Mount Elden Minutes

Thank you to everyone who participated in the District Collaboration Day on Friday at SMS. You did a phenomenal job.

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TO GIVE A STAFF A SHOUT OUT!

From Jenny S: Leah Claypool - For helping run a successful bookfair. The bookfair took in over $8,000. Therefore, the library will have $4,000 for new books in the library!

From Maddie H: BSP paraprofessionals!! They are essential to helping our program run smoothly. All of them come to work everyday with a positive attitude, willing to help where anything is needed, and support our students through so much kindness and patience. I could not this by myself so thank you for everything!!

Anonymous: The science teachers are doing “All the Things”!(Hathaway, Brown,Schwartz,McDermott, Godwin, Holsen) They are creating dynamic learning environments where students actively participate in hands-on experiments. Their energy and enthusiasm are not only driving student engagement but also creating a positive and collaborative atmosphere throughout the entire hall. Their passion for teaching is contagious, sparking excitement and interest in science for everyone involved!

From James C: To Tammy and Lawrence for finding the time to help train your colleagues in Threat Assessment. Your schedules were packed as always, but you never hesitated when asked to be involved.

From Renee R: Shout out to David Pischke for making foot stools to go into every class for a student that medically needs them. Youa re amazing!!

From Jenny S: Sharlie Yazzie - Creating Thunderbuck Store price list. Helping with Tech Agreements. We are so lucky to have you here at MEMS.

MEMS Friday Collaboration

Team CT

Work on your checklist items or any team items you may have

In your designated room

11:50-12:35

Department CT

12:45-2:45

In the DOME

Data Review! We will review AASA, benchmark scores, CFA (if you have them)

Please complete the Google Form by Wednesday.

Increase student engagement by:

Have a clear routine to the start of your class
Have a warm up activity related to your lesson

Homework Club: Starts this week!

Teachers please tell students about it.

We still have slots for mornings and lunch times. If you are interested CLICK HERE

Friday staff call-offs: We have had 10 Fridays of school since the school year began. Of those 10 Fridays we have been at or above 10% staff calling off rate. 2 days we had 12 people out, 2 we had 14 people out, 1 had 14 people out, 1 had 17 people out and 1 had 18 people out. When we hit 14 and above it is OVER 20% of our staff out. While I understand in is less disruption to your students it is a huge safety issue for our school and adds undo stress on our colleagues. Lastly, Friday afternoon are for you to prep, prepare and collaborate. Thank you.

Digital Citizenship lessons: loaded in T-Bird Canvas. Begin this week to complete the lesson. We will have one lesson per week for the next several weeks. We are required to complete these lessons.

Practicum students/Student teachers: ALL practicum student requests must be cleared by Tammy. Please DO NOT accept a practicum student. Please refer all requests to Tammy.

Thunderbird Nest We will keep adding and improving

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 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.: 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.”

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.

Upcoming Blackout Dates Include:

At or above 10% already:

October 21,25,

November 8, 26

December 20

January 6