We are headed into September and week four of school.
How does that happen so fast?
MEMS IAP GOALS
Mount Elden Middle School will increase Math AASA scores by no less than 10% for each grade level from the 2025 Spring AASA score to the 2026 Spring AASA scores.
Mount Elden Middle School will increase ELA AASA scores by no less than 10% for each grade level from the 2025 Spring AASA score to the 2026 Spring AASA scores.
Mount Elden Middle School will increase ELA and Math AASA scores for identified special education students by 10% from the 2025 Spring AASA score to the 2026 Spring AASA score.
QUARTER ONE GOALS FOR PROJECT MOMENTUM:
100% of teachers in all content areas will shift from past school wide literacy framework to Teacher Clarity with a focus on the four content areas of ELA, math, social studies and science, posting a learning intention and success criteria daily with annotated academic language.
By the end of quarter one, teachers will identify cusp students on ELA & Math AASA and identify needed supports and strategies to impact these students.
Mount Elden Middle School will review all available assessment data for all special education students (both in general education and special education settings) to understand and identify student needs.
Complete Mandatory Trainings by September 15th
Review TEI information found on the Teacher and Learning Confluence page.
CLUBS:
Yearbook Club pays $1500
WE REALLY NEED A YEARBOOK CLUB SPONSOR! The yearbook will be digital!!!!!!!
FUSD is planning a districtwide Day of Service on Friday, September 11, 2026. MEMS will participate in the follow activities this Friday: campus clean-ups, creating cards for first responder and veterans. Please click on the link below to determine what activity you would like your T-Bird Time to participate in. Every T-Bird Class is expected to participate. We will run an assembly schedule this day. Thank you for supporting our District Service Day.
Taking Attendance:
Please make sure to take accurate and timely attendance every period.
Make any necessary corrections to attendance as soon as possible.
Make sure you don’t have extras in class.
Make sure you are marking kids absent who are not in school.
Make sure you see your full roster in Synergy for attendance:
Use the Edit option to expand your dimension of grid.
Use the “Fill” options to make sure all students are loaded.
Make sure you have 2 sets of printed rosters. You should print new ones since some students have changed classes.
Put one set in your red folder for emergencies.
Leave one with emergency sub plans.
AM late buses and breakfast:
Moving forward, when a bus is late, we will let students know that they can go into the dome for breakfast, or go straight to class if they do not want breakfast. We will give them a reasonable amount of time to eat. We realize this adds to the time they are late, but we feel like this is an essential service for many of our students and we want to honor this need as best as possible.
Field Trip Rosters:
When taking students on any trip (Camp Colton, Field Trips, Regional Band, etc…) Please submit rosters in the following format:
Digital in either Excel or Google Sheets.
Include these 3 data points:
Student ID
Last Name
First Name
FRIDAY COLLABORATION
Prep
1:00-1:45
Team CT
1:50-2:40
Department CT
2:50-3:50
Magical Staff of the Week: Stephanie Wilson
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER:
Monday-Thursday
TEAM BLUE to Camp Colton
WED:
Guidling Coalition 7:15 am
Close Up Parent Meeting 5:30
THURS:
PTO Meeting 5:30 in the Media Library
BLACKOUT DATES AND PROTOCOLS
As a reminder, the following days are blackout days under FUSD policy.
The day prior or subsequent to any scheduled holiday.
The first or last instructional week of the year.
Parent/teacher conference days
Employees requesting time off during this time must submit an alternative conference schedule with their request in order to be considered.
Make-up days such as snow day make up
Testing days for test administrators and proctors.
You must have principal pre-approval if you must call off for extenuating circumstances. Please don’t plan a trip without prior approval. Thank you for understanding.
“Personal leave will not be granted on unless you receive pre-approval from principal.:
Any day we are above the 10% threshold.
When we hit the 10% threshold, I will then need to deny. It is very helpful when you secure a sub.
From Anonymous: Thank you Jenny for distributing iPads, checking out new technology to teachers, and being kind and helpful in the midst of beginning-of-the-year chaos!
From Violet: I missed the shoutouts link last week but... a huge thanks to my hallway neighbors Liz, Booker, and Laura who helped me get guitars straightened out for the new class. Students have literally and figuratively been rocking out from your help!
From Anonymous: Mari Vital is doing an amazing job! I've never seen a second year teacher carry herself with so much confidence and professionalism, all while navigating a brand new school. The kids love you and are so lucky to have to as their math teacher. Keep up the excellent work!
