August Happenings and Welcome Back
Welcome Back Crystal Middle School Cougar Teachers and Staff!!
This year, our vision is for all staff to:
Know our students’ names
Know our students’ faces
Know our students’ stories
And remain committed to the fact that RED is not an option for any of our students.
What's New?
We have had some changes over the summer. Our schedule is nearly finalized for the year. As soon as it is official, we will send it out to everyone. We have fewer active classrooms and have moved some support staff around. This will be reflected on our campus map as soon as it is finalized.
If you have any questions about your line, etc., please feel free to ask admin or Kiana directly.
Other changes will be noted in our updated Faculty Handbook and will be shared electronically.
Most of the teaching lines are shaping up with our projected enrollment from last year, with a few finishing touches.
We still have a vacancy in 6th grade Math/Science, 7th Grade Math and PE. Our office staff is doing a great job tabulating actual enrollments and detailing the Master Schedule.
Keep in mind that we will need to meticulously take attendance and do "warm body" counts the first few weeks of school to ensure that our enrollment and staff allocation match up.
Planning:
Important Upcoming Dates at CMS:
Saturday, August 10th from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
This Saturday, August 10th, Mount Calvary Baptist Church is hosting a backpack and school supply giveaway.
The event will also have free haircuts, story telling, and activities for the family. Please come by the church at 601 Whispering Bay Lane, in Suisun, between 11:30 and 3:30 pm. Many members from our community, including Mayor Lori Wilson, Councilwoman Wanda Williams, Safe Routes to School and more will be there.
All are welcome - Please come be a part of the kindness in Suisun!
Wednesday, August 14th All Day at the Public Safety Academy
Co Teaching 101 Training for paired/partner teachers.
This is a GOLDEN opportunity to get your Co Teaching partnership off to a good start!
Please get with your partner and commit to attending this event!
Not sure if you’re a co teacher this year? 2019 2020 Partnerships LISTED HERE.
To register for this, please look for the PD on “Go Sign Me Up” at https://fsusd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browsehttps://fsusd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse
Also look for the half day continuation on Thursday to include planning time!
Thursday, August 15th from 10 am to 3:30 pm
Orientation Day at Crystal Middle - 6th Grade Orientation is from 10 to 12 and (new this year) 7th and 8th Grade Orientation is from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
Postcard invitations and reminders have gone out to all families. Teachers that attend can earn adjunct duty credit (2 hours out of the required 14 checked off!).
Attending students will receive chromebooks, schedules, packets and more. PE uniforms will also be for sale for $20. Students and families will be allowed to tour the campus. Teachers will have discretion whether to open their classrooms during the event.
August 19th, 20th and 21st
Teacher Professional Development Days (work hours are from 8:30 to 3:45)
August 22nd
First Faculty Meeting of the School Year - beginning at 8:30am in the Library (please join us for coffee/breakfast at 8am).
August 23rd
Day to Prepare Classrooms (work hours are from 8:30 to 3:45)
August 26th - First Day of School
Like last year, we are planning on a raucous welcome back to school for our students. Members of the Suisun City Council and Police Department and FSUSD Board Member Craig Wilson will be invited (Board Member Wilson is assigned to our school site this year).
August 27th
Cyber Safety Event with Clay Cranford for Staff (certificated staff attendance not required) at the Joseph Nelson Center in Suisun from 3:30 to 4:45.
Staff from Fairview, Crescent, Dan O. Root and Suisun Elementary are all invited to hear how we can help keep kids safe.
A parent presentation will follow (Clay’s message for parents and staff are adult only) from 6pm to 8pm.
Clay shares lots of great resources for keeping students, schools and communities safe at his website, including this article, “A Real Solution to Stopping Mass Shootings”.
August 28th
Cyber Safety Assembly for Students for Crystal Middle students and staff only.
Operations:
Welcome New Staff
This year, we welcome new staff to our faculty. Cougar Veterans, please let our new people know that we are so happy to have them on our team!
We still have official vacancies for a 6th grade, 7th grade math and PE. Candidates are being moved through HR.
Look for a Logistical Email from Kiana & same info going in your faculty mailbox with information on:
Building and Site
Our Building Looks Great
Thanks to Joe, Steven, Angela, Christopher, and all the district staff in TSS, maintenance, and facilities for a fantastic job preparing the site! Great job!!
L to R: Christopher, Joe, Steve and Angela - making the campus sparkle!
Tech Rock Stars
Joel has done a great job preparing and arranging all our tech needs. E102 has been converted to a tech depot and storage.
In addition, new cameras over the stairwells and pointing down the first floor hallways have been installed and are ready to keep our campus safe. Thank you Joel!!
6 New Views for our camera system - covering the stairs in D/E Wing and F/E Wings and a view down the first floor hallways.
These areas were identified as areas of concern by students on the Safequest Solano “Mapping Activity”, and later funded partly through the 2019 Safety Grant.
Thank you TSS, Ruben and Joel for getting it done this summer!
This year, our vision is for all staff to:
Know our students’ names
Know our students’ faces
Know our students’ stories
And remain committed to the fact that RED is not an option for any of our students.
What's New?
