The Academy at Middle Fork Memo Blog

  I. Praise and Thanks:  Let's celebrate our amazing Academic Tutors! Joanna Romine, Shannon Shaver, and Jessica Hill exemplify our Portrait of a Lab School Team Member on a daily basis. I appreciate their commitment to our mini-Mountaineers and their willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty to support their teammates. All three exemplify the Portrait element of "i mplementing with fidelity the curriculum programs that have been selected by the school for instructional purposes." II. This Week's Events: Monday, February 19 7:15 a.m.-Leadership Team Weekly Planning Meeting 8:30-11:00 a.m.-Melanie Sharpe & Christopher Miller Visit 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.-EDU 2000 Visit Tuesday, February 20 11:00 a.m.-MTSS/Behavior Meeting 3:00 p.m.-Faculty Meeting-Ed Directions PD Begin Directed Problem-Solving in Math Workshop Wednesday, February 21 7:15 a.m.-Academic Tutors' Meeting 9:00 a.m.-Care Team Meeting 10:30 a.m.-2/3 Team Observe K-1 Team Co-Planning 12:00 p.m....

  I. Praise and Thanks:  A very special thanks to Alicia Kinzer and Chantae Reynolds for their leadership and collaborative efforts during our recent #InstantPD. I am so proud of their efforts in demonstrating instructional leadership and sharing new ideas with teammates. Both demonstrated The Portrait element of "seeking  out engaging and innovative ways to teach that are evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to all learners in the classroom." Thanks to Emmy Anderson and Joy Hickman for demonstrating a commitment to collaboration! I appreciate their intentional efforts for co-teaching as they build on each others strengths. I also appreciate their creative efforts to spark student interest for independent reading. Both demonstrated The Portrait element of "being committed to co-teaching in a team-based learning community." Thanks to Jada Baptist for expertly taking on small group instruction so that EC Teachers have time on Fridays for co-p...

  I. Special Edition of Praise and Thanks!  This week is National School Counseling Week! We are grateful to have Elif Erginer with us at the Academy! Ms. E is such compassionate, student-centered individual. Whenever a child needs help, Ms. E is there! Whenever an adult needs help, Ms. E is there! Please join me in celebrating Ms. E for National School Counseling Week!  II. This Week's Events:  Monday, February 5 DIBELS MOY Ends EasyCBM Benchmark Math Assessments Open 7:15 a.m.-Leadership Team Weekly Planning Meeting 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.-Visitors: Community School of Davidison Tuesday, February 6 3:00 p.m.-SIT Meeting-Media Center Wednesday, February 7 Teachers give reading assessment to prepare for UFLI lessons during Reading Workshop. 7:15 a.m.-Academic Tutors Meeting 9:00 a.m.-Care Team Meeting 12:00 p.m.-Hiker of the Week Names Due to Darron Daniels 2:00 p.m.-Curriculum Coaches Meeting Thursday, February 8 Teachers give reading assessment to prepare for UFLI les...