Mount Elden Minutes: March 16, 2025

Yeah for SNOW!!!!!!

We had 2 snow days prior to Spring Break and we missed a full moon!

We are so thankful for the snow and moisture in our mountain town. With that said, we do not have any breaks from now until the end of the year. April Please focus on taking care of yourself and doing the things that bring you joy. It can be a bit crazy from spring break to May 22nd.

Please reach out if you need any support!

OSCAR AWARDS @ MEMS

Voting will be open from Monday March 17-Wednesday March 19.

Awards will be given at the Staff Meeting on Friday.

VOTE HERE

OHHHHHHH SO MUCH!!!!!!!

Tuesday: CAST visits

Wed-Fri: Dr. Taylor classroom visit schedule

AASA T-Bird Information: Click Here

Parent Teacher Conferences

As a reminder we have this week to make up any conferences, make positive phone calls or send positive emails. Please complete the form below at the end of the week when you have made up all of your conferences.

Goal 100% contacts with parents!

EXTENDED!!!!!

Conference Data Needed: Complete this Form by the end of the day on Friday March 28th

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.

COMPLETE THIS FORM

TO GIVE A STAFF A SHOUT OUT!

From Aubry: To Emma, Austin, Bre, and all of our students' SPED and elective teachers. You absolutely CRUSHED IT during conferences! Thank you for showing up and having meaningful conversations with our families, especially when snow days required us to be flexible. Our students are lucky to have all of you.

From Anonymous: Shout out to Jennifer Federio-Carolus. Welcome back! We're so excited you are here.

Email Reminder: Many of you are receiving communication from staff members regarding new students. For special education students specifically some of the emails are informational. Please respond to the sender that you received the information. Sometimes, the sender is seeking input for evaluations or meetings. It is your responsibility to provide the information requested. Please respond to the sender. Thank you so much!

April 21 and may 9th - Snow Day Make Up day- This is now a work day :(

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

Technology Update February 21, 2025

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

Friday Collaboration

12:00-12:30

STAFF MEETING in the MPR

Dr. Brian Taylor

Community Room

ELA

12:30-1:15

Science

1:15-2:00

2:00-2:45

Math

Claudia/Tammy

12:45-2:45

Bre Cheatwood's room

Electives

Lawrence

12:45-2:45

MPR

No Team CTs

Make up conferences

MARCH:

March 18

CAST UDL

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

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 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

Due to the schedule we will only provide mints during testing, snacks will not be needed as we do not have 2 tests on the same day.

MAY:

Snow day make up #2 day May 9 is NOW a work 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:

March 17

Testing Days:

March 26, 27

April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21 (make up snow day)

May 9 (make up snow day)

OVER 10% thresh hold: