Monday Memo Week of April 24th, 2017
Morning Announcement and Pledge Schedule this week:
Week of 4-24: Ms. Majino
INTERVIEWS- SCIENCE POSITIONS
Dr. Lee, Dr. Vogt, some staff, students, and a parent rep have been working hard to interview for our three science positions. Today, teacher candidates whom they have moved on have been teaching a lesson in our discovery classes. Our goal is to take names to recommend for the positions to the school board on Monday night the 24th. The committee is doing their due diligence and will move candidates to the board whom they feel will be the best fit for our students' learning and Hixson team. If you have any questions, please let us know.
The social studies posting does not close until next week, please look for updates from that position as we move forward.
INTERVIEW TIMELINE
Friday, April 21st: Candidates moving forward from Thursday will teach a mini lesson to a group of students, which we will videotape for analysis and review.
Beginning the week of the 24th we will shift focus to our Social Studies and part time orchestra positions in time for the next Board meeting. Dr. Lee will be participating in all panel interviews, lesson reviews, and selection process
INNOVATION HOUR UPDATE:
The collaborative discussed that to best support the work of our kids and facilitators we will use half of the day on the last day of school to share their learning experiences within their umbrella group and the later half will be spent with team.
The collaborative will also be seeking both student and staff feedback regarding our IH semester in order to monitor progress and identify what is working and what may need tweaking.
HALL SUPERVISION:
Please remember that students must be supervised at all times! We have seen many students working in the hallways with classroom doors closed and no adult supervision. Please remember, if you need space for students to work, your doors must be open and there must be staff supervision of all students. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
Please be diligent about hallway supervision and student passing, especially during MAP so our halls stay quiet. Remember to reiterate to students that groups are always testing at some point this month and we need to respect their space.
HIXSON TESTING SCHEDULE:
Algebra will be taking the EOC on April 25/ 26. Thank you to LP and Sarah for the AWESOME WORK they have done with MAP testing this year. Thank you all for your patience and collaboration as MAP comes to a close!
Staff: If you did not receive an orange “Bullying sign” to post in your classroom, please pick one up from Mrs. Edwards’ desk! Thanks! These are to be posted in all classrooms.
Monday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. JONES
Hixson Admin Meeting
NO faculty meeting today!!
Tuesday: Library closed for EOC
8am student meeting in Dr. Roddy's classroom
Dr. Smith sub for Mr. Martin 7th hour
630 CHOIR CONCERT
Wednesday: Dr. Smith out of building
Library closed for EOC
Thursday: Dr. Smith supervising band field trip to Busch stadium 11 am
Friday: Innovation Hour
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DACIA STEWART AND MACKENZIE HENNEKES this weekend!!!
INNOVATION HOUR GRANT APPLICATION:Please have completed
Thanks to the Hixson PTO and the WGSD Foundation, we have some funding to go to IH learning. If some money could assist your IH students in their exploration, please fill out the form (by using the link above) in order for us to evaluate needs and allocations. Please have this application completed by Monday, April 10th for consideration. Thank you!*As an alternative, your students may also request funding from this money using the application you already have had for innovation hour. Please see Mr. Heisel with questions. I need to know what are needs are for the remainder of the year. Thanks!
Monday Memo Week of April 24th, 2017
Morning Announcement and Pledge Schedule this week:
Week of 4-24: Ms. Majino
INTERVIEWS- SCIENCE POSITIONS
Dr. Lee, Dr. Vogt, some staff, students, and a parent rep have been working hard to interview for our three science positions. Today, teacher candidates whom they have moved on have been teaching a lesson in our discovery classes. Our goal is to take names to recommend for the positions to the school board on Monday night the 24th. The committee is doing their due diligence and will move candidates to the board whom they feel will be the best fit for our students' learning and Hixson team. If you have any questions, please let us know.
The social studies posting does not close until next week, please look for updates from that position as we move forward.
