SIT Meeting

August 6, 2014

  1. Safety

·  Fire Exit Maps

·  Fire Drills/Lock Down

  1. Attendance

·  Make It Count

  1. Ms. Gonzalez – Lone Star Passwords

·  K-5 has access to Target the Question

·  If you don’t know your password, click on reset password and follow the instructions.

·  There are two icons for Target the Question on your home screen. One icon is for last year, which will expire at the end of this month, and the other icon for this school year.

·  Fourth grade is requesting training for Target Practice. A quick overview will be scheduled for August the 14th.

  1. Maribel

·  The district is moving away from using social security numbers and will be using employee numbers. The number is located on top of your my.sisd.net page.

·  We had a fundraiser projected for the end of this month, however the vendor does not offer it until the spring.

·  Fundraiser ideas will be discussed at the feeder pattern meeting on Monday.

·  Ideas are welcomed as long as they are approved by the district.

  1. Open House –Thursday, August 14 from 5-7 PM

·  Pre-K and kinder have already had their orientation night and will not be joining us.

·  It is not a parent conference, it is more of a meet and greet day.

·  Parents are welcome to schedule a conference to discuss their child’s progress.

  1. Olweus Pep Rally is scheduled for Friday August 15th

·  The head baseball coach from Montwood H.S. has been invited to join us.

·  Chico from the EP Chihuahuas, dancers, and cheerleaders have also been invited.

·  “Be a good sport. Don’t bully” theme was brought up.

  1. Fall Festival: Friday. September 26; 4:30 – 7:30 PM

·  Booths/games 100% profits

·  Vendors are welcomed

  1. Marla

·  Parent Compacts will be given out on Aug. 13th. They should be returned by the 15th. Parent surveys will also be distributed. Marla will provide you with a roster. If you could please keep track and check them off as they are returned. The top two classes that turn them in on time will receive an incentive.

·  We still have emergency bags left please contact Marla if you need one.

·  Cheerleaders are available for school-sponsored events.

  1. Other

·  TK-Ms. Encina is working on the terrific kid certificate and royal crusader packets. She will sent a list of deadlines for submission of those items. We are now having terrific kid ceremonies held on the second Friday of the month. Teachers are asked to comply with the deadlines given.

·  You Have a Voice Box is a superintendent’s initiative. The box is located in the library. It is for anyone who would like to reach out to the campus with any concerns or suggestions. Please discuss the purpose of the box with students. The biggest purpose of the box is suicide prevention.

·  Post Cards - have been ordered and we will continue to send them out.

·  Science Textbook – Thurs. Aug. 7: 4-6 at DSC. Teachers are encouraged to attend. It will be an overview of the digital part of the textbook along with a planning session.

·  Science Academies will be offered after school from 4-6. More information to follow.

·  Grade Levels -Friday: Stacey Stallings will be training on Tyler.

·  Fall pictures – Wed., Aug. 13th (students must wear uniforms). Allowing students to wear free dress was discussed. Mrs. Myers will look into it and asks that SIT members discuss it with their grade levels.

·  TSR I due Mon., August 18

·  Progress Reports – Grades are due on the 15th and they should go out on the 20th (tentatively).

·  Monday, August 25 – Faculty meetings will be scheduled for the last Monday of the month. Please schedule appointments accordingly.

·  Early Release - Wed., Aug. 27 for students, PD for teachers. Aides will received training as well.

·  GT Nominations due Friday, Aug. 29th to room 206

·  Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 1 – No school

·  Funds are available for tutoring. A meeting will be scheduled with

Mr. Altamirano to discuss data. First and second grade interventions will start as soon as data is reviewed as well.

·  I-Station needs to start during the testing window. The district is working on logins.

·  Teachers will also get usernames and passwords for students until after September for the math and science adoptions.

·  Ms. Encina is still working on Operation School Bell. Don’t forget to submit names of students.