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The Full Moon in April 2024 is at 7:49 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 23, and is called the Pink Moon

On April 23, 2024, a significant celestial event occurs with the arrival of the Full Pink Moon, carrying profound cultural and spiritual significance. Is April full moon Pink? However, unless there are unforeseen atmospheric occurrences like wildfire smoke, the moon won't appear pink to the naked eye

So I heard that Mercury will be in retrograde this week. Just sayin.......

In astrology, Mercury is said to rule communication, news, travel, technology, gossip and information which means that when it is in retrograde, we can usually expect an array of mishaps to occur, such as miscommunications or misunderstandings.

In Israel, Passover is the seven-day holiday of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, with the first and last days celebrated as legal holidays and as holy days involving holiday meals, special prayer services, and abstention from work; the intervening days are known as Chol HaMoed ("Weekdays [of] the Festival").

APRIL

Ted Lasso Theme

From Maurie Thompson: Mr George - he is a great teacher, my student loves the music he plays and enjoys playing chess with him.

From Stevie H: Shoutout Miss Burke for supporting teachers and other MEMS staff always.

From Stevie H: Shoutout Miss Rios for supporting not just students but teachers and staff. Thank you Renee for making me feel seen!

Anonymous: Lisa Billie, thank you for advocating for your kids. For giving them a safe space and the kindness you show. You are appreciated!

12:45-1:45

whole group in the MPR room

1:45-2:00

8th grade T-Bird teachers AYS- Tammy

7th grade teachers NAU day-Donna

Link to Slide Deck

AASA MAKE-UP TESTING INFO:

On going until April 26

Email from MEMS Admin: grading for end of year Click Here for email

Please review the dates below and put them on your calendar. It is about to get real busy!

BLACKOUT DATES AND PROTOCOLS

As a reminder, the days before and after a holiday (see below) are blackout dates for ALL staff. (Classified, certified, and ancillary) You must have admin 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.: 1) the day prior or subsequent to any scheduled holiday, 2) the first or last instructional week of the school year, 3) Parent/Teacher conference days, 4) make-up snow days, 5) testing days for test administrators and proctors, and 6) district wide staff development days.”

When we hit the 10% threshold, I will then need to deny. It is very helpful when you secure a sub.

Upcoming Blackout Dates Include:

May 10 (snow day make up days)

May 23, 24

Any day we are above the 10% threshold

April 29, 30

May 1, 6, 10

FEA Reps for MEMS

Julia Manygoats and Maddie Hall

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns on this Google Form

https://forms.gle/kcnWLX3GAHh2sLqYA

What does membership get you? Apparently, some cash savings! Check it out on Mondays at 4:40. NEA Benefits https://www.mobilize.us/aea/event/554499/?followup_modal_context=email_shift_followup_other_events&timeslot=4005943

Happy Monday!!

Don't forget to take the survey linked here regarding the 301 $$ proposal. We will take all the information and use them to further prompt questions and concerns on the plan.

There are still many unanswered questions around this topic, and we want to encourage you all to attend the Informational Webinar from 4:30-5:30 TONIGHT, Monday (4/22/24), which will include a Q & A option for attendees. The only way they will hear our thoughts and concerns is if we attend and participate in the Question-and-Answer session.

Here is the link!

https://fusd1-org.zoom.us/j/95669914588

Thank you,

FEA Reps

This section appears every spring to keep the end of year dates and information in one place. Please review each week as the information will be updated.

MEMS:

Open positions at MEMS:

SS 1 position
Resource SPED 1 position

Hired for 24-25 school year:

Foods- Emily Gerlick

Math- Breanne Cheatwood

Morgan Coverdale

BSP: Maddie Hall

Resource: Christy Weide

DATES:

Testing days see above
April 1-26 Make-up testing days runs
April 25 7th grade NAU day
April 25 AZ Youth Survey 8th graders ONLY
April 27 FUSD Stem Celebration
May 6-17 benchmark testing
May 9 NJHS induction
May 10 school dance
May 11 FUSD Music Showcase 12:30 @ SMS
May 13 orchestra concert
May 14 theater performance
May 15 choir concert
May 16 MEMS band concert
May 17 Grade due
May 20-23 Service week focus
May 21-23 early release
May 20 Awards Assembly 6:00 pm @ MEMS
May 21 Promotion practice
May 22 MEMS Promotion 4:00 and 6:00 pm @ FHS
May 23 Last day with students all staff send off in bus zone and on Fourth street
May 24 Last day staff-all staff breakfast potluck 8:00 am