I sure hope that you enjoyed your family and got plenty of rest over the break. It was much needed but now it is time to return back to the business of teaching our young people. I did not send out any correspondence as I wanted our team to truly unplug and enjoy the time away from work. Well, today is officially the return of the emails! The next few weeks are going to be packed with many observations, professional learning, and school activities. Please plan accordingly. Several members of our team will be out this week. It is important to be sure you are on time and present at work.
Teachers, it is important that you read your emails and adhere to any deadlines set by the administrators or the district. I also want to remind you that your grade book must be updated every 7-10 days. This week I am expecting grade books to be updated no later than Wednesday, November 28th by 4:00. In order for us to hold parents and students accountable for grades, we must provide them with the necessary information in a timely manner. If you have students that are currently failing your class, please contact the parents and ensure that you have provided students with remediation opportunities.
I do want to thank you for the quality instruction that was observed prior to our break. I performed several walk-thrus and the instructional delivery in the classes was at an all-time high! Students were engaged and it was evident that the AVID instructional strategies were being implemented with fidelity. Keep up the great work! Remember you are the most important factor in the education of our students. Professional Learning will resume this week. Be sure to arrive at your collaborative plannings on time and prepared to engage in the training.
Lastly, let us continue to hold students accountable for their behavior and learning. Stay firm, fair, and consistent with our expectations. There is to be NO movement during the first and last fifteen minutes of every class. Do not continue to allow students to come to the office for ice or to make phone calls unless there is an emergency. Also, please be reminded that we have a NO cell phone use rule. Students are being permitted to use phones to listen to music and play games. If you want to create a relaxing environment in your class, you are encouraged to play music from your computer. Allowing students to use their phones is unacceptable and must not be allowed an ANY class. Instruction should be provided from bell to bell. Again, I have observed some great lessons, keep it up! Be consistent! I look forward to our return to school tomorrow. Get ready!
Announcements
Yearbook
We are in need of a teacher to help with the yearbook. Please consider helping out so that we can have another great yearbook!
Girls' Soccer
Any girl interested in trying out for soccer should see Mrs. Marty
ELA teachers
Please submit your names for Spelling Bee before the holidays
Binder Checks
Due to Thanksgiving break, we will need to modify the points required for dress down. Teachers need to make sure they have been consistent with checking binders. Remember this is an expectation and not an option. Consistency is the key!
The Week at a Glance
Monday
IEP/504s
Tuesday
Enter data into Branching Minds
Forker out for training (9-12)
Math FNT PL during plannings
Wednesday
Collaborative Plannings
Forker out for training (all day)
Equity Training
PL Walk-thrus
Thursday
Collaborative Plannings
Sport: Basketball HMS vs. BHL (Girls-4:30, Boys-5:30) at BHL
Friday
IEP/504
Upcoming Dates
Map Training Dec 4 am plannings
MAP Testing Dec 5-7
RI - Dec 5-7
Coherence Visit January
Coherence Visit January
