SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014
1. We are conducting room checks in preparation for testing. Please refer to the email from Tuesday regarding the expectations for classrooms prior to testing. We must ensure the best environment for our students during testing sessions. The final room inspections will take place on Friday afternoon.
2. Trade-out time opportunities for certified staff are still posted on the table outside my door. There are still spots available for the 8th grade celebration on June 6 as well as the stuffing parties on June 16 and 19. Please sign up if you are interested for any of these opportunities. I will confirm each event and time with you so that you can earn some time back!
3. Over the past week, there has been a drastic increase in the number of false 911 or prank calls from classroom Bogen phones. Please remind your students that they are not allowed to use the Bogen phones unless you give them permission to do so. A false 911 triggers with the police department, so this could be considered a high offense of discipline for students who attempt to do so.
4. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to continue planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
5. TODAY is the last day to submit your video approvals . This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me today for approval. I will not accept any requests after today. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window. It is also important to note that classroom teachers are only permitted to show the videos approved specifically for that classroom. Teachers are not permitted to dial up a video not approved for their classroom.
6. Dress code for staff in June - For the last 10 days of school, we will have casual dress for staff to create a more comfortable testing atmosphere for you. Jeans are acceptable to wear on these days, and capri pants are acceptable to wear on these days (as long as they come past the knees). It will be especially important to wear comfortable shoes throughout the testing days as well. Please be sure to still follow the staff dress code for casual wear - shorts are not acceptable professional attire (unless you are a PE teacher).
7. 8th grade celebration permission slips and $5 should be turned in by homebase teachers to Susie daily. She and Karen will keep an updated list of students attending/eligible.
8. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
9. We will celebrate Jennifer Hairston and Cliff Prince at our SEMS Retirement Party on Monday, June 9, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Please plan to join us to honor these two individuals!
10. WSFCS is having an event to celebrate its 50th anniversary! This event will take place on Wednesday, June 18, from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Joel Coliseum. Staff are not required to go, but we are highly encouraged to bring as many staff members as possible! All WSFCS employees should have received the email invitation last week. We will offer a fun-filled staff field trip on the activity bus for staff who wish to go! We will leave SEMS at approximately 9:45am and return right after the conclusion of the event (the event should conclude between 12 and 12:30). Once we return, we encourage all staff to go out to lunch together to celebrate!
11. Updates for next school year - We are continuing our planning process for next school year's teaching assignments. There have been no official assignments made as of yet. As discussed earlier this year, the priority is to fix our AG LA certification problem. The second priority is to take care of our weaker areas by stabilizing those situations with strength. In order to make sure this happens, this does mean, unfortunately, that there will be several changes across the board. We must make sure that we have the best fit situations to benefit our students.
The process of staff assignments is quite a long one, so there will still be some time before you all receive any type of confirmation from me. I will give you all the heads up when that will take place (don't worry, I'm not going to leave you hanging!). Each teacher will receive a written confirmation directly from me (EC, yours may be slightly delayed since we schedule you differently).
One of the changes that will take place will be new team names for 6th and 7th grade. It is time for change! I believe that we need a fresh new start with new team identities. If any of you would like to suggest sets of team names, I'm happy to hear them! In addition, we have determined that we are more than likely to go with 4-4-4-2 team sizes for 6th and 7th grades.
UPCOMING DATES
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 2 - 13 - Testing Window
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (2:15 - 5:15pm)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (6-8pm)
June 9 - SEMS Retirement Party (2:20, MC)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:15am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
June 16 - Staff Meeting (8:00am)
June 16 - SIT Mtg (10:00am)
June 16 - PTSA Lunch!
June 16 - Stuffing Party (2:15 - 5:45pm)
June 17 - Wedding Shower for R.Holmes/J.Watson (1:00pm)
June 17 - Grades due by 4pm!
June 18 - WSFCS 50th Celebration (10:30am, Joel Coliseum)
June 19 - Stuffing Party (2:15 - 5:45pm)
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Weekly Update 5/22/14
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014
Thank you to Leah Gardner for her hard work with testing so far this spring. She has put in countless hours and preparation to make sure our testing plan goes well. Thank you to all staff members who have also stepped up to assist her in this process.
2. Trade-out time opportunities for certified staff are still posted on the table outside my door. Please sign up if you are interested for any of these opportunities. I will confirm each event and time with you.
3. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to begin planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
4. All video requests must be submitted to me by May 29. This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me by May 29 for approval. I will not accept any requests after this date. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window.
5. It important to note that during the 10-day testing window at the end of the school year, all EC staff will be testing for the duration of the window and will not be in core classrooms. In addition, any EC students not testing on a particular day will be absorbed into the team they are regularly assigned to for that day for supervision purposes (i.e. EC Resource students).
6. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
7. We will celebrate Jennifer Hairston and Cliff Prince at our SEMS Retirement Party on Monday, June 9, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Please plan to join us to honor these two individuals!
8. WSFCS is having an event to celebrate its 50th anniversary! This event will take place on Wednesday, June 18, from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Joel Coliseum. We will roll out details to all staff once we receive them from central office. They are encouraging all WSFCS employees to attend. Details will be sent to you soon by the district. We will offer a fun-filled staff field trip on the activity bus for staff who wish to go!
9. Looking at next school year - We have started our planning process for next school year's teaching assignments. There have been no official assignments made as of yet. As discussed earlier this year, the priority is to fix our AG LA certification problem. The second priority is to take care of our weaker areas by stabilizing those situations with strength. In order to make sure this happens, this does mean that there will be several changes across the board. We must make sure that we have the best fit situations to benefit our students.
The process of staff assignments is quite a long one, so it will be a while before you all receive any type of confirmation from me. I will give you all the heads up in a few weeks when that will take place. One of the changes that will take place will be new team names for 6th and 7th grade. It is time for change! I believe that we need a fresh new start with new team identities. If any of you would like to suggest sets of team names, I'm happy to hear them!
UPCOMING DATES
May 23 - 8th EOG Science/Math I Training
May 23 - 6th grade Super Novas Field Trip
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School!
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 2 - 13 - Testing Window
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (2:15 - 5:15pm)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (6-8pm)
June 9 - SEMS Retirement Party (2:20, MC)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:30am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
June 16 - Staff Meeting (8:00am)
June 16 - SIT Mtg (10:00am)
June 16 - PTSA Lunch!
June 16 - Stuffing Party (2:15 - 5:45pm)
June 17 - Wedding Shower for R.Holmes/J.Watson (1:00pm)
June 17 - Grades due by 4pm!
June 18 - WSFCS 50th Celebration (10:30am, Joel Coliseum)
June 19 - Stuffing Party (2:15 - 5:45pm)
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014
Thank you to Leah Gardner for her hard work with testing so far this spring. She has put in countless hours and preparation to make sure our testing plan goes well. Thank you to all staff members who have also stepped up to assist her in this process.
1. PROCTORS-PROCTORS-We need proctors! As of today, we are very low on our total count for proctors. We need everybody's assistance in securing proctors so that testing will be covered in June. If you have any proctor letters filled out and returned for those who wish to help, please turn those in to Sheree Raya as you get them. She will confirm with each individual and put them on the schedule for Mrs. Gardner. Remember, the more proctors we have, the more classrooms that will have a 1-on-1 proctor. Thanks so much for your assistance. It is the expectation that all HB teachers work to secure at least one proctor for testing. To make it clear, you are expected to secure one proctor for the testing pool, not for your specific classroom. I encourage all of you to get your students to turn them in – you can even offer an incentive to get those letters returned.
2. Trade-out time opportunities for certified staff are still posted on the table outside my door. Please sign up if you are interested for any of these opportunities. I will confirm each event and time with you.
3. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to begin planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
4. All video requests must be submitted to me by May 29. This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me by May 29 for approval. I will not accept any requests after this date. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window.
5. It important to note that during the 10-day testing window at the end of the school year, all EC staff will be testing for the duration of the window and will not be in core classrooms. In addition, any EC students not testing on a particular day will be absorbed into the team they are regularly assigned to for that day for supervision purposes (i.e. EC Resource students).
6. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
7. We will celebrate Jennifer Hairston and Cliff Prince at our SEMS Retirement Party on Monday, June 9, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Please plan to join us to honor these two individuals!
