September 1, 2025

 

MEMS IAP GOALS

• Mount Elden Middle School will increase Math AASA scores by no less than 10% for each grade level from the 2025 Spring AASA score to the 2026 Spring AASA scores.

• Mount Elden Middle School will increase ELA AASA scores by no less than 10% for each grade level from the 2025 Spring AASA score to the 2026 Spring AASA scores.

• Mount Elden Middle School will increase ELA and Math AASA scores for identified special education students by 10% from the 2025 Spring AASA score to the 2026 Spring AASA scores.

NOTE: We have now entered the next fiscal year for PM collaboration monies. We have new perimeters this year. Collaboration time must be pre-approved by District. Tammy must submit a proposal to be approved before any collaboration is done for teachers to receive payment.

Please have your grades updated by September 8th .  Below is the communication sent on Friday to parents:

Dear families,

We have been working to refine the grade book since the start of school and have ran into technical difficulties.  We are able to turn the grade book on today.  Teachers have been collecting grades and providing feedback to students since the start of school.  Teachers will have grades entered no later than Monday September 8 for you to view.  We appreciate your understanding and are looking forward to ensure that grades are being clearly communicated with families in the near future.

Please reach out to your teacher or MEMS administrator with questions.

BINDER REQUEST FORM

If you are in need of binders please complete the google form by clicking the link above.  

FUSD Board Approved Textbook Adoptions for Core Subjects 2025-26 Year

Board Approved Novels for Grades 4-8

Many of you know that Lynn Patton is taking a leave of absences beginning September 15th.  A small committee conducted interviews last week and we are happy to announce that Jacquie McGregor will be our Instruction Coach beginning September 15th.  Lynn Patton, we will miss you!

  Pre-conferences and evaluation will begin!    Lawrence and I will be contacting you to       schedule.  

 Reminder:  FUSD UDL Lesson Template   will be required for your formal   observation.  

EVALUATION LIST 

12:45-2:00 Prep

2:00-4:00 MEMS Collaboration

2:00-2:45 MPR Room Whole Group 

2:45-4:00 Department CTs 

Team CT Meeting Schedule:

Sept 1:  Labor Day Holiday 

Sept 12: 

• FUSD Department Collaboration
• 2:00-4:00 pm 
• MS Science Mosa Mack Training
• MEMS Community Room 

• My Perspective/SAVVAS training 
• Room #177 

Sept 15:  FUSD In-service day-No School

BLACKOUT DATES AND PROTOCOLS

As a reminder, the following days are blackout days under FUSD policy. The day prior or subsequent to any scheduled holiday. The first or last instructional week of the year. Parent/teacher conference days Employees requesting time off during this time must submit an alternative conference schedule with their request in order to be considered. Make-up days such as snow day make up  Testing days for test administrators and proctors. 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.: 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: Sept 2 October 7-9 OVER 10% thresh hold:

Do you have a SHOUT OUT for a fellow colleague?  

CLICK HERE 

From Tammy:  Thank you Lawrence for staying on top of the grading issue and working with District to                              get a statement out. 

From Anonymous:  Thank you Miss Sarah for your kindness always. 

From Tammy:  Shout out to Morgan June for being so organized and on top of everything.  

From Beth C: Thank you so very much to our colleagues who period sub! Grateful beyond words!

From Stephanie K: Mikkel, Ellen, Maria for good vibes, love seeing your faces everyday!