October 1, 2015

 

 

09.30 – Happy Birthday Tracy Hoffman 

10.2 – Happy Birthday Dianne Addonizio

10.3 – Happy Birthday Art Wahl

10.4 – Happy Birthday Erin Jackson

10.7 – Happy Birthday Adrianna Soranno

10.8 – Happy Birthday Caroline Lorenz

10.9 – Happy Birthday Angela Robertson

* Please make sure you share your birthday with Mrs. Crete.

We would like to add this information to our office calendar.

 


I N V E S T    I N   Y O U R S E L F

MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO


 

 

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10.6 – Mike @ Title 1 Conference. / Mileage Club (Lunchtime)

10.7 – Mike @ Title 1 Conference. / STUDENT COUNT DAY.

10.8 – Mike @ Title 1 Conference. / Mileage Club (Lunchtime)

10.9 – PD Teachers. No Students.  We will be meeting at Bennie Elementary.  Agenda will be sent out soon.

10.12 – Columbus Day. / 9:00 AM. Mike @ Ad. Council. Riley. / 11:30 AM. Fire Drill # 2 / 7:00 PM Board of Education Mtg.

10.16 – 1:00 PM. PTA Bullying Assemblies

10.29 – 5:30 – 7:00 pm. District Fall Art & Music Show. APCA.

Please don’t forget to stay  updated through the Lindemann Main Office Calendar.  We will use this as our main calendar for In-House events and all things Lindemann.  Mrs. Crete and Mrs. Bergiel will be sure to add your events to the calendar.  IF you have a Guest Speaker, Field Trip, etc., please be sure to send them a note so your event can be added.  THANK YOU.


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NEW HORIZONS

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR!!

On behalf of the entire staff at Lindemann Elementary, I would like to say Congratulations Darren!  New Horizons informed our schools that Darren had received their coveted award ~ Employee of the Year.  Darren  was honored at a Banquet on Thursday, October 1, 2015 sponsored by New Horizons.  Darren dressed to impress! He is well deserving , extremely honored and excited to receive this award.  I was honored to sit with Darren and his family during the ceremony.

Here is a copy of Darren’s Nomination letter.

New Horizons Employee of the Year                         Submitted by:  Patti Heitchue

 Darren Redding

Darren received some janitorial training at MCTI.  He says that he had a difficult time finding employment on his own; he often would not get a call back after an interview so he came back to MRS for job placement assistance.  He participated in a summer work experience at the Allen Park Schools.  This program was funded my MRS and coordinated by New Horizons.  Darren’s janitorial skills and strong work ethic impressed his supervisor, Robin Partrich and he was recommended for an on-call position at the end of the summer program. Within two months of working on-call Darren was recommended for direct hire into the school district.  He is currently a full time employee at the Allen Park Schools. Darren no longer receives SSI and says he makes more money working and has insurance through his employer.  He also states that he continues to advance in his job and is helping to train new employees


TEACHERS – Please remember to UPDATE your PIN Number that was provided to you in the beginning of the year.

If needed, I have copies of the letter that was sent out by Mr. Dawson’s office.  Please see me.


The Daily Cafe

Our Job Is to Evaluate Our Impact

By Gail Boushey

October 2, 2015
Issue #376

I was listening to Dr. John Hattie speak on the Bedley Brothers podcast, anticipating another nugget that would be both profound and obvious.

I leaned in a little closer when Tim Bedley asked Dr. Hattie what practice teachers would implement first if they were to look at all his research. What is one thing they could do that would make a significant, positive difference for the students in their classes?

Dr Hattie hardly skipped a beat between question and answer. “When teachers walk into their rooms each day, they should say in their minds, ‘My job is to evaluate my impact.’” He suggests that we look at our own teaching and ask, How it is working? Do we know where we are going? Do we know how to get there? Do we know where to go next? Answering these questions helps us evaluate our impact.

