Janaury 25, 2026

 

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 score.

Mr. Jesse will be out several days this week visiting

elementary schools for 6th grade registration.

Penny will be visiting on Tuesday.  

Friday COLLABORATION

Team CT (if needed)

1:30- 2:15 pm

Department CT 

2:30-4:00

2:30-3:00- Department info

3:00-4:00

Grade level content teachers collaboration/planning

Dr. Taylor Visit:  

• RESCHEDULED for February. 

Jesse out

• Monday for 5th grade registration

Discing 4 KIds

• Tuesday @ both lunches 

Lockdown drill CANCELLED for WED

Tammy Out 

• Tuesday-Friday to attend a conference for Arizona School Administrators
• Donna subbing 
• I am available by email and text. 

Our site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026!  

Details coming!

 

Read Chapters 3 & 4 

February 20th 

Magical Staff on the Week: Daphne Lovaas

January

• Jan 26-28 
• Dr. Taylor visit Rescheduled!

February:

• Feb 16
• Presidents Day
• Feb 18
• Schools To Watch site visit
• Feb 24
• Civics exam for students who did not pass it the first time.
• Feb 27
•  Cultural assembly

March:

• March 3
• Quarter 3 ends

• March 4-6
• Parent Teacher Conferences:
• March 4: 
• Late night conferences 5:00-7:00 pm 
• March 6 
• Early out for staff due to late conferences
• 2:30 pm
• March 23-31 
• Blackout for field trips-AZSCI and AASA Writing
• March 25 & 26 -AZSCI 
• March 31- AASA Writing

April:

• April 1-17 
• Blackout for field trips-AASA testing 
• April 7 & 8-AASA ELA
• April 14 & 15-AASA Math
• April 28-29
• Benchmark Testing 

May:

• May 5 & 6 
• Benchmark Testing 
• May 19-21
• Finals second semester
• Early release 12:45 each day
• Grade due Thursday May 21 by 2:45 pm 
• Finals may not be given prior to  May 19th 
• No scheduled collaboration on the afternoon as you are given uninterrupted grading time.     
• Tentative: May 20
• Eighth Grade Promotion 
• FHS 4:00 pm and 6:pm 

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 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?  

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From Anonymous: The MEMS ESS department here is unique. I am so grateful to Kristin and the teachers here. We are blessed to have the level of empathy, care, and proactive teaching amongst our crew!

From Sara M: Science hall staff members: Thank you for being joy to our hallway. The students love the energy during passing period!

From Laura F: Lynn Gurne brings the smiles, laughs, and care everyday. I look forward to her positive and upbeat vibe each day- thank you for being  you!

From Olivia H: Shout out to Louis Sponato, Molly's student teacher, he is a wonderful person to work with and has amazing ideas! He is a natural!