April / May 2014

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                      Reminders

•  As you can see from the calendar, the end of April and May are full of end of year celebrations, field trips and special activities.  Please help us protect our remaining instructional time by limiting extra recess times (especially on Friday afternoon) or by extending existing recess times.

•  Please make sure the office is aware of any end of celebrations/activities your classroom/grade level is planning in May, as these will need to be placed on the school calendar.  This includes guest speakers, special events for parents, etc.

•  Golden Ticket Theater will be presenting The Little Mermaid on Friday, May 2^nd.  K, 1, 2 will attend the show from 1:15-2:15.  Grades 3, 4, 5 will attend from 2:30-3:30.

•  If you have morning supervision, please be outside by 8:55.

•  5^th Grade tours at Cimarron are on May 6^th from 1:00-2:00.  On this day, 3^rd grade and 5^th grade will switch lunch/recess times.

•  If you are leaving the building during school hours aside from getting lunch please make sure Kristi, Libby or Jenny are aware.  All staff members must sign out and in the office anytime they leave during the day (including lunch).

•  The last week of Library will be May 19^th.  Students will still go to Library this week, but will not check out books. 

•  Talent Show Times on May 9th: 9:15-10:15 - White & Red Specials Groups
10:20-11:20 - Black & Gold Specials Groups 
•  Choir Dress Rehearsal on May 16 - 3:15 Grades 3-5

Go For the GOLD!

•  Thank you to our amazing office, Janis, Anita, Suzy, and Elizabeth, for taking care of our staff, students, and parents.  We appreciate you!

•  Thank you Deborah Murray-Close, Margaret Cieply, Ashley Gray, Meghan Steckler, Jeannette Shepperd, Stephanie Brown, and Jamie Marchese for helping with interviews on Friday!

•  Thank you Karen O’Day for working on next year’s schedule on Friday!

•  Thank you 5^th grade team for a successful week of CMAS!

Golden Nuggets!

Lounge Duty:         Dalcerri/Fleet     Friday Treats:  Third/Fourth

Morning Announcements:  Dalcerri

Morning Supervision:  Aldridge, Lewis, Castro, Evans, Rude, Isberg

Remember your lovely orange vest!

We're all cheering you on Bev as you run Boston Marathon Monday!

April 2014

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                      Reminders

• Certified employees: please make sure that you have singed up for your summative evaluation.  Your summative is different from your post observation, as it reflectives of all of your work for the year, not just your observation.
• Please inform parents who have shared input regarding their child's placement for next year  that they need to submit their information to Jenny in writing.  Please also share that we do not honor specific teacher requests.
• Please make sure the office is aware of any end of celebrations your classroom/grade level is planning in May as these will need to be placed on the school calendar.
• If you are leaving the building during school hours aside from getting lunch please make sure Kristi, Libby or Jenny are aware.  All staff members must sign out and in the office anytime they leave during the day (including lunch).
•  Earth Day Activities
Recycled Artwork
Please have your class vote for the best recycled artwork and send your winner's name to the office by 3 on Monday.  We will have one winner per class.  We would appreciate it if you could have a parent volunteer help hang them outside your classroom.  If not, no worries!  A PTO mom will be happy to do it.  
Pennies for Trees
You also received a change bag in your mailbox.  We will be collecting coins for new trees at Gold Rush.  The tree we purchase from ‘Pennies for Trees’ will be planted at the end of the school year.

Visit from Firemen
The firemen will be at lunch recess on Tuesday, April 22^nd.

•  The last week of Library will be May 19^th.  Students will still go to Library this week, but will not check out books. 

Go For the GOLD!

•  Congratulations Kerry Dazzio on an amazing Art Show!

•  Thank you Karen Petty for an outstanding Honor Choir performance!

•  Thank you K, 1st, 2nd, and 3^rd grade teams for amazing writing conversations!

•  Thank you Krisi Barta for leading all of the writing staff development the last two weeks.  You are a rock star!

•  Thank you Karen Petty, Megan Fleet, and Ashley Gray for participating in the CITE 6 discussion.

•  Thank you 4^th grade team for a successful week of CMAS!

Golden Nuggets!

Lounge Duty: Kramer/Rude            Friday Treats:  No Treats!

Morning Announcements:  Hawk

Morning Supervision:  Shepperd, Marchese, Nelson, Braden, Hurley, Brands

Remember your lovely orange vest!

Congratulations Stephanie! We are so happy for you!

April 2014

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The power points for 4cs rubrics and 21st Century Skills & Rubrics are attached here.

                      Reminders

•  Please upload your Restorative Practice reflection and Technology example in InspirED and complete your End of Year Evaluation by Monday, April 15^th.  Click  here to login to InspirED.  After logging in, go to CITE tab in the upper right corner, then choose CITE Evaluation.  You can then upload documents. 

