The Lions' Den

Moving Into 2018

Preparing for the second half of the school year, this posting will detail items for your information and planning.

Gold Day -- January 2, 2017 

The agenda is attached for your review.  We will begin in the library promptly at 9:00 AM.  Please bring your laptop, guided reading data, relevant MAP reading data, and Journeys materials to plan for one of your guided reading groups.  Prior to Gold Day, please review the video below as Jan Richardson discusses guided reading and her video series for effectively teaching guided reading groups.

Team Planning on Gold Day

• During your three hours of team planning (cycle 3), be sure to update the PLC calendar (listed under teacher resources) for your grade level with standards and dates for common formative assessments.
• The next three hour team planning (cycle 4) will take place February 28th, March 1st, and March 2nd.
• FYI:  The winter MAP window is January 8-February 28th.  ACCESS testing for ELL students will take place during the month of January as well.

Report Cards and Grading

• The grading window will be open January 2, 2018 in Infinite Campus.  The window will close on January 8th.  
• Printed copies of report cards are due to White January 9th and report cards go home with students January 11th.
• Be mindful of grading procedures and the number of grades in each category.

School-Wide Spelling Bee

• Every homeroom teacher will conduct a classroom spelling bee by January 8th.  Each teacher will submit the name of the class winner to Mrs. Stith by the end of the day January 8th.  The school-wide spelling bee will be held on January 12th @ 1:00 PM.  Parents will be invited.