https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h Welcome to Owen Intermediate School. Owen is a special school as it falls in between the elementary and middle school. It comes with its own set of challenges with issues related to the social emotional and educational markers of students at this age. I have had an amazing five-year journey with lots of successes and areas that still need improvement. Whether you are a newbie or an experience, principal, I urge you to continue some of our major programs such as PBIS, our MTSS process, leadership structure, WIN, etc. In this paddlet in, I am going to provide you with lots of links and information. I wish that when I began at new buildings someone provided this for me. Please keep moving the building forward. Listen to what the staff is saying, but push them to do better. No en-us 2024-04-20 11:38:14 UTC 2024-07-05 16:22:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://v1.padlet.pics/1/image?t=c_limit%2Cdpr_3%2Ch_224%2Cw_500&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com%2F400606975%2F2f2c2aad8816f6e43cf63dd2a366b526%2FIMG_0969.jpg jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703175 2024-04-20 11:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703175 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703256 2024-04-20 11:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703256 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703349 2024-04-20 11:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703349 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703384 2024-04-20 11:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703384 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703447 2024-04-20 11:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703447 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703514 2024-04-20 11:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703514 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703596 2024-04-20 11:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703596 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703640 2024-04-20 11:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962703640 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704174 2024-04-20 11:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704174 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704284 2024-04-20 11:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704284 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704491 Anchor charts are an instructional strategy we use and developed through the school improvement process. They tend to do them well in the beginning of the year and as they go on, they do fewer. I have linked presentations and expectations we have for them. I recommend that every couple months you have them bring a sample to a staff meeting and do a gallery walk. Each department has identified at least three all teachers will create during each cardmarking.]]> 2024-04-20 11:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704491 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704549 2024-04-20 11:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704549 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704592 2024-04-20 11:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704592 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704764 2024-04-20 11:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704764 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704817 2024-04-20 11:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704817 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704888 2024-04-20 11:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704888 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704980 We currently use the thoughtful classroom as our evaluation tool. I am sure that training will be provided by the district.

Previously, I have used the following form to have teachers set goals in the beginning of the year.

Teachers who have not received 10 year must have a minimum of two formal observations a year. Traditionally I do them in end of October/beginning of November and then again in March.  

You are only required to do one formal observation for tenured teachers, but traditionally I do two for them as well. 

A midyear evaluation meeting must be completed for each  teacher and any teacher who is on a development plan.

I do a combination of announced for unannounced observations. At least one must be unannounced.  ]]> 2024-04-20 11:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962704980 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705103 2024-04-20 11:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705103 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705282 2024-04-20 11:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705282 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705322 The building was completely remodeled two years ago. There are still things that need to be fixed. Work with James Williams on anything you need. He is the buildings and grounds supervisor.  I recommend that you use the work order system and put in everything no matter how big or small it might be.  ]]> 2024-04-20 11:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705322 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705399 Mrs. Mahdi and Mrs. Floro are effective at their jobs. I have linked a copy of their basic rules and responsibilities. Although it can be difficult, I highly suggest you meet with him every 2 to 3 weeks just to review what needs to be done.]]> 2024-04-20 11:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705399 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705489 2024-04-20 11:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705489 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705570 Here are my recommendations for staffing based on the last five years.

I would split up Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Jones in the fifth grade. Mrs. Moore is a newer teacher and has tons of potential, but needs someone different to help push her to be better.

I would recommend that you split up the partnership between Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Bias. They tend to overly on each other and parents get frustrated with it.

Mrs. Schubert is new to our building and this will be her first full year. Putting her with a new partner is needed. She currently works with Mr. Jablinski who relies a lot, their teaching partner to make decisions, etc. this can be exhausting for the other teacher.

Our music teacher left at the end of last year. Kids are not fond of music class and it has always been a struggle for whatever Teacher is in there. I would recommend that you find a different class to be taught a performing arts. Class might be a better choice, that included singing, acting, dancing, and musical instruments. Mrs. Safiedine has some great ideas.

Mr. Dudley has made some great improvements this year but monitor the relationships he is building with students.

Mr. Jablinski, Mrs. Bennet and Mrs. Bugescu struggle with class management. They need lot of support with setting routines, expectations, etc..

Mrs. Bugescu has an alternative certification. Program is not high-quality and she struggles with core instructional practices.  ]]> 2024-04-20 11:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705570 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705679 2024-04-20 11:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705679 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705890 2024-04-20 11:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705890 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705976 2024-04-20 11:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962705976 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706131 We have one sixth grade and one 5th grade classroom of gifted and talented students. About 20% of them are truly gifted and talented and the rest are teacher pleasers. The parents can be a bit much so build relationships with them from the beginning. Their perception is often their children are better than the rest.  We no longer have in Advanced math program as well.

Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Bias teach the sixth grade and Mrs. Gillsey, Mrs. Runyan and Mrs. Safiedine teach the fifth grade. ]]> 2024-04-20 11:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706131 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706208 2024-04-20 11:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706208 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706260 2024-04-20 11:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706260 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706553 2024-04-20 11:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706553 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706624 Traditionally I send emails out at 7 AM or 3 PM. I try to limit what I send during the day.  on Sundays at six I send the tiger Tim, which is the detailed weekly updates. On Wednesday I send the Wednesday whip around, which is just more specific information they need for the end of the week.

I sent out a ParentSquare message to staff at 6 pm on Sundays letting them know that the tiger times has been published. I have always included some type of short inspirational video with the message. I get these from the following:    I highly recommend that you subscribe to this person. He charges a small fee but will supply you with a professional development session to hold once per month and the weekly inspirational videos.  ]]> 2024-04-20 11:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706624 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706740 The building is allocated for building subs. They sub in classrooms or fill in where needed around the building. We provide them with a schedule on the days when they are not in classrooms or assign them special projects. I would be clear about expectations for what they should do when They are not assigned to classrooms. ]]> 2024-04-20 11:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706740 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706808 You will need to connect with the curriculum Director to see what funds are available for afterschool programming. For the past two years, we have run a  program called Book Nook. I believe it runs for 15 weeks three days after school.—Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3-4. The first half is homework support and the second half is a live tutoring session.  There is no transportation provided.

For the past two years, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Miloser, and Mysliwiec have run the program.  ]]> 2024-04-20 11:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962706808 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962831832 There is a snack cart located in the staff lounge. I supply it with snacks mostly from Costco and sometimes from Gordon Food Service and we charge one dollar there are also containers in the refrigerator to sell cans of pop. They sell for one dollar as well the money is used for Staff culture items, petty cash, attendance incentives, student needs, staff needs, etc.

Traditionally, I also supply coffee, pods, creamers, and tea from this money.]]> 2024-04-20 16:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962831832 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962831929 The kitchen staff is wonderful. Carolyn Brooks is the top dog and she will help you with whatever you need.  ]]> 2024-04-20 16:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962831929 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962969135 Design pickle is absolutely amazing. They will create any type of flyer, brochure, banner, social media post, etc.  that you would like.  They will create one design per night.

Here is my username and login. Everything that has been created over the past two years is linked in this folder.

We for events for the 24–25 school year. And I have requested all of the flyers to be updated. If you change dates you will need to resubmit them, but I thought it would be helpful to have an overall majority of them done.   Everything they create is branded and just be very specific on what you would like created.  

]]> 2024-04-20 21:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2962969135 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2964428733 The building is assigned one security guard. In the morning, they are assigned to the crosswalk and in the afternoon they man the spot where parents pick up and the buses cross. Their job at the end of the day is to make sure that no one enters the bus lane and, when the buses are leaving, no one gets in the middle of them in the morning. They keep cars from pulling down in front of the school. During the day they help supervise at lunch, get students for hall, escorts, and our constantly checking bathrooms. They should always be walking around the building. Again, set expectations for them from the beginning. Also, work with them about how to interact with students and not be confrontational. They traditionally struggle with this. ]]> 2024-04-22 09:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2964428733 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2972387868 Lunches traditionally have run from 1045 until 1255. We schedule four lunches run for a half hour each. The last three lunches there is a five minute period in between the lunch periods. 

There are usually four classes her lunch. Two will get in line and the other two will sit down as the lines go down, you call the other tables.

Students usually sit with their class or switch class. 

There is a snack cart that you call kids to purchase items from.  They must buy lunch in order to get something from the snack cart. 

You are permitted to hire three lunch people. If you only have three lunch periods, you can hire a fourth.  The job posting for lunch supervisors is linked.  


]]> 2024-04-28 09:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2972387868 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2972387973 You are permitted under title one to hire a parent coordinator. I have attached a job posting along with job responsibilities.

They work from September to June for 20 hours per month.

When completing their hours, here are the sum of the descriptors we have used that are acceptable through Title 1:]]> 2024-04-28 09:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2972387973 jsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2972388135 According to the contract, we have for one hour meetings per month. For the past five years, we have done them in the following way.

The first Wednesday of the month is PLC

The second Wednesday of the month is a staff meeting

The third Wednesday of the month is a PLC. 

The last meeting of the month are committee meetings

All meetings run from 3:20 to 4:20. 

PLC meetings are half ELA/math and science/social studies. This is how the team preferred to do it in the past, but you may want to ask if they want to continue in format

Please see the section on committee meetings to see how they are run. ]]> 2024-04-28 09:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/2972388135 jpsalhaney https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/3046407912 2024-07-05 16:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jsalhaney/6emrxr8y80sidz4h/wish/3046407912