Elizabeth Hall International IB

Staff Bulletin
April 17 April 21

Monday, April 17
Spring Bus Evacuation Bus Lane 7:10-7:30
Student Support Team Meeting Conference Room 8:00-9:00

Tuesday, April 18
ILT Data Room 2:15-3:15

Wednesday, April 19
Professional Development Media Center 2:15-3:00

Thursday, April 20
Tornado Drill 1:00-1:20
PLCs Media Center 2:15-3:00

Friday, March 21

Remaining Dates & Events

April 28 April Grade Level Assemblies
May 12 Reading Partners Celebration
May 26 May Grade Level Assemblies
May 29 Memorial Day
June 8 Festival of Inquiry
June 9 Hall Spring Track & Field Day
June 14 Last Day of School for Students
June 15 Record Keeping Day
 News & Notes

MCAs
Testing starts Monday. Please refer to schedule for testing times. The hallways, from the cafeteria to the
assessment labs and from the Psychologists/Counselor office to the Media Center will be closed off for
testing. Thank you to everyone for their support.

Severe Weather Awareness Week

April 17-21 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. On Thursday, April 20, simulated tornado watches and
warnings will be issued to test the statewide warning and communications systems at 1:45. Hall School
will conduct its own drill at 1:00 pm. For details about tornado procedures, please refer to the staff
resource manual.

Field Trips
We were able to secure some additional funding for field trips for every grade level, however, this funding
has to be used for this year. Please send your proposals to Administration and Ms. Cavanna.

Bus Evacuation
Spring Bus Evacuation will happen on April 17th during arrival. If you are not a classroom teacher, please
support students outside in front of the building.

MCA Proposal
If you have not already done so, please turn in your proposal to Administration by Wednesday of next
week.

Yoga
Were fortunate for a wonderful opportunity from Yess Yoga Studios to offer weekly yoga sessions on
Fridays from 3:15-4:15. A shout-out to Ms. Yess for setting up this relaxing opportunity!

MRC Recruiting
If you know of potential candidates who would be good fits at Hall, please let Mr. Getowicz know.

Dismissal
If you teach after-school and your students are taken to buses by another teacher, please make sure you
inform Ms. Iden or Mr. Bogle so we can allow buses to depart on time.
Professional Development Plan for 2017
Guided Math 4/19, 4/26, 5/10
Climate 5/3
IB 5/17, 5/24, 5/31

Interview & Select Timeline 2017

First Round: (Sullivan School)
Positions posted: 4/30 - 5/5
Interviewing cycle: 5/10 and 5/11 (late afternoon through evening)
Offers emailed: 5/14 - 5/19

Second Round: (Sullivan School)

Positions posted: 5/23 - 5/29
Interviewing cycle: 6/5 and 6/6 (late afternoon through evening)
Offers emailed: 6/9 - 6/14

Interview & Select Ends: 6/15

Matching: 6/20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm (South High School)

Save the Date: Summer Institutes, Conferences and Intensives

The following dates have been identified for summer institutes, conferences, and intensives.
Language and Literacy Conferences (June 20-22, August 1-3)
Mental Health Intensives (June 23)
Racial Equity Institute (June 29th and 30th)
Leadership Institute: ILT and PSWE (August 8- 9)
New Licensed Staff Orientation (August 16-17)

Sign up for Language and Literacy Summer Institute

MPS is excited to announce the Language and Literacy Institute that will be offered during three different
time frames this summer for all PK-5 teachers. The June session has been added to eCompass and should
be completed by teachers who will be attending the June 20-22 session. The August dates are still being
finalized. Schools are encouraged to send teams per grade level because there will be opportunities for
actual planning time. Please register under eCompass Course# 91608, Section # 109611.

Option 1: June 20th - 22nd, 2017

Time and Location: TBD
Payment: Extended Rate ($25/ hour Staff Development Rate)
Registration Deadline: April 23rd, 2017

*Deadline must be met in order for literacy adoption materials to be ordered and delivered in time for
the June Institute.

Registration for Option 2 and 3 in August will open in early April.

Morning Duty
Plan to arrive at your morning duty post at 7:15 and leave at 7:40. During morning duty actively
supervise students, greet students and encourage them to get to class in a timely manner.

Breakfast Bags: Gretchen Mattson/Andree Iden

Breakfast Bag Line Supervisor: Art Teacher
Breakfast Line/Cafeteria Exit Door Supervisor: Jeannette Sather
Breakfast Line: Sharon Kinde (M-Th)
Breakfast Line: Sandi Velgersdyk (T-W)
Greeter at Front Door Entrance: Tasha Novotny/Pao Vue
Student Supervision in Front Door Corridor Before Buses: Bill Bryand
Landing of Stairs near Door 1: Jessica Anderson
Landing of Stairs near Door 6: Ron Simmons
3rd/4th/5th Grade Hallway: Maria Arago
Bus Greeter: Bill Bryand/Laura Vargas
Parent Drop Off Greeter: Dana Kuehn
Kindergarten Hallway: Megan Morinville
*All classroom teachers & AEs greet students at the door to their classroom. Visibility is ESSENTIAL!
* All SERTS & SEAs meet students at buses or at main entrance.
Dismissal
If you are the lead for your bus, please plan to be at your assigned location no later than 2:00.

Bus Supervisors
Bus #1-Jeannette Sather (Kindergarten team)
Bus #2-Gretchen Mattson (1st grade team)
Bus #3-Sharon Kinde (Brock Voss, Dana Mardock)
Bus #4-Megan Morinville (2nd grade team)
Bus #5-Art Teacher (3rd grade team)
Bus #6- Jessica Anderson (4th grade Young/Johnson team)
Bus #7-Ron Simmons (4th grade Yess/Venheuzin team)
Bus #8-Kara Green (5th grade Collier)
Bus #9- Damond Hollie (5th grade Resner)
Bus #10- Chris Getowicz (5th grade Wyatt)
Bus A-Kara Underberg
Bus B-Ben Barnett-Perry
Bus C-Tameika Williams
Bus D- Laura Vargas
Bus E- Erin Hanson/ Chris Barrett
Bus F-Heidi Tolman
Bus G- Nancy Moskop
Taxi (Bus 31)- Maria Arago
Parent Pick-Up-Tasha Novotny & Dana Kuehn
 Top of Stairs by Main Entrance- Pao Vue/Andree Iden
Corner by Bus #1 Gretchen Mattson
By Bus #10 - Bill Bryand

You can choose courage or you can choose comfort, but you cannot choose both. ~ Dr. Bren Brown