Week 37: June 1-5 (7 1/2 days of school)

• A week for duty
• Upcoming meetings and events for June 1-5 and June 8-12
• Grade must be finalized: June 1st (see Mrs. Babb's email sent on 5/26/2015)
• EOG kick-off and "Work it Out" video release (grades 3-5 only): June 1st at 2:00 in the Depot
• Staff meeting (certified staff only): June 1st from at 3:00 in the Platform.  Please bring laptops.

• EOGs: 
• June 2nd-Reading (3-5)
• June 3rd-Math (3-5)
• June 3rd - Bubble Party after EOGs
• June 3rd - Scores received between 3:00-5:00pm
• June 4th-June 10th - Make-ups
• Awards(in the Depot):
• June 4th from 10:30-11:15 - 2nd grade
• June 5th from 8:30-9:15 - 3rd grade
• June 5th from 9:30-10:15 -  1st grade
• June 5th from 11:30-12:15 -  Kindergarten
• Dine with dad (K only): June 5th during K lunch time 
• Bengalicious Bee (4th and 5th only):  June 5th starting at 1:15 in the Depot

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• Read to Achieve (3rd grade only):  June 8th
• LEP parent workshop:  June 1st at 6:00pm from 6:00-7:00
• Survivor (5th grade only): June 8th from 8:45-11:00am
• SIT Team meeting: June 9th at 3:00 in the Platform (planning for summer)
• Awards(in the Depot):
• June 8th from 11:45-12:30 - 4th grade
• June 9th from 10:30-11:30 - Graduation for 5th grade
• 4th grade to museum in Raleigh: June 9th
• Last day of school:  June 10th at 12:00
• Last day lunch from First Baptist Church: June 10th at 12:30pm in the Platform
• Staff lunch and End-of-Year Celebration: June 11th at 12:00-2:00
• Work days:  Required June 11th/optional June 12th
• Important testing reminders:

1. Testing plan can be located at https://goo.gl/QbpXcQ. Carefully read the document as it contains pertinent information and logistics for testing. 
2. Extend 1 testing will be completed Monday in the office across from Mrs. Perrell. Normal schedule will be followed.
3. ELA will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd. Math will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd Makeups will be June 4th-10th. Read to Achieve will be on Monday, June 8th with makeups on June 9th.
4. ALL 3rd thru 5th grade students will report directly to their classrooms Tuesday and Wednesday. Breakfast will be brought to each class shortly after 7:45am by our dining hall staff. Please remind students Monday afternoon they need to come directly to the classrooms. 
5. ALL 3rd thru 5th grade classes will eat lunch in their classrooms Tuesday and Wednesday.  Please go thru the serving lines and proceed quietly back to class. Trash bags will be placed in your mailbox Monday afternoon.
6. Habit 7 classes and Recess will be on hold until an all call is made by admin on Tuesday and Wednesday.
7. Second and third grade will switch lunch times on June 2nd and 3rd. 

• Committees:  We have worked through our committees for next year so that everyone can serve on ONE committee and have a "big rock" for which they are responsible.  The document located at https://goo.gl/8kk2bN summarizes the committees for the coming year.  You will notice that many of our committees are remaining the same, but the focus of the committee has been streamlined to three or four "big rocks." Please review the committees and descriptions and decide where your talents and skills can be best put to use.  I will be posting the committee sign-up in the staff workroom and we will discuss tomorrow in our staff meeting.  You will choose your first and second choice.  Classified staff members (except bus drivers) will also serve on committees.  For those staff members that choose a "big rock," but still want to support another initiative or committee that option will be provided to you as well.  Choice and voice for all.  

• Retention paperwork:  If you have been considering retention for student, please make sure that I have the completed retention paperwork by June 4th so that a final decision can be made and communicated before the school year's end. 

• Videos:  Please remember that we have a form located in the "technology" folder of the staff handbook to request to show a video in your classrooms.  Please be sure to follow that process to show videos.  

