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.
As educators, we know the impact attendance has on student success. When we speak with students about the importance of being at school every day, our actions carry just as much weight as our words. We set the example.
Our current data shows that 20% of our staff have already had 5 or more absences within the first 7 weeks of school. While we know that illness and emergencies are sometimes unavoidable, consistent staff attendance is critical. It ensures stability for students, maintains the flow of learning, and reinforces the message that showing up matters.
Every day we are present, we build stronger connections, create continuity in learning, and demonstrate the value of commitment. I ask each of you to reflect on how we can model for students the importance of being here daily. Together, we can create a culture where attendance is not just an expectation, but a shared priority.
Thank you for the dedication and care you bring to our students and our school community each day.
Calling off:
If you are calling off for field trip, coaching or any other professional leave, PLEASE do so as soon as you know! Please do not wait until the night or day before. Substitutes are so hard to find right now.
- OCT 7-9 you will be pushing out college and career ready lessons and digital citizenship lessons. Lawrence is working on a schedule. We will have a long 90-100 minute T-Bird for the lesson then 2 classes per day between 30-40 minute classes. We are struggling to make the lunches work. We hope to have the schedule out tomorrow.
- Teachers should be calling home (not emailing) when you have a concern about a student. We do not wait for PTC to have this conversation. Please call home when you have a concern and document on the Contact Log tab on Synergy.
- Please make sure you have an annotated PBO posted for each lesson and you review that PBO at the beginning of class, middle of class and end of class.
- You are required to have a Canvas course with assignments, assessments, and activities students are expected to complete. This has been a requirement for about 4 years. We want you to be prepared if we ever have to move to asynchronous learning. If you need assistance please reach out to Jacquie or Lynn.
T-BIRD TIME vs FRIDAYS:
- T-Bird Time should be the activities that are pushed out in the T-Bird Canvas. If you are not using the MEMS T-Bird Canvas course begin this week please . We will be doing a analysis to determine who needs more support in opting in and executing the lessons within the T-Bird Canvas. It will be so much easier for you during PTC since all of the CCR lessons and Digital
- T-Bird time is NOT for missing assignments! It is for reading fluency, Math fluency and the other assignments that are pushed out in the T-Bird Canvas course.
- Do not have students wandering the halls, going to other classrooms for missing assignments, hanging up poster for STCO election etc. THIS IINTERVENTION/ENRICHMENT TIME!
- If student need to deal with a missing assignment please have them contact thier teacher through Canvas.
- FRIDAYS :
- Are for missing assignments, reteaching opportunities within you classes, ETC.
- Students should NOT be wandering the hallways.
- Need help with reteaching centers? Reach out to Jacquie or Lynn.
Any questions please see Tammy!
Committee Sign Up Time
If you are on the Guiding Coalition, School Culture (elective teachers) or Attendance Committee you are NOT required to sign up for another committee. If you would like to be on two committees that is up to you.
October 7-9
Early Release 12:45 pm
Wednesday Oct 8 4:00-6:00 pm
Hosted by Leadership Team
Potato Bar Will be set up in Teachers Lounge by 3:00 pm on Wednesday
Lynn and Jacquie will push out College Career Ready lessons as well as Digital Citizenship lesson
Magical Staff on the Week: Christy Belardo
Christy will pass it on this Friday via email.
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3
STAFF ONLY
UNDERGROUND SPIRIT WEEK
Contact Tammy with any questions
District Department Day
You may be called to attend a meeting or training from the District level i.e. Special Education, CTE. etc.
All others work in your grade level teams preparing for PTC or Department teams planning units and assessment.
Team CT Meeting Schedule:
Camp Colton Schedule:
TEAM RED
Monday, 9.29.25 - Thursday, 10.2.25
The buses will return to MEMS around 2:30 p.m.
September 30
Orchestra Concert
6:00-7:30 pm
October 1
Choir and Band concert
6:00-7:30 pm
October 3
End of Quarter 1
Fall Break
Oct 10-13
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 - October 7-9
- October 14
- November 10, 12, 21
- December 1, 19
- January 8, 16, 20
- February 13, 17
- March 4-6, 16
- April 20
- May 8
OVER 10% thresh hold: |
Do you have a SHOUT OUT for a fellow colleague?
From James C: Kristin Brown for doing the job of at least two people since the school year started. She is truly a dynamo. Her expert handling of various difficult student and parent situations in the behavior support classroom and beyond has helped create calm settings where kids are happy and learning. Having an unfilled behavior support teacher position could be an unmitigated disaster. Fortunately for those students and for MEMS, Kristin is crushing it!
From Val: I would like to thank all of the teachers that are taking the TIA kids for out classes. This is such a positive step for them, and your willingness to work with them is most appreciated.
From Anonymous: Sara has a kindness that is prevalent in all she does. Her work with the inclusion club, as well as ensuring that all students feel welcome and at home at MEMS encourages me daily. Thank you Sara for this example!!
From Emma: I am beyond grateful to be on a team with Aubry Crenshaw and Bre Cheatwood. These ladies are so supportive and have worked extremely hard on our field trip!
From Beth C: Friday's assembly was the best pep assembly ever! Thank you to our FABULOUS Electives teachers!
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