Right Before the Super Bowl School News

Good afternoon teachers,

I know that many of you are preparing to watch the Super Bowl! Enjoy it and have fun. Just remember, we all must arrive at work, on time tomorrow with a clear mind (LOL)! This message this week is going to be lengthy as I would like to provide you with all of the information that you will need in advance.  Please read the information carefully and in its entirety. If you have any questions, please see me!

Benchmarks:

• Benchmark testing is upon us! This week we will administer the 2nd round of our district's benchmarks. They will be administered Tuesday-Friday. Next week will be reserved for make ups and grading in EdPerformance.
• I understand that we will have some teachers absent this week. Please do not fret, our Connection teachers will be prepared to administer the tests.
• Please be sure to read the Benchmark at a Glance for testing information.

Administration Dates:

Tuesday      February 9: Science
Wednesday February 10-Math
Thursday    February 11-Social Studies
Friday         February 12-ELA

Mid-year Conferences and Observations:

There are a few of you that are still in need of a 30 minute observation. They will be completed this week. Please be prepared as early as tomorrow for me to observe your classes. If you have not scheduled your mid-year conference and have received your observation, please do ASAP. I must finished by the end of this week. Thank you in advance. I will open more dates and times.

Here is the link to sign up for your midyear conference:
 https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UU16Q2hIdGF3VmxIfGRlZmF1bHR8ZTZhM2Q4ZTM4OGNlYzhlOTI4NzEyZWU2MzI0MTk4Mzc

Rituals and Routines:

I can not express enough the importance of everyone being visible, aware, and consistent as we are monitoring our students. Please follow the routines that we have in place and limit hall passes as much as possible. Remember to monitor the students' behavior in the hallways, cafeteria, and restrooms. We had our share of verbal and physical altercations last week. Let us make it a school goal to get through this week with no incidences! We need to be focused on delivering effective instruction and administering benchmarks. Together we can do it!

Impact Check:

I know that Dr. B sent an email last week informing you how well your peers represented the AWESOME work that is happening at Hilsman. I just wanted to echo her words and send a shout out to SILT. You all were so great that Dr. Lanoue had to drop the mic! We are doing great work at Hilsman and it is because of all of you that our Impact Check was "super impressive." Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Again, it is a calling to teach at Hilsman and I am glad to be called to lead you.