• Awards and events:  Please remember to find leadership opportunities for your upcoming awards.  Think outside the box.  Allow students voice and choice.  This is a perfect place to showcase student talent and the impact the Leader in Me is having on our school culture.  The less the adults are "in charge" the better.  
• Some ideas:

• Greeters/escort
• 
   Parent sign-in leader
  
• Introduction to the event by students (this is possible at all grade levels down to kindergarten)
• Students reading pieces they have written reflecting on the year
• Students singing
• Student made invitation to awards

• Textbook inventory:  Please be sure to complete the text book inventory that Mrs. Perrell shared by June 10th.  

• iReady diagnostic:  Students in K-2 should be wrapping-up the iReady diagnostic by June 1st. I will assign the 3-5 diagnostic on iReady once EOG testing is complete. 

• Year end checklist:  You can find the year end checklist at https://goo.gl/PjNVRL.  Please complete the year end checklist before leaving for the summer (hard copy was also placed in your box).  Please make sure an administrator checks your room before you head-out for the summer.  We also want to make sure we say goodbye to folks.  :)

• AIG materials collection:  All materials should be handed-in. Thanks all.    

• Painting reminder:  
•  Remove all items taped to the walls.
• Remove all adhesive materials from walls.
• Clear off all storage above the cubbies.
• Move all furniture and items to the center of the room.
•  Please store all computers left in the classroom in safe location (they cannot be left out).

• Library schedule:  
• Library is closed from June 1st until the EOY.
• Laptops will be collected on June 8th and 9th.  Please enter your name on the schedule shared by Ms. Ashworth.  

• Staff supply list: Please use the form located at https://goo.gl/PnnqYa to request teacher/classroom supplies for the 2015-16 school year.  We will order supplies based on the requests made.  Grade levels, EC, Habit 7  and ESL please submit requests through the grade chair or a central point of contact.  We will provide access to supplies throughout the year.  Please submit your requests to Mrs. Kennedy by June 5th.  

• Student supply list:  Please send me the student supply list for the 2015-16 school year by June 3rd.  Please use the template provided to grade chairs.  

• End of year Celebration:  We will be having our End of Year celebration following lunch on June 11th.  All are invited to attend.  Like last year, we would like grade levels/teams to prepare a little skit, song, poem, etc. to celebrate members of our Bullock family who will be leaving (i.e. Mr. Burriss's translation skit by ESL.  So funny!).  Anyone is welcome to prepare a special story to share with the group about anyone who is leaving.  This will be a time for us to celebrate together.  

• You are almost there!  

Week 36: May 25-29 (11 1/2 days left of school)

• B week for duty
• Habit of the week: Be proactive
• Upcoming meetings and events for May 25-29 and June 1-5
• Lighthouse meetings: Tuesday, May 26th at 3:00pm in the Platform
• 3-5 RtI: Tuesday, May 26th at 3:00pm
• School-wide PLCs: Wednesday, May 27th from 3:00-4:15 in the Platform
• AVID meeting (for 4th-5th grade going on AVID trip): Wednesday, May 27th at 3:45pm at Southern Lee High School
• EOGs: 
• May 28th-Science (5th only).  Computers will not be accessible K-4 on this day.  

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• Committee Meetings (if needed): June 1st from 3:00-4:00.
• EOGs: 
• June 2nd-Reading (3-5)
• June 3rd-Math (3-5)
• June 4th-June 10th - Make-ups
• Awards(in the Depot):
• June 4th from 10:30-11:15 - 2nd grade
• June 5th from 8:30-9:15 - 3rd grade
• June 5th from 9:30-10:15 -  1st grade
• June 5th from 11:30-12:15 -  Kindergarten
• Dine with dad (K only): June 5th during K lunch time 
• Bengalicious Bee (4th and 5th only):  June 5th starting at 1:15 in the Depot
• Beginning with the end in mind
• Read to Achieve:  June 8th (3rd grade only)
• Survivor (5th grade only): June 8th from 8:45-11:00am
•  Staff meeting:  June 8th from 3:00 in the Platform
• SIT Team meeting: June 9th at 3:00 in the Platform (planning for summer)
• Awards(in the Depot):
• June 8th from 11:45-12:30 - 4th grade
• June 9th from 10:30-11:30 - Graduation for 5th grade
• 4th grade to museum in Raleigh: June 9th
• Last day of school:  June 10th at 12:00
• Last day lunch from First Baptist Church: June 10th at 12:30pm in the Platform
• Staff lunch and End-of-Year Celebration: June 11th at 12:00-2:00
• Work days:  Required June 11th/optional June 12t
• Awards and events:  Please remember to find leadership opportunities for your upcoming awards.  Think outside the box.  Allow students voice and choice.  This is a perfect place to showcase student talent and the impact the Leader in Me is having on our school culture.  The less the adults are "in charge" the better.  

• o    Some ideas:
  §  Greeters/escort
  §  Parent sign-in leader
  §  Introduction to the event by students (this is possible at all grade levels down to kindergarten)
  §  Students reading pieces they have written reflecting on the year 
  §  Students singing
  §  Student made invitation to awards

• iReady diagnostic:  Students in K-2 should complete there iReady diagnostic as soon as possible, or no later than June 1st.  It has been assigned to students in grades K-2.  Please let me know if you experience any issues.  
• I will assign the 3-5 diagnostic on iReady once EOG testing is complete. If you would like to get started sooner, please let me know. 

• Year end checklist:  You can find the year end checklist at https://goo.gl/PjNVRL.  Please complete the year end checklist before leaving for the summer (hard copy was also placed in your box).  Please make sure an administrator checks your room before you head-out for the summer.  We also want to make sure we say goodbye to folks.  :)

• AIG materials collection:  Please return all AIG materials to the Platform by Wednesday, May 27th end of day.  

• Lead mentor:  I am in need of a lead mentor.  This is such an important role for our school.  Please let me know if you are interested as soon as possible. 

• Mentors needed:  We are in need of more mentors to work with our wonderful BT teachers.  The training is online and takes approproximately 6 hours to complete.  Please let me now ASAP if you are interested. We need more folks at Bullock to support our BTs.   

• Painting this summer:  We are so fortunate that the county will be painting our classrooms this summer.  Our school will shine from top to bottom.  In order to prepare, please complete the following:
•  Remove all items taped to the walls.
• Remove all adhesive materials from walls.
• Clear off all storage above the cubbies.
• Move all furniture and items to the center of the room.
•  Please store all computers left in the classroom in safe location (they cannot be left out).

• Library schedule:  
• All books were due last week.
• Library is closed from June 1st until the EOY.
• Laptops will be collected on June 8th and 9th.

• Supply list:  It is time to create our student supply list for the 2015-16 school year.  I am emailing a template to our grade chairs to use so that our supply lists have consistent fonts/format.  Open house information is also included at the bottom. 

• Schedule feedback:  Last call for feedback on the schedule for the 2015-16 school year.  I did make a small change in 1st grade.  The modified schedule is located at https://goo.gl/fFJw5R.  

• Water:  Please make sure your kiddos have access to water throughout the day.  It is OK to have water bottles on desks, in cubbies or book bags for students to access.  Please make sure that all students are hydrating after recess especially as the temperature increases outside.  It is dangerous for our students to exert physical energy and be in the heat with hydration. 

• Pledge:  Please make sure you are saying the pledge each day immediately after the bell rings.  We will have a new plan for the pledge and morning annoucements next year, but for now please continue to use the current process.

•  Leaders on TRACK:  We will have a dunk tank for Leaders on TRACK this week.  It's our last big celebration!!!!  You do not have to participate, but the invitation is out there if you would like to get dunked.  Please carefully follow the process for the "Leaders on TRACK" to make sure we are being fair and equitable AND that the focus remains on LEARNING to earn the reward.

• End of year Celebration:  We will be having our End of Year celebration following lunch on June 11th.  Like last year, we would like grade levels/teams to prepare a little skit, song, poem, etc. to celebrate members of our Bullock family who will be leaving (i.e. Mr. Buriss's translation skit by ESL.  So funny!).  Anyone is welcome to prepare a special story to share with the group about anyone who is leaving.  This will be a time for us to celebrate together.  

