Weekly Update 11/29/12

SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

1. Please be sure to pay your Social/Hospitality Committee dues as soon as possible.  We'd like to have 100% participation with dues.  I'd like to thank the committee members for their service to our staff, especially in times of need or crisis.  

2. Don't forget to complete your SIOP online moodle for the Building Background session by December 10!  In addition, we are working on a make-up opportunity for any staff members who did not complete the first two moodle sections.

3. We will offer make up sessions for SIOP training sessions #2 and #3 on December 11.  Those affected were sent an email earlier this to sign up for their sessions. We apologize that the only available date for Amanda Cannon was on a Tuesday, which will affect several of your weekly curriculum meetings.  But we needed to go ahead and get these sessions made up for you. 

4. All staff received an email this week regarding another teacher and student survey.  The district is requiring us to take this survey by December 20.  The teacher survey link was in the email sent.  There are multiple ways to access the student survey as indicated in the email.  This survey deals with school climate, discipline, etc. They are comparing our survey data to the same survey data in school's with the Rachel's Challenge program, an anti-bullying program existing in about 1/3 of our middle schools.  The student survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.  For the teacher survey, all certified staff are expected to complete it.  Homebase teachers, please have your homebase surveys completed by the deadline. 

5. We will have a staff meeting on Monday, December 3, in the multi-purpose room. Topics include: SIT survey feedback, EVAAS, Teacher of the Year, parent referrals, etc. 

6. The next PTSA Board meeting will be on Monday, December 3, at 5:30pm at the Out West restaurant.  The board is inviting all school club sponsors to this event to brainstorm ways that multiple groups can work together on some fundraisers this school year.  If you plan to attend, please let me know by November 29 so that we may reserve the space.  We'd love for you to join us!  Each individual is responsible for their own meal.

7. For "I Know My Class" survey teachers:  Thanks to all of you have already completed your first round of surveys.  This is great feedback!  Please remember that the expectation is that you complete at least one survey each quarter.   

Please be sure to check the online calendar regularly (accessed through your email system) for events and meetings. It is updated weekly and sometimes daily.

UPCOMING DATES
Nov. 30 - Straight A Celebration (12:55pm in MP Room)
Dec. 3 - Staff Meeting (2:15pm)
Dec. 3 - PTSA Board Meeting @ Out West (5:30pm)
Dec. 4 - UNCG OSTE Mtg. (2:15pm)
Dec. 7 - 8th grade level meeting (7:45am)
Dec. 10 - Vertical Planning Mtgs. (2:15pm)
Dec. 10 - SIOP Building Background online moodle due!
Dec. 11 - SIOP Session #2 and #3 make up sessions (during grade level times)
Dec. 11 - Band Winter Concert (SEMS, 6pm)
Dec. 13 - Chorus Winter Concert (Glenn HS, 6pm)
Dec. 17 - SIOP Training #4 (2:15pm)
Dec. 20 - PTSA Staff Breakfast (tentative)