When I answer Dr. Hattie’s question for myself, I realize the Pensieve is the tool that makes the impact of my teaching visible, as it tracks student learning. Student understanding and progress are measured with Touch Points every time I meet with them in a small group or one-on-one. These indicators help me evaluate if what I am doing is working, when to try something else, and where to go next.

No longer can we blindly follow a program, pacing guide, or curriculum. As professionals, it is our responsibility to move beyond simply delivering lessons. When we work with students, providing instruction based on formative assessments, monitoring progress, and providing feedback, we will be following Dr. Hattie’s advice to evaluate our impact, and it will be evident that it is reaching its greatest potential.

Check out the website for additional resources, podcasts, videos, etc. 


 

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HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY INFORMATION

2:00 PM ~ Parade

Classroom parties immediately following the parade. Classroom teachers, please do your best to schedule your parties around your Specials Classes.  If your party happens to fall during your specials time, it  is expected that the classroom teacher will host the party in their classroom with their students and parents.  I do not expect the Specials Teachers to cover classroom parties.  If you need to host your party before the parade, please let me know so I can update the front office staff that we will have parents checking in early.  The Specials Teachers would be happy to teach their class at their scheduled time.  Thank you.


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Blue Shirt Day®
World Day
of Bullying Prevention
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LINDEMANN ELEMENTARY WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN BLUE SHIRT DAY ~ PLEASE WEAR A BLUE SHIRT ON OCTOBER 5, 2015

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING.


Chromebooks ~ Share To Classroom Application

We have added a new feature to our Chromebooks.  I would like to thank Chelsea Darin for suggesting this tool for our teachers and classes.  With the help from Adam Michalak, we now have the ability to share content across our Chromebook devices.  After MAP testing is completed we will host a brief after school training session. Please click the link below for further information.  Students and teachers can use the Share to Classroom Chrome extension to share web content. Teachers can use it create and share assignments and announcements as well. For details about using the share to Classroom Chrome extension, see the article on sharing for teachers or for students.

https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/6270443


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LINDEMANN ELEMENTARY EXCITED TO PARTICIPATE

We have a box ready near the main office ready to collect all of your used Crayola Markers.

Crayola ColorCycle

Crayola and schools across North America are banding together to help kids understand the importance of their role in protecting the environment. That’s why we launched Crayola ColorCycle. Through this initiative, students in K-12 schools across the continental United States and parts of Canada can collect and repurpose used Crayola markers.

ColorCycle is also a great opportunity for teachers and their students to explore eco-friendly practices. Specially developed standards-based lesson plans are available to enrich instruction and promote lively class discussions.


Dr. Matt Sokol (Special Education Director) wanted to share this resource with our general education classroom teachers. If you are interested in learning more about proven strategies that work with ASD students in your classroom, visit the AFIRM website by clicking the logo. Simply create a FREE account to gain access to all of these modules and resources.

AFIRM Modules

AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with ASD from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.

Each AFIRM module provides:

  • Key components of an EBP including the various approaches that can be used with learners
    with ASD
  • Behaviors and skills that can be addressed using the practice
  • A step-by-step process for applying the practice
  • Specific resources that you can download and customize for your own use
  • An option to earn a free certificate for professional development

Available EBP Modules:

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Peer-mediated instruction and intervention (PMII) supports positive and meaningful social interactions between peers and learners with ASD.

Time to complete:
This module will take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours to complete.

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Prompting reduces incorrect responding as learners with ASD acquire new skills.

Time to complete:
This module will take approximately 2.5 – 3 hours to complete.

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Reinforcement increases the likelihood that a learner with ASD will perform a target skill or behavior in the future.

Time to complete:
This module will take approximately 2.5 – 3 hours to complete.

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Time delay is a response prompting procedure that systematically fades prompts during instructional activities.

Time to complete:
This module will take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours to complete.

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Visual supports present information in a way that helps learners with ASD focus on key elements.

