Time to reconnect

It sure was great getting to see you all again this week.  Can you believe that we're in the 4th quarter already?  That being said, if you need anything from me, either to help encourage a student or some time to talk about how things are going, don't hesitate to let me know.  I'd like to spend some face to face time with each of you over the next week to reconnect.  Stop on by or send me an invite so that we can catch up.  We can spend a few minutes together or as much time as you need.  I just want to see what I can do to help.

Calendar

Monday, April 12th  BLT meeting 4:15PM

Tuesday, April 13th  8th grade Forward Exam (Science)/ PTO meeting 2:30

Wednesday, April 14th  6th grade Forward Exam (ELA)

Thursday, April 15th  7th and 8th grade Forward Exam (ELA)

Monday, April 19th  5th grade Forward Exam (ELA)

Tuesday, April 20th  8th grade Forward Exam (Social Studies)

Wednesday, April 21st  6th grade Forward Exam (Math)

Thursday, April 22nd  7th and 8th grade Forward Exam (Math)

Friday, April 23rd  Career Day (6th-8th grades only.  Please see below.)

Monday, April 26th  5th grade Forward Exam (Math)/ School board meeting

Wednesday, April 28th  Jay out all day

Thursday, April 29th  AHS Math placement test

Friday, April 30th  No school

Tweets, quotes, and blogs

Innovation and Vinyl Records (from George Couros- really worth the read)

(from another of George Couros' posts)

Forward testing

Do you have any questions?  Test tickets will be delivered at least the day before testing.  Testing will be done in your home rooms.  I am going to reach out to all virtual families to find out if they are coming in for testing.  They will be joining me in the STEM lab (probably).  Here are the links to the schedules for testing.  Specials and electives will not be impacted.  Please remember that you need to complete this Test Administrator / Proctor Confidentiality Form if you are proctoring any portion of the test.

Career Day (6th-8th grade only)

This is a reminder about Career Day which will be held on Friday, April 23rd.  Career Day will happen during core classes so specials and electives won't be impacted.  Jackie will be providing more information soon.  You won't need to prepare anything for your classes but engaging in conversation with the students during the class period is strongly encouraged.

Well, the first week of the 4th quarter will be over today.  Do you have new updated seating charts?  Are there any students I need to speak to about being a bit behind with their work?  Would you like me to stop by to watch you try out something new so I can provide some feedback or discuss your reflection?  Just let me know and I'm more than happy to stop by.

Have a great weekend!

Jay

Take care of the kids.  Take care of each other.  Take care of yourself.- John Gunnell