Academically, we will be finishing Night, writing transitions in our paragraphs, and will be exploring one and two step equations or the Exponential Laws in Mathantics.
*Mandatory Staff and ELL meetings will be held Remote Wednesday, 5/26/21. Both meetings will take the place of grade level/department meetings for SY21 Q4 Wks 5 & 6.
Monday, 5/17"A" Animal or Amie Day
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Voluntary COVID Testing
1st Floor, Room 111
Tuesday, 5/18
"B" Baseball Hat Day
Ray Warrior Wednesday, 5/19
"C" Cook with your class day
Mandatory Meetings
- ELL Option 1 -1:45 - 2:30 PM
- All Staff Meeting - 2:30 -2:45 PM: Schedule & Assessment Information
- ELL Option 1 - 2:45 - 3:30 PM
Thursday, 5/20
"D" Drawing & Celebrate our Deaf Culture Day
Friday, 5/21
"E" Exercise Day 8:45 a.m. and 3:45 PM
Saturday, 5/22
Vaccination Bus at Ray
Looking Ahead
Tentative Assignment Meetings
Ray's ABC Countdown to Summer and Annual Walk-A-Thon - Action Required for Classroom Teachers*Classroom Teachers - Please post this information on your websites.
1. ABC Countdown - Ray Family, let's make it a fun learning experience for our last 26 days of the school year!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19uwuoCpYlvOQJ9PduVAhaXacNJHddt4hoFXpC6Sipsg/edit?usp=sharing
2.
https://rayschool.dojiggy.io/rayschoolSchool-wide Total as of 5/9/21, $4,730
Goal: $15,000
Information for our Staff - Friendly Competition
1st Place: 3rd - $940
2nd Place: 2nd - $565
3rd Place: 4th - $490
4th Place: 7th - $320
5th Place: 5th - $315
Prek: $0 1st -$175. 6th - $255. 8th $215. KDG - $75.
8th Grade HappeningsPlease email me if you have taught or worked with Madison O'Shields before noon 5/17/21. I would like to invite you to a special virtual event Monday night (15 minutes or announcement).
From our 8th Grade Graduation Coordinators
Do you have any pictures of our current 8th graders through their time here at Ray?
Also, we are seeking congratulation messages from staff members?
The goal is to create a video for the 8th graders including baby pictures, pictures over the years, superlatives, and notes from them and from parents. The team plans to showcase their high school choices and all.
Please contact Ms. Havnoonian for additional details.
Way to Go Ms. H💚!
Ray KudosCongratulations to our Remote Raffle Winner
Ms. Gabe Sheridan won a Document Camera to use with her 1st and 2nd grader Remote Ray Warriors! Her name was randomly selected by a colleague.
Special Shout out to Ms. Catherine Cooper from a Colleague
Ms. Cooper is so extremely helpful during class. She not only checks in on her assigned students, but is ready to respond to and help any student who may need it. She even helps check individual assignments for multiple students each class session to make sure they are on task during asynchronous time! The class I have with her is very challenging, and I am so grateful to have her on my team each day!
Way to go Ms. Cooper💚!
Thank you to everyone for assisting with Q4 Subbing and Lunch/Recess Support! It has been a challenge.
Thank you to Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Francek, Mrs. Valencia-Kelley, and Ray Warriors for your ABC Countdown to summer suggestions.
Mandatory ELL PDFrom the Desk of Mrs. McGehee
Similar to years prior, I am required to give EL PD to all teachers. This year, it is a continuation of previous PD given in 2-45 minute presentations (Session 1 AND Session 2). I will provide anticipatory guides again.
CPDU are available for this workshop.
Here are the options for Session 1. Please choose one of the following:
Wednesday, May 19
1:45 to 2:30 (Session 1A) http://meet.google.com/mgk-tvsi-xzv
OR
2:45 to 3:30 (Session 1B). http://meet.google.com/fii-hgzx-ham
Here are the options for Session 2. Please also choose one of the following:
Wednesday, May 26
1:45 to 2:30 (Session 2A)
OR
2:45 to 3:30 (Session 2B)
One Dream, One Ray Team!
May Birthdays🎂
5/1 - Victoria Dent
5/7 - Jesson Lannon
5/11 - Kristy Collins
5/15 - Rokeya Begum
5/30 - Nicole Havnoonian
Progress (Due this week) & Grades RemindersASPEN: Progress report posting is now open until May 19 (next Wednesday). Admin reviews May 20 and distribution is May 21.
*Reminder: We have a zero policy with no assignments lower than 50%.
Thank you, Classroom Teachers!
Looking Ahead
Q4 report cards: 3rd, 6th, 8th grade
- Posting opens May 26.
