The Academy Weekly Memo: May 29-June 2

 


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
Friday, June 2
  • Testing: 
    • EOG Make-Ups
    • DIBELS/IRI EOY
  • Author Darron Daniels Read Aloud:
    • 9:00-9:30 a.m.-K-1
    • 9:40-10:10 a.m.-2-3
    • 10:20-10:50 a.m.-4-5
III. Updates and Reminders: 

A. Faculty Meeting This Wednesday:
  • We are having a Faculty Meeting this Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in the Media Center. 
  • Our purpose is to share the working drafts for the 2023-24 Master Schedule.
  • Please come prepared to share feedback and ideas for our new schedule. 
B. AIM Conference: 
  • Please be sure to follow up on Amie Snow's email regarding the AIM Conference. 
  • The AIM Conference is a dynamic and collaborative statewide conference where a deep dive is taken for building more innovation in schools. 
  • We are looking for both lab schools to be represented at this conference by presenting the innovative things we are doing. 
  • Click HERE to learn more about the AIM Conference and find out how to submit your conference presentation proposal. You have good ideas and the world needs to hear them from you! 
  • This is an exciting opportunity to share the amazing things we are doing for our students! Let's show the state that "We Got This!"
C. Co-Teaching Groups for July
  • Thanks for sharing your preferences for the upcoming required training for Co-Teaching in July. 
  • Please click HERE to see your scheduled date for Co-Teaching Training. 
D. There are no PLTs for this week due to our testing schedule. 

E. Teacher Leadership Cadre: 
  • If you are interested in the Teacher Leadership Cadre, then please add your name to the form by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31. 
  • Once interest has been determined, an application form will be sent to those who have expressed an interest. 
  • Click HERE to access the interest form. 

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