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And the "APAWS" goes to...

"APAWS" goes to ... our Leadership Team: Lisa F, Teresa, Martha & Steve for sharing the information from our meeting this past week and for collaborating with you as we work together to continue making Brookhaven the best it can be!

"APAWS" goes to ... Denise B for coordinating our Bear Hug store for our students!

(If you'd like to give some "APAWS" for next week's blog, please send me an email!)


It's a 4 day week!  As we head into conference week, be sure to find time to take care of yourself and your family!  There is always more work than time.  Be sure to stop to take a deep breath, laugh and do something you enjoy!  It will benefit you and your students.  Know that I appreciate all that you do to make Brookhaven a great place for our kids and each other!
Give a colleague a compliment this week!  You'll be glad you did! :)

1.  Report Cards:  If you haven't yet, please let me know when your cards are ready to be reviewed.  Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• ELD grades for all EL students.  If they are EO, you must put an X in the box or they won't print.  No other "setting" should be marked at the top of any of your EL students' cards.
• If a student received an F, you need to briefly address that in the comments section.
• Be sure to check the box for all GATE, RtI, or At-Risk students.
• Refer to Soundbytes for the At-Risk criteria for your grade level and the criteria and steps for any student needing an AIP.  The AIP should be generated during the Parent Conference if a student requires one.  I will forward an email regarding accessing scores/report in Illuminate to help you with AIP data.  If you have questions regarding this Illuminate report, please see me or Kelly.  
• For RSP students, there is no longer a box to check.  You do use an * to indicate grades based on MODIFIED curriculum.  Please collaborate with Carol if you have questions about this.  Also, you can refer to your Grading Criteria in the Hub to get more clarity on this.  I believe it's on/around pg 12 of the Grading Criteria.

2. Conference Schedules:  Submit a copy of your conference schedule in to the office.  We often get phone calls and that will help them to answer questions. Thank you!  Here is a Talking Points reference sheet from Ed Serv. should you like to use that at conferences.

3. AR and Ticket to Read:  I know we've had some issues with AR and TTR this past trimester.  I am hopeful that all glitches and issues with these programs will be fully resolved this week. I have been working with the district to resolve them.  Thank you for your patience!

4. Peek at the Week: I am not publishing a Peek at the Week this week.  You are able to see our Master Calendar on the right side of the Blog.  It's the same information as has been in the Peek at the Week each week.