The Academy at Middle Fork Memo Blog

  I. Praise and Thanks:  Thanks to EVERYONE for continued efforts with balancing the ending of the school year with the changes coming up for the next one. We are carrying much and I am grateful with the efforts to end the year on a good note as we make plans for the next. We have done much in a short period time thanks to everyone's ideas, contributions, and leadership. We are #learningtogether at the Academy and I am grateful for all!  II. This Week's Events:  Monday, May 29: Memorial Day Federal Holiday: No School Tuesday, May 30: Testing:  Reading EOG Make-Ups DIBELS/IRI EOY Specialist Grades Due 8:40-9:20 a.m.-4th Grade Opinion Writing Celebration-Main Lobby 9:30-10:00 a.m.-3rd Grade Thematic Unit Presentation  Wednesday, May 31: Testing:  Math EOG DIBELS/IRI EOY  3:00 p.m.-Master Schedule Faculty Meeting Thursday, June 1: Testing:  5th Grade Science EOG DIBELS/IRI EOY 3:00-5:00 p.m.-In-Person AMF Advisory Board Meeting-Media Center Frid...

  I. Praise and Thanks:  As we approach testing this week, please know that I am very grateful for everyone's efforts all year to support our students' academic growth. Your belief in them is a life-changing and impactful. THANK YOU, Academy Friends!!! Thanks to Kim Britt, Brittany Hendricks, Nancy Smoot, Paula Anderson, Denise Gallimore, Cindy Hall, Jazz Brown, Elif Erginer, Kori Trainor, Carla Clayton for their support and participation with our Kindergarten Screening! It was a successful event thanks to their dedicated efforts.  II. This Week's Events:  Monday, May 22 Testing: K-3 DIBELS 8:00 a.m.-Schoolwide Morning Meeting via Zoom 8:30 a.m.-Planning Team Meeting 3:00 p.m.-School Calendar Planning/Room Assignment Meeting Tuesday, May 23 Testing: K-3 DIBELS 1:00 p.m.-EOG Pep Rally 3:00-3:15 p.m.-Instant PD Wednesday, May 24 Testing: K-3 DIBELS 10:00 a.m.-Care Team Meeting 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.-Lemonade Stand 2:15-4:00 p.m.-Master Schedule Meeting Thursday, May 25 ...

  I. Praise and Thanks:  Thanks so much to Megan Garner for her extra creative effort in designing an immersive Art experience for the Academy Showcase! It truly was awe-inspiring! Thanks to Chantae Reynolds and Jessica Hill for all of their efforts in supporting PTO's efforts to make Teacher Appreciation Week happen in such a wonderful way!  II. This Week's Events:  Monday, May 15:  8:00 a.m.-Schoolwide Morning Meeting via Zoom 9:25-10:10 a.m.-4-5 Grade Span Co-Teaching Initial Training 11:20 a.m.-12:05 p.m.-2-3 Grade Span Co-Teaching Initial Training 12:35-1:20 p.m.-K-1 Grade Span Co-Teaching Initial Training 1:00-4:00 p.m.-Academy at Elkin Teacher Visit Classroom Visits Co-Teaching Training Curriculum Listening Session Tuesday, May 16 Read Aloud Day with Jamie Parson of App State University Office of Diversity:  9:00-9:30 a.m.-K-1 9:40-10:10 a.m.-2-3 10:20-10:50 a.m.-4-5 3:00 p.m.-Steele Children Tree Dedication @ Playground Wednesday, May 17 8:30-9:30 a...

 Praise & Thanks for All Academy Teachers! II. More Praise and Thanks: Thanks to Kim Britt and Jessica Hill for leading #InstantPD last week! I appreciate the ideas shared on integrating movement aligned with standards in the classroom! Thanks to Heather Wham and Melanie Hicks-Lane for the daily collaboration in making sure we have coverage for a student absence! I appreciate the swift communication we have in the morning to invite our subs to join us. III. This Week's Events: Monday, May 8: #CelebrateMonday & Latte Monday DIBELS Benchmark 3 Opens 8:00 a.m.-Schoolwide Morning Meeting via Zoom 9:00 a.m.-Walkertown Town Council Visit to 3rd Grade Tuesday, May 9: Lunch Break Tuesday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.-Lab School Lunch Coverage for Teacher Appreciation Week 3:00 p.m.-Faculty/Staff Meeting Wednesday, May 10: HIKE Up for Breakfast 7:15 a.m.-PTO Breakfast for Faculty and Staff for Teacher Appreciation Week 10:00 a.m.-Care Team Meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m.-Academy Showcase Thursday, Ma...