SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015
1. Please remember that ISS is closed to teachers who need to time-out a student. Please work with your peers to set up a time-out location for your students. Students are not to be sent to any common areas of the building including Media Center, Guidance, main office, computer labs, EC rooms, etc. In addition, no students should be placed in the hallways to be timed out nor to do work. This creates a supervision issue.
2. With the testing window beginning tomorrow, we will allow casual days from now until the end of the school year. Please remember that this still means that this means casual professional - we still want to uphold our professional demeanor. There are no shorts allowed unless you are a PE teacher or if you are and 8th grade teacher participating in the 8th grade celebration. We do ask that 8th grade teachers wear professional dress on the mornings of the 8th grade ceremonies. Enjoy!
3. 8th grade awards lists from 8th teachers, encore teachers, and special awards group (i.e. Music, Art, etc) are due tomorrow, May 22!
4. IMPORTANT POWERSCHOOL MESSAGE: Some of you have now seen a gradebook "out-of-sync" warning pop up on your Powerschool screen once you log in. This means that somewhere in your gradebook (in any of the first three quarters), the student's quarter grade does NOT match the stored grade that appears on the report card. This is a problem that you will need to correct. If you receive this message, please click on the message and the specific students' with errors will pop up and errors are highlighted in yellow (you might see something like 'A 94/B 92'). The first grade is the stored grade and the second is the teacher's grade. Please see Cindy Wilkes if you need assistance in resolving any of the out-of-sync grades.
Once identified, you will need to go into your Powerschool gradebook, go to the appropriate quarter, and you will need to override the letter and numerical grade to match the stored grade. Then please follow up with Cindy Wilkes next week to confirm your changes. It is so important that you take care of these errors because if not corrected, the students' final grades will not be computed correctly.
5. If you have any video approval forms that you need reviewed, please do that as soon as possible. There is a 1-2 day turnaround time for those forms. Remember that each classroom may only show and be approved for up to two videos between now and the end of the school year. The only exception to this count is the 8th grade celebration activities.
6. Last push for proctors! Please continue to help us secure proctors for testing. Remember that the more volunteers we have, the more of you will have a 1-on-1 proctor situation. I appreciate the efforts of many of you who are calling and emailing your parents.
7. All EOGs, EOCs, and Final Exams will count 20% of each student's final grade. The middle school policy states that "these exams will count for 20% of the student's final grade UNLESS it would reduce a student's grade in which case it will not be counted."
8. Please stress the cell phone/electronics expectations with your students prior to testing. Students cannot be in possession of any of these items during testing blocks. Their cell phones are to be turned off and locked away in student lockers. Adults are also instructed to turn off your cell phones and put them away. Please be sure your families have the school's phone numbers in case they need to contact you for an emergency during testing.
9. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day. In addition, we will have our retirement party on June 15 to celebrate all of our retirees this year at 1:00pm. Please plan to join us for the festivities!
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Weekly Update 5/13/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015
1. Don't forget that Dr. Emory and several School Board members will be visiting SEMS on Friday during the morning hours. We will be touring the building and visiting some classrooms during this time.
2. We will have a very brief staff meeting on Monday right after school in the MP room. This meeting will only last about 15 minutes. We want to quickly review some last minute items in preparation for testing. The SIT meeting will take place right after this meeting.
3. Starting Monday, May 18, ISS will be closed to all teacher time-outs and period ISS. Only students assigned to ISS and ALC by administration will be allowed into the room. Please see your email sent earlier today regarding these detailed procedures.
4. IMPORTANT POWERSCHOOL MESSAGE: Starting on Monday, some of you may see a gradebook "out-of-sync" warning pop up on your Powerschool screen once you log in. This means that somewhere in your gradebook (in any of the first three quarters), the student's quarter grade does NOT match the stored grade that appears on the report card. This is a problem that you will need to correct. If you receive this message, please click on the message and the specific students' with errors will pop up and errors are highlighted in yellow (you might see something like 'A 94/B 92'). The first grade is the stored grade and the second is the teacher's grade.
Once identified, you will need to go into your Powerschool gradebook, go to the appropriate quarter, and you will need to override the letter and numerical grade to match the stored grade. Then please follow up with Cindy Wilkes next week to confirm your changes. It is so important that you take care of these errors because if not corrected, the students' final grades will not be computed correctly. As of today, there are 61 total errors in Powerschool grading.
