Progress Checks

Thank you Mrs. Stith, Mrs. Perkins, Ms. Jones, Ms. Mundell, and Ms. Flener for working the Showcase of Schools and helping with set-up/tear down.  We met some new families and introduced them to the work we do at King.

MTSS Meeting Monday

Tomorrow, we have MTSS meetings in room 303.  Please be prepared with the following:
1.  The interventions you used to work with students on their progress goals
2.  The progress data tracking sheet (excel sheet) printed with with progress data and graphs (the excel sheet automatically graphs the data for you once you put it in).

Remember, the point of the meeting and MTSS process is to provide instructional interventions to students so they are able to make progress and reach grade level expectations for learning.

ILT Meeting Tuesday

Tuesday, we will have an Instructional Leadership Team Meeting in room 104 instead of faculty meeting.  All grade group and department representatives have been emailed to bring information pertaining to student progress at each grade and specific information for your role group.  See you then.  

School Routines and Procedures

Classroom doors -- Per KY state statutes all classroom doors have to remain locked and closed during the instructional day.  In light of school violence incidents, this is the new procedure.  It used to be that doors were locked, but could remain open, since doors could be closed quickly in the event of an emergency.  Again, now all classroom doors are to be locked and closed.  For those who collaborate in classrooms, I will order you a different key so you can easily enter classrooms.  This will be in effect immediately.

Student dismissal and transportation -- Homeroom teachers are to have a list of how each student goes home posted near the door in their classroom.  If the office receives a transportation change, you will receive a GREEN transportation change form delivered to your classroom prior to dismissal.  It is imperative that you check for this form.  

• Students are to be lined up and walked downstairs to dismissal area by homeroom teachers and assistants.  Teachers should be near the front of the line to manage student behavior and ensure orderly lines from your classroom door to the dismissal area.
• Class lines are to be on each side of the stairwell -- no students should walk down the middle of the stairs.  
• Students should be at a voice level 1 or below.
• Students must be walked to the bus.

These procedures are in place to ensure students get to the proper locations and home in a timely manner and so we are consistent in our practices.  In addition, if students are staying after school for activities (one-time events) a list will be provided to all staff.  If they are on a sports team or part of an after school on-going activity, they will report to practice areas.  If you are ever in doubt call the parent or the office prior to 3:00.  Remember, we are the adults, do not rely on students to get themselves to the proper dismissal location.  Our #1 job is safety.

Halloween

We have many staff members that enjoy dressing up for Halloween and we allow students to dress up as well.  Adult costumes must be school appropriate. Here are the parameters, please include these on your newsletters:

• Students may wear costumes, but may not wear masks
• Students may not bring any type of weapons/toy weapons as part of costumes
• Students must wear real shoes and costumes must fit dress code (coverage and lengths)

Please remember to check the living calendar and daily updates.  Have a great week.