Week 40: June 2, 2017

Happy Friday!

Housekeeping: 

- Contracts were handed out today. If you were not in your room when I came pass or were out today, please stop past on Monday after 1:00 p.m. to obtain your contract and the ‘Criminal and Immigrant Contingency Clause.

-The Immigrant Contingency Clause is due to me by Thursday, June 8^th. Thank you for your attention to this county request.

-Safety Inspection Items should be resolved. A walkthrough will be completed by the administrative team. Thank you for your immediate attention to these items.

-Due to the numerous moves required for the 2017-18 school year, we have decided to update to decrease the moves. Mrs. Slaughter will send out the updated map over the weekend! We believe that you will appreciate the 1^st floor updates!

-No Leadership Team Meeting on Tuesday, June 6^th. Flipped Staff Meeting will be sent out.

-School Supply Lists: Due

·         Each list should include school name, contact information, and grade level.

·         The total cost should not exceed $25.

·         Ensure a reasonable and realistic number of specific items (e.g., two 12-count box of pencils per student instead of 96 pencils per student).

·         Use generic descriptions rather than specific brand names to allow families to shop according to individual family budgets.

·         Cleaning, personal care, and first aid supplies like soap, sanitizer, tissues, wet wipes, paper towels, and band-aids should be purchased by the school.

·         Technology support equipment (e.g., headphones) should be purchased by the school unless they are needed for BYOD.

-SOL READING Retake Data:

Grade Level	Teacher	Student	% (2015-16)	Pass Advance %
3rd 55% ER – 61.9%	Brown	11/20	55% (70.6%)	25%
	Fanto	10/18	55.5%	0
	Jackson	14/18	77.7%	16.6%
	Moore	9/17	52.9% (57.9%)	11.7%
	Zugibe	13/19	68.4% (72.2)	10.75%
4th 76% ER – 86.75%	Filipowski	20/22	90.9% (80.8%)	5%
	Jewell	18/23	78.2% (85.2%)	17%
	Kemick	22/24	91.6% (85.2%)	8%
	Palmer	19/22	86% (78.6%)	25%
5th 77% ER – 83%	Black	22/24	91.6%	17%
	Ewing	17/25	68% (77.2%)	16%
	Fain	22/24	91.6% (76.9%)	12.5%
	Roop	20/25	80% (65.3%)	25%

Highlights of the Week:

-Mrs. Portillo hosted a beautiful Safety Patrol party! It was well attended and full of excitement, thankfulness and appreciation! The had food, games and endless laughter! Thank you, Mrs. Kempf for being present and assisting! Well done!

-A huge “THANKS” goes to Ms. Marshall for her immediate support and attention to the million and one questions I had about the SMASH Assembly! She has planned and informed the staff, throughout this process…remaining organized and attentive to staff questions and need for clarification! Thank you.  

-2^nd Grade will pilot Alternative Seating, as a grade level, for the 2017-18 school year. If your grade level is interested in implementing a research based model of instruction or instructional support, please submit your request (and research) to me for review.

Placement Meetings:

-          Kindergarten/1^st Grade: June 8^th 4:00 p.m.

-          1^st Grade/2^nd Grade: June 12^th @ 4:00 p.m.

-          2^nd Grade/3^rd Grade: June 13^th @ 8:00 a.m.

-          3^rd Grade/4^th Grade: June 9^th @ 8:00 a.m.

-          4^th Grade/5^th Grade: TBD

Staffing Updates:

-We will be quite busy next week with interviewing for our vacancies; 4^th grade (1), 5^th grade (2), ED Teacher, ED TA, Autism Teacher and Autism TA. If you need to meet with me, at any time next Monday, Tuesday or Thursday please email or contact Mrs. Slaughter for my calendar availabilities.

-Best wishes to our staff members who will not be returning to Bel Air in 2017-18. They will be missed!

                Mrs. Ewing & Mr. Fain will continue their teaching careers in Fairfax County;

                Ms. Kemick & Madelyn will return to Pennsylvania.

-Internal Transfers:

                Mrs. Fiorio will join our Kindergarten Team;

                Ms. Fanto will join our 2^nd Grade Team.

Important Dates: 

o    June 5^th:

§  SOL Retakes: VA Studies & Science

§  E.S. Level Principal Meeting – LAST ONE YAY! – Ms. Berkman to provide coverage

§  Interviews

o    June 6^th:

§  SOL Retakes: Math I

§  Interviews

o    June 7^th:

§  SOL Retakes: Math II

§  Fire Drill

§  Advisory Council @ 5:00 p.m.

§  PTA Meeting & Elections @ 6:00 p.m.

o    June 8^th:

§  Interviews

§  Promotion Practice

§  SOL Remediation Culmination Ceremony @ 5:30 p.m.  

o    June 9^th:

§  Promotion Practice

§  Principal’s Honor Roll – Part I @ PWCS Aquatics @ 11:00 a.m.

§  Principal’s Honor Roll – Part II: Popcorn and Movie @ 2:00 p.m.

§  Title I Summer Slide @ 2:00 p.m.

§  Yearbook Distribution

§  4^th & 5^th Grade Dance @ 6:00 p.m.

o    June 10^th:

§  Bel Air will be open 9-3 – front door will be open

§  End of the Year Party @ 6:00 p.m.

o    June 11^th:

§  Bel Air will be open 9-3 – front door will be open