5. EVAAS Roster Verification: Core and EC teachers, please be sure that you complete your EVAAS roster verification by May 20. Once you have finished your rosters, please click on the Submit Your Rosters button on your main verification screen. This will indicate to me that you are checked off and completed.
6. Last push for proctors! Please continue to help us secure proctors for testing. Remember that the more volunteers we have, the more of you will have a 1-on-1 proctor situation. I appreciate the efforts of many of you who are calling and emailing your parents.
7. 8th Awards lists: 8th grade and Encore teachers, please be sure to complete your 8th grade award sheets (green and blue) and turn in to Gentry by May 22. Some of you also received a yellow awards sheet for special awards (i.e. Music, Art, etc). Please also have those turned in by May 22.
8. Thank you to all of the 8th and Encore teachers who nominated 8th grade students for the Jaguar Pride Award given at the end of the school year during 8th grade ceremonies. The voting sheets are being prepared and will be in your mailboxes soon. Good luck to all of our deserving 8th graders!
9. Please be sure to prep your classrooms prior to testing. Ms. Gardner is reviewing the expectations with you during your test training sessions this month. All classrooms should be ready by 3pm on Thursday, May 21. We will be circulating and checking classrooms on this afternoon.
10. All EOGs, EOCs, and Final Exams will count 20% of each student's final grade. The middle school policy states that "these exams will count for 20% of the student's final grade UNLESS it would reduce a student's grade in which case it will not be counted."
11. Please stress the cell phone/electronics expectations with your students prior to testing. Students cannot be in possession of any of these items during testing blocks. Their cell phones are to be turned off and locked away in student lockers. Adults are also instructed to turn off your cell phones and put them away. Please be sure your families have the school's phone numbers in case they need to contact you for an emergency during testing.
12. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day. In addition, we will have our retirement party on June 15 to celebrate all of our retirees this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 18 - Staff Mtg., SIT Mtg.
May 20 - NJHS Rehearsal (12:50pm)
May 21 - NJHS Induction (8:00am, MP Room)
June 5 - Athletic Celebration (2-4:30pm)
June 12 - Last Day for Students!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015
1. Don't forget that Dr. Emory and several School Board members will be visiting SEMS on Friday during the morning hours. We will be touring the building and visiting some classrooms during this time.
2. We will have a very brief staff meeting on Monday right after school in the MP room. This meeting will only last about 15 minutes. We want to quickly review some last minute items in preparation for testing. The SIT meeting will take place right after this meeting.
3. Starting Monday, May 18, ISS will be closed to all teacher time-outs and period ISS. Only students assigned to ISS and ALC by administration will be allowed into the room. Please see your email sent earlier today regarding these detailed procedures.
4. IMPORTANT POWERSCHOOL MESSAGE: Starting on Monday, some of you may see a gradebook "out-of-sync" warning pop up on your Powerschool screen once you log in. This means that somewhere in your gradebook (in any of the first three quarters), the student's quarter grade does NOT match the stored grade that appears on the report card. This is a problem that you will need to correct. If you receive this message, please click on the message and the specific students' with errors will pop up and errors are highlighted in yellow (you might see something like 'A 94/B 92'). The first grade is the stored grade and the second is the teacher's grade.
Once identified, you will need to go into your Powerschool gradebook, go to the appropriate quarter, and you will need to override the letter and numerical grade to match the stored grade. Then please follow up with Cindy Wilkes next week to confirm your changes. It is so important that you take care of these errors because if not corrected, the students' final grades will not be computed correctly. As of today, there are 61 total errors in Powerschool grading.
5. EVAAS Roster Verification: Core and EC teachers, please be sure that you complete your EVAAS roster verification by May 20. Once you have finished your rosters, please click on the Submit Your Rosters button on your main verification screen. This will indicate to me that you are checked off and completed.
6. Last push for proctors! Please continue to help us secure proctors for testing. Remember that the more volunteers we have, the more of you will have a 1-on-1 proctor situation. I appreciate the efforts of many of you who are calling and emailing your parents.
7. 8th Awards lists: 8th grade and Encore teachers, please be sure to complete your 8th grade award sheets (green and blue) and turn in to Gentry by May 22. Some of you also received a yellow awards sheet for special awards (i.e. Music, Art, etc). Please also have those turned in by May 22.
8. Thank you to all of the 8th and Encore teachers who nominated 8th grade students for the Jaguar Pride Award given at the end of the school year during 8th grade ceremonies. The voting sheets are being prepared and will be in your mailboxes soon. Good luck to all of our deserving 8th graders!
