Mount Elden Minutes

The last full moon of 2024 the Cold Moon was on December 15 at 4:02 am.

2024-2025 Smart Goals

ELA: The percent of students scoring below mastery in reading for information on the AASA English Language Arts assessment will decrease by a minimum of 10% from the 2024-25 SY. We have the opportunity to identify specific areas to target by analyzing the AASA blueprint and aligning our tier 1 units to the DOK level of AASA in all content areas.

MATH: Mount Elden Middle School student will increase student proficiency by 10% in math on the AASA math assessment the 2024-25 SY. We have the opportunity to identify specific areas to target by analyzing the AASA blueprint and aligning our tier 1 units to the DOK level of AASA.

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TO GIVE A STAFF A SHOUT OUT!

From Jenny S: Ben Kunkel, Cree Donovan, Sara Beattie, Emma Grebel, Marie Olson, and Ron Kuzara - Thank you for letting me visit your Social Studies classes to talk about the Technology Agreement with students.

From Trevor: Thank you Mrs. Rios for the Eegees! That was a clutch gift for sure and I will eat it all in one day! Much Love!

Anonymous: Maddie Hall, is doing a GREAT job and the students are engaged in their learning. Keep up the great week.

Anonymous: Mr. McKay has created an environment and culture for his students that is exceptional. His student leaders took charge the day he was out and his classroom as a whole knew what to do and did it. Amazing.

Please complete by Thursday Dec. 19th

DEPARTMENT CT SELF ASSESSMENT

Finals Schedule:

Dec 18, 19, 20

Early release 11:35

Finals bell schedule

No formal collaboration this week, due to the Holiday party.

Wednesday Dec. 18th: Staff holiday party;

Lunch and Reindeer games :)
Social Committee Bowling 2:00-4:00 pm $13 a person

We will have a promotion this year. May 21.

Thunderbird Nest We will keep adding and improving

Wednesday Dec. 18th: Staff holiday party;

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:

December 20

January 6, 17, 20

February 14, 18

March 7, 17

Testing Days:

March 26, 27

April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16

OVER 10% thresh hold:

DEC 13