Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. Newt Gingrich

Sept 9 to Sept 13

Thurs 9/12       12:30 Patrol Meeting Rm. 18

Fri 9/13           1:10-1:40 Assembly PHS Orchestra (Reversed Seating)

Sept 16 to Sept 20

 Mon 9/16 DIBELS Testing thru 9/19 (refer to schedule)

Tues 9/17 DIBELS

Wed 9/18  DIBELS

Thurs 9/19       DIBELS

Grade Level Meetings

                     6:00 PTA Meeting - Stage

Fri 9/20              

Sept 23 to Sept 27

Mon 9/23

Tues 9/24

Wed 9/25 

Thurs 9/26      

Fri 9/27    

EDLINE

Since all teachers have now had training in the use of Edline as a communications tool, it’s a basic expectation that all staff will have an updated profile. It is not unreasonable for parents and community members to expect that all staff members will have their email addresses included in their profile. In addition, teachers should identify the grade-level and/or content they teach as part of their profile.

Here are the dates for additional Edline Teacher Website training and support. Trainings and Drop-in Labs will be held in the ITC Commons during the times listed. Space is limited for these trainings and staff must register through the ProDev website.  This can also be found at the following location on our website once you Sign In:

 https://www.edline.net/pages/Puyallup_School_District/News/Teacher_Edline_Training_-_Comi

 

Date	Session
Thu Sep 12	Edline Teacher Training, 3:30-5 pm
Tue Sep 17	Drop In Support, 3-5 pm
Thu Sep 19	Edline Teacher Training, 3:30-5 pm
Mon Sep 23	Edline Teacher Training, 3:30-5 pm
Tue Sep 24	Drop In Support, 3-5 pm
Thu Sep 26	Edline Teacher Training, 3:30-5 pm

Guest speakers available

South Hill Historical Society is offering guest speakers for our schools. The speakers would be especially appropriate with the 4th grade and 7th grade social studies. Teachers may contact Terry Maves at TerryMaves@comcast.net or Ben Peters at poppaben2002@Yahoo.com for more information.

You may also visit their website at www.southhillhistory.com

STAR and AR News for elementary teachers

You may have heard that STAR (Standardized Test for the Assessment of Reading) and AR(Accelerated Reader) will be available for elementary students grades 1-6. This is indeed great news!!

The STAR computerized test has taken reading assessment to a whole new level. It is connected to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) , can provide you with student growth percentiles, strand data, and more! Talk about a tool for helping with instructional and intervention decisions. Use the STAR assessment as a progress monitoring tool along with Journeys Unit/Benchmark/Fluency assessments and DIBELS, and WOW! What a great student achievement reading profile!

As a district, we would like this testing completed by all students in grades 2-6 in September, December and March . This will help us determine test viability and identify indicators of success in correlation with the passage of the MSP/SBAC. Your test coordinator has the details of the testing window information! (First grade teachers, use your judgment as to when your students are ready, but all first grade students should participate no later than March).

The STAR Reading Enterprise assessment is still easy to use!

It is…
·       Fast: You can screen your entire class in minutes to reveal which students need to reach benchmark, and to help group students by proficiency levels.
·       Easy to Administer: With a simple interface, it’s easy for teachers to administer and very intuitive for students.
·       Accurate: STAR Reading delivers a wealth of valid, reliable, and actionable RTI data.
·       Once STAR testing is complete, your students will have the same great access to AR as they have in the past.

For more detailed information, visit our district website under the instruction and learning, literacy news section and click on the STAR and AR links

Health and Wellness

WIN Yoga is offered every Monday and Wednesday, at two locations for the entire school year. "HATHA YOGA" is a complete full body work-out, including strength, flexibility, range of motion, balance, and deep relaxation, with stress reduction techniques. No experience necessary. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring a yoga mat and water. Offered Mondays, 5:15pm-6:15pm, beginning September 9, 2013 in the Maplewood Elementary School Gym, and Wednesdays, 4:15pm-5:15pm, beginning September 18, 2013 in the Sunrise Elementary School Gym. Drop-in Fee (cash only): Adult $7, Student $5. Discounted Full session fee (12 classes): $60. For more information, please contact the instructor, JoEtte Rossi-Luich at (253) 537-7604.

Zumba Fitness starts Monday, September 9, 2013. Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30pm-5:30pm at Karshner Elementary. Cost is $4 per class or $30 for a 10-class punch card. Athena Hoenhous is the instructor.

Step and Weights starts Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Fruitland Elementary. Class meets Mondays, 4:15pm-5:00pm (step only), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm (step and toning with hand weights). This class will incorporate cardio and circuit training with weights. Cost is $4 drop-in, or $3 per class punch card. Michele Roan is the instructor.

Please contact Michele Roan at Fruitland Elementary with any questions regarding the WIN class offerings.