We have had some changes over the summer. Our schedule is nearly finalized for the year. As soon as it is official, we will send it out to everyone. We have fewer active classrooms and have moved some support staff around. This will be reflected on our campus map as soon as it is finalized.
If you have any questions about your line, etc., please feel free to ask admin or Kiana directly.
Other changes will be noted in our updated Faculty Handbook and will be shared electronically.
Most of the teaching lines are shaping up with our projected enrollment from last year, with a few finishing touches.
We still have a vacancy in 6th grade Math/Science, 7th Grade Math and PE. Our office staff is doing a great job tabulating actual enrollments and detailing the Master Schedule.
Keep in mind that we will need to meticulously take attendance and do "warm body" counts the first few weeks of school to ensure that our enrollment and staff allocation match up.
Planning:
Important Upcoming Dates at CMS:
Saturday, August 10th from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
This Saturday, August 10th, Mount Calvary Baptist Church is hosting a backpack and school supply giveaway.
The event will also have free haircuts, story telling, and activities for the family. Please come by the church at 601 Whispering Bay Lane, in Suisun, between 11:30 and 3:30 pm. Many members from our community, including Mayor Lori Wilson, Councilwoman Wanda Williams, Safe Routes to School and more will be there.
All are welcome - Please come be a part of the kindness in Suisun!
Wednesday, August 14th All Day at the Public Safety Academy
Co Teaching 101 Training for paired/partner teachers.
This is a GOLDEN opportunity to get your Co Teaching partnership off to a good start!
Please get with your partner and commit to attending this event!
Not sure if you’re a co teacher this year? 2019 2020 Partnerships LISTED HERE.
To register for this, please look for the PD on “Go Sign Me Up” at https://fsusd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browsehttps://fsusd.gosignmeup.com/public/course/browse
Also look for the half day continuation on Thursday to include planning time!
Thursday, August 15th from 10 am to 3:30 pm
Orientation Day at Crystal Middle - 6th Grade Orientation is from 10 to 12 and (new this year) 7th and 8th Grade Orientation is from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
Postcard invitations and reminders have gone out to all families. Teachers that attend can earn adjunct duty credit (2 hours out of the required 14 checked off!).
Attending students will receive chromebooks, schedules, packets and more. PE uniforms will also be for sale for $20. Students and families will be allowed to tour the campus. Teachers will have discretion whether to open their classrooms during the event.
August 19th, 20th and 21st
Teacher Professional Development Days (work hours are from 8:30 to 3:45)
August 22nd
First Faculty Meeting of the School Year - beginning at 8:30am in the Library (please join us for coffee/breakfast at 8am).
August 23rd
Day to Prepare Classrooms (work hours are from 8:30 to 3:45)
August 26th - First Day of School
Like last year, we are planning on a raucous welcome back to school for our students. Members of the Suisun City Council and Police Department and FSUSD Board Member Craig Wilson will be invited (Board Member Wilson is assigned to our school site this year).
August 27th
Cyber Safety Event with Clay Cranford for Staff (certificated staff attendance not required) at the Joseph Nelson Center in Suisun from 3:30 to 4:45.
Staff from Fairview, Crescent, Dan O. Root and Suisun Elementary are all invited to hear how we can help keep kids safe.
A parent presentation will follow (Clay’s message for parents and staff are adult only) from 6pm to 8pm.
Clay shares lots of great resources for keeping students, schools and communities safe at his website, including this article, “A Real Solution to Stopping Mass Shootings”.
August 28th
Cyber Safety Assembly for Students for Crystal Middle students and staff only.
Operations:
Welcome New Staff
This year, we welcome new staff to our faculty. Cougar Veterans, please let our new people know that we are so happy to have them on our team!
- Nathalie Sorensen, Additional School Psychologist
- Molly Frey, 6th Grade ELA Teacher
- Lucero Cardiel, Science Teacher
- Diane Sanchez-Porras, Bilingual Para Educator
- Lauren Vega, Assistant Principal
- Joe Klapper, Assistant Principal
We still have official vacancies for a 6th grade, 7th grade math and PE. Candidates are being moved through HR.
Look for a Logistical Email from Kiana & same info going in your faculty mailbox with information on:
- Employee Portal
- The new Aesop Login
- How to take the test for Sani Wipes
- Using Language Line
- Voicemail Instructions
- Initial Supplies and the supply ordering form
- Emergency Folders
- Other school info - bell schedule, map, calendar, phone numbers, etc
Building and Site
Our Building Looks Great
Thanks to Joe, Steven, Angela, Christopher, and all the district staff in TSS, maintenance, and facilities for a fantastic job preparing the site! Great job!!
L to R: Christopher, Joe, Steve and Angela - making the campus sparkle!
Tech Rock Stars
Joel has done a great job preparing and arranging all our tech needs. E102 has been converted to a tech depot and storage.
In addition, new cameras over the stairwells and pointing down the first floor hallways have been installed and are ready to keep our campus safe. Thank you Joel!!
6 New Views for our camera system - covering the stairs in D/E Wing and F/E Wings and a view down the first floor hallways.
These areas were identified as areas of concern by students on the Safequest Solano “Mapping Activity”, and later funded partly through the 2019 Safety Grant.
Thank you TSS, Ruben and Joel for getting it done this summer!
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