3/10/23 Weekly Update

Highland Norms: Linked here is a draft of Highland Norms. If you have any concerns or questions regarding these norms, please make an appointment with me to share your concerns.

UKG: Use this link to access the page with videos and instructions. Thank you for your patience with this transition. As expected there are some bumps in the road, but we will continue to work through them.

Language Arts Curricular Materials Viewing and Feedback Opportunities: The team met on Wednesday, March 8th and came to consensus to dive deeper into three curriculums: Expeditionary Learning, American Reading Company and Collaborative Classroom. Here is the schedule for viewing the materials and links to give feedback. Reach out with any questions.

OSAS Testing 3rd-5th Grades: Here is a document with all of the testing training modules for the OSAS Testing. Our testing window begins on May 15th so you have some time to complete these but please do so before we begin. Thanks, Heidi T.

Erin’s Law Clarification: Please let your teachers know two support sessions will be offered for understanding Erin’s Law and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention. These sessions will be available on the next two Wednesdays (March 15, 22nd) from 1:30-2:30. Sign up here . Julie will send the zoom link to those who sign up.

Erin’s Law Resources Linked Here Please fill in the tracking document.

Updated Field Trip/Activity Request Form – the updated form has been posted to the portal (form date 3/2023). Please have staff members begin using this form immediately. As a reminder, nursing staff must be provided notice about the trip, in writing, at least 2 weeks prior. There is an area on the updated form for the requestor to provide the nurse’s name and notification date and time. This section of the form must be completed in order for the trip to be approved.

The field trip form can be found in the Field Trips – Permission Forms folder

For any students requiring direct care nursing support, teachers must complete the Request for Direct Care Nursing Service Form. Thank you!

From Heidi Thomas and Highland’s Culture of Care Team: Here is the link to our 22/23 Highland Culture of Care Folder. This is where our school expectations posters and videos will live. I have also made a copy of all of the Classroom 180 SIW slide decks and added them to the file.

Here is our assembly plan and sign up.

March: