Week of October 3rd

Quote of the Week: 

I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning to sail my ship -Aeschylus

Hilsman Family: 

Thank you all for another great week! Our next couple of weeks are full, so hang in there, eat your Wheaties, and keep doing the amazing work you do each day. If you have not completed your orientation and self assessment in the TKES platform, please do so by noon tomorrow. You will receive a separate email that will  allow you to sign up for your pre-observation conference. It will also have more information regarding how to write your goals so that they are aligned with our SIP. As we are working to maintain a positive school culture, be mindful of the emails that are being sent out to staff. If there is a concern that must be addressed, please see an administrator prior to sending an email. It is imperative that EVERYONE BE FIRM, FAIR, AND CONSISTENT. This means that we are all addressing transitions, uniforms, book bags, and discipline. To whoever provided the grape juice, thank you! It made for a great day! WE can do this!  As you prepare for next week, please take time to view the short video below.

Every Kid Needs a Champion

* You will receive parent/teacher conferences materials during collaborative planning this week.  

Monday: 

• 8:30 a.m. Building/Office Team Meeting
• 9:30 a.m. Admin Team Meeting 
• 11:30 a.m. Instructional Team Meeting 
• Professional Learning: 
• All social studies teachers: meet with Ms. Ambrose during first plannings to preview/discuss quarter 1 benchmark 
• Meeting locations: Nix's room - 6th gr., Hussain's room - 7th gr., Yungmann's room - 8th gr. 
• All ELA meet with Mr. Piazza in PL room during FIRST planning for Waggle updates/training
• All MATH meet with Mr. Piazza in PL room during SECOND planning for Waggle updates/training
• SILT Meeting 4:00-5:00 p.m.
• Band Concert - 7:00 p.m. 

Tuesday: 

• FTE COUNT DAY - YOU MUST TAKE ATTENDANCE EVERY PERIOD. 
• RTI meetings during common planning. Make sure SMI & SRI data has been entered. 
• Middle School Instructional Council Meeting (8:00-12:00 a.m.) at Whitehead Annex 
• XC Meet @ Hebron Academy 
• Middle School Instructional Council 8-10 

Wednesday: 

• Collaborative planning with Hogan (ELA/Social Studies) 
• Faculty Meeting @ 4:00 p.m. 

Thursday:

• Collaborative planning with Hogan (Math/Science) 
• DAR Essays DUE! 
• Counselors will be at the counselors collaborative meeting during the morning.
• Hispanic Heritage Festival 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria 

Friday: 

• Fall make-up pictures & club/sports pics 
• Hogan at Secondary Instructional Coaches PLC in the afternoon. 

UPCOMING: 

• Monday, October 10th - Professional Learning Day (more info to come)
• October 12th - 14th - Parent-Teacher Conferences