8. WSFCS is having an event to celebrate its 50th anniversary! This event will take place on Wednesday, June 18, from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Joel Coliseum. We will roll out details to all staff once we receive them from central office. They are encouraging all WSFCS employees to attend. Details will be sent to you soon by the district. We will offer a fun-filled staff field trip on the activity bus for staff who wish to go!
9. Looking at next school year - We have started our planning process for next school year's teaching assignments. There have been no official assignments made as of yet. As discussed earlier this year, the priority is to fix our AG LA certification problem. The second priority is to take care of our weaker areas by stabilizing those situations with strength. In order to make sure this happens, this does mean that there will be several changes across the board. We must make sure that we have the best fit situations to benefit our students.
The process of staff assignments is quite a long one, so it will be a while before you all receive any type of confirmation from me. I will give you all the heads up in a few weeks when that will take place. One of the changes that will take place will be new team names for 6th and 7th grade. It is time for change! I believe that we need a fresh new start with new team identities. If any of you would like to suggest sets of team names, I'm happy to hear them!
UPCOMING DATES
May 23 - 8th EOG Science/Math I Training
May 23 - 6th grade Super Novas Field Trip
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School!
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 2 - 13 - Testing Window
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (2:15 - 5:15pm)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (6-8pm)
June 9 - SEMS Retirement Party (2:20, MC)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:30am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
June 16 - Staff Meeting (8:00am)
June 16 - SIT Mtg (10:00am)
June 16 - PTSA Lunch!
June 16 - Stuffing Party (2:15 - 5:45pm)
June 17 - Wedding Shower for R.Holmes/J.Watson (1:00pm)
June 17 - Grades due by 4pm!
June 18 - WSFCS 50th Celebration (10:30am, Joel Coliseum)
June 19 - Stuffing Party (2:15 - 5:45pm)
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Weekly Update 5/15/14
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014
3. Trade-out time opportunities for certified staff are still posted on the table outside my door. Please sign up if you are interested for any of these opportunities. I will confirm each event and time with you.
4. All 8th grade and Encore teachers have received an 8th grade awards packet. We are asking all 8th and Encore to go ahead and begin their selection of their students to be honored at awards ceremonies at the end of May. All 8th grade and encore awards sheets are due to Gentry by May 20.
5. Voting sheets are now in staff mailboxes for the 8th grade Jaguar Pride Awards. If you would like to vote, please follow the instructions on the voting sheet and return to Gentry by TODAY.
6. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to begin planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
7. All video requests must be submitted to me by May 29. This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me by May 29 for approval. I will not accept any requests after this date. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window.
8. All staff will soon receive an "Assessment Brief" in your mailboxes. This is a document from NCDPI explaining the new five achievement levels for testing. The district is now working on a document for us to send home to parents and students.
9. It important to note that during the 10-day testing window at the end of the school year, all EC staff will be testing for the duration of the window and will not be in core classrooms. In addition, any EC students not testing on a particular day will be absorbed into the team they are regularly assigned to for that day for supervision purposes (i.e. EC Resource students).
10. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
11. We will celebrate Jennifer Hairston and Cliff Prince at our SEMS Retirement Party on Monday, June 9, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Please plan to join us to honor these two individuals!
12. WSFCS is having an event to celebrate its 50th anniversary! This event will take place on Wednesday, June 18, from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Joel Coliseum. We will roll out details to all staff once we receive them from central office. They are encouraging all WSFCS employees to attend. Once we have the details, we will roll out a plan for transportation for those who wish to go to the celebration.
UPCOMING DATES
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony (8:00am, MP Room)
May 15 - Spring Band Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 16 - 6th/7th EOG Test Training (modified encore schedule)
May 16 - EVAAS online roster verification deadline to submit!
May 19 - Diff. Instruction PLC (2:15, MC)
May 20 - 8th/Encore Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 21 - 6th/7th Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 23 - 8th EOG Science/Math I Training
May 23 - 6th grade Super Novas Field Trip
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School!
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 2 - 13 - Testing Window
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (2:15 - 4:15pm)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (6-8pm)
June 9 - SEMS Retirement Party (2:20, MC)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:30am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
June 16 - Staff Meeting (8:00am)
June 16 - SIT Mtg (10:00am)
June 17 - Wedding Shower for R.Holmes/J.Watson (1:00pm)
June 17 - Grades due by 4pm!