- Reading and math must be posted by June 4 at 5:00 pm
- Teachers can repost throughout the grading process. Note: if you change a grade, you need to repost. Math and reading can be changed after June 4 but will not change promotion status.
Q4 report cards: All grade LEVELS
- The deadline for posting all grades is June 18.
- Teachers can repost throughout the grading process. Note: if you change a grade, you need to repost.
- POST Q4 BEFORE POSTING FINAL GRADES
FINAL GRADES: ALL GRADE LEVEL
- Grades must be reposted a final time separately from Q4 grades. Once Post Column - Term appears, select update post columns. Select Term 4: term grades for all students. THEN in the next pop-up window: a final grade option will appear along with Quarter 4 grade: leave it as district calculation. Term 4 should be "average". Once you click ok, two columns should appear Q4Grd and FG. FG is the final grade for the year.
- Select the Post grade column. Pushpins are red when you successfully post.
- If you enter overrides or alter assignment grades, don't forget to post grades again.
Posting final grades ES
Posting final grades Kindergarten
ATTENDANCE: Looking ahead to quarter 4-grade reporting: Attendance reporting continues through June 22, even for 8th grade.
Professional Development - Adults fostering the love of LearningRequired Upcoming Health and Safety Trainings for Staff
I am writing to announce that the required Q4 COVID Health Protocol Training is now available on SafeSchools. This training is mandatory for all staff, will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, and must be completed by May 24.
Vaccination Bus at Ray for any Chicago students and parents on May 22 & June 12thThe vaccination event is open to all Chicagoans 12 and older! There is no cost, and no identification is needed.
· Students who are under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian present with them on-site to provide consent for the vaccination - the vaccinators will confirm this before administering the vaccine, but it will be important to ensure that information is clear to students and their families as we advertise the event
· The vaccination bus will offer both the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a one-dose vaccine for individuals 18 and older, and the Pfizer vaccine, a two-dose vaccine for individuals 12 and older.
If you would like to volunteer for this event or work in the building on one of these Saturdays, please let me know.
Special Delivery from your Principal - Staff Appreciation Gifts ArrivedHybrid Staff - I was laser-focused on our SY22 budget last week. I did not have the pleasure of walking around the building as much so I will hand-deliver gifts this week.Remote Staff - Please email Ms. Jennie for a pickup date.
*The box isn't that big😄.
SY22 - Job OpeningOST Afterschool CoordinatorHours: Afterschool hours TBD
Stipend: Yes
Interested Candidates - Please email me before 5/18/21Mandatory Staff and ELL meetings will be held Remote Wednesday, 5/26/21. Both meetings will take the place of grade level/department meetings for SY21 Q4 Wks 5 & 6.
Monday, 5/17"A" Animal or Amie Day
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Voluntary COVID Testing
1st Floor, Room 111
Tuesday, 5/18
"B" Baseball Hat Day
Ray Warrior Wednesday, 5/19
"C" Cook with your class day
Mandatory Meetings
- ELL Option 1 -1:45 - 2:30 PM
- All Staff Meeting - 2:30 -2:45 PM: Schedule & Assessment Information
- ELL Option 1 - 2:45 - 3:30 PM
Thursday, 5/20
"D" Drawing & Celebrate our Deaf Culture Day
Friday, 5/21
"E" Exercise Day 8:45 a.m. and 3:45 PM
Saturday, 5/22
Vaccination Bus at Ray
Looking Ahead
Tentative Assignment Meetings
Ray's ABC Countdown to Summer and Annual Walk-A-Thon - Action Required for Classroom Teachers*Classroom Teachers - Please post this information on your websites.
1. ABC Countdown - Ray Family, let's make it a fun learning experience for our last 26 days of the school year!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19uwuoCpYlvOQJ9PduVAhaXacNJHddt4hoFXpC6Sipsg/edit?usp=sharing
2.
https://rayschool.dojiggy.io/rayschoolSchool-wide Total as of 5/9/21, $4,730
Goal: $15,000
Information for our Staff - Friendly Competition
1st Place: 3rd - $940
2nd Place: 2nd - $565
3rd Place: 4th - $490
4th Place: 7th - $320
5th Place: 5th - $315
Prek: $0 1st -$175. 6th - $255. 8th $215. KDG - $75.
8th Grade HappeningsPlease email me if you have taught or worked with Madison O'Shields before noon 5/17/21. I would like to invite you to a special virtual event Monday night (15 minutes or announcement).
From our 8th Grade Graduation Coordinators
Do you have any pictures of our current 8th graders through their time here at Ray?
Also, we are seeking congratulation messages from staff members?
The goal is to create a video for the 8th graders including baby pictures, pictures over the years, superlatives, and notes from them and from parents. The team plans to showcase their high school choices and all.
Please contact Ms. Havnoonian for additional details.
