FERPA Form and Pictures - After our InfoSnap (registration) information was polished, we discovered that we have 34 students who parents have requested we do not share their name/photo on class lists, in yearbooks, in school programs, brochures, newsletters, websites, etc. Paula is sending out a clarifying letter about what that entails so parents have chance to rescind their request as the initial form is a bit confusing. Until we have a final number/list of names, please refrain from posting or using any student names/pictures in your emails, newsletters and/or website. We hope to have the information back to you in a couple weeks and that it be a much smaller list.
Doll/Marron - As mentioned, when Lyndsay goes on maternity leave, Shanlyn will be picking up an additional 1/4-time here at Maple Grove to help cover some of her roles and responsibilities. One piece will be helping find/enter substitutes for MGE staff members. All personal day requests during Lyndsay's maternity leave will need to be sent to Shanlyn as she has Lyndsay's calendar. Day-to-day absences after 7am can go through either Shanlyn or I. Shanlyn will be adding every Monday and will be here every Friday for a 1/2 day (instead of her current every-other Friday 1/2 day). Shanlyn can support you with student challenges that Lyndsay currently supports you with too. We are happy we have the support at MGE!
Sick Leave - If you're trying to enter sick leave and it states you're over, click "Save Anyway." AESOP has not caught up yet. :-)
Parent Emails - As a part of our district privacy policy all staff must use the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) when sending parent emails to more than one parent. This may be new information for some so if you have questions or need to know how to do this, please see one of your teammates, Carrie or myself.
Bus Evacuation Video - Per Nicole's email, please have your students view the safety video prior to your student's evacuation drill scheduled time on August 30th.
Upcoming PD - All staff will be involved in learning centered on our new district website and building individual teacher webpages on August 31st. BRING YOUR COMPUTER to the library by 2:10 pm!! September 6th's full day professional development will be focused on the district's guiding principles around SBAR (Standards Based Assessment and Reporting) and the direct ties to conferences. We will also present PBIS baseline data to teachers so teams can discuss goals during their September PBIS/PSC PLC meeting. Finally, Shanlyn and I will present information to staff about our At-Risk manual, process and teams will spend time looking at their own students to identify ones who may be classified as "at-risk."
Recycled Punches - There is a bucket in the copy room where you can return our recycled "punches" we are using this year. Related arts, associates, office staff, custodians, etc. may take these recycled "punches" to hand out to student as rewards for being responsible, respectful, caring and safe. No names will be added to those sheets when handed out so we can reduce, reuse and recycle!
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| New recycled "punches"!! |
Many thank you's to everyone for the team effort in meeting the needs of all of our students (many, many, many, many kindergarteners) these first few days of school. I am fortunate to work in an environment where kids tell me on a daily basis, "I love coming to school." It is because of each of you. Of course we do have some of this...but it will get better. :-)
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