Week at a Glance

A Message from Fitz:

Happy November Scorpion Staff,

Welcome to Academic Week #14! We have now been in school (on campus) for 22 days! Boy, it sure does seem longer than that.

This month will be a short one, filled with activities and holidays on and off campus. This month the Admin Team will be conducting Formal Observations, so please sign up as soon as you can.

I would like to give a huge shout-out to our paras for being flexible covering other paras and teachers during our ride on the Crazy Train. We couldn't be successful without each of you!! Another shout-out to our Social Committee for helping with the Book Character Day candy organization. The students loved it.

Last, but not least, please help me in wishing Mrs. Walters happy birthday!! We hope you have many more exciting years to enjoy.

Have a great week Scorpions!!!🦂🦂🦂

~Mrs. Fitzsimmons

Events & Reminders

🦂 NWEA Fall Testing is now complete!

Teachers will review results with you at parent-teacher conferences this month, but you may request a printed copy at any time. Results will be used for reteach plans to ensure our scholars comprehend curriculum as we prepare for the AzMerit at the end of the year.

🦂 ZOOM Conferences

November 10, 12 and 13
2-6 pm, with the exception of Friday the 13th.

🦂 Formal Observations taking place this month

Please sign up for your Pre-conference and Formal below.

Conversation Starters

**75% of American households the women manage the money and pay the bills.

**The odds of catching a ball at a major league baseball game or 1 in 563.

**80% of burglaries are committed by people aged 13-21.

**Odds of getting killed by a cow are 1 in 2.5 million.

**If you put 23 people in a room there is a 50% chance two will share a birthday.

Observation Focus

This month the Admin Team will be conducting Fall Formal Observations. Please click on the link below and add a date and time to the row with your name. We look forward to watching you shine.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12_rS5_Ze5OURDymf_Y4ZcOK26BjX9REUVVxfKRrfBic/edit?usp=sharing

Links to read...

https://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies/2019/12/how-to-help-students-deal-with-holiday-stress/

https://students.tufts.edu/health-and-wellness/counseling-and-mental-health/tips-managing-holiday-stress

https://childmind.org/article/how-to-take-the-stress-out-of-the-holidays/

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/feast-thanksgiving-ideas-and-crafts/

https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g5030/christmas-crafts-for-kids/

https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/50-christmas-crafts-for-kids-pictures

School Calendar Updates

2020-21Calendar:

November

Nov 4- Early Dismissal

Nov 6- Q2 Progress Reports

Nov 10, 12, 13- Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal 10-13th this week)

Nov 11- Veteran's Day, No School

Nov 18- Early Dismissal

Nov 25- Early Dismissal

Nov 26 & 27- Thanksgiving Recess, No School

(18 instructional days)