QUOTE OF THE WEEK

• “It’s not the obstacle that makes the suffering…it’s the attitude toward the obstacle” ~Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll

TO DOs

• TalentEd:  All certified staff be ensure you have completed your self reflection and your 2018-2019 Student Learning Growth Goals Year End.  If you have green checks by everything in your folder then you will not be bothered by me or receive email reminders throughout the summer!

• SBAC Opt Out list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IU22flxfLT5dnfMjepIdDF0xMu90hVTV6LAmstG7KT0/edit?usp=sharing

UPCOMING WEEK      

• SBAC make ups and Science state testing for 8^th graders this week
• Summative Evaluations happening during preps for Group A staff

Monday June 3^rd

• 2:45 pm – Advisory lesson support in the Media Center

Tuesday June 4^th

• All day 6^th grade iPad Roll In through Social Studies classes
• 5:00 pm Seal of Biliteracy (everyone is welcome)

Wednesday June 5^th

• 7:45 am Advisory:  LAST ADVISORY OF THE YEAR!Pay It Forward Lesson (You are Beautiful)
  • 8:15 am Fire Drill
• 1:30 pm SIW:  Staff meeting then grading time

Thursday June 6^th

• All day 7^th grade iPad Roll In through Social Studies classes

Friday June 7^th

• 7:15 First Friday Breakfast in Math Commons (hosted by Math team) also Marcy’s Retirement celebration
• 3:30 End of Year Staff Gathering at Mrs. Tat’s house (see her email regarding details)

BITS AND BOBS

8th grade teachers: Please make sure grades for 8th graders are up to date by noon on Wednesday June 5th as we will be running an ‘F’ list and reviewing it before we invite students to the 8th grade celebration.

End of Year Gathering: This will be a potluck style event.  Please click here and sign up for a contribution to bring/share with everyone.

End of Year Staff Check Out Sheet: These yellow check out sheets will be put in your box by the end of the day Friday. Please work through all the items listed to support a smooth transition to summer.  See me if you have questions or concerns.  Click here to print one (in case you misplace your yellow one!)

Taking It Up-  Taking It Up, is a two-day experience focusing on race and equity.  This training will take place at Pacific Crest Middle School August 13^th and 14^th. Note: because of the intense nature of the training, staff are invited to attend only if they can be there all day on both dates.  

Below is a link to the registration site…Once you’re on the page, click on the “Sections” tab to register. If you have questions about registering, contact Stephanie Bent in the Teaching and Learning Office. If you have questions about the workshop, contact Chris Boyd or Lora Nordquist.

Staffing Update:

HDMS had 4 open positions for ICCL’s for the next 2 year cycle.  Congrats to the following folks who will serve in this role: Brad Thompson, Sharlline Markwardt, Nole Kennedy, and Stephanie Morrison.

Robotics Coaches Wanted:

HDMS has two open coaching positions.  Please see me if you are interested in supporting our Robotics Team.  If you want to know what these positions entail, please see Tebeau or Wardle for the inside scoop!

Important Dates:

• iPad roll in schedule (through SS classes)
  • June 4th – 6th grade
  • June 6th- 7th grade
  • June 10th- 8th grade
  • Yearbook distribution
    • June 13^th during 1^st period in first period classrooms
  • End of Year Celebration (Field Day)
    • June 13^th
      • 7:15 am Donut Farewell for Mike Quick in Media Center
      • 2^nd period- 6^th grade out at Field Day
      • 4^th period- 7^th grade out at Field Day
      • 6^th and 7^th period- 8^th grade at Field Day
  • 8^th grade party
    • June 13^th 6pm-8pm at HDMS

• Tardy Data: 
• Four students were tardy four or more times from May 24 – May 30.  All four students on the list were repeat offenders who will be assigned consequences.
• The families for all students appearing on the tardy report will be contacted.

ADDITIONS

• Behavioral Resolution Reports
• HDMS Calendar of Events