May Social Skill - SAFETY

Makerspace Mania Recap!

Makerspace Mania was such a hit!!!

We had over 200 participates that came out, including teachers, librarians, and other staff from other districts! 

I am super excited to see where Makerspace Mania goes in the future!

Thank you to Ms. Glass, Ms. Solomon, and Ms. Detwiller for helping and attending!

MUST Read: Tech Updates from the District

After attending my meeting yesterday, there's a few things I need your assistance within the next couple of weeks.

First: The end of the year (DISTRICT) Technology Survey. 

All staff (all classroom teachers, para-professionals, skills and campus administrators) here at Greenspoint MUST complete this survey. If you are unsure if you should complete this, please see Mrs. Glass. I have to check off your completion and turn it into the district. Below you will find the link to complete this survey.

This survey can be completed at home and from any mobile device.

Once you have completed it, please reply to this blog post with done and I will check this off for you. DEADLINE for completion is Friday, May 5th.

Note: this survey can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes to complete. 

Link to the District BrightBytes Survey. 

All 3rd and 4th grade students will also have to complete this as well.

2nd: The network issues...

The network issues we have all faced in recent days and in some cases hours. The district is still working on the final solution to these issues. As accessibility to the wireless network district-wide increases, adjustments are being made to accommodate. The key to this (I was told and I'm just spreading the message)...

Next: Staff ID Badges for next year.

Every DISTRICT Employee will be issued a new staff ID badge next year from Human Resources. Badges will no longer be printed or issued on school campuses for District Employees. I will be submitting the photos to the district with your information (Name(government-issued), District-issued Job title) for your new badges. Please take a look at the folder below to check your information and the photo I will be submitting for your new badge. I must send all information into the district no later than Wednesday, May 3rd. If you would like to send me a new photo of yourself or would like me to take a photo of you, please notify me asap. All photos must have a solid background. Selfies are acceptable. 

Folder with Photos for Staff Badges                        Document with your Employee Badge information

NOTE: It doesn't matter if you plan to leave the district or transfer schools. All employees currently here at Greenspoint must have a photo submitted to Human Resources.

Not the final item but one that I will end with now: 

Technology Inventory

Over the next few weeks, you will see me frequently. I will start collecting information from you regarding the technology in your classrooms. Nothing will be removed (yet) but make sure you have everything that was issued for that classroom (including remotes, cables, and cords). I will send out a more detailed list in the next week.

Grant for Classroom Libraries

This year author James Patterson is offering an opportunity for 3,500 teachers to win $500 plus 500 Scholastic Bonus Points to expand their classroom libraries. This is a great opportunity for you to get more books for your classroom without dipping into your own pockets. 

Read more about it here: http://www.slj.com/2017/04/industry-news/james-patterson-to-give-1-75-million-to-bolster-classroom-libraries/#_

Apply here: http://www.scholastic.com/pattersonpartnership/

Summer Reading Program - Super Quick

Please make sure to watch and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to come and visit me!

FREE for you--PRICELESS for them!

This Week at a Glance: April 24-28th

Don't forget to check your timecard by going to this website:  http://10.1.2.51/clock.in/    Don't forget...yellow forms, if absent last week, are due to Ms. Dailey by Tuesday morning.  (Log-in is ID badge # and last 4 digits of SS#)  If there are any mistakes, e-mail Ms. Dailey and cc: Ms. Schuler, so corrections can be made.

Printable Copy of this weeks’ at a Glance

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Parent Workshop 8:30-10:00 am VEAC Debriefing (Teachers) @4:00 pm Room 301		Campus Reading Test (1st grade)	Campus Math Test (1st thru 2nd grade	1st grade Social 1:30 pm 2nd grade Social 8:30 am
Teachers MUST! Verify and UPDATE Rosters in BFK-Link by 4/27
Universal Screening (all screening must be completed during rotation)
Please verify your employee attendance WEEKLY
Attendance MUST be taken each day at 9:30 am
All Anchor Charts need to be organized by subject and neatly arranged.   Please make sure charts are relevant to the unit of study.

Lesson plans must … …be in Eduphoria by 7:15 AM Monday …include authentic hands on activities. …all bulletin boards must be up and relevant to instruction. ….classroom libraries must be organized by topic, category and interest

