Week of April 24, 2023
Dates 4/26 Governing Board @ 6 4/24 – 5/26 MCAS: Grades 3 Spring Math Window 5/1-5/5 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week 5/2 Bio Bus Visit 5/3 PD 5/4 Women’s Day Breakfast and (ILT rescheduled) 5/16 2nd Grade- Arboretum Field Trip 5/16-5/18 3rd Grade MCAS Math/Makeups 5/17 PD–Governring Board 5/18 Haitian Flag Day and Chery @ Principal PD ?? 5/19 3rd Grade Blue Hills Trailside Museum with BNC 5/25 Picture Make Up Day 6/3 Family Portrait Picture Day | ||||||||||||||
Updates Lexia Licenses: We have 70 licenses that have been allocated to us. Students who do not currently have a license will receive one upon signing in. I would like to prioritize grades 1 and 2 this week for the licenses and then K2 and K1. 1st and 2nd grade, please ensure students who do not have a license log in as soon as possible. K2 and K1, have students sign in at the end of the week and all remaining students without licenses should log in next Monday. To share with families: Summer is Here! Register for BPS Programming NOW! (see below) Please work with your Family Liaisons and other key staff members to support your families with their application for summer programs through the School Mint website. Please review the slide deck provided by the extended learning team: How to Register Your Student for Summer Programs. Send any questions to Jillian Nesgos at jnesgos@bostonpublicschools.org or Stephanie Haynes at shaynes3@bostonpublicschools.org. Telescope Network Survey If we can get more than 10 responses, we will be able to receive anonymized school-specific data. Last year, we were able to receive this data. Let’s do it again! Let’s aim for 20! 10 teachers and 10 paras!
Share your voice on our Spring Survey. We want to hear about your current successes and learning needs. Complete the survey before 4/28 to be entered in a raffle for 20 x $20 gift cards to local independent book shops (Frugal Bookstore, Brookline Booksmith, Trident, and more). (survey link) 5/5 Staff Celebration Postponed? We had 9 staff members who responded. Due to the low responses and the potential cost of the food and space, it will not take place. It’s not worth the cost of the food. | ||||||||||||||
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Literacy Focus Unit 4 K2-2, Async Webinar Unpack the Focus Curriculum Unit 4 with these self-paced slide deck webinars. Coach support is available upon request. Register on Vector and complete the planning & reflection sheets for PD hours. Focus on K2/Unit 4; Focus on Second/Unit 4; Focus on First/Unit 4. Questions contact Melissa Tonachel, mtonachel@bostonpublicschools.org Async PreK LETRS Course This is an async, self-paced module around evidence-based early language and literacy practices for children in PreK. April 10 - May 20, Register on Vector, and complete the linked form here. For questions contact Brooke Childs, bchilds@bostonpublicschools.org | ||||||||||||||
Math Week of April 10, 2023: Not that it was expected, but I did want to mention that during the week of vacation, not a single student signed onto ST Math. With summer/vacation approaching, I think it is important we start pushing ST Math more as a resource that can be used at home. Students will have access to ST Math until about mid-August when the rosters get “rolled over” or updated.
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Special Education (IEP meeting)/Support/CBHM Focus for the Week: BEEing responsible in the classroom: I follow directions. I participate in the lesson by looking, listening, thinking, and talking. I get right to work without wasting time. LAPS HONEY POT Monthly School-Wide Incentive April 28, 2023 Extra Recess May 26, 2023 Sunglasses Day June 19, 2023 Popsicles Day Exercise Challenge for April: Planks | ||||||||||||||
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Mr. Lobue: Thank you for the treat! We appreciate you! -Shaq and Rm. 206 Ms. Maude: Thank you for offering help during your lunch break! -Shaq | ||||||||||||||
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Later/Reminders Retirement Account: Kavita Davé with the Equitable 403b team will be available in the coming weeks to help review your retirement benefits. Please feel free to set up a time to meet virtually or in person if you have questions on your pension, would like to review your current 403b account, or if you need help enrolling: Calendar Link: https://calendar.cirrusinsight.com//schedule/kavitadave Bio Bus Schedule: Please see Mr. Abelson with any questions or concerns. 9:45-10:25 - Aviles 10:30-11:10 - Hamilton 11:15-11:55 - Martin 12:00-12:40 - Frank 1:30-2:15 - Gebo 2:15-3:00 - Rousseau | ||||||||||||||
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