From Laura F: Mr. Booker is amazing with chess club. He is wonderful in his explanations of attack and strategy. I am so grateful for his expertise. My son loves it, and so do many other students. Mr. Booker is also an awesome science teacher- so glad you are here at MEMS!
From Violet: Thank you SO MUCH for taking my duty when I was sick. 🫶🏻
From Stephanie: Terri - Thank you so much for coming by my classroom and sitting down with one of our tier 3 kiddos and helping her understand the assignments! It made her feel much more confident in her work!
Mount Elden Middle School will increase Math AASA scores by no less than 10% for each grade level from the 2025 Spring AASA score to the 2026 Spring AASA scores.
Mount Elden Middle School will increase ELA AASA scores by no less than 10% for each grade level from the 2025 Spring AASA score to the 2026 Spring AASA scores.
Mount Elden Middle School will increase ELA and Math AASA scores for identified special education students by 10% from the 2025 Spring AASA score to the 2026 Spring AASA score.
Complete Mandatory Trainings by September 15th
If you know you are going to be gone for a school event, please call off as soon as possible. Please
Katie and Trina will continue to provide additional support to out ESS students during T-Bird. They can pull and help students who are missing assignments, have not completed an assessment, or are redoing an assessment. You can look at both the spreadsheet and the form and choose which is the easiest for you to complete. Please make sure to report what missing work or assignments that our ESS students need to complete, so the team can provide additional support during that T-Bird time. Reach out to Katie Tobin or Kristin Brown if you have any questions!
Great for working in two apps at once, so students don't have to constantly flip back and forth (honestly, a lifesaver for me, too!).
How to turn it on: Go to Settings ➡️ Multitasking & Gestures ➡️ select Windowed Apps.
How to use it: Open the first app, gently swipe up a little from the bottom of the screen, then tap, hold, and drag the second app onto the screen.
2. Text-to-Speech (Speak Selection)
Awesome for students who need text read aloud to them.
How to turn it on: Go to Settings ➡️ Accessibility ➡️ Read & Speak ➡️ toggle on Speak Selection.
How to use it:
Highlight any text on the screen, tap the arrow in the popup menu, and tap Speak.
Bonus Tip: Students can also snap a photo of a physical worksheet or book page, highlight the text in the photo, and use the exact same Speak tool!
WEEKLY CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHTS
When sending Tammy photos please text them! She can only upload to social media via her phone. This will eliminate the extra step of downloading and airdropping. Thank you!
FRIDAY COLLABORATION
Team Meetings
1:00-1:45
Department meeting
1:50-2:40
FUSD Canvas DNA Testing Training
2:50-3:50
Please do your DNA training in department meetings.
Magical Staff of the Week: Jenn Federio
Jen is such an asset to our school. She has created a safe space for every child and meets each of the students' social and emotional needs. She uses creative techniques and Restorative Practices to reach every child. Jen supports all the staff by supporting all of the MEMS students. Thank you for being an inspiration!
AUGUST:
Monday-Thursday
Camp Colton Team Red leaves
Clubs and Sports begin
Aug 25
Penny visits
Classroom visit will be conducted
Penny is Tammy Principal Partner with Project Momentum
FUSD School Baord Meeting
Aug 26
Tammy Out- Donna Subbing
BLACKOUT DATES AND PROTOCOLS
As a reminder, the following days are blackout days under FUSD policy.
The day prior or subsequent to any scheduled holiday.
The first or last instructional week of the year.
Parent/teacher conference days
Employees requesting time off during this time must submit an alternative conference schedule with their request in order to be considered.
Make-up days such as snow day make up
Testing days for test administrators and proctors.
You must have principal pre-approval if you must call off for extenuating circumstances. Please don’t plan a trip without prior approval. Thank you for understanding.
“Personal leave will not be granted on unless you receive pre-approval from principal.:
Any day we are above the 10% threshold.
When we hit the 10% threshold, I will then need to deny. It is very helpful when you secure a sub.
From Christy B: Jenny - You absolutely CRUSHED it with iPads the first week of school. Not only did you pass out hundreds of iPads and deal with numerous student and staff technology concerns, but you did this ALL WITHOUT an assistant! You are unstoppable and much loved and appreciated by all of the staff here at MEMS! We are so lucky to have you lady!
From Anonymous: Morgan Coverdale has been working so hard to connect with her students and make them feel welcome and it is working!! She is a rockstar
