Dean's Campus News
Elementary Dean
Office of the Elementary Dean
Habit Of Scholarship - HOS Focus
During the month of November our HOS focus is “duel”. Scholars are learning about accountability and social justice. Accountability is an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions. While social justice is a concept of fair and just relations between the individual and society. This is measured by the explicit and tacit terms for the distribution of wealth, opportunities for personal activity, and social privilege.
For the next several weeks scholars will focus on being accountable and living out the meaning of social justice in tandem. The video below is a simplistic way to explain social justice to our scholars. I ask that you watch the video below below with your scholar and have a conversation with them on what they learned from the video. Ask them this question, are we accountable for others and why? Ask your scholar about ways to demonstrate social justice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcWZZeXOegw
ClassDojo
Scholars who reached the dojo incentive point total for October will have a small celebration on Thursday during lunch. All scholar names are below. Look for photos in the next newsletter. The November incentive point total is 180 points. Keep track of your scholars points and stay in constant communication with your scholar’s teacher. That line of communication is crucial in developing parent teacher cohesiveness.
5th 4th 2nd K4
Alijah Jones Donovan Fountain Dreme Wilson Haily Fluker
Aydan Free Eshmael Raymond Jiriaya Xiong Imani Johnson
Devinair Nikko-Harris Hannah Laster Jahzaria Kittler
Jacari Siner Jalen Williamson Kaine Wright
Jahiem Armour Janay Johnson Lilah Hernandez
Jessie Price Kollin Chang Sha’Lise Buchanan
Malijia Walker Maiya Prasad Zamir Wise
Marianna Navarrete Rashad Hicks Zoe Scholle-Malone
Nathan Gutierrez Amadee Smith
Rashiya Lowe Damir Davis
Shamar Boyd Jaden Martinez
Shakeriona Holloway Lavent Bentley
Tavion Parker Marquavis Moore
Austin Chang Miranda McPhan
Mya Meyers
Peyton Hicks
Sacaiyah Taylor
Sarena Jordan
Spirit Day
Spirit day is Thursday, November 15th. This spirit day is themed college apparel or professional attire. This is not a DRESS DOWN DAY, if scholars are not dressing professionally or in college apparel they must be in their traditional uniform. Professional dress is defined as dress for success meaning dress shirts and ties for boys and nice blouses, dresses, or dress pants for girls. Don't forget the dress shoes.
Scholar Tips for parents
The attendance policy must be reiterated in this newsletter. Good attendance assist tremendously in the education of young minds so it is incredibly important that your scholar arrives to school on time. School starts at 8:30 and breakfast ends at 8:45. Please refer to the handbook if you have any questions or contact me directly,
(414) 514-1660.
The Vision
Scholars are becoming proficient at reciting the vision. I want to see if parents are learning it too. The first parent/scholar team, meaning you and your child or children, that can recite the vision in unison in front of me, will receive a $20 gift card the the restaurant of your choice.
MESA scholars are propelled to soar academically while demonstrating Habits of Scholarship that build strong character as they navigate towards college and career readiness with the support of professional lifelong learners.
Elementary Dean k4-5th
Marcus Knox
Academic Dean
Office of the Academic Dean
Each month every classroom/homeroom teacher nominates one scholar who had demonstrates consistent effort and another who shows high achievement in academics. Congratulations to each of the following scholars who were acknowledged at our Whole School Crew meeting and earned a popcorn party with Mrs. Calloway, the Academic Dean on Monday, November 5th:
Eagle Effort Awardees:
K4: Haily F. & Levant B. 4th: Hannah L. & Anijah R.
K5: Marcus J. & Ze-Neira 5th: Nathan G. & Lanita H.
1st: Mykel M. & Shirylyann S. 6th: Marcus K. & Octavius C.
2nd: Devonata B. & Za’kyrah W. 7th: Timothy D. & Enoch F.
3rd: Tamarion P. & Zacari F. 8th: Azaria L. & Kevon D.
High Flying Achievement Awardees:
K4: Imani J. & Damir D. 4th: Haylie M. & Nia P.
K5: Skyelah K. & Laniya B. 5th: Taijah M. & Devon B.
1st: Daris J. & Elijah M. 6th: Janyah P. & N’Ziylah B.
2nd: Mariah W. & Luke M. 7th: Mariah W. & Taylor R-M
3rd: Amari J. & Laymon P. 8th: Daijon D. & Malaya W
Trimester I Awards Program
We are excited to invite MESA families to our upcoming Awards Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, November 20th to celebrate the accomplishments of our scholars from the first trimester! There will two separate celebrations for K4-4th grade from 8:45-10:15 am and 5th-8th grade from 1:30-3:00 pm. We are acknowledging scholars in the following areas:
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STAR Achievement Award (scholars who are “significantly above” or “on target” according to the Fall STAR assessment)
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STAR Growth Award (scholars who demonstrated at least three months of growth from August to the October/November progress monitoring STAR assessment)
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Most Improved Award (three scholars in each class/homeroom who has demonstrated the highest level of improvement from August to November in core subject areas)
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Greatest Effort Award (scholars who have consistently demonstrated a high level of effort in all core subject areas)
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Dedication to Intervention Award (one scholar from every class who spent the most minutes on iReady/Aleks)
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Principal's List: (1 scholar per class based on character (demonstrating HOS) and high academic achievement)
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Dean’s List (High Honors Award): 80% Advanced or Proficient in all core content areas (with no “minimal” scores)
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Perfect Attendance Award: 100% attendance during Trimester 1
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Good Attendance 95-99% Attendance during Trimester 1
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Character/Habits of Scholarship Award (Coming Soon from Deans of Students)
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Specialist Awards: (Library, gym, and IT teachers will select one scholar from each class who has consistently demonstrated the highest level of effort & achievement from each class)
Monthly Academic Incentives
The time has come to acknowledge our scholars who have demonstrated a high level of effort and academic achievement for the month of October! Scholars who are selected by their teachers will be acknowledged at our whole school crew assembly this week Friday and will participate in a celebration with me in the PD room during their scheduled lunch time next week Monday.
Family Engagement
Dean Cobb
Our next parent meeting will be November 29th from 4:30-5:30! Flyers will be sent home with scholars this week! Items on the agenda will be a full tutorial on accessing our schoolwide data management system, Infinite Campus. IC provides real time access to announcements, assignments, attendance, grades, schedules and more! It allows you to see what is currently happening in the classroom so you can understand, monitor, and participate in the educational process. Parents have been asking about something to keep them informed and know we have it. There is also be an app that you can download to your smartphone. The Club Choice fundraiser, the winter program, ACTS housing info will also be on the agenda. As always there will be a light dinner served and child care provided. PARENTS, if you have a scholar in K4 or K5 please send an extra pair of pants, socks and undies to your child’s teacher, we have seen an increase in potty accidents this year and want the kids comfy and clean. Toys for Tots opened their registration October 15th and it ends December 12th. Pass the info to anyone in need of toys this upcoming holiday season...as the cold weather approaches, please send your scholars to school with coats, hats and snow boots (when needed). If you are having trouble getting a warm coat this winter please contact me directly...the Energy Assistance Program provides qualified Milwaukee County residents with a one-time, annual payment toward heating and electric bills. The funding pays a portion of energy costs determined by household size, income and energy costs. The benefit is usually paid directly to the energy supplier, click here to Schedule an appointment now or call 414-270-4MKE for more details...
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Parents, just a reminder that the school doors don’t open until 8:30 daily, therefore if you drop your scholar off before that time they will have to wait outside in the cold. We do have before and after care available, f you’re interested please call the office and ask for Mrs. Newman for details.
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