Upcoming Events May 1st                   1st grade Field Trip (7 Acres Woods) May 1st-25th       Final IRL/Oral Reading Rate                               Window May 3rd               3rd Grade STAAR Test Administrator Training (during extended planning) May 4th                4th Grade STAAR Test Administrator Training (during extended planning) May 5th                  Cinco De Mayo May 8th                3rd and 4th grade STAAR Math Test May 9th                3rd and 4th grade STAAR Reading Test May 10th              IOWA/Logramas Test Training (all grade levels, during conference times) May 15-19th          BOGO Book Fair                                4th grade IOWA/Logramos Testing May 15th                2nd grade Field Trip (7 Acres Woods) May 16-18th        1st grade IOWA/Logramos Testing May 18th              Campus Math Test (1st thru 4th) May 19th              Social Studies Writing Prompt                                Science Test (1st-4th) May 19, 22-23      3rd grade IOWA/Logramos Testing May 24th              3rd & 4th grade Career Day May 24-26           2nd grade IOWA/Logramos Testing May 25th              4th grade Awards Ceremony- 8:30 am May 26th              All Data Must be in eSchool May 29th              Memorial Day- No School May 30th              3rd grade Awards Ceremony- 1:00 pm May 31st               2nd grade Awards Ceremony- 8:30 am June 1st                LAST DAY OF INSTRUCTION/Report                                 Cards go home June 2nd              Teacher Workday

Staff Birthdays                                                                       Ms. D. Solomon- April 24th Ms. A. Mahal- April 24th Ms. A. Dailey- April 28th Eric Turner- May 10th Teri Roberts- May 20th Mrs. Kathy Hughey- May 25th                          Is your birthday this week or coming up? Email Mrs. Glass to let her know!

This week’s WISE Thought:

Websites that are unreachable...

Due to this "issue" we are having with connectivity right now, the district is asking what website are unreachable on our campus. Please take a minute or two to complete this form to help us help you!

Grant Alert Postings

There has recently been several grant alerts posted on Eportal.  It's the busy season, for grant notices to open for the summer/fall season.  Please check eportal for upcoming grant opportunities. If you are interested in applying, please complete this Doodle! 

Below are the different Grant Opportunities coming up:

• ASM International Teacher Grant
• Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant
• Jan Stauber-Sherlock Holmes Grant
• NEA Learning and Leadership Grant
• Hoenny Center Action Project Grant
• Project Learning Tree Greenworks! Grant
• Green Thumb Challenge Grant

Most deadlines to apply in district are coming up fast. Please complete the Doodle so we can schedule a time to meet and discuss the "Permission to Apply Form" and the Full Proposals.

This Week at a Glance: April 17-21st

Don't forget to check your timecard by going to this website:  http://10.1.2.51/clock.in/    Don't forget...yellow forms, if absent last week, are due to Ms. Dailey by Tuesday morning.  (Log-in is ID badge # and last 4 digits of SS#)  If there are any mistakes, e-mail Ms. Dailey and cc: Ms. Schuler, so corrections can be made.

Printable Copy of this weeks’ at a Glance

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
		Progress Reports Go Home
Custodian Appreciation Week
Please verify your employee attendance WEEKLY
Attendance MUST be taken each day at 9:30 am
All Anchor Charts need to be organized by subject and neatly arranged.   Please make sure charts are relevant to the unit of study.

Lesson plans must … …be in Eduphoria by 7:15 AM Monday …include authentic hands on activities. …all bulletin boards must be up and relevant to instruction. ….classroom libraries must be organized by topic, category and interest

Upcoming Events April 23-May 5th     4th Grade Library Test April 25th                Parent Workshop- 9:00 am April 26th               Secretary’s Day April 27th                 Campus Math Test (1st thru 2nd                                 grade) April 28th                1st grade Social – 1:30 pm                                2nd grade Social - 8:30 am May 1st                   1st grade Field Trip (7 Acres Woods) May 1st-25th       Final IRL/Oral Reading Rate                               Window May 3rd               3rd Grade STAAR Test Administrator Training (during extended planning) May 4th                4th Grade STAAR Test Administrator Training (during extended planning) May 5th                  Cinco De Mayo May 8th                3rd and 4th grade STAAR Math Test May 9th                3rd and 4th grade STAAR Reading Test May 10th              IOWA/Logramas Test Training (all grade levels, during conference times) May 15-19th          BOGO Book Fair                                4th grade IOWA/Logramos Testing May 15th                2nd grade Field Trip (7 Acres Woods) May 16-18th        1st grade IOWA/Logramos Testing May 18th              Campus Math Test (1st thru 4th) May 19th              Social Studies Writing Prompt                                Science Test (1st-4th) May 19, 22-23      3rd grade IOWA/Logramos Testing May 24th              3rd & 4th grade Career Day May 24-26           2nd grade IOWA/Logramos Testing May 25th              4th grade Awards Ceremony- 8:30 am May 26th              All Data Must be in eSchool May 29th              Memorial Day- No School May 30th              3rd grade Awards Ceremony- 1:00 pm May 31st               2nd grade Awards Ceremony- 8:30 am June 1st                LAST DAY OF INSTRUCTION/Report                                 Cards go home June 2nd              Teacher Workday

Staff Birthdays                                                              Eric Turner- May 10th Teri Roberts- May 20th                          Is your birthday this week or coming up? Email Mrs. Glass to let her know!

This week’s WISE Thought: