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june 20 - June 27
june 20 - June 27
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer break! Things are pretty quiet around the school. Wanted to give you all an update on the work that is currently happening during the summer along with some important updates that we are working on. Hard to believe that students have been out of the building for couple of weeks now!
Data Day Celebrations
Data Day Celebrations
On June 5th, the Lewiston School District held data celebrations. We had much to celebrate! We knew that we hit our ISAT goals, but I learned that there were many other schools that hit school goals as well. It was good to hear some of the strategies used to hit goals as we still have work to do to improve some of our key performance indicators.
Staffing Updates
Staffing Updates
Please see the updated details for staffing below. We are still recruiting for a special education teacher and librarian.
Personnel Report
Mike Renzelman resigned football coaching position at LHS
Mike will now join JMS football coaching team
ESP - Years of Service Recognition - Thank you to these staff members for the years of service to our students!
Karlene Young - 25 Years
Candance Kadau - 15 Years
Erin Laughlin - 5 Years
Bonnie MacMillan - 5 Years
Sandra Parker 5 Years
Teaming for 25-26 & Team Leads
Teaming for 25-26 & Team Leads
Attached you will find an updated teaming information based on new hires from this year. Additionally, you will find update to team leads and coordination for advisory.
Summer Learning
Summer Learning
We have 20 students enrolled from Jenifer in Summer Learning. Thanks to Lori, Amanda, Quinn, Ali, and Bonnie for their work to get students enrolled in summer learning.
Mentors for New Staff
Mentors for New Staff
We have confirmed 3 new hires and still need another special education teacher. Thank you to the teachers who will support our new staff members as mentors.
Resources for 25-26
Resources for 25-26
All requisitions for next year have been submitted and district office is processing them. We still need to order IXL for next year, but this should be completed shortly. We split the costs for IXL with SAC. I've also just learned about Innerorbit.com as a possible resource for science.
Emergency Planning and Feedback
Emergency Planning and Feedback
Now that we have a fence surrounding our school, we need to revise our emergency procedures. Quinn has started working on revamping our muster points and exits. Please see the current planning below for details and feel free to share feedback.
Summer Work for 25-26
Summer Work for 25-26
There are a number of small projects taking place at JMS this summer. If you drive by the school you will see that maintence is filling in the old sidewalk that was removed. Inside the school, the Art Room is getting a major makeover. Additionally, there are some room changes and cleaning taking place. Have a look at the details below for more information.
Technology Update
Technology Update
I have not seen IT come through the school and update computers yet.
John has sent about 70 Chromebooks to IT for some small repairs.
JMS Important Dates 2025-2026
JMS Important Dates 2025-2026
Thank you Brandee for entering our current calendar dates for 25-26. You will have noticed that Wednesday, June 18th, Brandee entered over 100 events on our calendar for next year. These dates include PD dates, Committee meetings, Progress Report dates, and special school events. We will continue to add/edit events as we learn of happenings for 25-26, however this should give you a good idea of school events for next year.
Thank You Mrs. Wolf - For Hosting!!!
Thank You Mrs. Wolf - For Hosting!!!
For hosting our staff end of your party! This was lots of fun and great way to celebrate the conclusion of a successful year!
Happy Fathers day
Happy Fathers day
I hope all the dads were able to celebrate Father's Day!
Is it possible that one of the best villains in cinematic history is also one of the best fathers? The duality of dad is complex!
Data Day Celebrations - June 5th
Data Day Celebrations - June 5th
June 5th might seem like a lifetime ago or maybe it feels like yesterday?
Big thanks to the Guiding Coalition Team and Department Heads who worked to analyze our data from this year a find the celebrations. We really had a great year and there was much to celebrate. That's why the attached presentation contains over 40 slides of celebratory points from our school year.
The presentation will share an explanation of data celebrations and a fishbone diagram outlining strategies JMS used to achieve success.
Achieving ISAT Goals
Achieving ISAT Goals
We hit all our ISAT goals this year! This is a huge success story for us this year!
Math 54%
ELA 60%
Science 50%
This is awesome work by all our teams to engage and empower our students and push them to achieve their best!
Staffing Update
Staffing Update
Grade 6
Grade 6
As we know, Mrs. Mullikin has been offered one of the positions in grade 6. She has accepted and the board has approved! Congratulations again Mrs. Mullikin!
Mike Renzelman will be Isabelle's mentor next year as she will have 3 sections of science and 1 section of social studies.
Mrs. Mareena Robbins has been offered and accepted the position of ELA/SS in grade 6. Congratulations to Mareena!
Mandy Packwood will act as Mareena's mentor.
Special Education
Special Education
There are 2 different positions to review for special education.
Janine Wilson was offered and accepted one of our SPED positions. Mrs. Wilson was our long-term substitute in grade 8 this year. Congratulations to Janine!
Katy Helt will act as Janine's mentor next year.
Mr. David Collinsworth did accept a position. However, due to family issues in California, Mr. Collinsworth will not be able to join us next year. This is disappointing as we were really looking forward to Mr. Collinsworth joining JMS.
We will be interviewing candidates to fill this position as soon as possible. I was in an interview on June 19th, for a sped position and will continue to recruit.
Library
Library
We conducted 2 rounds of interviews for the library position left vacant by Mrs. Brockmann. We knew it would be impossible to replace Peggy... And the search continues...
There will be advertising in the paper during the summer for this position.
Custodial
Custodial
As you know, Tyler Widman has accepted a position at Centennial as a day-time custodian. We conducted interviews last we for his replacement and we hired Josh Bjur. Josh was at Jenifer at the end of the school year, so you will probably recognize him. Congratulations to Josh!
ELA Dept Head
ELA Dept Head
Congratulations to Justin Miller who will replace Joy Beckman as our ELA Dept Head.
June Personnel Report.pdf
Congratulations
Congratulations
Ms. YOUNG!!!
Ms. YOUNG!!!
Did you know that Mrs. Young has worked for the Lewiston School District for 25 years???
Thank you Ms. Young for your years of service and the significant support you provide the students at JMS!
Summer Facilities Projects and planning for next year
Summer Facilities Projects and planning for next year
Moving Rooms
Moving Rooms
Have a look at the spreadsheet below for who is moving rooms and where they are moving. We have some opportunities to make some changes with this movement.
Room Needs
Room Needs
I've also attached some of the work (big and small) that needs to happen before we start school. If you can think of a work order that needs submitted, let me know.
Big thanks to Mr. Peterson and Tim from SAC for their work at the school. Things are looking great!
Teaming Update
Teaming Update
Some points to highlight, grade 6 has some adjustments to teaching allocations and teaming. Mrs. Robbins and Mr. Akin will be White Team and Mrs. Linja and Mrs. McLeod will be Red Team. Blue Team will become the 3 person team with Mrs. Mullikin taking 3 sections of Science and 1 section of Social Studies. Mrs. Wolf and Mrs. Turner continue to team as Blue Team.
In grade 8, we know that Mr. Thompson is joining the West Team. In grade 7 we have Mrs. Packwood joining South Team.
For Team Leads, grade 6 keeps Mrs. Wolf as team lead and in grade 7 south team Mr. Washburn will replace Mrs. McFarland.
For the rest of the teams, there is a rotation of team lead by quarter and a designated individual to work as Team Lead coordinating advisory. Mr. Rodgers, Mrs. Dufour-Harrich, and Mrs. Stamper will coordinate advisory program with Mrs. Wolf and Mr. Washburn. Mrs. McCall and Mrs. Franke will support advisory as well.
Couple resources that we might be able to use for advisory for next year:
Summer Learning Students
Summer Learning Students
Currently Attending Students
Currently Attending Students
Attached below are the students currently attending summer school. Thanks to all the staff members who supported the drive to get students enrolled for summer learning.
Dana Bidlake
Lyvia Church
Alexander Foss
Simon Halbert
Madelyn Ludiker
Kyree Matthews-Mountains
Hunter Martin
River Ranum
Danielle Richardson
Liam Seubert
Kaden Town
Joseph Wahtomy-Alba
Justin Wells
Jericho Wiggins
Rylee Williams
Caleb Willis
Sophia Schneider
Hayden Ludiker
New Teacher Orientation Schedule and Mentor Responsibilities
New Teacher Orientation Schedule and Mentor Responsibilities
New Staff Mentors
New Staff Mentors
Thank you to the following staff members for offering to mentor our incoming new staff members. The first time you need to meet with your mentee will be on Monday, August 4 from 12:30-3:30.
