Two additional FWR added after school on 11/9/12
- This message below [Parent Portal is open] went out to our parent listserve today. Happy conferencing!
- Dr. Wilkerson and Terry Welker (HR Director) will be coming to MGE to speak to certified staff on Tuesday, November 20th at 8:00am in the library. Plan on at least 15 minutes. The discussion will be around the upcoming staffing decisions. I will work with the 2nd grade team to reschedule their PLC meet for that morning.
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No regular PLC meetings will take place this cycle (11/9-11/16). Teams may meet on their own if you choose to do so.
Diann and I will be at Instructional Rounds at PVS next Thursday (11/15). Diann will return to MGE by 2:45 pm. Shanlyn will be available via walkie for student emergencies.
All Staff: Sorry for the delay, but Updated Recess and Lunch rules will be emailed out (and posted on the Wiki) today. No major changes but please note the following:
- TODAY and NEXT WEEK: teachers please remind students before coming to lunch to keep their food on their plates (not floor) and pick up all items that may fall. It has been a concern this year and not very caring and respectful of our lunch room staff.
- Classroom teachers should remain until your classroom students are seated.
- Everyone needs to pitch in to wipe tables, supervise and provide PBIS (positives and reminders).
- Students should be getting as close to 20 minutes of seat time for lunch as possible.
- 1 + 1 ALWAYS = 0. ...i.e...Recess duty is not a time to catch up with the other adult on duty. :-)
- I will be in an out of the building during tomorrow morning's conferences.
- The expectation is that all conferences are to be scheduled by today. As of today, it appears we have 43 classroom conferences not scheduled. Please see Diann or I if you have troubles scheduling remaining conferences. We would love to help us reach 100% attendance for the building.
- Related Arts has graciously offered to help Leslie, Diann and I cover bus duty Wednesday and Thursday after school so teachers can focus on getting ready for conferences right after school.
- Teachers should print progress reports and send them home TODAY (11/9) for parents who have indicated they do not have internet access at home.
- Email me TODAY if you need coverage at the end of next Thursday so you can eat prior to your first conference. Food will be here by 3:15 pm on Thursday with the other round coming around 5:00 pm.
- I will be at conferences on Wednesday until 6pm and Diann will be at conferences on Thursday until 8pm. Diann will be out of the building from 5:15-6:15 on Thursday.
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All of that said my family and I love Maple Grove Elementary. We are thrilled and amazed at how
much our son has learned in such a short time. The teachers and staff are so kind and approachable.
MGE has provided my son with a challenging and stimulating learning environment. I also
appreciate how easy it is to speak with his teacher and all staff members.
The support and office staff do an incredible job supporting the teachers. They should
be commended and we know the school wouldn't be the same without them.
Despite the class sizes, teachers and support staff seem to make it a point to
know each individual child's need. Not sure how you do it, but thanks.
Custodial Update - We will be adding a new face to our custodial staff, Alma will be joining us as a 4 hour per day custodian to replace Toni who moved to the MS in August.
Subway Certificates - I had emailed end of September you would receive Subway certificates. They were located and in your boxes by Friday. One certificate for one child per week.
Although I truly believe parents do value the conversation you will have with them next week during conferences, 20 minutes does not make the relationship that is needed for your student/their child to be successful. The feedback I receive from parents is clear: they value ongoing communication, positive/direct feedback and the comfort they feel when they better know the adult who spends more time with their child per day than they do during the week. If relationships have not been made or have been rocky to this point, use next week to celebrate and as a jumping off point for the next 120 days of school. Celebrate. Refocus. Share. Ask. Invite them to collaborate and be your partner as we continue to push toward meeting the needs of each child this year. I appreciate your efforts and wanted to leave you with just a few of the many positive parent comments I have already received from our parent survey this week.
Subway Certificates - I had emailed end of September you would receive Subway certificates. They were located and in your boxes by Friday. One certificate for one child per week.
Final Thoughts for the Week
Where I keep typing/talking and you
don't necessarily have to keep reading/listening.
We are very happy to be a part of the Maple Grove family. Both of our sons' teachers have done / are doing a fantastic job relating to them and teaching them at their level, while also encouraging them to stretch and challenge themselves. Both teachers have created a welcoming and safe learning environment and have been great to work with.I've been very pleased with the quality of my child's education. The teachers are wonderful!
All of that said my family and I love Maple Grove Elementary. We are thrilled and amazed at how
much our son has learned in such a short time. The teachers and staff are so kind and approachable.
MGE has provided my son with a challenging and stimulating learning environment. I also
appreciate how easy it is to speak with his teacher and all staff members.
The support and office staff do an incredible job supporting the teachers. They should
be commended and we know the school wouldn't be the same without them.
Despite the class sizes, teachers and support staff seem to make it a point to
know each individual child's need. Not sure how you do it, but thanks.
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