Time to complete:
This module will take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours to complete.


assessments-common coreHow to create assessments for the Common Core

Here’s how to create new formative assessments

to measure complex student comprehension

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2014/01/16/assessments-common-core-567/

The rigors of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) ask today’s educators not simply to measure students’ factual knowledge, but instead to accurately assess students’ critical thinking. With such a major transition from multiple-choice testing, it’s important to know how to create assessments for these 21st-century standards.

“The most important question to ask at the onset of assessment creation is: How might we develop and use rich tasks to focus on those outcomes that matter most, and make school more relevant and engaging for learners andteachers?”  Click on the link to continue reading this article….


New Math Apps Help Students Visualize and Explain
Common Core Math Concepts

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zombie-fish-bits-free/id958693611?mt=8

Primal Math, an award-winning team dedicated to helping young learners develop their natural abilities to do math, invites K-5 teachers and their students to discover new and exciting ways to explore common core math concepts—both in the classroom and at home—with Primal Play and Zombie Fish Bits. These free, interactive gaming apps take students well beyond memorization—using fun modeling tools to develop visual strategies and explore spatial representations of math concepts.

❶ Take a Test Drive – Download the apps below to see if your students can benefit from a deeper understanding of math concepts. Like what you see…

❷ Share the Primal Math Class Flyer with your students so they can test-drive the apps at home.


FIRE DRILL ROUTES

Exit routes have been established for years and have not changed over time.  Each year our student population continues to grow.  If you feel we need to re-look at exit plan please let me know.  I noticed that many of our classes were jammed up in the halls waiting for others to exit safely.  I would be happy to look at switching classes if that offers the safest exit and is best for the safety of all.


CHILD STUDY TEAM – September 28, 2015

Deb Green, Dana Brown and myself all met this past Monday to review Student Referral Packets. Copies of the Student Referral Packet are available on this blog (Office Forms).  Please read the form carefully and fill in all areas.  The more data we have as a team, the better we can assist our students. Deb Green will be putting out a memo with upcoming dates for our next meetings along with a REED schedule, etc.


LINDEMANN BAND

Mr. Skebo met with 36 excited 5th grade students this past Monday for Band Rehearsal. They met in the Music Room from 3:45-5:00 p.m.  Students interested in joining band must have registered with Mr. Skebo.  5th Graders may place their instruments in the hallway outside their room on Monday mornings until band begins in the Music Room after school.  Please click the following link to view the Band Parent Letter.


LETTER FROM <b>TEACHER OF THE YEAR</b>

Teacher of the Year Nominations

Nominate your hallway neighbor!  The Michigan Teacher of the Year online nomination window opens September 24, 2015, and the deadline for submitting is October 22, 2015, at 11:59 p.m. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/2016-17_MTOY_500859_7.pdf


 

2nd Grade Cursive Writing

Reinforcement in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.

Just a friendly reminder that the expectation is that our 2nd grade teams will introduce Cursive Writing.  Our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teams will continue to reinforce cursive writing throughout the year.  This was discussed last night at our ICC meeting.  I do want to say how proud I am of our staff at Lindemann for following the curriculum expectations.


Are You a PTA Member?  Cost: $7.00

Lindemann has always shown great pride by showing 100% staff participation with our PTA.  If you have not yet had a chance to become a member, please see Adrianna Soranno as our teacher rep.  She is collecting our staff funds and will be sure to get our membership cards passed out.  As the building principal I do feel it is very important that we show our support and sign up to help with at least one event throughout the year.  This year, we are working on hosting monthly Restaurant Fundraising Events.  These are great opportunities to stay out of the kitchen and enjoy a night out with your family.


 

Good afternoon,

 The 2015/16 Goal Setting Meetings will start to take place the week of September 28, 2015.

