FEBRUARY 2- FEBRUARY 5

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2- DAY 2

2:45: MTAC Meeting in Media Center

5:00: Pig N Out Night 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3- DAY 3

3rd Grade is Testing Today!!!!!

No Recess Until Testing has been completed.

Specials will be on normal schedule.

Vidal/Foster will be assisting

AM: Choplin at Principal Meeting

7:25: 4th Grade PLT

1:00: 3rd Grade PLT

2:50: IEP (Choplin, Ward, Cossey)

3:20 IEP (Choplin, Ward, Webster, Shore)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, DAY 4

7:25 IEP (Choplin, Lea, Mayer)

8:15: K PLT

11:45: 1st PLT

2:45: IST (Choplin, Mathews, Vidal, Letourneau)

Alex's Night for PTA

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, DAY 5

3rd Grade Puppet Show 

7:30-11:30: MOBILE HR will be in the conference room.  If you have any questions pertaining to your employment you can stop by the conference room to have your questions answered.  

11:40: IST (Palmer, Choplin, Mathews)

2:45- Choplin off campus

2:45- Stewart off campus

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, DAY 1

8:55: IST (Choplin, Mathews, Wuwert)

11:40- IST ( Choplin, Dolge, Mathews)

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JANUARY 31: MRS. LALLAVE!

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FEBRUARY 8: MRS. J. MATTHEWS

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REMINDERS:

IF YOU MISPLACE ANY SCHOOL OWNED TECHNOLOGY PLEASE REPORT THE LOST TO MRS. MAC & AN ADMINISTRATOR IMMEDIATELY!  

FEBRUARY 9th the bridge crossing 421 at the Lewisville Exit (Williams Road) will be closed.  It will not reopen until August 2015.  If this will alter your morning route please plan accordingly!

FEBRUARY 18- STUDENT & STAFF DAY!

MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE IN YOUR NEWSLETTERS!

FEBRUARY 20- Winter Carnival

ALL classroom doors should be locked throughout the day.  This is per our safety policy.

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Mrs. Janice Hawks will be joining our team as our lead secretary on February 16, 2015.

Mrs. Caryn Monroe will be joining our team on February 9, 2015 as our front office receptionist and part time TA with Mrs. Joyce.

Mr. Erik Neuschel will be joining our team soon as reading interventionist.  He currently volunteers each day with Mrs. J. Matthews.  His primary focus will be to work with students in grades K-2 who are experiencing reading difficulty.

Let's make these folks feel welcome!

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JANUARY 27- JANUARY 30

WAY TO GO Mr. NOFTLE GREAT USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM!  USING PLICKERS AND MICROPHONE!
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January 24: Mrs. Lea

January 27: Mrs. Barksdale

January 28: Mr. Dougherty

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Monday, January 26- DAY 3
Mrs. Choplin at conference all day.
2:45: SIT in Ms. Palmer's Classroom
Remind Students about PBIS drawing on Friday.

Tuesday, January 27- DAY 4
7:30- 8:30: 4th Grade PLT
8:30- 1:00: Interviews for school secretary on campus (Choplin, Stewart, Mathews, Dubose, Fogg, Barksdale, Mac, & Palmer will be involved in this process)
1:00: 3rd Grade PLT
2:45: Teach Like a Champion Book Club in Media Center

Wednesday, January 28-Day 5
8:00: IST (Choplin, Matthews, Hopkins)
8:15: K PLT
11:45: 1st PLT

Thursday, January 29- Day 1
Award's Day

8:10- K-1 Award Ceremony in Auditorium (students should be seated at 8:10)

9:15: 2-3 Award Ceremony in Auditorium (students should be seated at 9:10)

1:10: 4-5 Award Ceremony in Auditorium (students should be seated at 1:05)

Awards will be in the auditorium and labeled.  Awards will not be given to the students during the ceremony. Please explain the process to your students prior to the event.  Students will stand and remain standing until everyone in their class is recognized.  They will then turn and face the audience so parents can take a picture.

* Please bring a listing of names of students receiving recognition.  Each teacher will call out their own students.  We will have a program for the parents.

* Students who received an award last time will not receive a lanyard.  Those receiving an award for the first time will receive a lanyard.

BUG Award will be given this quarter.

Explain to students prior to the event how persons receive the bug award.  

***** Special classes will continue on normal schedule.  Mr. Noftle will have music in the classroom that day.

10:00- 12:30 (Choplin, Fogg, Dubose, Stewart, Joyce) in meetings

2:45: PBIS in Mrs. J. Matthews classroom

Ciccione's Night for PTA

Friday, January 30- Day 1

PBIS Drawing for teacher and student!

8:55- IST (Choplin, Mathews, Trapani, Vidal)

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WELCOME MS. CARLTON & MRS. M.

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!

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Way to Go Mrs. Mac!

