Thursday, May 13, 2021

End of Year Details - spring 2021

 



To Do List Timeline

May 31 
SLO submitted

June 1

June 3

June 4 
End of Year Technology Checklist (included on Houlton Checkout Sheet)
professional development plan for 7.5 hours
complete K assessments
PowerUp Survey - earn money for Houlton

June 1-June 11
On-Cycle and Probationary Summative meetings 

IPad Collection:
Due to some changes Apple has put into place, we must collect ALL the iPads by the end of the school year. Please see the checklist below for what information we need from you when you turn it in.
  1. iPad and charger
  2. Apple ID and password (same as itunes account and password)
  3. Lock code or passcode
  4. Your name and a contact phone number if we have any questions.
  5. Full list of what apps you want added back to your iPad(s) including any paid apps you have purchased. If it's easier to take screenshots of this information, that is fine - just print the screenshots and turn in with the device.
  6. If you have older iPads that you no longer use, please make note of this and turn those in as well.
  7. iPads must be turned in no later than Friday, June 4th to either me or the media center.
Please let Ryan DeLaCroix or me know if you have any questions about this collection.



2020-21 3rd Trimester Report Card Schedule


Here is the timetable for the 3rd Trimester:

Grades can be entered now.

Thursday         05/27/21 Grades are due in Skyward by 11:59 pm.

Friday 05/28/21 1st printing of report cards.  Gradebook reopens for changes.


Wednesday 06/02/21 Changes made by 11:59 pm.


Thursday 06/03/21 Final printing and report cards are sent home with students.


Things to remember:

Please make sure you grade ALL Skills and ALL Trimester Grades.  If the title of the column is underlined it needs a grade.   Every student needs a grade for every subject/skill.  

The teacher is responsible for making additional copies if more than 1 report card per student is needed.

Extra report card envelopes are in the office.



Saturday, May 1, 2021

With Appreciation...

 


I am grateful...

When people ask me about Houlton, the first word that always comes to mind is dedication.  As I think about my appreciation for the Houlon Staff, I realize how blessed we are to have a village that is dedicated to helping students succeed.  Almost every day, we have staff that...

  • eagerly agree to take "one more" CICO student
  • put aside what they're doing to read with a student each day
  • volunteer to help in the lunchroom, bus line, parent pick up, etc. when needed
  • identify creative ways to recognize students for doing well
  • write grants or plan fundraisers to be able to purchase things to enhance student learning
  • arrange and rearrange schedules to best meet the needs of students
  • fulfill "other duties as assigned" because they know it helps kids
  • think "outside the box" to be there for a student
  • put time into thinking of engaging ideas so students can learn AND have fun
  • step in to help, just because a student needs something
  • think about what's best for kids at every point in the day
And the list goes on! I am grateful for your dedication to meeting the wide range of needs that all of our students have. I hope you recognize that your dedication impacts not only their math or reading, but their entire day. It can be difficult at times, and I thank you for your perseverance in staying the path.  You all make such a difference in the lives of our Houlton students.

Houlton families are grateful...
The Houlton families would also like to share their appreciation this week!  All staff will find a number in your mailbox Monday morning!  On Monday through Thursday, 10 numbers will be called on Hawk Talk.  I'll include the numbers in the Daily, for those that aren't in the building every day. If your number is drawn, you will choose from gift cards ranging from $5-$25 in the office.  On Friday, we will finish up with some bigger prizes!

In addition, HPA will provide special treats each day:
Monday - fruit and yogurt for breakfast
Tuesday - soup and salad bar
Wednesday - coffee and donuts
Thursday - popcorn bar
Friday - lunch!

Enjoy your week!  You deserve it!