When we meet to discuss your goals, we have two options:

  • As an individual. For those who wish to meet individually. I will create a calendar and share it with our building teachers.  Please look over the schedule and add in your name to the time slot and date that works best for you.
  • As a grade level. For those who share the same goal and wish to meet as a grade level.  I will create a calendar and share it with our building teachers.  Please look over the schedule and add your grade level to the time slot and date that works best for your group.

Teachers will use an approved assessment for their Student Growth Goal:

  • K-1 will use the DRA
  • Grades 2-8 will use the NWEA. 

For evaluation purposes, teachers will have the option to choose Math or Reading as a focus for their Student Growth Goal.

Administratively, I will continue to be fair and reflective, giving my time to work with you in the very best interest of student achievement and creating the best learning environment possible.  I will continue to work with my administrative colleagues to be sure we (as an elementary team) are viewing the data the same way.  We will continue to use the Rubric created and outlined in the Growth Goal Memo that has been provided.

Walk Throughs.  I will start my walk through process the week of September 28, 2015.  A friendly reminder: In order to “count” technically as a walk-through, I need to see / observe:

  • Student Target
  • Lesson Plans
  • Student Engagement

Please do not stop instructing or otherwise engage me during the visit, as I do not wish to be intrusive. 

STUDENT GROWTH GOAL WORKSHEET ATTACHED – The Goal Outline sheet needs to be completed before our Goal settingmeeting.  I have attached the form for you. You need to complete the first four boxes on the sheet.  The end-of-year reflections/results obviously come at the end.  You can bring a draft to the meetings we schedule or send the form to me electronically as a draft for review.

  • When writing your goal, please use the verbiage outlined in our “Amendment to the Teacher Evaluation Student Growth Goal”
  • Example: “On the NWEA assessment, 60% or more of my students will meet or exceed their projected growth rate pre-to-post.”

DANIELSON FRAMEWORK – You can review the framework as you wish throughout the year.  It is not necessary to send me your self-assessment.  We suggest that you document or make notes on significant accomplishments or evidence to share with us in our meetingsthroughout the year.  If it is helpful for you, I have attached a form that you could use to keep your evidence.  Some people prefer to use folders. It is entirely up to you.

* Non-Tenured Teachers must have a completed Danielson Framework on file.  (Danielson Framework is attached to this email)

It’s important that we work together as a team and communicate.  I am more than happy to host meetings that addresses any concerns that the staff may have before or after school hours.

I’m looking forward to working with each of you through the school year.

Thank you,

Mike D.


 

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Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, October 24th. 4:00 PM.  
Champaign Park.

Register Online: www.lindemannmscr.eventbrite.com

Good morning staff,
The PTA wants to create a true partnership with the entire staff at Lindemann elementary. It is their hope they can count on us to be active supporters and participate with our upcoming event.
Actually, the PTA is hoping that our teachers and staff members will be the ones who line up on the path and throw the colors all over the participants as they cross the finish line. I have to agree, I think the students and families would love to see their teachers, staff members and principal getting involved and having fun.
This event is one month away, hopefully it’s plenty of time to add it to your family calendar.  As the building principal, I will be participating too as well as taking photos.  I would love to see my staff supporting the PTA with our first Color Run event.
This is a HALLOWEEN THEME – it would be fun if the entire staff participated in that too.  Maybe we could all wear matching shirts, etc.
  • IF you want to participate in the actual Color Run Event.  Please Register.
  • IF you only want to volunteer to help and enjoy the activities, you do not have to register.
I am participating ~ I hope you and your family can too.

Thank you,
Mike D.

9/28 – 10/2/15

 

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9.28 – No Special Events

9.29 – Mileage Club.  7:00 PM Room Parents Tea ~ Cancelled.

9.30 – 8:00 AM.  Non Tenured Meeting in the Media Center. 1st Grade DRA Testing.

10.1 – Mileage Club. 4:00 PM ICC. 6:30 PM PTA Mtg.

10.2PICTURE DAY ~ Dress To Impress.

