Monday, December 15, 2025

December 14, 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.





FRIDAY COLLABORATION
 
Department CTs
3:00-4:00 pm 
After Grades are due

Please meet in your Team CTs when you can.  I will not be scheduling it due to grading. 

Before you leave on FRIDAY

PLEASE unplug ALL items in your classroom.    


Finals:  December 17-19
  • Final test/projects are expected on these half days.  Please begin planning as we will are expected to collect data on the types of finals we are having at MEMS.  
  • The high expectations are expected to be high so students are clear these are days they need to attend to complete the finals.  Exceptions for make-ups will be discussed this Friday.  
  • GRADES:  DUE by 2:45 on December 19.  Grades must be verified by Sharlie prior to you leaving at 4:00 pm.   
FINALS Reminders:
  • Finals are given on Wed, Thurs and Fri ONLY!
  • Any students who are absent from the finals can make them up:
    • Here's are options: 
      • Example: 
        • I will be at school Dec 29, 30 from 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-3:00 and Dec 31 9:00-11:00.  I am happy to proctor a make test if you have one. 
        • They can take it early with your pre-approval.  They cannot be taken out of another class to take your final.  
Site Council and PTO:  
    PTO: We are seeking one teacher to participate on PTO.  We meet 1X per month virtually from 5:30-6:30 pm.  You can do this from home!

Site Council:  We are seeking up to 1 teachers to participate on Site Council.  Our Site Council will meet 1X per month 7:30-8:30 pm.  
 
        Both of these opportunities will be in lieu of participating on any other site                     committee.  If you are interested in either opportunity please contact Tammy.  


As a reminder:  Every teacher is required to have a Canvas course published for each class you teach.  This is very important especially when we have a student go on Homebound or chronic health.  Students must able to access your assignments and materials through your Canvas course.  Please ensure links are included.  Paper copies are not allowed to be your only mode of teaching.  Please spend time this week ensuring your Canvas courses are complete.  If you need assistance please see Jacquie M.  



We decided last year that any rating scales sent by providers from outside agencies should be routed through:

For gen ed kids:  That student's assigned counselor

For kids with IEPs:  That student's IEP case manager

So, if Ellen or another front office staff member receives scales for distribution, they should give them to either the student's case manager or counselor.   The CM or counselor will distribute the scales and request they be returned to them.


We are still need of a paid morning duty person-8:30-8:50.  Please contact Morgan.  



   

 
Read Chapters 3 & 4 
February 20th 


Magical Staff on the Week: KACIE SLOAN!

Will send an email on Friday December 19th passing the hat to the next person.  



December 
  • December 15
    • Second period evacuation drill
  • December 17-19 
  • December 22-January 2
    • Winter Break 
January
  • January 19
    • MLK Holiday

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

  • December 19
  • January 5, 16, 20
  • February 13, 17
  • March 4-6, 16
  • April 20
  • May 8, 21

OVER 10% thresh hold:



Do you have a SHOUT OUT for a fellow colleague?  

From Laura F: Christina Weide for always being there and showing up amazingly for her colleagues and students

From Laura F: Alex Bedatsky for being the best neighbor and an awesome ELA teacher who inspires his students daily

From Anonymous: Heidi Beazer for the incredible work she does helping our ELLs and providing support to all of us teachers!

From Anonymous: Shout out to the ELA department. I feel like we are doing a great job creating a strong curriculum that benefits both students and teachers alike. I appreciate everybody's professionalism and willingness to work together. 

From Anonymous: Huge shout-outs to MEMS admin for keeping students and staff safe.   Your decisions are based on doing the right thing, even when that thing requires so much more time and effort.  Your integrity and energy for the good work inspire me.

From Molly: I want to give props to Liv Hall. You are such an incredibly strong, adaptable, and proficient teacher. You have had a dynamic first semester in your own classroom and it's been such a positive experience for me to work with you! Thank you for your hard work and dedication!









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