Vector Solutions - Due by Dec 31

Here is my reminder about Vector Training which is required each year by all staff members.  The deadline to complete the training is December 31, 2024.  

Vector Solution courses for Lewiston Independent School District #1 Staff. 

Please complete the following two courses by December 31, 2024.  These are required annual training.

Once you have completed the videos, please notify your supervisor and share your certificates of completion.

Vector solutions

https://lewiston-id.safeschools.com/login

Use your @lewistonschools.net email as your login.

Christmas Scene Investigators

We are looking forward to seeing our students showcase their Drama skills at our Winter Theater Production of “Christmas Scene Investigators - Who Stole Santa Claus”? The production will be on Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. The show will start at 6:00 and students will serve desserts! We hope to see you there! 

Ring the Bell - Saturday, December 7th from 10-2

Please sign up to support the "Ring the Bell" initiative. We still have 4 slots available.  

Lockdown Drill - Monday Dec 9th - 9:00

Lockdown drill planned for the first day back from Thanksgiving break. 

This drill will be coordinated with our local police department. Once doors are unlocked, wait for the all clear announcement over the intercom before leaving classrooms. 

ELEOT Observations

During November + December will have administrators from within our district visit and evaluate JMS using the ELEOT inventory which is attached for your reference. This is the second week for admin to complete their observations so be prepared to have people in your rooms this week, most likely on Monday or Tuesday. Admin are observing the active engagement of your students.  

Visits started on November 20 and will continue till December 20. Admin are looking for classroom environments conducive to student learning. 

Burro Block 

Please see what we recently shared with parents about advisory and our Burro Block. Thank you for developing our offerings during our Burro Block and extended advisory! 

The Importance of Advisory - Burro Block

Advisory is the first period of the day for Middle School students. The purpose of this time is to provide academic and social-emotional support, create a sense of belonging and school community. This is a time where students work with advisory teachers to develop behavior and academic goals. At Jenifer Middle School, we also use advisory for academic interventions and extensions through our “Burro Block” that happens every Friday. For example, in grade 6 Ms. McLeod ran an ELA lesson focused on parts of speech through Bingo. Ms. Hudson in grade 8 worked with students to develop respect for our Veterans by writing letters of appreciation to community veterans.  It is important that students are coming to school on time and attending advisory so they do not miss out on these learning opportunities.