June 18 - WSFCS 50th Celebration
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014
1. PROCTORS-PROCTORS-We need proctors! As of today, we are very low on our total count for proctors. We need everybody's assistance in securing proctors so that testing will be covered in June. If you have any proctor letters filled out and returned for those who wish to help, please turn those in to Sheree Raya as you get them. She will confirm with each individual and put them on the schedule for Mrs. Gardner. Remember, the more proctors we have, the more classrooms that will have a 1-on-1 proctor. Thanks so much for your assistance. It is the expectation that all HB teachers work to secure at least one proctor for testing. To make it clear, you are expected to secure one proctor for the testing pool, not for your specific classroom. I encourage all of you to get your students to turn them in – you can even offer an incentive to get those letters returned.
2. The deadline for teachers to submit their EVAAS online roster verifications is Friday, May 16.
3. Trade-out time opportunities for certified staff are still posted on the table outside my door. Please sign up if you are interested for any of these opportunities. I will confirm each event and time with you.
4. All 8th grade and Encore teachers have received an 8th grade awards packet. We are asking all 8th and Encore to go ahead and begin their selection of their students to be honored at awards ceremonies at the end of May. All 8th grade and encore awards sheets are due to Gentry by May 20.
5. Voting sheets are now in staff mailboxes for the 8th grade Jaguar Pride Awards. If you would like to vote, please follow the instructions on the voting sheet and return to Gentry by TODAY.
6. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to begin planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
7. All video requests must be submitted to me by May 29. This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me by May 29 for approval. I will not accept any requests after this date. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window.
8. All staff will soon receive an "Assessment Brief" in your mailboxes. This is a document from NCDPI explaining the new five achievement levels for testing. The district is now working on a document for us to send home to parents and students.
9. It important to note that during the 10-day testing window at the end of the school year, all EC staff will be testing for the duration of the window and will not be in core classrooms. In addition, any EC students not testing on a particular day will be absorbed into the team they are regularly assigned to for that day for supervision purposes (i.e. EC Resource students).
10. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
11. We will celebrate Jennifer Hairston and Cliff Prince at our SEMS Retirement Party on Monday, June 9, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Please plan to join us to honor these two individuals!
12. WSFCS is having an event to celebrate its 50th anniversary! This event will take place on Wednesday, June 18, from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Joel Coliseum. We will roll out details to all staff once we receive them from central office. They are encouraging all WSFCS employees to attend. Once we have the details, we will roll out a plan for transportation for those who wish to go to the celebration.
UPCOMING DATES
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony (8:00am, MP Room)
May 15 - Spring Band Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 16 - 6th/7th EOG Test Training (modified encore schedule)
May 16 - EVAAS online roster verification deadline to submit!
May 19 - Diff. Instruction PLC (2:15, MC)
May 20 - 8th/Encore Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 21 - 6th/7th Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 23 - 8th EOG Science/Math I Training
May 23 - 6th grade Super Novas Field Trip
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School!
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 2 - 13 - Testing Window
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (2:15 - 4:15pm)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (6-8pm)
June 9 - SEMS Retirement Party (2:20, MC)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:30am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
June 16 - Staff Meeting (8:00am)
June 16 - SIT Mtg (10:00am)
June 17 - Wedding Shower for R.Holmes/J.Watson (1:00pm)
June 17 - Grades due by 4pm!
June 18 - WSFCS 50th Celebration
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Weekly Update 5/8/14
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014
4. Trade-out time opportunities for certified staff are still posted on the table outside my door. Please sign up if you are interested for any of these opportunities. I will confirm each event and time with you.
5. All 8th grade and Encore teachers have received an 8th grade awards packet. We are asking all 8th and Encore to go ahead and begin their selection of their students to be honored at awards ceremonies at the end of May. In addition, all staff will vote on our 8th grade Jaguar Pride Award before the end of May. Once the nominations are in, we will send out the list and ask you to vote for the most deserving 8th grade students. More details will be included in the awards packet coming your way! Nominations for the 8th grade Jaguar Pride award are due to Gentry by Friday, May 9.
6. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to begin planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
7. All video requests must be submitted to me by May 29. This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me by May 29 for approval. I will not accept any requests after this date. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window.
8. It important to note that during the 10-day testing window at the end of the school year, all EC staff will be testing for the duration of the window and will not be in core classrooms. In addition, any EC students not testing on a particular day will be absorbed into the team that day for supervision purposes (i.e. EC Resource students).
9. The NJHS Induction Ceremony has been moved to Thursday, May 15.
10. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
11. We will celebrate Jennifer Hairston and Cliff Prince at our SEMS Retirement Party on Monday, June 9, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Please plan to join us to honor these two individuals!
UPCOMING DATES
May 12 - SIT Meeting
May 12 - Spring Orchestra Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 12 - CTE Test Training (for EC, Encore, and select core and support staff)
May 13 - 8th/Encore EOG Test Training (modified encore schedule)
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony (8:00am, MP Room)
May 15 - Spring Band Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 16 - 6th/7th EOG Test Training (modified encore schedule)
May 18 - EVAAS online roster verification deadline to submit!
May 19 - Diff. Instruction PLC (2:15, MC)
May 20 - 8th/Encore Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 21 - 6th/7th Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 23 - 8th EOG Science/Math I Training
May 23 - 6th grade Super Novas Field Trip
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School!
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 2 - 13 - Testing Window
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (Time TBD - either afternoon/evening)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (details coming soon)
June 9 - SEMS Retirement Party (2:20, MC)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:30am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
June 16 - Staff Meeting (final mtg of year)
June 16 - SIT Mtg (time TBD)
June 17 - Wedding Shower for R.Holmes/J.Watson
June 17 - Grades due by 4pm!
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014
1. We need proctors! As of today, we are very low on our total count for proctors. We need everybody's assistance in securing proctors so that testing will be covered in June. If you have any proctor letters filled out and returned for those who wish to help, please turn those in to Sheree Raya as you get them. She will confirm with each individual and put them on the schedule for Mrs. Gardner. Remember, the more proctors we have, the more classrooms that will have a 1-on-1 proctor. Thanks so much for your assistance. It is the expectation that all HB teachers work to secure at least one proctor for testing. I encourage all of you to get your students to turn them in – you can even offer an incentive to get those letters returned.
2. The signups for the spring music concerts are still posted in the staff workroom. Any certified staff members who did not work the Rising 6th Grade Open House in February are required to sign up for a concert time
3. The deadline for teachers to submit their EVAAS online roster verifications is May 18.
4. Trade-out time opportunities for certified staff are still posted on the table outside my door. Please sign up if you are interested for any of these opportunities. I will confirm each event and time with you.
5. All 8th grade and Encore teachers have received an 8th grade awards packet. We are asking all 8th and Encore to go ahead and begin their selection of their students to be honored at awards ceremonies at the end of May. In addition, all staff will vote on our 8th grade Jaguar Pride Award before the end of May. Once the nominations are in, we will send out the list and ask you to vote for the most deserving 8th grade students. More details will be included in the awards packet coming your way! Nominations for the 8th grade Jaguar Pride award are due to Gentry by Friday, May 9.
6. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to begin planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
7. All video requests must be submitted to me by May 29. This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me by May 29 for approval. I will not accept any requests after this date. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window.
8. It important to note that during the 10-day testing window at the end of the school year, all EC staff will be testing for the duration of the window and will not be in core classrooms. In addition, any EC students not testing on a particular day will be absorbed into the team that day for supervision purposes (i.e. EC Resource students).
9. The NJHS Induction Ceremony has been moved to Thursday, May 15.
10. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
11. We will celebrate Jennifer Hairston and Cliff Prince at our SEMS Retirement Party on Monday, June 9, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Please plan to join us to honor these two individuals!
UPCOMING DATES
May 12 - SIT Meeting
May 12 - Spring Orchestra Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 12 - CTE Test Training (for EC, Encore, and select core and support staff)
May 13 - 8th/Encore EOG Test Training (modified encore schedule)
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony (8:00am, MP Room)
May 15 - Spring Band Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 16 - 6th/7th EOG Test Training (modified encore schedule)
May 18 - EVAAS online roster verification deadline to submit!
