Hat Day…everyday is hat day for Mrs. Lockhart. She is such a ray of sunshine for students and staff. Our kids will always remember and look for her special hats as a memory of their elementary years. This small act is great for building community but her greater gift is her genuine care for students. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us, Christina!
Erika Puzzo has turned her fast learning curve into quality intervention services. She is incorporating components of the literacy model with her learners at an impressive level. Fundamentally, Mrs. Puzzo has connected with her students and from there they are blooming with learning.
Michelle