FULL MOON ALERT!
FLOWER MOON
MONDAY MAY 12 @ 12:56 pm
Why is it called the flower moon?
During spring, flowers start to bloom across North America, inspiring the name of May's full moon, according to the almanac.
The almanac said full moon names "come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources." The “flower moon” name has been attributed to the Algonquin people.
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.
TO GIVE A STAFF A SHOUT OUT!
From Emma: Team Blue 7 is the BEST TEAM EVER! I am so incredibly lucky to be on such a supportive and collaborative team :)
From Tammy N: Shout out to Sara M and Marie O for putting together an amazing Catalina Island trip! Thank you for thinking of everything!
From Anonymous: I am grateful for the growth we have seen in our students this year! Our kids deserve the community of leaders that our teachers are here!!! I am proud to be part of MEMS.
From Trina: Mrs. Taylor-Habib (Bain's sub) for stepping in and supporting our students with a consistent presence.
PROMOTION ASSIGNMENTS
Below are the assignments for promotion this year. As a reminder, we flip the teams and assignments to keep it fair. If you have any questions please reach out to Tammy. Thank you!
How to survive the last few weeks of school. Updated- CLICK HERE
E-Hall Pass: ALL STUDENTS must use E-Hall pass at ALL times
BE ON TIME for school and duties PLEASE!!!!!!!! Please be at school by 7:20, if you have morning duty please be at morning duty by 7:20. Thank you so much! If you need coverage please find a colleague and let them know what needs to be done.
May 9th - Snow Day Make Up day- This is now a work day :(
District collaboration day
NEED SUPPLIES? Please complete the Supply Request form prior to getting your supplies. This link is also on the Nest. SUPPLY FORM
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Thunderbird Nest Please use the link here or at the top right side of the BLOG We will keep adding and improving
Friday Collaboration
Dr. Taylor is HERE!
See email from Lynn P
TEAM CT MEETINGS
Please hold your meetings on the day and time indicated below. We are back to our regular schedule.
| 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 |
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| All meetings will be held in room 189-Patton
Exception: Blue 7 meets in Tammy's office |
MAY:
May 11-14 Catalina Island 8th grade field trip
May 14
May 15 May 16th May 19 May 19-22 May 21 Promotion practice 8:00-9:30 am
MEMS Promotion 4:00 and 6:00 pm @ FHS
IPAD collection last period.
Plastic bags with name tags will be provided.
IPADs will be placed in plastic bags.
More directions will come from Jenny
May 22 May 23 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:
May 9 (make up snow day) May 23
OVER 10% thresh hold: May 12, 14, 15 |
Be in the Know appears every spring. This section will keep you up to date on the many changes that occur at the end of the school year.
STAFFING:
Leaving us at the end of the school year:
- Austin Brown
- Stevie Holsen
- Lexi Artusa-Sirota
- Sydney Wade
- Marie Olsen
- Julia Manygoats (retiring)
- Tammy Rauchenbach
Staff moving positions outside of MEMS
- Chuck Bowker moving to 6th grade science
Staff moving positions outside of MEMS
- Claudia Fletcher-Lambert (moving to FUSD Math/Science Coordinator)
Staff Returning to MEMS:
Positions posted:
- Orchestra/Theater- Interviewing on Thursday
New Hires:
Any questions or concerns? Please either see Maddie or Brienne, you also fill this out!
Teachers' Rights Chair: Christy Weide
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