Mandy Packwood will mentor Mareena Robbins
Mike Renzelman will mentor Isabelle Mullikin
Katy Helt will mentor Janine Wilson
Kinsey Zellerhoff will mentor TBD
Schedule for New Teacher Orientation & Mentor Job Description and Responsibilities
Schedule for New Teacher Orientation & Mentor Job Description and Responsibilities
Attached below are some resources for our mentors to use as they work with our new teachers. There is a job description and a checklist to use to help our new teachers understand who to go to for support.
The schedule for new teachers runs from Monday, August 4th to Monday, August 11th.
Emergency Plans Planning and Feedback
Emergency Plans Planning and Feedback
Please have a look at what we have currently planned as an updated approach for our evacuation plan. The muster point will be a central location for all and students will gather by an assigned core teacher that they will ALWAYS gather when there is an evacuation.
We will have time to review and discuss plans before we conduct our first drill in August. However, please share feedback when you have a chance with the current planning.
Thanks!
Muster Point
Muster Point
ALL JMS will gather on the practice field to be accounted.
Floor 2
Floor 2
Second floor evacuation routes.
Floor 1
Floor 1
First floor evacuation routes.
Completed Principals Mentoring Project
Completed Principals Mentoring Project
Two years later and I have completed the Idaho Principals Mentoring Project. I really enjoyed participating in this project and appreciated the support that was provided.
Congratulations to Peggy and Joy
Congratulations to Peggy and Joy
Thanks to all the staff members who made the last faculty meeting of the year speacial for Peggy and Joy as we said goodbye to them. They get to enjoy the summer break that never ends! Thank you Peggy and Joy for all your service to our students and enjoy retirement!
Lance & Joy
JoAnne & Joy
Peggy & JoAnne
Lance & Peggy
JMS Important Dates 25-26
JMS Important Dates 25-26
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Dates for Your Diary
Dates for Your Diary
Professional learning, and committee meetings dates are attached here for easy reference. This calendar follows the 24-25 calendar very closely. There are some adjustments for dept heads as they are scheduled to meet every other month now to allow for dept meetings.
Progress report dates are also attached here as well. However, we will not be printing these reports for students. In years past, you would see "students carry". Now this reads as "notifications". The office will be responsible for notifying families to check student progress on PowerSchool. Teachers can send messages as well through our new "Rooms" communication system.
june 2 - June 4
june 2 - June 4
Last Week of School and Last Day of School
Last Week of School and Last Day of School
This is our last week of school!
Monday, June 2nd - Yearbook signing - Assembly Schedule
Tuesday, June 3rd - Last day for locker clean out and Chromebook inventory
Wednesday, June 4th - Last Day of School - Dismissal at 12:30
Are you going to the end of year party?
Are you going to the end of year party?
Please complete the survey if you plan on attending the end of year party at Mrs. Wolf's. Party starts at 4:00.
Technology Checks
Technology Checks
Please see the guidance from John about our chromebook inventory and the Windows update taking place over summer.
Staffing Updates
Staffing Updates
If you are interested in the ELA Dept Head Position, please let me know by the end of the day, Monday, June 2nd.
Congratulations to Isabelle Mullikin who has accepted our grade 6 position for science/social studies
Thanks to Tatyana Rodriguez who has submitted her resignation. We appreciate your service and good luck at your next school!
End of Year Guidance
End of Year Guidance
Technology Update
Technology Update
IT will be re-imaging and updating all computers over the summer. Before you leave for the summer, please make sure anything you have saved on the C drive is moved to another drive or backed up. Anything on the C drive will be erased. John can help you with that if you want.
We will not be collecting them and transferring them like was done last year. Please leave Chromebooks docked and unplugged in your classrooms. Chromebooks will be distributed at the beginning of next school year.
Grades and Teams - Please share a time with John that you want him to assist with the Chromebook inventory.
Grade 8 - Please make sure students remove any stickers.
Staffing Update
Staffing Update
Grade 6
Grade 6
Mrs. Mullikin has been offered one of the positions in grade 6. She has accepted! This is all pending board approval.
Mike Renzelman will be Isabelle's mentors
2nd round of interviews took place on Friday, May 30th. Currently referencing candidates. There is a possibility for a 3rd round of interviews.
I will ask Mandy Packwood to act as the mentor to this new hire.
Special Education
Special Education
Mrs. Rodriguez has resigned her position in grade 7. We wish her well in her next posting.
For this position, there will be a communication from HR requesting interests for internal transfer. If no interest, we will work to hire an external candidate.
Mr. Collinsworth has accepted the position. We look forward to welcoming him to our team.
I will ask Katy and Kinsey to act as mentors for these new sped teachers.