10.6 – Mike @ Title 1 Conference.  Mileage Club (Lunchtime)

10.7 – Mike @ Title 1 Conference. STUDENT COUNT DAY.

10.8 – Mike @ Title 1 Conference. Mileage Club (Lunchtime)

10.9 – PD Teachers. No Students.  We will be meeting at Bennie Elementary.  Agenda will be sent out soon.

Please don’t forget to stay  updated through the Lindemann Main Office Calendar.  We will use this as our main calendar for In-House events and all things Lindemann.  Mrs. Crete and Mrs. Bergiel will be sure to add your events to the calendar.  IF you have a Guest Speaker, Field Trip, etc., please be sure to send them a note so your event can be added.  THANK YOU.

 

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HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY INFORMATION

2:00 PM ~ Parade

Classroom parties immediately following the parade

3;30 PM ~ Dismissal

 

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Lunch with Mr. Darga is one of our monthly PBIS reward incentives.

Please be sure to announce our new program and make sure our students know where they can drop off their pride paws to be entered.  I will continue to collect the Pride Paws in the main office. As the classroom teacher, I ask that you place all Pride Paws in a Zip Lock type bag.  Having each class already separated saves a ton of time when drawing names.   Thank you!!

FIRST DRAWING:  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd

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 S T U D E N T  R E F E R R A L S
Packets must be turned into Mr. Darga’s office by these dates:
Downloadable packets are available under the “Office Forms” menu.
October 29th
November 24th
January 5th
February 9th
March 1st
April 5th
 

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What Does It Mean to Share Learning Targets and Criteria for Success?

Sharing learning targets does not mean merely writing the objective on the board or telling students what the objective is in a sentence or two. Most students will, of course, be able to repeat back to the teacher what she said the objective was, and that can be somewhat useful. What we mean by sharing learning targets and criteria for success, however, is that students comprehend what those objectives mean. For example, a reading objective might be that students can identify the main idea in passages of a certain type and level. What we want is more than students being able to say “identify main idea.” We want students to understand that they will learn how to get a better grasp on the meaning of what they read, why that should be a goal for them, and what it feels like to do that. For the student, this means both understanding the learning goal and knowing what good work on the assignment looks like. It’s not a goal if the student can’t envision it.

 

The single most important method for routinely sharing learning targets is using assignments that match—really match—the learning goal. It is in the assignment that the teacher translates the learning goal into action for the student. The student will strive to do the assignment, not the abstract goal. When we say an assignment or activity must “embody” the learning goal, we mean that the assignment or activity is such a close match with the goal that the student would be able to think, “If I can do [this assignment], then I can do [the learning objective].”

 

Teachers should always share their goals for students’ learning—both by telling or writing the goals and by giving assignments and activities that embody them—and then check for students’ understanding. It is not enough to ask students, “Do you understand?” They’ll say yes, of course! Rather, teachers should use strategies that help assess students’ comprehension of the meaning of learning goals and their comprehension of what good work looks like. Teachers should use this information to affirm understanding and clarify misconceptions.

 

 

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 Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, October 24th. 4:00 PM.  
Champaign Park.

Register Online: www.lindemannmscr.eventbrite.com

Good morning staff,
The PTA wants to create a true partnership with the entire staff at Lindemann elementary. It is their hope they can count on us to be active supporters and participate with our upcoming event.
Actually, the PTA is hoping that our teachers and staff members will be the ones who line up on the path and throw the colors all over the participants as they cross the finish line. I have to agree, I think the students and families would love to see their teachers, staff members and principal getting involved and having fun.
This event is one month away, hopefully it’s plenty of time to add it to your family calendar.  As the building principal, I will be participating too as well as taking photos.  I would love to see my staff supporting the PTA with our first Color Run event.
This is a HALLOWEEN THEME – it would be fun if the entire staff participated in that too.  Maybe we could all wear matching shirts, etc.
  • IF you want to participate in the actual Color Run Event.  Please Register.
  • IF you only want to volunteer to help and enjoy the activities, you do not have to register.
I am participating ~ I hope you and your family can too.