Way to Go Ms. H💚!
Ray KudosCongratulations to our Remote Raffle Winner
Ms. Gabe Sheridan won a Document Camera to use with her 1st and 2nd grader Remote Ray Warriors! Her name was randomly selected by a colleague.
Special Shout out to Ms. Catherine Cooper from a Colleague
Ms. Cooper is so extremely helpful during class. She not only checks in on her assigned students, but is ready to respond to and help any student who may need it. She even helps check individual assignments for multiple students each class session to make sure they are on task during asynchronous time! The class I have with her is very challenging, and I am so grateful to have her on my team each day!
Way to go Ms. Cooper💚!
Thank you to everyone for assisting with Q4 Subbing and Lunch/Recess Support! It has been a challenge.
Thank you to Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Francek, Mrs. Valencia-Kelley, and Ray Warriors for your ABC Countdown to summer suggestions.
Mandatory ELL PDFrom the Desk of Mrs. McGehee
Similar to years prior, I am required to give EL PD to all teachers. This year, it is a continuation of previous PD given in 2-45 minute presentations (Session 1 AND Session 2). I will provide anticipatory guides again.
CPDU are available for this workshop.
Here are the options for Session 1. Please choose one of the following:
Wednesday, May 19
1:45 to 2:30 (Session 1A) http://meet.google.com/mgk-tvsi-xzv
OR
2:45 to 3:30 (Session 1B). http://meet.google.com/fii-hgzx-ham
Here are the options for Session 2. Please also choose one of the following:
Wednesday, May 26
1:45 to 2:30 (Session 2A)
OR
2:45 to 3:30 (Session 2B)
One Dream, One Ray Team!
May Birthdays🎂
5/1 - Victoria Dent
5/7 - Jesson Lannon
5/11 - Kristy Collins
5/15 - Rokeya Begum
5/30 - Nicole Havnoonian
Progress (Due this week) & Grades RemindersASPEN: Progress report posting is now open until May 19 (next Wednesday). Admin reviews May 20 and distribution is May 21.
*Reminder: We have a zero policy with no assignments lower than 50%.
Thank you, Classroom Teachers!
Looking Ahead
Q4 report cards: 3rd, 6th, 8th grade
- Posting opens May 26.
- Reading and math must be posted by June 4 at 5:00 pm
- Teachers can repost throughout the grading process. Note: if you change a grade, you need to repost. Math and reading can be changed after June 4 but will not change promotion status.
Q4 report cards: All grade LEVELS
- The deadline for posting all grades is June 18.
- Teachers can repost throughout the grading process. Note: if you change a grade, you need to repost.
- POST Q4 BEFORE POSTING FINAL GRADES
FINAL GRADES: ALL GRADE LEVEL
- Grades must be reposted a final time separately from Q4 grades. Once Post Column - Term appears, select update post columns. Select Term 4: term grades for all students. THEN in the next pop-up window: a final grade option will appear along with Quarter 4 grade: leave it as district calculation. Term 4 should be "average". Once you click ok, two columns should appear Q4Grd and FG. FG is the final grade for the year.
- Select the Post grade column. Pushpins are red when you successfully post.
- If you enter overrides or alter assignment grades, don't forget to post grades again.
Posting final grades ES
Posting final grades Kindergarten
ATTENDANCE: Looking ahead to quarter 4-grade reporting: Attendance reporting continues through June 22, even for 8th grade.
Professional Development - Adults fostering the love of LearningRequired Upcoming Health and Safety Trainings for Staff
I am writing to announce that the required Q4 COVID Health Protocol Training is now available on SafeSchools. This training is mandatory for all staff, will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, and must be completed by May 24.
Vaccination Bus at Ray for any Chicago students and parents on May 22 & June 12thThe vaccination event is open to all Chicagoans 12 and older! There is no cost, and no identification is needed.
· Students who are under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian present with them on-site to provide consent for the vaccination - the vaccinators will confirm this before administering the vaccine, but it will be important to ensure that information is clear to students and their families as we advertise the event
· The vaccination bus will offer both the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a one-dose vaccine for individuals 18 and older, and the Pfizer vaccine, a two-dose vaccine for individuals 12 and older.
If you would like to volunteer for this event or work in the building on one of these Saturdays, please let me know.
Special Delivery from your Principal - Staff Appreciation Gifts ArrivedHybrid Staff - I was laser-focused on our SY22 budget last week. I did not have the pleasure of walking around the building as much so I will hand-deliver gifts this week.Remote Staff - Please email Ms. Jennie for a pickup date.
*The box isn't that big😄.
SY22 - Job OpeningOST Afterschool CoordinatorHours: Afterschool hours TBD
Stipend: Yes
Interested Candidates - Please email me before 5/18/21