Our very own Mrs. Stephanie MacGillivray ) was named a top 10 finalist for the WSFCS Classified Employee of the Year.  This school year, 79 people were nominated for the award. Four of the semifinalists will become finalists, and, on March 5, the name of the 2015-16 Classified Employee of the Year will be announced. The winner will be honored at a reception scheduled for May 14 in the school system’s Education Building.  WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

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FEBRUARY 18- STUDENT & STAFF DAY!

MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE IN YOUR NEWSLETTERS!

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FEBRUARY 9th the bridge crossing 421 at the Lewisville Exit (Williams Road) will be closed.  It will not reopen until August 2015.  If this will alter your morning route please plan accordingly!

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WE WENT TO COLLEGE SO CAN YOU!

Mrs. Mathews would like our help in making our very own "We Went to College So Can You" wall.  She placed a form for you to complete in your mailbox.  This a perfect way to encourage our children to complete high school and college.  I will not take but a minute to complete the form.  Thanks in advance for your assistance.

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CONGRATULATIONS MRS. JOYCE!

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FEBRUARY 20- Winter Carnival

JANUARY 19-JANUARY 23

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

No School Today ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

Teacher Workday~ If you do not work please make sure you completed a leave form for Mrs. Fogg.
8:00~ Mrs. Choplin @ Parkland High School for a meeting.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21~ Day 5

EOQ testing will continue~ make-up's will be completed.  Read emails from Mrs. MacGillivray.

PLT's will operate on schedule.
7:25: IEP (Choplin/Vidal)
12:00 pm: Grades 3-5 verification sheets due to Mrs. Dubose
2:30: Mrs. Choplin meeting on campus
Kimono & Sweet Frog Night

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22-Day 1

PLT's will operate on schedule.
Report cards are due to assigned administrator.
7:45: IEP (Choplin/Webster)
2:00- Choplin meeting at CO
2:45- Winter Carnival meeting in media center
Ciccione's Night

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23~ Day 2

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DON'T FORGET YOUR PDP'S ARE DUE!

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TIMELINE FOR REPORT CARDS

From Mrs. Dubose

Wednesday, January 21^st:

Signed Verification Sheets are due to me by noon.

In the afternoon, I will print and deliver a course sheet for you that shows the alpha and numeric marks for each student. (Reminder: In accordance with WSFC’s elementary grading policy, any grade below a 63 need to be manually changed to a 63. If any grade needs to be changed, please do this by the end of day on Wednesday, January 21st).

Thursday morning, January 22^nd:

Grades will be stored and report cards will be printed for Mrs. Choplin.

Administrative Review:

K-2: Mrs. Stewart

3-5: Mrs. Choplin

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January 17: Mr. Ploof

January 18: Mrs. Lineberger

JANUARY 12-JANUARY 16

MONDAY, JANUARY 12- DAY 5

7:25: IEP (Mayer,Choplin)

EOQ Testing Today

8:15: Choplin/Stewart meeting on campus

9:00: Choplin/Stewart/Barksdale meeting on campus

1:40:  Choplin/Mathews/Falor meeting in conference room.

2:45: Staff meeting

6:30- PTA Skate Night

Subway & Sonic Days for PTA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13- DAY 1

EOQ Testing continues- read updates and emails from Mrs. Mac.

8:00: Choplin, Stewart, Letourneau, Matthews, Youngman, & Royal meeting on campus.

9:30-11:30: Choplin/Stewart/Barksdale meeting on campus

PLT's will continue this week unless Mrs. Barksdale cancels for EOQ testing reasons.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14- DAY 2

7:30: Choplin at Elementary Prnicpal Meeting

EOQ Testing Continues today: Please read email updates from Mrs. Mac.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15- DAY 3

1:00- PTA board meeting

2:45: IEP (Choplin/Mayer)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16- DAY 4

PBIS FAVORITE TEAM DRESS DAY! 5 iPaws

7:25: IEP (Choplin/Mayer)

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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MR. REMPFER
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ERIC JENSEN WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY

Seven folks have signed up for the workshop opportunity. For more information regarding Eric Jensen please go to the link below. If the spots are not filled up by Monday we will do a lottery and those staff members selected will get to attend the workshop.  Thanks.  

http://www.teachingwithpovertyinmind.com/
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The winter carnival will be held on Friday, February 20th.  ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND.  Classified employees will also attend.  Work hours for the week of February 16-20 will be 7:20- 2:45pm. This will allow for the time needed on the Friday evening for the carnival.  Make-up will be February 27th.  Staff members will be expected to attend.

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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent Teacher Conferences should be offered during the week of January 26-30.  All parents should be given the opportunity to attend a conference. 

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WAY TO GO ON YOUR FIRST WEEK IN  YOUR NEW POSITIONS!  WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!!!!

Mrs. Barksdale

Mrs. Webster

Mrs. Russell