Week 35: May 18-22 (16 1/2 days of school)

•               A week for duty
  ·         Habit of the week: Sharpen the Saw
  ·         Upcoming meetings and events for May 18-22 and May 25-29
  §  EVAAS meeting (for those teachers that received an invite):  May 18th after buses roll
  §  Committee Meetings: May 18th from 3:00-4:00.
  §  Parent Night for West Lee:  Monday, May 18th from 6:00-7:00pm. 
  §  1-2 Quarterly assessments:  
  §  Tuesday, May 19th - Reading
  §  Wednesday, May 20th - Math
  §  Thursday, May 21st - Grammar
  §  Public Works visit K-2:  May 19th from 12:00-2:00
  §  K-2 RtI: May 19th in Mrs. Stone's room
  §  Shower for Ms. Hewitt:  May 19th in the Platform at 3:00pm.
  §  MNN Meeting for 1st and 2nd grade:  Tuesday, May 19th from 6:00-7:00pm.  
  §  Scholar's Day: 7:00pm at Southern Lee
  §  2nd grade assembly:  
  §  School-wide PLCs: Wednesday, May 20th from 3:00-4:15 in the Platform.
  §  EC/ESL EVAAS session: Wednesday, May 20th at 3:00.
  §  Volunteer appreciation lunch:  Thursday, May 21st (Please invite parents and community members to attend).  An invitation with an RSVP will be provided this week.  
  §  IMPORTANT EVAAS verification due:  May 22nd (see below for link)
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  • No school/Memorial Day: May 25th
  • Lighthouse Meeting:  Tuesday, May 26th at 3:00pm
  • 3-5 RtI: Tuesday, May 26th at 3:00pm
  • School-wide PLCs: Wednesday, May 20th from 3:00-4:15 in the Platform
  • EOGs: 
  • May 28th-Science (5th only).  Computers will not be accessible K-4 on this day.  
  • June 2nd-Reading (3-5)
  • June 3rd-Math (3-5)
  • June 4th-June 10th - Make-ups
  • Read to Achieve:  June 8th (3rd grade only)
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  ·         Beginning with the end in mind
  §  Awards(in the Depot):
  §  June 5th from 8:30-9:15 - 3rd grade
  §  June 5th from 9:30-10:15 -  1st grade
  §  June 5th from 10:30-11:15 -  2nd grade
  §  June 5th from 11:30-12:15 -  Kindergarten
  §  June 8th from 11:45-12:30 - 4th grade
  §  June 9th from 10:30-11:30 - Graduation for 5th grade
  §  Bengalicious Bee:  June 5th starting at 1:15 in the Depot
  §  Survivor (5th only): June 8th in the Depot from 8:45-11
  §  4th grade awards: June 8th from 11:45-12:30 in the Depot
  §  Staff meeting:  June 8th from 3:00-4:15 in the Platform
  §  5th grade graduation: June 9th from 10:30-11:30 in the Depot
  §  SIT Team meeting: June 9th at 3:00
  §  Last day of school:  June 10th at 12:00
  §  Work days:  Required June 11th/optional June 12th
  ·         Awards and events:  Please remember to find leadership opportunities for your upcoming awards.  Think outside the box.  Allow students voice and choice.  An award event, with parents present, is a perfect place to showcase student talent and the impact the Leader in Me is having on our school culture.  The less the adults are "in charge" the better.  
  o    Some ideas:
  §  Greeters/escort
  §  Parent sign-in leader
  §  Introduction to the event by students (this is possible at all grade levels down to kindergarten)
  §  Student's reading pieces they have written reflecting on the year 
  §  Student's singing
  §  Student made invitation to awards
  ·         Testing this week:  Please see Mrs. Perrell's testing plan for grades 1-2 this week.
  ·         Mr. Martin:  Please thank Mr. Martin for letting the whole school community "take-over" his space for awards and other special events.  He is always so cheerful and flexible.  Thank you Mr. Martin.  
  ·         Go bag:  Please let me know if you need a new "go bag" (the bag itself, not the contents) by Wednesday, May 20th end of day by checking the box on the shared form located at https://goo.gl/uDUlzM.
  ·         Emergency water bottles:  Please take inventory of your emergency water bottles in your room and entre the information on the form noted above (https://goo.gl/uDUlzM).  
  ·         Master calendar:  PTO and Bullock staff has prepared a master calendar for the 2015-16 school year.  I will scan and send so the staff has a sneak peak of what's to come.  We streamlined and spread-out fundraisers, planned around three "big rock" events, and consolidated/eliminated events that are not as successful as we would like.  Please make us aware of events we might not know about such as high school games; we cross-checked every calendar we could think of in preparing the calendar.  We have an exciting year ahead.   I would like to avoid extemporaneous additions as much as possible so the calendar and work-load stays balanced and predictable. We are staying proactive and beginning with the end in the mind. 