Now that there are 2 different positions to review for special education we look to make the best fist according to the new hires expertise.
Library
Library
We now have a couple applicants in the pool for the position. We will work to hire and onboard before the start of the new academic year.
Custodial
Custodial
Tyler Widman has accepted a position at Centennial as a day-time custodian. Please extend your congratulations to Tyler when you see him. We will work to fill Tyler's position during the summer.
ELA Dept Head
ELA Dept Head
As Mrs. Beckman is retiring this year, JMS needs a new ELA Dept Head. If you are interested in this position, please let me know ASAP (end of day Monday, June 2). Thank you!
2025-2026 Activities Calendar
2025-2026 Activities Calendar
Thank you Justin for getting next year's calendar of activities started! Have a look at what we have planned for next year so far!
2025-2026 Activities Calendar.docxFacilities & refurbishing Updates
Facilities & refurbishing Updates
Attached is a list of work orders that have been submitted along with what we know teachers have requested for refurbishing in classrooms. If you need something completed over the summer, make sure you email me and Brandee before the end of the school year.
End of the Year Staff Party
End of the Year Staff Party
Please complete this form so we know who is attending the end of year staff party on Wednesday at Mrs. Wolf's crib
Please complete this form so we know who is attending the end of year staff party on Wednesday at Mrs. Wolf's crib
Thank you to Mrs. Wolf for hosting our end of year staff party again. It's great that this location is out in Cougar Ridge which means this party is unlikely to get busted by the po-po! Try to keep this party on the down-low so Officer Kent doesn't send his buddies to bust us!
Seriously, this will make for a great way for us to celebrate the conclusion of the year. Hope to see you all there!
Teachers Check-Out List 2025
Teachers Check-Out List 2025
Green Form for Teachers' Check-Out List is in your mailbox
Green Form for Teachers' Check-Out List is in your mailbox
This form needs to be submitted to me on the last day of school before you leave for summer. I will initial my sections when the rest of the form is complete.
Students of the Month for May
Students of the Month for May
Thank you for making the last nominations for students of the month. We will announce these on Monday, June 2!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MAY 2025!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MAY 2025!
June Week 1 -June 2-6 Last Week of School
Monday, June 2 - Annual Signing
Tuesday, June 3 - Last possible day for locker cleanout
Wednesday, June 4 - Last Day of School - 1/2 Day
Final Staff Meeting at 1:00 in Room 101
Staff Party at 4:00 - Mrs. Wolf's House
Thursday, June 5 - Data Day #1
June Week 2 -June 12-13 Aaron away for IPMP Conference
June Week 3 -June 18 - PBIS T2 Refresher Course - CANCELED
May 27 - May 30
May 27 - May 30
ISAT Updates
ISAT Updates
All the hard work has paid off. There are a few tests that still need to come be processed and returned, but it seems that we will hit our school smart goals for all our subjects or come extremely close!
SMART Goal Science- 50% (current 49)
SMART Goal Math- 54% (current 54)
SMART Goal ELA- 60% (current 60)
Evaluations need to be completed by Friday May 30th
Evaluations need to be completed by Friday May 30th
Quinn and I are in the process of completing evaluation meetings. Please start working on your Domain 5 Reflections, IPLP Reflections, and Evaluation Reflections.
This is the last week to get these evaluations completed.
Students of the Month
Students of the Month
Please submit your nominations for Students of the Month for the month of May. These are our last nominations for the year :)
Last Week of School and Last Day of School
Last Week of School and Last Day of School
Please review the resources for the last week of school and the last day of school so we know what is taking place.
Evaluations
Evaluations
Evaluations need to be completed by Friday, May 30.
These are the teachers who need to book a time to see me to complete evaluations: Mr. Maurer, Mrs. Helt, Mr. Norwood, Mr. Peterson, Mrs. Stamper, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Turner, and Mrs. McCall.
Please be sure to complete your IPLP Reflection and Domain 5 Reflection
Appealing ISAT Results
Appealing ISAT Results
Attached is the list of students that we may be able to appeal ISAT results. Please have a look at the tab labeled Extenuating Circumstance, and see if there any students you feel we could appeal ISAT results. We can appeal results based on death in families, long-term absences, possible court issues, and other considerations depending if they had a significant impact on education.
Students of the Month for April
Students of the Month for April
Last Student of the Month Nomination
Last Student of the Month Nomination
Dear Teams, please make your last nomination for students of the month for the month of MAY. Thank you!
