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Quote to consider<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful\u2019 ~ Margaret Wheatley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Dos<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STAFFING UPDATE:  Bryan Tebeau has resigned.  This means Laurie Walsh will move back to the Social Studies wing and we will interview and hire for a 1.0 ELA teacher.  Amy Douglass will be taking leave next year, this means we will interview and hire for a 1.0 temp PE teacher.  Tommy Lutz and Mekenzie Salas have resigned effective at the end of this school year.  We thank these awesome educators for their hard work and commitment in serving HDMS students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you know of anyone who has a huge heart to support students in our Community\/SRC please connect them with Wendy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CANVAS TO DOs:  Please click on the two links below this week for some end-of-the-year Canvas information. Additionally, to make the end of the year as smooth as possible, please start comparing your Canvas grades with Synergy NOW, and let us know if you need help making them match!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/11ISKSXsHikwWwn79ikhVwaB9zOP9cCmp9LaVEUBr0FU\/edit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1a4MVHebw4vMku6BSGz8jmopKjz-4kZYgKLTp-6nbsgQ\/edit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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END OF THE YEAR SURVEY:  Please click here<\/a> to take an end of the year survey<\/strong> regarding the HDMS admin team and our school in general.  Your input and feedback is highly valued and significantly contributes to our continual improvement.  The survey window will close on 5.31.22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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iPAD TO DOs: Staff please review the following link to learn the process for iPads<\/strong>.  End of Year iPad Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CERTIFIED EVALUATIONS: Check here<\/a> to confirm which Group<\/strong> you are in this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GROUP B:  This is an \u2018on\u2019 year for staff in Group B.  Please sign up for the time<\/strong>, using this link<\/a>, indicating when you would like to have our Summative Evaluation discussion<\/strong>.  Prior to this meeting please complete your self reflection as this will guide our discussion.  Remember most educators are 3\u2019s most of the time.  At times folks have a 2 in an area they want to improve in and at times folks have a 4 in an area they feel they have excelled in this year.  If you mark a 4 for any area, please ensure you have read the rubric<\/a> (starting on pg. 18) and have evidence to share for this mark.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GROUP A:  This is an \u2018off\u2019 year for staff in this group, your only \u2018to do\u2019 is completing your Self Reflection in TalentEd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LOCKER\/BATHROOM PASSES:  Please do not allow students to go to their locker and\/or the bathroom during classes<\/strong> unless it is an emergency\/unique circumstance.   See slide 16 on the Nuts and Bolts slideshow<\/a> for more info.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, students have been \u201cgaming the system\u201d lately asking to go to different locations to work on projects for other classes.  Please do not approve these types of requests unless specifically worked out with the other teacher and the office is looped in as students\u2019 whereabouts need to be known for safety reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\\WEEKLY ELL & AVID TIP:  Here are the links to the weekly ELL tip<\/a> and AVID tip<\/a>.  We will continue to implement these best practices school-wide<\/strong> this year as well as continue to make it a focus of ours next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bits and Bobs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEDIA CENTER:  Next Friday, 5\/27, will be the last day that students can check out books from the Library. Would you please remind students to return any overdue books. Remember, when students return a book their fines for that book are waived. So, if students are afraid of their fines, let them know that they can simply return a book and the fines for that book go away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reminders<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STAFF DUTIES:  As we approach the final weeks of school, it is more important than ever to have a positive staff presence in the hallways<\/strong>.  Please continue to routinely do your assigned duty<\/a> assignment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, FYI, we will ask for \u201call hands on deck\u201d with hallway and before\/after school duties the last two weeks of school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High Desert Highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thank you counseling team for the thoughtful monthly staff care<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Javi dressed up as Mr. Kennedy!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Albano’s Psych of Success class<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Albano’s Psych of Success class<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sixth graders are learning about portrait art!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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When a mouse in the house affects your work environment \ud83d\ude06<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n