  ·         EVAAS verification time:  The EVAAS verification window is open for teachers.  EVAAS is located at https://ncdpi.sas.com. Please verify and submit your rosters as soon as you are able.  The due date Friday, May 22nd.  If you received a Google invite, I need to meet with you on Monday, May 18th after buses roll to rectify some conflicts in the system.  Please bring your computer.  We'll meet in the Depot. 
  ·         Volunteers:  Please invite all volunteers to a special luncheon in their honor on Thursday, May 21st from 11:30-1:30 in the Depot.  
  ·         Painting this summer:  We are so fortunate that the county will be painting our classrooms this summer.  Our school will shine from top to bottom.  In order to prepare, please complete the following:
  o    Remove all items taped to the walls.
  o    Remove all adhesive materials from walls.
  o    Clear off all storage above the cubbies.
  o    Move all furniture and items to the center of the room.
  o    Please store all computers left in the classroom in safe location (they cannot be left out).
  ·         Behavior Junction:  Last week I sent a reminder about the Behavior Junction/reflection process.  Please remember the ultimate goal is to keep students in class learning.  We cannot afford for students to be in Behavior Junction for prolonged periods of time.  Students should not be sent to Behavior Junction without (1) reflecting in class and (2) reflecting in a buddy room.  Behavior Junction should be reserved for extreme disruptions or safety concerns.  If a child has visited Behavior Junction, more than 10 times this year it's time to try something new.  What we are doing is clearly not working at that point.
  ·         New supply system:  Gail or I will be sending out a request for supplies for the upcoming year.  We will be using that information to buy supplies for the entire 2015-15 school year. We will no longer buy supplies and hand-out everything at the start of the year. Throughout the year, you can fill-out a supply request form and our wonderful office staff will fill your request within 48 hours.  :) This system should help ensure that you have the materials you need to serve students all year long.  
  ·         Library schedule:  
  o    Last check-out week was last week.
  o    All books are due May 18-22nd
  o    Library is closed from June 1st until the EOY
  o    Laptops will be collected on June 8th and 9th
  ·         Food in trash cans:   Please do not put food items in the classroom trash can. This is creating unpleasant odors and rodents/insects entering the rooms. Food items need to be placed in the designated trash cans that are placed in the hallway and dining hall. 
  ·         Recycling: Paper that can be recycled should be placed in the recycle bags. If you need a bag please contact Mrs. Rockwell or extra bags are placed outside the back lobby in the large size blue bin. 
  ·          Leader on TRACK:  The Leader on TRACK reward this week will be ice pops and 10 minutes of extra recess (you can decide the time).  Next week, we will bring in a dunk tank.  You do not have to participate, but classes who are Leaders on TRACK can earn the right to dunk their teacher.  
  ·         iReady diagnostic window:  All students will need to complete an iReady diagnostic.  I have already assigned the K diagnostic.  Grades 1-2 will be from May 21st to June 9th.  The 3-5 window will be from June 4th-June 9th (after EOGs).  I know the timing it tight. We will need to work around the county and state testing schedule.  Thanks for being flexible.  
  ·         Year end checklist:  You can find the year end checklist at https://goo.gl/PjNVRL.  Please complete the year end checklist before leaving for the summer.  Please make sure an administrator checks your room before you head-out for the summer.  We also want to make sure we say goodbye to folks.  
  ·         Class rosters:  Thank you all grade levels that handed in their rosters for next year.  I am missing a couple grade levels.  Please have those in to me by Monday, May 18th.  
  o    You can access the roster template at http://goo.gl/P8NdEo.  
  o    Please remember we while cluster students in grades K, 4th and 5th. Please distribute ESL students evenly in grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd.  We will have self-contained AIG classrooms in 4th and 5th for the upcoming year. 
  ·         Instruction:

  o    Continue to hit academic vocabulary hard (A great resource is located at http://goo.gl/9G9Sgt). 

  
  

  o    The summary of your test taking strategies can be found at http://goo.gl/EcX0ZD.  Thanks for the great ideas.  Take time to teach these test taking skills to your students.