Awards Nights May 28th & May 29th
Awards Nights May 28th & May 29th
Award nights are scheduled for next week. These are the resources that we can use to start to plan for awards. I've included the speeches that were used to introduce Awards Night as well as the Awards Night Coverage document used for Exploratory & Electives teachers.
If there is any other planning elements that we need to consider, please let me know.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MAY 2025!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MAY 2025!
May Week 4 -May 26-31 Awards Week
Monday, May 26th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 28th - Grade 6 and 7 Awards Night at P1FCU at 6:00PM
Grade 5 to 6 Transition Afternoon
Thursday, May 29th - Grade 8 Awards Night at P1FCU at 6:00PM
Quarter 4 Visit for Superintendent - 7:45 - 9:45
Fire Drill at 10:30
Senior Walkthrough 2:30
June Week 1 -June 2-6 Last Week of School
Monday, June 2 - Annual Signing
Tuesday, June 3 - Last possible day for locker cleanout
Wednesday, June 4 - Last Day of School - 1/2 Day
Final Staff Meeting at 1:00 in Room 101
Staff Party at 4:00 - Mrs. Wolf's House
Thursday, June 5 - Data Day #1
Friday, June 6 - Data Day #2
June Week 2 -June 12-13 Aaron away for IPMP Conference
June Week 3 -June 18 - PBIS T2 Refresher Course
May 19 - May 23
May 19 - May 23
ISAT Updates
ISAT Updates
All the hard work has paid off. There are a few tests that still need to come be processed and returned, but it seems that we will hit our school smart goals for all our subjects or come extremely close!
SMART Goal Science- 50% (current 49)
SMART Goal Math- 54% (current 55)
SMART Goal ELA- 60% (current 62)
Evaluations need to be completed by Friday May 30th
Evaluations need to be completed by Friday May 30th
Quinn and I are in the process of completing evaluation meetings. Please start working on your Domain 5 Reflections, IPLP Reflections, and Evaluation Reflections.
Aaron will share a calendar invitation for Evaluation meetings. They will take place between May 5th and May 30. Make sure all the pieces of your evaluation are complete before we meet.
SRO of the Year Nomination Form
SRO of the Year Nomination Form
Have you ever noticed how much Officer Kent appreciates positive recognition? He loves positive feedback and recognition. Wouldn't it be great to see Officer Kent selected as Idaho's School Resource Officer of the Year? Wouldn't it be great to have a whole school assembly dedicated soley to recognizing his efforts? Let's make this happen!!! Please complete the SRO of the Year Nomination Form
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MAY 2025!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MAY 2025!
May Week 1 -May 5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 6th - Grade 8 Science ISAT - FINALLY
Wednesday, May 7th - PD/Early Release
Life Skills Tie-dye Party
May Week 2 -May 12-16 School BBQ
Friday, May 16 - School BBQ
SOVA Visits Lunch
Saturday, May 17 - Battle of the Books @LHS
May Week 3 -May 19-23 Final Committee Meetings + PBIS Rewards Day + Last Full Week
Wednesday, May 21 - Final Dept Heads Meeting - Mr. Feucht's Room
Thursday, May 22 - Team Leads Final Meeting 3:05-3:35 - Room 208
Friday, May 23 - PBIS Rewards Trip Airport Park 10:00-2:00
May Week 4 -May 26-31 Awards Week
Monday, May 26th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 28th - Grade 6 and 7 Awards Night at P1FCU at 6:00PM
Grade 5 to 6 Transition Afternoon
Thursday, May 29th - Grade 8 Awards Night at P1FCU at 6:00PM
Senior Walkthrough 2:30
June Week 1 -June 2-6 Last Week of School
Monday, June 2 - Annual Signing
Wednesday, June 4 - Last Day of School - 1/2 Day
Final Staff Meeting at 1:00 in Room 101
Staff Party at 4:00 - Mrs. Wolf's House
Thursday, June 5 - Data Day #1
Friday, June 6 - Data Day #2
June Week 2 -June 12-13 Aaron away for IPMP Conference
June Week 3 -June 18 - PBIS T2 Refresher Course
May 5 - May 9
May 5 - May 9
ISAT Updates
ISAT Updates
Regular school schedule for Friday - NO EXTENDED ADVISORY
Math Makeup Tests - Justin shared a list of students who need to keep working on their Math CAT
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1clulDn-EWkavkN_j6zlRBrE8Yy27xXGJuJrBxwTMEEk/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Please review the lists and start making plans to get these completed during the make-up sessions.