Thank you,
Mike D.
Good morning Parents,

Please mark your calendar for a Family Fun Event sponsored by our Lindemann PTA!  We are very excited to host our first Color Run.  This past Friday, your students brought home a packet of information regarding our Color Run and how to register.

Please know, this is a family event.  We will have people running, jogging and walking.

Here are some event details:

  • Lindemann Color Run & Family Fun Event (Halloween Theme)
  • Saturday, October 24th.
  • 4:00 PM.  Champaign Park

It’s not just a Color Run.  Our PTA has plans for an evening of fun filled activities that include:

  • Halloween Theme Event.  Dress up and Have Fun!
  • Our event D.J. will keep the night moving and grooving.
  • Face Painting
  • Pumpkin Decorating
  • Refreshments

Please visit:

www.lindemannmscr.eventbrite.com

I’m registered, I hope you will too.  Please share with your friends and family.

If you have any questions please contact our Event Organizer:  Chrissy Carmona

chrissycarmona@yahoo.com

Thank you for your continued support!!

Mike Darga

Principal

 

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9.21 – 8:45 am. Young 5’s Parent Tour

9.22 – 7:30 am. Mike at Principals Network Meeting. RESA.  7:00 PM.  5th Grade Camp Parent Meeting.  Center for the Arts

9.23 – 2nd Grade DRA Testing.

9.241:30 PM FIRE DRILL.  PTA Mileage Club (Lunchtime).

9.25 – No Special Events

9.28 – No Special Events

9.29 – Mileage Club.  7:00 PM Room Parents Tea ~ Cancelled.

9.30 – 8:00 AM.  Non Tenured Meeting in the Media Center. 1st Grade DRA Testing.

10.1 – Mileage Club. 4:00 PM ICC. 6:30 PM PTA Mtg.

10.2PICTURE DAY ~ Dress To Impress.

10.6 – Mike @ Title 1 Conference.  Mileage Club (Lunchtime)

10.7 – Mike @ Title 1 Conference. STUDENT COUNT DAY.

10.8 – Mike @ Title 1 Conference. Mileage Club (Lunchtime)

10.9 – PD Teachers. No Students

Please don’t forget to stay  updated through the Lindemann Main Office Calendar.  We will use this as our main calendar for In-House events and all things Lindemann.  Mrs. Crete and Mrs. Bergiel will be sure to add your events to the calendar.  IF you have a Guest Speaker, Field Trip, etc., please be sure to send them a note so your event can be added.  THANK YOU.

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MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT = SUCCESS!  

I would like to say THANK YOU to our entire staff at Lindemann Elementary.  Our school looked fantastic!  The parents loved the new photos on the walls, our little hallway markers and our new Character Signs hanging in the halls.  It made me proud knowing that our school has such a positive atmosphere and it’s appreciated by our students, staff and parents.  Please be sure you turn in your parents sign in sheets to the main office so I can complete our attendance.

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GOAL MEETINGS

Information and forms about our upcoming goal meetings will be passed out this week.  As a school, we will continue our focus on Math.  Please feel free to schedule grade level meetings to discuss your goals.  NON TENURE STAFF MEMBERS ~ Please plan on meeting with me on Wednesday, September 30th at 8:00 AM in the Media Center.

 

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 NWEA MAP Testing:

Math & Reading ONLY.  We will not be testing Language Arts.
 
Fall: September 28 – October 23
Winter:  No MAP Testing
Spring: May 2 – June 3
 
 
M-Step Testing Window:
 
April 11 – April 29.  Grades 5 & 8
English Language Arts (ELA Performance Task), Mathematics, Social Studies.
 
