Teacher Appreciation Week:
Teachers, I hope you have had a great week in honor of you! We have some of the greatest educators in this building - people who give energy, compassion, support, and time to every one of our learners. Thank you for all that you do!
Below is a quick video that the Apple Valley-Eagan-Rosemount District made for some teachers in the District. Teachers thought they were shooting a teacher recruitment video - instead, teachers were recognized by students. Well worth the watch!
And, one more huge congratulations to two of our Teacher of the Year Nominees - Jen Koziolek and Michelle Simon! We are so proud of you and the work you do! Keep being #mckinleystrong!
Energy & Engagement - Do You Have It?
I recently came across an article around energy and engagement in a classroom - and how a teacher's level of this "sets the tone" for the rest of the energy and engagement in the classroom. With our theme around "Finish Strong!", I thought this would be a great article to share. Please read and take some reflection time - what is your level of energy and engagement and can your students feel this?
Before School Assessment Dates (19-20):
Mark your calendars for the Before School Assessment Dates (below) for next year:
Thursday, August 29 (7:40-2:50)
Tuesday, September 3 (11:40-7:00)
Wednesday, September 4 (7:40-2:50)
Teachers: Kindergarten Teachers work 8/29 and 9/3. Grades 1-5 Teachers work all three days.
EA's work all three days.
Paras work 9/3 and 9/4
STEAM Camp:
There is a STEAM Camp being offered to all incoming 6th graders (current 5th) on August 5-8. There is more information coming on the camp. There is a paid "Camp Leader" position available on the District's website if you are interested in helping plan and host this event. If you have questions, contact Michelle Krell.
Summer Maintenance Request:
If you have work that you would like done in your classroom/room/work area this summer, please fill out the request form. Due to the number of projects, it is not guaranteed that the work will be completed. But, fill out any requests you have. Thank you!
A Couple Notes from Libby:
Fastbridge Testing: Thank you to everyone for your support with getting our students assessed with the retired teacher team! The day went smoothly! If you had absent students, I plan to stop by and assess them early next week.
Fastbridge Testing: Thank you to everyone for your support with getting our students assessed with the retired teacher team! The day went smoothly! If you had absent students, I plan to stop by and assess them early next week.
aReading and aMathPlease remember to grab the headphones/mice for your scheduled times when you pick up the carts. Also, students do not log into streams, but rather choose that app at the bottom for Fastbridge. Ask EA's to complete any make ups in the regular time that you have EA's. If you have any difficulty scheduling this, please let me know as soon as possible.
Reading Records:The Reading Leadership Team requested that we save the Feb/Mar Benchmark Assessment (F&P) forms for each student (K-4), as well as a current level reading record (K-3) to pass along to the next year's teacher. Please remember to save these.
Building Weekly Newsletter:Click here to access the building weekly newsletter
Have a great weekend!
-Justin
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