School Improvement for Wednesday May 7th
School Improvement for Wednesday May 7th
Reminder that school improvement on Wednesday May 7th is an early release day for students and we will start our teacher appreciation BBQ at 1:15 in the cafeteria.
Part of this school improvement session will include teachers facilitating workshops connected to their learning from the IMLA conference.
This spreadsheet includes the sessions that will be offered on Wednesday. You will have a chance to sign up for the sessions you want to attend.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k2Gnt-BpF35Huph2bXrJ3ZpFaU-Ce2Suv2f_JpLDFao/edit?usp=sharing
The grade 7 and 8 science dept teams will work on cross-campus collaboration and alignment at the high school from 2:30-3:30.
Please complete SRSS during Team Time next week.
Please complete SRSS during Team Time next week.
This is the attached SRSS form that needs to be completed. Please help share your student behavior observations.
Grade Level Awards - Amanda needs your lists by Wednesday, May 7th
Grade Level Awards - Amanda needs your lists by Wednesday, May 7th
Awards night is this month!!!
Grade 6 and 7 is scheduled for 6:00 on Wednesday, May 28th
Grade 8 is scheduled for 6:00 on Thursday, May 29th
PLEASE GET YOUR LISTS TO AMANDA BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH.
Evaluations need to be completed by Friday May 30th
Evaluations need to be completed by Friday May 30th
Quinn and I will start scheduling evaluation meetings during the next couple of weeks. Please start working on your Domain 5 Reflections, IPLP Reflections, and Evaluation Reflections.
Aaron will share a calendar invitation for Evaluation meetings. They will take place between May 5th and May 30. Make sure all the pieces of your evaluation are complete before we meet.
Feedback from Grade 7 - To improve teacher support from leadership for student behavior issues
Feedback from Grade 7 - To improve teacher support from leadership for student behavior issues
Quinn and I had a productive meeting with Grade 7 this week to discuss how we can do a better job of supporting teachers with student behaviors. We still need to meet with Exploratory/Elective Teachers and Certified Staff for Feedback.
Please have a look at what was discussed with the grade 7 team. Thank you grade 7 team for your time and feedback.
SRO of the Year Nomination Form
SRO of the Year Nomination Form
Have you ever noticed how much Officer Kent appreciates positive recognition? He loves positive feedback and recognition. Wouldn't it be great to see Officer Kent selected as Idaho's School Resource Officer of the Year? Wouldn't it be great to have a whole school assembly dedicated soley to recognizing his efforts? Let's make this happen!!! Please complete the SRO of the Year Nomination Form
Celebrations
Celebrations
Impact Grants
Congratulations to Mrs. Gregg and Mr. Maurer for their impact grant approvals. Mrs. Gregg will get be able to use her funds to expand Coding in GT and Mr. Maurer will be able to use his funds to improve our Weight Room! Congratulations!
Middle School Performance Assessment
Congratulations to Mr. Wicks and Mrs. McLean for their great student performances at the Middle School Performance Assessment. Our students received excellent feedback.
Jenifer Board Presentation on April 28
Congratulations to Mrs. Ohrtman-Rogers on the board presentation on Monday night. It was great for us to share with our board some of the wonderful snacks that we have enjoyed all year. Additionally, Mrs. Ohrtman-Rogers shared some of the great work she has done to develop her program. The highlight was presenting Mrs. Greear with the Quilt that was made specially for her. It was a great night!
DISTRICT APP
DISTRICT APP
If you haven’t downloaded our district APP yet, here is the link to do so: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lewiston-isd-1/id6742158117 I’m told if you download the app, all your wildest dreams could come true!
Staffing Update
Staffing Update
Please offer your congratulations to Mrs. McFarland as she has accepted a position at LHS next year teaching English to 10th and 11th graders. This creates an opening for ELA in grade 7. I have reviewed the staff form for teaching preferences for 25-26 and spoke to several staff members about their interest in this position. As we are very close to the end of the year and we are in the process for hiring other positions, I need to know ASAP if you are interested in the ELA grade 7 position. Please let me know by the end of the day Friday, May 2nd.
Supporting Bubble Students and Summer School Candidates
Supporting Bubble Students and Summer School Candidates
Thank you for your work to identify what supports our students need to be ready for the next grade level. We have 1 month left to do meaningful work to prepare our students as best we can. We can continue to use this document to provide needed supports.
