Week of October 20th

UAI High School Staff News

Volume II

Issue 10

Week of October 13th, 2014

Announcements

Wacky Tacky Wonderful! Many thanks to all who participated in the first school culture event of the year.  Following that were amazing back-to-back victories for our fledging volleyball team.  UAI HS spirit is continuing to be on the rise this week with the first dance of the year on Friday night.  It's a palpable feeling when we all come together and actually have fun at work!  It's not always easy to achieve this, so keep up those smiles and good times!
Our first assembly will be next Friday on Halloween!  Next week's blog will talk more about that.

Second Marking Period Begins Monday, 20OCT14.  The transitioning of the 1st marking period has ended, and we are now all full swing into the year.  By now, all formats should be up and students should be receiving all of their Unison Reading, Conference, and Share learning opportunities.  First Marking Period grades must be entered into Skedula no later than 3PM on Wednesday 22OCT14 . Colleen just emailed the instructional webinar today.  Please check your email and review how to upload your grades.  Please also reach out to Colleen for support.

Benchmark Data Analysis.  Last week I emailed the Benchmark I Data Analysis in which high priority students were identified.  Please use this data to identify which students also receive double conferences and Unison Reading groups. Additionally, grade teams need to start planning to launch academic interventions for High Need Students.  I strongly recommend checking in with your High Need students (either via emergency conference and/or early scheduled conferences) to establish incremental goals that will be measurable and achievable - so as to build their success experiences and shift their mindset from one of fixed failure to growth through intentional efforts.


Cabinet Agenda.  This Week's Cabinet Agenda will focus on modeling an Academic Intervention.  The goal is to build capacity with teacher leaders so that teams have increased capacity to run multiple interventions for their teams.  All are welcome to join the meeting, as usual, but this one may be of particular interest.

Important Dates

• Friday, 17OCT14. End of First Marking Period
• Wednesday, 22OCT14. 1st MP Grades Due by 2:40PM 
• Tuesday, 21OCT14. Professional Development Leads Day and Principal's Instructional Rounds with Cynthia at UAI
• Friday, 24OCT14. Report Cards backpacked home
• Friday, 24OCT14. First High School Dance and Haunted House
• Wednesday 29OCT14. UAI High School Open House
• Friday, 30OCT14. 1st Monthly Assembly - Teenage Horror Movie Premier.  Start time TBD...Stay tuned for next week's post.
• Monday, 03NOV14. PER SESSION SHEETS DUE

• Tuesday 04NOV14. Election Day PD at Green Careers.  All staff report to Green Careers.
• Wednesday 05NOV14. Student Led Conferences 5-8PM
• Friday 07NOV14. Student Led Conferences 12:00-2:40PM
• Monday, 17NOV14. PER SESSION SHEETS DUE

Per Session Posting

Volleyball Supervisor

There was an impromptu per session posting at Friday's volleyball game.  I was unaware that the game was going to be TWO games.  So, I needed to appoint a teacher as supervisor for the 2nd game since I couldn't stay any later.  I announced the position to all staff present.  Several staff volunteered.  I picked a number, and Sarah Cooley picked the number closest to the number I always pick - which was 17 FYI.  Thanks Sarah!

Dance Chaperones: 

1. Hassan
2. Damon
3. Elena
4. Michael
5. Elana
6. Doris
7. Kerry
8. Danielle
9. Nicole
10. Tyasia
11. Kiri