May 19 - Diff. Instruction PLC (2:15, MC)
May 20 - 8th/Encore Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 21 - 6th/7th Final Exam Training (regular schedule)
May 23 - 8th EOG Science/Math I Training
May 23 - 6th grade Super Novas Field Trip
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School!
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 2 - 13 - Testing Window
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (Time TBD - either afternoon/evening)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (details coming soon)
June 9 - SEMS Retirement Party (2:20, MC)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:30am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
June 16 - Staff Meeting (final mtg of year)
June 16 - SIT Mtg (time TBD)
June 17 - Wedding Shower for R.Holmes/J.Watson
June 17 - Grades due by 4pm!
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Weekly Update 5/1/14
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014
4. The signups for certified staff trade-out time are posted outside my door on a clipboard on the table. Please feel free to sign up for any of these events to earn trade-out time for the end of the school year. If you sign up, I will confirm with you via email to make sure you still wish to work. You have quite a few options to earn several days to trade out at the end of the school year.
5. We have a staff meeting scheduled for Monday, May 5. The two major topics are testing (schedules, training, etc.) and allotment for next year. At the meeting, you will all receive an updated calendar of testing dates, schedules, trainings, and details for your planning purposes.
6. Please remember that we will have EVAAS help sessions available for all teachers who need assistance with the online roster verification. Help sessions will be all day on May 8 during your planning times and after school. You have been sent some help documents to assist you in completing this process.
7. Soon all 8th grade and Encore teachers will receive an 8th grade awards packet. We are asking all 8th and Encore to go ahead and begin their selection of their students to be honored at awards ceremonies at the end of May. In addition, all staff will vote on our 8th grade Jaguar Pride Award before the end of May. Once the nominations are in, we will send out the list and ask you to vote for the most deserving 8th grade students. More details will be included in the awards packet coming your way!
8. If you are planning a field trip between now and May 30, please submit your paperwork as soon as possible. Dates are filling up fast on the calendar, meaning that bus availability is becoming more limited. All field trips must take place by May 30.
9. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to begin planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
10. All video requests must be submitted to me by May 29. This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me by May 29 for approval. I will not accept any requests after this date. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window.
11. It important to note that during the 10-day testing window at the end of the school year, all EC staff will be testing for the duration of the window and will not be in core classrooms. In addition, any EC students not testing on a particular day will be absorbed into the team that day for supervision purposes (i.e. EC Resource students).
12. With the recent office phone update, our school's phone number has changed. Our understanding is that our fax number will remain the same.
New school number: 703-4219
New Guidance number: 703-4220
New Cafeteria number: 703-4221
13. May will be quite a busy time of year for us! Priorities include: Test trainings, EVAAS verification process, final evaluations, and awards day preparation (not to mention you all are preparing your students for testing!). My message to all of you: Hang in there! You work very hard and always come through for our students. I know that you will do everything you can to prepare our students to perform their best. Let's push forward together and make it work!
14. The NJHS Induction Ceremony has been moved to Thursday, May 15.
15. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
UPCOMING DATES
May 3 - GYRLS Community Yard Sale
May 5 - Staff Meeting
May 5- Spring Chorus Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 6 - Hospitality Breakfast!
May 7 - 8th Grade Field Trip to Natural Bridge
May 8 - EVAAS Verification Help Sessions (during planning blocks)
May 12 - SIT Meeting
May 12 - Spring Orchestra Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony (8:00am, MP Room)
May 15 - Spring Band Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 19 - Diff. Instruction PLC (2:15, MC)
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School!
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (Time TBD - either afternoon/evening)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (details coming soon)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:30am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014
1. The signups for the spring music concerts are still posted in the staff workroom. Any certified staff members who did not work the Rising 6th Grade Open House in February are required to sign up for a concert time.
2. Homebase teachers: Last week, you gave your HB students a parent proctor letter to go home in Wednesday folders. Please stress the importance of these letters to your students. It is the expectation that all HB teachers work to secure at least one proctor for testing. I encourage all of you to get your students to turn them in – you can even offer an incentive to get those letters returned.
3. If you have any proctor letters filled out and returned for those who wish to help, please turn those in to Sheree Raya as you get them. She will confirm with each individual and put them on the schedule for Mrs. Gardner. Remember, the more proctors we have, the more classrooms that will have a 1-on-1 proctor. Thanks so much for your assistance.