April 25 – May 13. Grades 3 & 6
English Language Arts & Mathematics
 
May 9 – May 27. Grades 4 & 7
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
 
We will “mimic” our testing times from the Fall to the Spring. Whatever time you sign up for NWEA testing in the Fall will be your NWEA testing time in the Spring. For example, if you are testing on a Tuesday at 2;00 PM in the fall, you will be testing on a Tuesday, at 2:00 PM in the spring.  We will use the same testing schedule for each assessment.  PLEASE do not wait until the day of testing to TEST out the Chrome Books in your classroom.  We need to be sure they are working properly in each room.  Kim Migliore tested them this past week and found some dead spots in her room where 6 students weren’t able to get a connection.  We are working to fix that now.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
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FORMS AVAILABLE (on this blog)
  • Voice Volunteers
  • Field Trip Forms
  • 2015/16 Master Prep Schedule
  • PLC Information
You will find the links under the “Office Forms” category.
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I’m looking for a volunteer or two to host a quick PD session on the KHAN Academy to our fellow teachers here at Lindemann.  If your currently use the program and feel comfortable sharing, please send me a note.  We can discuss the PD, date and time, etc.
As the principal, I see a real value in using this resource K-5 and will be asking all of our classroom teachers to explore and utilize this site with our students.  Both Bennie and Arno have shown great gains in student growth throughout their grade levels by those teachers who use this resource regularly.
I’m excited to learn more – I hope you are too.
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Blue Dog

Lindemann Lions

Congratulations, we survived our first week!!  I would like to thank our entire staff for such a warm “Welcome Back” to our students and families.  We had a lot of activities happening over this past week. I hope you all enjoy your weekend!

I am attempting to learn how to Blog.  It is my hope that I will be able to use this format as my new Weekly Bulletin.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Monday 9/14. 9:00 AM. Darga at Riley. Ad Council Mtg.

Tuesday 9/15. 10:00 AM. Lock Down Drill.  Procedures are in your Welcome Back Folder.  Please be sure to discuss our procedures with your class.

Wednesday 9/16

Thursday 9/17. 9:30 AM. Darga at Safety Committee Meeting.  7:00 PM. Meet the Teacher Night

Friday 9/18. PTA Fall Fundraising Assembly.  8:50 AM (3rd, 4th and 5th Grade).  9:15 AM (K, 1st & 2nd Grades). 3rd Grade DRA Testing. 4:00 PM. Homecoming Parade and Festivities.

GO JAGS!!

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ATTENDANCE: Teachers, please be sure to take attendance both in the a.m. and p.m. and post the information to MI STAR.  We must be accurate at all times.  Attendance is a classroom management function and it is monitored.

VOICE VOLUNTEERS: ALL Volunteers who regularly help in your classrooms must be registered with the VOICE program.  Please be sure to direct all paren

EMERGENCY DRILLS: Emergency Drill Procedures have been passed out.  Please review your green welcome back folder.  All drill information should be posted in your classroom.  We never know when an emergency may take place.  Please be sure to review this information with your students.  We also need to stress the importance of good behavior and listening with our students.

RE-STOCKING THE LOUNGE: We are a team and we all use the items.  Items that are needed: dish soap, dish towels, plastic wrap, paper plates, plastic utensils, kitchen towels and cleaning supplies ~ thank you!

PTA $ 7.00: This past year, the PTA spent almost $10,000 of their fundraising money to help our academic and social programs here at Lindeman.  Please show your support buy becoming a member for only $7.00

FIELD TRIP / BUS REQUEST FORM: Please be sure to use the new form for all Field Trip / Bus Requests.

Weekly Bulletin / Parent Newsletters: Please turn in a copy of your Weekly Bulletin / Newsletter that is sent home to my office.

PTA PROGRAMS:  Are there any particular type programs you would like the PTA to focus on this year?

BULLETIN BOARDS: We need volunteers to update our bulletin boards. We currently have a couple bulletin boards that are empty.