Mount Elden Minutes

STATE TESTING DAYS ARE OVER!!!!!!

Thank you for all of your attention to the importance of this test. We had very few testing improprieties. That is due to your dedication and attention. Our students worked hard, and so did you! Thank you again.

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 Tammy N: A HUGE shout out to Marie Olsen, Sara McDermott, Dr. Fletcher-Lambert, all the helpers and all the students who performed at the Variety Show. It was an amazing event!

From Anonymous: Thanks to Ms. Billie and Mrs. Murdock for helping to address the 8th grade failing list. It’s truly inspiring to see you guys coming together to support students who are struggling in one or more classes. When we unite as champions for education, we create a powerful force for student success. Together, we are stronger—and our impact is greater.

From Anonymous: I am very grateful for the Sped Team here at MEMS. Kristin is a phenomenal leader and the entire team works to pull together to make specially designed instruction happen with excellence. Thank you!

From Nick A: Huge shoutout to everyone who came in during their preps and/or sent their student teachers to help out with the math battle. We could not have done it without all of you there.

Teacher on assignment position: Per Superintendent Penca's email, we will not be filling the assistant principal position next year. We are being reduced .5 administrative positions for the 25-26 school year. We will be posting a TOA (teacher on assignment) position. This will be posted internally only. We feel it is important to have someone who will be on campus full time in a .5 teaching .5 TOA (admin) position. If you are interested in being on the hiring committee please email Tammy.

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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

Thunderbird Nest Please use the link here or at the top right side of the BLOG We will keep adding and improving

Friday Collaboration

11:45-12:30 Prep

Dr. Taylor Visit:

Discussion, Questions

in Community Room

12:30 - 1:15- ELA

1:15 - 2:00- Science

2:00 - 2:45- SS

All other meet in your department CT's

TEAM CT MEETINGS

Please hold your meetings on the day and time indicated below. We are back to our regular swchedule.

TEAM	DAY	PERIOD	Leadership team member
Red 6	Wednesday	2nd period	IS, Admin
Blue 6	Thursday	3rd period	IS, Admin
Red 7	Wednesday	4th period	IS, Admin
Blue 7	Thursday	3rd Hour	IS, Admin
Red 8	Thursday	9th	IS, Admin
Blue 8	Wednesday	10th	IS, Admin


All meetings will be held in room 189-Patton

April:

Spirit Week:

Monday, April 21: Celebrity Look-Alike Day (dress like a celebrity you or others think you look similar to)
Tuesday, April 22: Camouflage (Earth Day)
Wednesday, April 23: Jersey Day (show your MEMS spirit/pride by wearing MEMS sports gear or your favorite team’s jersey)
Thursday, April 24: Rhyming Day (examples: One friend dresses as a Cat, while one friend dresses as a Hat, or one friend dresses as a Fruit, and another friend dresses as a Boot)
Friday, April 25: Crazy Everything Day (stand out by wearing your most mismatched/craziest outfit (the point is to stand out!))

April 29th and 30th: Benchmark testing

MAY:

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

MAY is now a District Collaboration day @ SMS

Grades:

Due May 22, 2025
Teachers verify grades on May 23. (May 23 is a full contract day)
May 19-22 is Finals Week

It is the expectation from the District that instruction occurs everyday when students are in school. Grade cannot be due the week before as finals are the last week.

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:

Testing Days:

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

May 9 (make up snow day)

OVER 10% thresh hold:

April 21