Thank you Thursday

You made it to break! This time of year marks time for reflection and renewal. It is Easter Season, Passover, Cambodian New Year, and Ramadan (sorry if I left anything out). These are all times for reflection and renewal. Wishing all of you time to stop for a bit to tune up, change the oil, and fill the tank. You need to be in tip top shape for the final stretch of the 2021-22 school year. 

May 3 Region Meeting

Please plan on being in person May 3 from 9:30-noon at a location TBD to draft your equitable literacy goal and begin the planning process for ILT, CPT, and PD for the 2022-23 school year. Bring a member(s) of your ILT. Our wonderful Christine Cronin will help facilitate again. Jodi and I will be thought partners with your team. I know this may be an MCAS administration day, but do what you can to prioritize this time! 

Hiring Season, Ref Checks, Third Year Provisionals

I know you know this, but hiring for next year before you leave for the summer is essential because there could be a shortage in August if you wait. In my own experience, there was always one or two people who found other opportunities during the summer, which led to a lot of stress. Whatever you can do to minimize that stress, do it now!

If you are hiring someone from another school, please call your colleagues to give them a heads up and make sure you call to check references. There have been many instances where leaders have done neither - and learned of deficiencies after the fact. Finally, remember that third year provisional staff obtain professional (permanent) status in their fourth year. You have until June 15 to make that decision EVEN IF you provided reasonable assurance. This is one of the most important decisions we make in the district. Call me if you have questions about this. When you are making your decision, please visualize the image below.

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Friday Flyer - April 8, 2022

In one week.... disconnect.
You've been working hard these past seven weeks.  Get rested for the final stretch - lots of learning time remains, hiring, planning for 22-23, MCAS, EOY MAP, budget, evaluations, student transitions, and close-out!

I am grateful for each of you for your hard work each day. I see first hand how students benefit from your leadership. Marvin is supporting teachers as they seek employment for next year and has staff working with students and families on their transition to a new school in the fall. Mike is close to making a decision for his next career opportunity. Alex, Candice, Lauren, and Marvin are two months from finishing their first year as school leaders. A few of you are dealing with your own or a family member's health. Others are taking time not to miss a child's important milestone or event. Candice has a parent group rallying that a teacher's evaluation rating is changed. Cynthia had a major curveball thrown at her this week and handled it with grace and flexibility. Each day we put forth our best effort. Thank you.

In our personal and professional lives, we are constantly hit with one adversity after the other, most of which we have no control over. But the four things we have total control over is how we react, how we adapt, how we breathe, and how we take action. - Diamond Dallas Page

Diversity Hiring Goal

The Everett and Tynan have submitted their diversity hiring goal. You should have received an email from OHC with the link to your goal setting sheet. Thank you!

SY22-23 Professional Learning Catalog

This catalog is immense! Some of your ILTs have been using it to plan for their professional learning next year. The Russell has used the catalog to develop their arc of learning for next year. Reach out to Derrick if you want to know more.

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