9. Please be sure to prep your classrooms prior to testing. Ms. Gardner is reviewing the expectations with you during your test training sessions this month. All classrooms should be ready by 3pm on Thursday, May 21. We will be circulating and checking classrooms on this afternoon.
10. All EOGs, EOCs, and Final Exams will count 20% of each student's final grade. The middle school policy states that "these exams will count for 20% of the student's final grade UNLESS it would reduce a student's grade in which case it will not be counted."
11. Please stress the cell phone/electronics expectations with your students prior to testing. Students cannot be in possession of any of these items during testing blocks. Their cell phones are to be turned off and locked away in student lockers. Adults are also instructed to turn off your cell phones and put them away. Please be sure your families have the school's phone numbers in case they need to contact you for an emergency during testing.
12. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day. In addition, we will have our retirement party on June 15 to celebrate all of our retirees this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 18 - Staff Mtg., SIT Mtg.
May 20 - NJHS Rehearsal (12:50pm)
May 21 - NJHS Induction (8:00am, MP Room)
June 5 - Athletic Celebration (2-4:30pm)
June 12 - Last Day for Students!
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Weekly Update 5/6/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
1. Please continue to keep our staff members in your thoughts and prayers. Cindy Wilkes' husband is still in the hospital with blood clots in his lungs. Deborah Wallace-Smith's mother is back in the hospital in Tennessee with some continued health issues. Julie Jones' father is very sick with a brain tumor. We are thinking of you all!
2. Please remember to see Susie between now and May 13 to confirm any absences you will have between now and June 22. It is imperative that you complete this process in order to ensure that your payroll is accurate. Please see Tuesday's email with more details.
3. Staff sign ups for concerts, testing parties, and MakerSpace visit trade out time are posted in the staff workroom. If you are a certified teacher and you did not work the rising 6th open house, then you will need to sign up to work a concert.
4. We are currently in the process of monitoring numbers coming in to ISS. There is a possibility that we will close off ISS to period time-outs very soon. We will confirm that if it is necessary.
5. All students have received a proctor letter to go home to families in last week's Wednesday folders. Please review this with your students. We do ask that you help us to give the kids an incentive to return these sheets, even if a parent or family member is unable to help us out with proctoring. There is a space on the form for the parent to indicate if they are not available to help. But we are asking for your help in promoting the securing of as many proctors as possible for the testing window. Remember that the more proctors we have, the less stress on our own staff!
6. 8th grade and Encore teachers: You have now received your 8th grade awards packets for the June ceremonies. Please be sure to have your sheets completed and turned in by the indicated deadlines. Deadline to submit your nominees for the 8th grade Jaguar Pride Awards is Monday, May 11.
7. Please be sure to prep your classrooms prior to testing. Ms. Gardner is reviewing the expectations with you during your test training sessions this month. All classrooms should be ready by 3pm on Thursday, May 21. We will be circulating and checking classrooms on this afternoon.
8. All EOGs, EOCs, and Final Exams will count 20% of each student's final grade. The middle school policy states that "these exams will count for 20% of the student's final grade UNLESS it would reduce a student's grade in which case it will not be counted."
9. Please stress the cell phone/electronics expectations with your students prior to testing. Students cannot be in possession of any of these items during testing blocks.
10. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day. In addition, we are working on plans to have our retirement party on June 15 to celebrate all of our retirees this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
May 11 - Optional EVAAS Help Session (2:20, Computer Lab)
May 13 - 3rd Qtr All A Celebrations
May 13 - MakerSpace Visit - UNCG, 3pm
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 18 - SIT Mtg.
May 20 - NJHS Rehearsal (12:50pm)
May 21 - NJHS Induction (8:00am, GYM)
June 5 - Athletic Celebration (2-4:30pm)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
1. Please continue to keep our staff members in your thoughts and prayers. Cindy Wilkes' husband is still in the hospital with blood clots in his lungs. Deborah Wallace-Smith's mother is back in the hospital in Tennessee with some continued health issues. Julie Jones' father is very sick with a brain tumor. We are thinking of you all!
2. Please remember to see Susie between now and May 13 to confirm any absences you will have between now and June 22. It is imperative that you complete this process in order to ensure that your payroll is accurate. Please see Tuesday's email with more details.