The attached document also shares who has been identified as candidates for summer school. Summer school can also support students and prepare them for the next grade. Letters have been shared for summer school.
isat update
isat update
We have started to get back our results! ELA is off to a great start!
Isat resources - Schedule and accommodations
Isat resources - Schedule and accommodations
Regular school schedule for Friday - NO EXTENDED ADVISORY on May 2
Math Makeup Tests - Justin shared a list of students who need to keep working on their Math CAT
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1clulDn-EWkavkN_j6zlRBrE8Yy27xXGJuJrBxwTMEEk/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Please review the lists and start making plans to get these completed during the make-up sessions.
Good news! We averaged 94.4% Attendance for the 1st week of the ISATs and attendance blitz and we are on track to have similar attendance for this week.
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
Because you are the most amazing staff ever... Heather's 8th grade classes will be making lunch for all of you on Friday, May 9th. You will have a choice of either a sandwich or a salad. This will be paired with a soup of your choice and a cookie treat if you would like one. Please be sure to submit a form with your choices by May 1st so that I can shop over the weekend. ***When you select your delivery time remember that it is a Friday. Thanks, Heather
Link to the Form Teacher Appreciation Lunch
Here is the calendar for Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 5th - Nacho average staff
Tuesday, May 6th - Apple Sugar Cookies
Wednesday, May 7th - ½ Day - Staff BBQ
Thursday, May 8th - Room Service Day - Special Deliveries for Teachers
Friday, May 9th - Full lunch for faculty - need to complete the form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu1ed0FyIJVYnT9R98z2yLWb7SGrOGoC0QEB8p-8UmWTVpjQ/viewform
JMS Exploratory/ELECTIVES for 25-26
JMS Exploratory/ELECTIVES for 25-26
Huge thanks to our exploratory/elective teams for their work to create our offerings for 25-26. Attached below is an overview of what the courses look like for next year.
Desirae Reed will offer a Yearbook class in the 8th grade. She will still offer one section of 8th grade Art.
Will Thompson has accepted the 8th grade ELA position.
Jeremy Feucht’s 8th grade Graphic Design class will change from semester-long to quarter-long and will be offered once each quarter. Jeremy will teach the Audio/Visual Tech class, which will also change from semester-long to quarter-long and will be offered once each quarter.
Cheyenne Gregg will have just one GT class in the 8th grade, one in the 7th grade, and one in the 6th grade. She will move into Will’s room (111). She will offer leadership classes to students 6-8.
Cindy Brotnov will teach Health and Creative Writing for grades 6 & 7 and Careers for grade 8.
Morgan LeBlanc and Kevin Maurer will offer Health and PE. However, with Mrs. Brotnov adding Health, Mr. LeBlanc and Mr. Maurer will add additional PE.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MAY 2025!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MAY 2025!
May Week 1 -May 5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 6th - Grade 8 Science ISAT - FINALLY
Wednesday, May 7th - PD/Early Release
Life Skills Tie-dye Party
May Week 2 -May 12-16 School BBQ
Friday, May 16 - School BBQ
SOVA Visits Lunch
Saturday, May 17 - Battle of the Books @LHS
May Week 3 -May 19-23 Final Committee Meetings + PBIS Rewards Day + Last Full Week
Wednesday, May 21 - Final Dept Heads Meeting - Mr. Feucht's Room
Thursday, May 22 - Team Leads Final Meeting 3:05-3:35 - Room 208
Friday, May 23 - PBIS Rewards Trip Airport Park 10:00-2:00
May Week 4 -May 26-31 Awards Week
Monday, May 26th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 28th - Grade 6 and 7 Awards Night at P1FCU at 6:00PM
Grade 5 to 6 Transition Afternoon
Thursday, May 29th - Grade 8 Awards Night at P1FCU at 6:00PM
Senior Walkthrough 2:30
June Week 1 -June 2-6 Last Week of School
Monday, June 2 - Annual Signing
Wednesday, June 4 - Last Day of School - 1/2 Day
Final Staff Meeting at 1:00 in Room 101
Staff Party at 4:00 - Mrs. Wolf's House
Thursday, June 5 - Data Day #1
Friday, June 6 - Data Day #2
June Week 2 -June 12-13 Aaron away for IPMP Conference
June Week 3 -June 18 - PBIS T2 Refresher Course
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