Parent Teacher Connections 

March 5, 6, and 7 

Early release 11:35 each day

Expectations:  

• Goal for each team: 
• 100% of students have a conference!  
• Divide and conquer!  You do not need to have all four core teachers at every conference 
• Conferences are offered to ALL parents for all students
•  Goal is to CONNECT with EVERY family.  
• It should not be considered optional, please try to connect with every family.
• At each conference, ensure they know the importance of state testing and having their student at school.  Claudia will have a handout for parents.  We will make copies for you.  
• Use Parent Square to have parents sign up.  
• Make phone calls to parents who do not respond to the Parent Square invite to sign them up for a time.   

We are required to offer one night for conferences.  We will have our night of conferences Wednesday March 5.  5:00-7:00 PM.  

ALL certified staff are expected to be in attendance.  

This is the ONLY night option we can provide. 

 

We are strongly encouraging in-person conferences.  There is a power to a face to face conversations.  Please use Teams and Phone as a last resort.  

Any questions please reach out to the administration!  

Collaboration time sheet. You MUST use this timesheet for collaboration.  

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.  

Bell Schedule 

COMPLETE THIS FORM 

TO GIVE A STAFF A SHOUT OUT!

From Janine Birchard, M.E. high school counselor: Please tell administration that your students and staff were incredibly helpful and respectful. ❤️

From Donald: It is a complete privilege working with Marie Olsen.  She is an extremely polite person, who has mastered the art of etiquette.  Thank you Marie.

From Leah: Linda Murdoch is so sweet and kind. She is wonderful to incoming students and it is so nice to have her visit the library!

From Robert C: Katie Tobin: It's so great to have you back! You bring so much positivity to the team!

From Emma: Sara Beattie is doing such an amazing job and is making a huge impact on the students in her class!

April 21- Snow Day Make Up day- This is now a work day :(

Black History Month:  February is Black History Month.  MEMS will have an assembly on February 21.  Below is a resource to use in your classroom. 

• https://blackhistorymonth.gov/

AZELLA Testing:  Heidi will be conducting AZELLA testing throughout the month of February.  Please refer to her emails and release the students when needed.  Thank you! 

NEED SUPPLIES?  Please complete the Supply Request form prior to getting your supplies.  This link is also on the Nest.   SUPPLY FORM

UPDATE on One Time Funds:  

• Speakers in classrooms:  I am working with technology to determine the best speaker to work with your projectors, Apple TV and devices.  Stay Tuned!

Thunderbird Nest We will keep adding and improving

Important information when calling off:

• If you are going on a field trip or hosting a trip with students please CALL OFF ASAP! Please do not wait!
• Did you know you can call off for multiple days? You do not need to call off for each day. When calling off click on all of the days you are requesting off. It puts them in one absence.
• Did you know there is a Note to Administrator box that you can put information in regarding your absence? For example: Attending a cousin's wedding in Maine. or Taking students on a field trip to NAU.
• 6:00 am is the cut off time for calling off for that day. Please email Ellen if you miss the 6:00 am cut off time.
• Any questions please ask Miss Ellen or Tammy.

Friday Collaboration

11:35-12:30 Team time to work on Parent Teacher Conferences

District Collaboration

MEMS 12:45-2:45

Schedule

TEAM CT MEETINGS

Please add Parent Teacher Conferences to your agenda.

TEAM	DAY	PERIOD	Leadership team member
Red 6	Wednesday	2nd period	Lynn P
Blue 6	Thursday	3rd period	Claudia
Red 7	Wednesday	4th period	Claudia
Blue 7	Thursday	3rd Hour	Lynn G
Red 8	Thursday	9th	Tammy
Blue 8	Wednesday	10th	Tammy
All meetings will be held in room 189-Patton

FEBRUARY:

    21st District Collaboration Day

    21st Black History Celebration assembly schedule

    28th AASA Training for all required staff

24-28 Underground Spirit Week Staff ONLY!!!!!

SHHH don't tell the students!

                Mon: Hawaiian Day

                Tues: Anything but a cup (drink out of anything                              but a cup)

                Wed. Black out Day-(wear all black)

                Thurs: Miss Match Day (mix your stripes, plaids etc.)

                Fri: Royalty Day (dress like royalty because you are royalty)

MARCH:

    

    5-7 Early Release 11:35 am Parent Teacher Conferences

    10th-14th Spring Break

March 18 7:50am – 2:20pm (Coaching) 2:30pm – 3:30pm (Meeting)

Sinagua Middle School

Mount Elden Middle School

 

For each school site a CAST UDL expert will do in-person observations and walkthroughs with the school principal, instructional specialists/coaches, program specialist, and a member of the ESS leadership team. The CAST UDL expert will provide coaching and feedback to the school leadership team to build knowledge on UDL implementation and coaching. After the school day, leadership teams should plan for a 1-hour meeting to discuss key takeaways, training needs, and next steps.

 

April:

• Snow day make up #1 day-April 21 is NOW a work day.

    

Testing Dates

All tests will be scheduled in the morning with a modified bell schedule.

March 26 & 27       AZ Science             8th Grade ONLY

April 1 & 2              AASA Writing       ALL GRADES

April 8                   Reading Part 1     ALL GRADES

April 9        Math Part 1             ALL GRADES

April 15                  Reading Part 2       ALL GRADES

April 16      Math Part 2             ALL GRADES  

MAY:

• Snow day make up #2 day May 9 (no school if we do not have a second snow day)

8th Grade Promotion

    May 21st

    Blue Team     4:00 pm

    Red Team      6:00 pm

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: February 18, 21 March 5,6,7, 17 Testing Days:  March 26, 27  April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16  OVER 10% thresh hold:

Any questions or concerns? Please either see Maddie or Brienne, you also fill this out! 

https://forms.gle/w3BmdherNa1yBK2V9

Teachers' Rights Chair: Christy Weide

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