•  Please make sure you have signed up for your DRA assessment day.  The sign up sheet is in the lounge.

•  CMAS testing for 4^th and 5^th graders will take place April 14^th – 28^th. The IPad carts, as well as the Gold Mine room will be used during this time.  Thank you for your understanding.

•  Please remember to complete the Respect at Work training in Moodle by April 15^th.  This is a requirement for all employees.

Opportunities

•  The district has had an overwhelming response for the Elementary Performance Palooza.  If you are interested in registering for this two- day event, please register by Monday, April 15^th.  If you need more information regarding the Palooza, please see the email Megan Fleet or Libby.

•  Earth Day Activities: 

·          Students will be given a recycled cereal box on Thursday that they can use to complete a coloring contest at home.  Please vote as a classes for your favorite picture on earth day and send the winner to the office.  

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     • We will also be collecting ‘Pennies for Trees.’  Students can donate pennies to buy a mature tree that will be planted on school grounds.  A flyer will be sent home in Thursday folders for both the penny drive and the coloring contest.
     
     • Firemen will be outside during lunch recesses to pass out stickers to the students.

Go For the GOLD!

•  Thank you Cindy Bell for covering many classes last week! 

•  Thank you 4^th and 5^th grade teachers for your thoughtful writing work last week!

Golden Nuggets!

Lounge Duty: Fier/Holtzer   Friday Treats:  First/Second

Morning Announcements:  Fleet

Morning Supervision:  Rossi, McMillan, Hayes, Lautenbach, Dalcerri, Rayens

Remember your lovely orange vest!

Welcome Back

I hope you had a wonderful spring break! 

April 2014

Click here for GRE's professional development cite

The power points for 4cs rubrics and 21st Century Skills & Rubrics are attached here.

Reminders

• If you have completed your observation cycle, please sign up for your summative evaluation with either Jenny or Libby by Wednesday of this week.  Your summative evaluation will be a part of your 

post conference if you still have to do your observation.  All summative evaluations must be done by May 1st.

• During staff development this Wednesday all certified staff will complete their self evaluation in InspirED.  Please bring your computer.  All staff need to attend one session throughout the day.

• CMAS testing for 4th and 5th graders will take place April 14th– 28th (see the schedule below). The IPad carts will be used during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

• Please remember to complete the Respect at Work training in Moodle by April 15th.  This is a requirement for all employees.

Go For the GOLD!

• Congratulations Stephanie Rude on your wedding! We can’t wait to see pictures!

• Thank you Margie Ellis for all of your help with TCAP materials! We couldn’t do it without you!

Happy Birthday

Pam Ditus – April 9th

Golden Nuggets!

Lounge Duty: Shepperd/Brands Friday Treats: Kindie/Preschool

Morning Announcements: Lautenbach

Morning Supervision: Cieply, Woolums, Martino, Hawk, Holtzer, Fier

Remember your lovely orange vest!

CMAS Testing

4^th Grade Social Studies

April 14	April 15	April 16	April 17	April 18
9:15-11:00 Lab Holtzer (1) Gold Mine Brands (1)	9:15-11:00 Lab Fier (1) Gold Mine Holtzer (2)	9:15-10:45 Gold Mine Fier (2)	9:15-10:45 Gold Mine Fier (3)	9:15-10:45 Gold Mine Brands (3)
		11:00-12:30 Gold Mine Make Up	11:00-12:30 Gold Mine Kramer (3)	11:00-12:30 Gold Mine Make Up
1:35-3:30    Lab Kramer (1)    Gold Mine Rude (1)	1:33-3:30    Lab Kramer (2) Gold Mine Brands (2)	1:30-3:30 Gold Mine Rude (2)	1:30-3:30 Lab Rude (3) Gold Mine Holtzer (3)	1:30-3:30     Gold Mine Make Up

CMAS Testing

5^th Grade Science

April 21	April 22	April 23	April 24
		9:15-10:15 Make Up	9:15-10:15 Make Up
11:00-12:30 Lab Fleet (1) Gold  Hawk (1)	11:00-12:30 Lab Hawk (2) Gold Mine Rayens (2)	11:00-   12:30 Lab Hawk (3) Gold Mine Dalcerri (2)	11:00-        12:30 Gold Mine Fleet (3) Lab Dalcerri (3)
1:30-3:30    Lab Rayens(1) Gold Mine Dalcerri (1)	1:30-3:30  Lab Fleet (2) Gold Mine Lautenbach (1)	1:30-3:30  Lab Rayens (3) Gold Mine Lautenbach (2)	1:30-3:30  Gold Mine Lautenbach (3)