4. The signups for certified staff trade-out time are posted outside my door on a clipboard on the table. Please feel free to sign up for any of these events to earn trade-out time for the end of the school year. If you sign up, I will confirm with you via email to make sure you still wish to work. You have quite a few options to earn several days to trade out at the end of the school year.
5. We have a staff meeting scheduled for Monday, May 5. The two major topics are testing (schedules, training, etc.) and allotment for next year. At the meeting, you will all receive an updated calendar of testing dates, schedules, trainings, and details for your planning purposes.
6. Please remember that we will have EVAAS help sessions available for all teachers who need assistance with the online roster verification. Help sessions will be all day on May 8 during your planning times and after school. You have been sent some help documents to assist you in completing this process.
7. Soon all 8th grade and Encore teachers will receive an 8th grade awards packet. We are asking all 8th and Encore to go ahead and begin their selection of their students to be honored at awards ceremonies at the end of May. In addition, all staff will vote on our 8th grade Jaguar Pride Award before the end of May. Once the nominations are in, we will send out the list and ask you to vote for the most deserving 8th grade students. More details will be included in the awards packet coming your way!
8. If you are planning a field trip between now and May 30, please submit your paperwork as soon as possible. Dates are filling up fast on the calendar, meaning that bus availability is becoming more limited. All field trips must take place by May 30.
9. In preparation for the test window, it is important to realize that you may have students in your classroom for long stretches of time and who are not testing. We must all be prepared for these cases. I strongly encourage you to begin planning hands-on, engaging activities that you can use at any time during the test window. This time is not considered free time in any way. You must have your lesson plans prepared before the test window begins (June 2-13).
10. All video requests must be submitted to me by May 29. This means if you are planning to show any educational videos during the test window, I need that paperwork submitted to me by May 29 for approval. I will not accept any requests after this date. Please be sure that your lesson plan/activity is attached to your request. I will not approve more than two videos per teacher/team for the duration of the test window.
11. It important to note that during the 10-day testing window at the end of the school year, all EC staff will be testing for the duration of the window and will not be in core classrooms. In addition, any EC students not testing on a particular day will be absorbed into the team that day for supervision purposes (i.e. EC Resource students).
12. With the recent office phone update, our school's phone number has changed. Our understanding is that our fax number will remain the same.
New school number: 703-4219
New Guidance number: 703-4220
New Cafeteria number: 703-4221
13. May will be quite a busy time of year for us! Priorities include: Test trainings, EVAAS verification process, final evaluations, and awards day preparation (not to mention you all are preparing your students for testing!). My message to all of you: Hang in there! You work very hard and always come through for our students. I know that you will do everything you can to prepare our students to perform their best. Let's push forward together and make it work!
14. The NJHS Induction Ceremony has been moved to Thursday, May 15.
15. For the last week of school, the A-B day rotation will be B-A-B-A-B. The first revised calendar stated otherwise, but central office has switched it back to this rotation for our convenience.
UPCOMING DATES
May 3 - GYRLS Community Yard Sale
May 5 - Staff Meeting
May 5- Spring Chorus Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 6 - Hospitality Breakfast!
May 7 - 8th Grade Field Trip to Natural Bridge
May 8 - EVAAS Verification Help Sessions (during planning blocks)
May 12 - SIT Meeting
May 12 - Spring Orchestra Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony (8:00am, MP Room)
May 15 - Spring Band Concert (6pm, Atkins HS)
May 19 - Diff. Instruction PLC (2:15, MC)
May 26 - Memorial Day - No School!
May 28-30 - 8th Grade Ceremonies (8:00am, SEMS Gym)
May 29 - Deadline for all video approvals!
May 30 - 6th Grade All-Stars Field Trip
June 3 - Athletic Awards Ceremony (Time TBD - either afternoon/evening)
June 6 - 8th Grade Yearbook Distribution
June 6 - 8th Grade PTSA Celebration (details coming soon)
June 11 - 6th/7th Yearbook Distribution
June 12 - 8th Grade PTSA Pizza Party (11:30am)
June 13 - Last Day of School!
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