INTERVIEW TIMELINE
Friday, April 21st: Candidates moving forward from Thursday will teach a mini lesson to a group of students, which we will videotape for analysis and review.
Candidate name recommendations for our science position to Dr. Wiley
Beginning the week of the 24th we will shift focus to our Social Studies and part time orchestra positions in time for the next Board meeting. Dr. Lee will be participating in all panel interviews, lesson reviews, and selection process
INNOVATION HOUR UPDATE:
The collaborative discussed that to best support the work of our kids and facilitators we will use half of the day on the last day of school to share their learning experiences within their umbrella group and the later half will be spent with team.
The rationale for the change: Several teams had requested time with their kids on the last day of school as well as the kids have not had enough time/structure this year to design a comprehensive reflection of their learning. Much of the remainder of the time from this year would have to be focused on creating a “product” instead of allowing them to continue to learn within their interest. Keeping the kids within their Umbrella topic would allow the kids to learn more about the different facets of their overall interest and allow groups to design an experience unique to their content area on a smaller more manageable scale.
The team time will entirely autonomous, just share with the administration your plans before that day.
The collaborative will also be seeking both student and staff feedback regarding our IH semester in order to monitor progress and identify what is working and what may need tweaking.
HALL SUPERVISION:
Please remember that students must be supervised at all times! We have seen many students working in the hallways with classroom doors closed and no adult supervision. Please remember, if you need space for students to work, your doors must be open and there must be staff supervision of all students. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
Please be diligent about hallway supervision and student passing, especially during MAP so our halls stay quiet. Remember to reiterate to students that groups are always testing at some point this month and we need to respect their space.
HIXSON TESTING SCHEDULE:
Algebra will be taking the EOC on April 25/ 26. Thank you to LP and Sarah for the AWESOME WORK they have done with MAP testing this year. Thank you all for your patience and collaboration as MAP comes to a close!
Staff: If you did not receive an orange “Bullying sign” to post in your classroom, please pick one up from Mrs. Edwards’ desk! Thanks! These are to be posted in all classrooms.
Monday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. JONES
Hixson Admin Meeting
NO faculty meeting today!!
Tuesday: Library closed for EOC
8am student meeting in Dr. Roddy's classroom
Dr. Smith sub for Mr. Martin 7th hour
630 CHOIR CONCERT
Wednesday: Dr. Smith out of building
Library closed for EOC
Thursday: Dr. Smith supervising band field trip to Busch stadium 11 am
Friday: Innovation Hour
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DACIA STEWART AND MACKENZIE HENNEKES this weekend!!!
INNOVATION HOUR GRANT APPLICATION:Please have completed
Thanks to the Hixson PTO and the WGSD Foundation, we have some funding to go to IH learning. If some money could assist your IH students in their exploration, please fill out the form (by using the link above) in order for us to evaluate needs and allocations. Please have this application completed by Monday, April 10th for consideration. Thank you!*As an alternative, your students may also request funding from this money using the application you already have had for innovation hour. Please see Mr. Heisel with questions. I need to know what are needs are for the remainder of the year. Thanks!
PLEASE MAKE TECH AWARE OF COPIER ISSUES:
Please contact the tech center for any problems or paper needs for the copier. Jason Heisel is available through Google Hangouts anytime as well.
LAST DAYS OF SCHOOL:
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Wednesday, May 24th both 7th and 8th grade students will go to Six Flags for the end of year trip
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Thursday, May 25th is a half-day. This day will be utilized for students to present on their innovation hour explorations and activities.
PLEASE MAKE TECH AWARE OF COPIER ISSUES:
Please contact the tech center for any problems or paper needs for the copier. Jason Heisel is available through Google Hangouts anytime as well.
LAST DAYS OF SCHOOL:
- Wednesday, May 24th both 7th and 8th grade students will go to Six Flags for the end of year trip
- Thursday, May 25th is a half-day. This day will be utilized for students to present on their innovation hour explorations and activities.
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