Wednesday, February 23, 2011

2-24-1

Thanks

  • To those who help facilitate SAP groups
  • Mrs. Pukrop and the Student Council staff for holding Talent Show auditions

Information
  • At our all admin meeting we were told that we won't know much until the state budget is rolled out around March 1st
  • We will have another Executive Skills group start up soon. Please think of students who would benefit.
  • Common Assessment training will be offered by the district June 15 and 16. More information coming from Jenny Starck.
  • FAQ sent out by Dr. Hughes

Reminders
  • Document punches given in the Classroom Behavior tab in Infinite Campus
Next Week

  • Mid-Winter Break
Two Weeks

  • Wed. March 9: Team Leader, CA, Dept. Head meeting in the LMC @ 8:05
  • Thurs. March 10: UA meeting in Marcy Smith's room at 8:05; CFAUSD Art Show at the Heyde Center begins

Data

  • During the 09-10 school year we averaged 3.29 office referrals per day
  • During the 10-11 school year we average 4.15 office referrals per day
  • Almost 10% of our office discipline referrals have led to out of school suspension this year, both as a school and in 8th grade

Monday, February 14, 2011

2-17-11

Thanks

  • For your efforts with the Mall of America trip
  • Ms. Smith and Ms. Nicolai for adjusting the FACE area to benefit others
  • Ms. Arendt and Ms. Alvarez for supporting our French subs
  • Ms. Southworth for being our WEB coordinator for 8th grade
  • Ms. Schemberger for helping with Working Lunch
  • Ms. Pukrop for organizing Working Lunch
  • For your work during Parent/Teacher conferences
  • Ms. Rasmus for heading up the Algebra meeting

Information


  • Friday, April 1 is our next scheduled 8th grade dance during periods 8, 9, and 10
  • April 13 is the date that the people from Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) will be here to test 8th grade students; more information will be coming

Reminders


  • Document behaviors in the Classroom Behavior tab in Infinite Campus

Next Week

  • Mon. Feb. 21: NO 8th grade team meeting
  • Tues. Feb. 22: I'm out in the a.m for CPR training; band students stay with Mr. Collicot during TA
  • Wed. Feb 23: Data Team meeting @ 3:45
  • Thurs. Feb. 24: I'm out all day for a district meeting
  • Fri. Feb. 25: Technology Committee Meeting @ 8:00 am

Two Weeks

  • Mid-Winter Break!! No school

Data

AIMSWeb 8th Grade

Maze/Comprehension

Fall = 76% above proficiency, Winter = 67% above proficiency

RCBM/Fluency

Fall = 58% above proficiency, Winter = 59% above proficiency