Manatee Musings, 9/23/24

Week of 9-23 to 9-27

Week of September 23 to September 27, 2024

Checking In for the Week

Thank you to everyone who completed the survey last week. We were able to check in with those who requested it and learn more about how we can support you from everyone who responded. Thank you to everyone who took the chance to communicate with us! Use the link below to check in for this upcoming week!

The Week Ahead

View the Calendar with Working Links at https://dub.sh/mhstaffweekcal

Important Action Needed!

The PTA needs student & staff sizes updated ASAP. Please use the link below to update your size and, if needed, the sizes of your students. Please update prior to 12p on Monday. If you need help, please let us know.

Updates & Information

iReady PD For Teachers

Schedule time with the iReady Expert team, to really dig into your data through analysis and establishing priority domains.  Allow us to help you kick-start your year by showing you how to align the "Universal Screener Data" with your upcoming instruction and small group supports.  

Click here to review dates and times to sign up.

CPR & First Aid Training

Interested in receiving First Aid/CPR Training via the CMS Safety Department? Please follow the steps below (coverage will be provided for you to take the in-person CPR assessment).

Here are the steps to sign up for the training:

Email Kesha Porter in the safety department [email protected] to let her know you need to complete the CPR/First Aid certification training.She will provide you with a link. The link may come from the National Safety Council. You must complete the online portion of the training using this link.Once you begin the online portion you have 45 days to complete the training.Once you complete the online portion of the class, email [email protected] to schedule the in person training. In person training is offered on most Wednesdays at Spaugh from 10:30am-12:30pm. Email Rick, Jennifer, and Allison to request coverage for your planned date for the CPR course.

Supporting the PTA

Please consider signing up for the PTA. Not only does your membership provide funding to the PTA, it also helps show that our staff supports the PTA, an organization that supports every MHES teacher and student. Your $10 membership is an investment in our continued success. Let’s come together again this year to make an even greater impact. All staff members signed up by 10/5/2024 will be entered to win a paid lunch and coverage for enough time off campus for an extended lunch.

Capturing Kids Hearts Start Strong Survey

The Start Strong Survey experience is designed to give schools insight into the frequency and fidelity of CKH implementation.

The four fundamental questions in the Start Strong Survey experience help answer the following questions on our campus:

1. Do I greet my students/staff daily?

2. Do I invite my students/staff to share Good Things?

3. Have we posted a Social Contract and do we refer to it?

4. Do I dismiss my students/staff with a Launch?

Please take a moment to complete your survey, accessible on the CKH.org homepage upon logging in, or by selecting "My Surveys" under their account menu.

Good Things!

Way to go, Amy Roberts, on getting a project funded for your classroom through Donors Choose! We can’t wait to hear all about how your students enjoy the shared reading experience!

Clockwise from top left: Art from Mrs. Raposa’s 2nd Grade Class, Festival in the Park Sign, Art from Ms. Bowman’s 5th Grade Class, Art from Ms. Norton’s 3rd Grade Class!

Way to go, Manatees! We were able to see some awesome MHES artwork on display at the 60th edition of Festival in the Park this past weekend! Thank you to Karissa McLaughlin for helping our Manatees to share their amazing creations with the community!

Thank you to all of the teachers who opened up their doors to visitors from Elementary School Performance Area B! Katie Brower, Madia Culp, Shannon Gretsuk, Madison Taylor, Frances Clark, Nicole Jusko, Emily Laden, Karen Lovins, Alyssa Villagomez, Amanda Watkins, Stephanie Wilson, Madison Curlin, Kristine Dazzo, Angie Hannan, Kelly Kramer, Caleigh Lovitt, and Ashley Raposa for showing off the awesome teaching and learning that happens at our school every day!

Congratulations to Amanda Watkins, who welcomed a new addition to her family this weekend! Angel was born on September 6, weighing 4lbs 8oz and measuring 46cm long! Please keep Amanda and her family in your thoughts as they embark on a new adventure!

School & District Resources

MHES Resources
CMS Resources