3. Staff sign ups for concerts, testing parties, and MakerSpace visit trade out time are posted in the staff workroom. If you are a certified teacher and you did not work the rising 6th open house, then you will need to sign up to work a concert.
4. We are currently in the process of monitoring numbers coming in to ISS. There is a possibility that we will close off ISS to period time-outs very soon. We will confirm that if it is necessary.
5. All students have received a proctor letter to go home to families in last week's Wednesday folders. Please review this with your students. We do ask that you help us to give the kids an incentive to return these sheets, even if a parent or family member is unable to help us out with proctoring. There is a space on the form for the parent to indicate if they are not available to help. But we are asking for your help in promoting the securing of as many proctors as possible for the testing window. Remember that the more proctors we have, the less stress on our own staff!
6. 8th grade and Encore teachers: You have now received your 8th grade awards packets for the June ceremonies. Please be sure to have your sheets completed and turned in by the indicated deadlines. Deadline to submit your nominees for the 8th grade Jaguar Pride Awards is Monday, May 11.
7. Please be sure to prep your classrooms prior to testing. Ms. Gardner is reviewing the expectations with you during your test training sessions this month. All classrooms should be ready by 3pm on Thursday, May 21. We will be circulating and checking classrooms on this afternoon.
8. All EOGs, EOCs, and Final Exams will count 20% of each student's final grade. The middle school policy states that "these exams will count for 20% of the student's final grade UNLESS it would reduce a student's grade in which case it will not be counted."
9. Please stress the cell phone/electronics expectations with your students prior to testing. Students cannot be in possession of any of these items during testing blocks.
10. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day. In addition, we are working on plans to have our retirement party on June 15 to celebrate all of our retirees this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
May 11 - Optional EVAAS Help Session (2:20, Computer Lab)
May 13 - 3rd Qtr All A Celebrations
May 13 - MakerSpace Visit - UNCG, 3pm
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 18 - SIT Mtg.
May 20 - NJHS Rehearsal (12:50pm)
May 21 - NJHS Induction (8:00am, GYM)
June 5 - Athletic Celebration (2-4:30pm)
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Weekly Update 4/30/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015
1. Next week is Educator Appreciation Week! I'd like to thank all of you for your perseverance and flexibility throughout this school year. We couldn't do it without you! You will receive several treats next week. The PTSA will be delivering a free lunch from PDQ restaurant on Tuesday. It will be a chicken tender lunch for all staff members, so please enjoy. In addition, the Hospitality will be serving a light breakfast for staff on Thursday morning.
2. Please remind your students that the deadline to submit NJHS applications is
May 4.
3. We will have a staff meeting on Monday, May 4. This is a lengthy staff meeting and will take the full time, so please plan for that. Topics include: UNCG grant discussion with UNCG staff, May/June calendars, allotment updates, testing code of ethics, 8th ceremony/awards details, etc.
4. The updated May and June calendars have been sent to all staff members along with the May 5 and 6 modified schedules. In addition, a yellow copy has been placed in your mailboxes. Please be on time for your training sessions.
5. Remaining events still needing to be schedule for May/June include the Crosby Scholar celebrations (30 minutes per grade level) and the 8th grade EC transition meetings. For these meetings, it is important for 8th, encore, and EC teachers to understand that these meetings are required during this time period as part of the students' IEP. Mrs. Douglas is making every effort to "spread the wealth" with the teachers required to be in these meetings. We truly appreciate her hard work to make these things happen in order for us to remain compliant. I appreciate your patience and understanding.
6. Please celebrate and post your HB students who earned Honor Roll and Straight A's on their report cards for the 3rd quarter. The date for the 3rd Quarter All A's celebrations has been changed from May 14 to May 13 due to a scheduling conflict.
7. Staff sign ups for concerts and testing party trade out time have now been posted in the staff workroom. Please see the email from today with details about signing up. If you are a certified teacher and you did not work the rising 6th open house, then you will need to sign up to work a concert. In addition, there are trade out time opportunities for both the concerts and the upcoming testing parties.
8. All students have received a proctor letter to go home to families in Wednesday folders. Please review this with your students. We do ask that you help us to give the kids an incentive to return these sheets, even if a parent or family member is unable to help us out with proctoring. There is a space on the form for the parent to indicate if they are not available to help. But we are asking for your help in promoting the securing of as many proctors as possible for the testing window. Remember that the more proctors we have, the less stress on our own staff!
9. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day. In addition, we are working on plans to have our retirement party on June 15 to celebrate all of our retirees this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
May 4 - Staff Mtg.
May 4 - NJHS Applications DUE
May 6 - Core and Encore Progress Reports
May 11 - Optional EVAAS Help Session (2:20, Computer Lab)
May 13 - 3rd Qtr All A Celebrations
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 18 - SIT Mtg.
May 20 - NJHS Rehearsal (12:50pm)
May 21 - NJHS Induction (8:00am, GYM)
June 5 - Athletic Celebration (2-4:30pm)
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015
1. Next week is Educator Appreciation Week! I'd like to thank all of you for your perseverance and flexibility throughout this school year. We couldn't do it without you! You will receive several treats next week. The PTSA will be delivering a free lunch from PDQ restaurant on Tuesday. It will be a chicken tender lunch for all staff members, so please enjoy. In addition, the Hospitality will be serving a light breakfast for staff on Thursday morning.
2. Please remind your students that the deadline to submit NJHS applications is
May 4.
3. We will have a staff meeting on Monday, May 4. This is a lengthy staff meeting and will take the full time, so please plan for that. Topics include: UNCG grant discussion with UNCG staff, May/June calendars, allotment updates, testing code of ethics, 8th ceremony/awards details, etc.
4. The updated May and June calendars have been sent to all staff members along with the May 5 and 6 modified schedules. In addition, a yellow copy has been placed in your mailboxes. Please be on time for your training sessions.
5. Remaining events still needing to be schedule for May/June include the Crosby Scholar celebrations (30 minutes per grade level) and the 8th grade EC transition meetings. For these meetings, it is important for 8th, encore, and EC teachers to understand that these meetings are required during this time period as part of the students' IEP. Mrs. Douglas is making every effort to "spread the wealth" with the teachers required to be in these meetings. We truly appreciate her hard work to make these things happen in order for us to remain compliant. I appreciate your patience and understanding.
6. Please celebrate and post your HB students who earned Honor Roll and Straight A's on their report cards for the 3rd quarter. The date for the 3rd Quarter All A's celebrations has been changed from May 14 to May 13 due to a scheduling conflict.
7. Staff sign ups for concerts and testing party trade out time have now been posted in the staff workroom. Please see the email from today with details about signing up. If you are a certified teacher and you did not work the rising 6th open house, then you will need to sign up to work a concert. In addition, there are trade out time opportunities for both the concerts and the upcoming testing parties.
8. All students have received a proctor letter to go home to families in Wednesday folders. Please review this with your students. We do ask that you help us to give the kids an incentive to return these sheets, even if a parent or family member is unable to help us out with proctoring. There is a space on the form for the parent to indicate if they are not available to help. But we are asking for your help in promoting the securing of as many proctors as possible for the testing window. Remember that the more proctors we have, the less stress on our own staff!
9. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day. In addition, we are working on plans to have our retirement party on June 15 to celebrate all of our retirees this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
May 4 - Staff Mtg.
May 4 - NJHS Applications DUE
May 6 - Core and Encore Progress Reports
May 11 - Optional EVAAS Help Session (2:20, Computer Lab)
May 13 - 3rd Qtr All A Celebrations
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 18 - SIT Mtg.
May 20 - NJHS Rehearsal (12:50pm)
May 21 - NJHS Induction (8:00am, GYM)
June 5 - Athletic Celebration (2-4:30pm)
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Weekly Update 4/23/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015
1. Congratulations to Irma Jones, who will be retiring April 30. We sincerely appreciate her service to our students and staff. Irma, we wish you well in your new adventure!
2. An email with student NJHS application procedures is coming your way! There are new application procedures that we ask you to review with your students. The deadline to submit NJHS applications is May 4.
3. The drafts of the May and June calendars have been sent to all staff for review. Please note that this is in DRAFT form, especially the testing dates. Final drafts will be out very soon. One adjustment that has already been made - the All A celebrations had to be moved to May 13.
4. Please celebrate and post your HB students who earned Honor Roll and Straight A's on their report cards for the 3rd quarter. The date for the 3rd Quarter All A's celebrations has been changed from May 14 to May 13 due to a scheduling conflict.
5. If you have any quarter grade changes that need to be made, please fill out a grade change form and turn in to my mailbox. I will review, approve, and then give to Cindy Wilkes to make the appropriate changes. Please make sure that ALL information is completed on this form.
6. Soon all students will receive a proctor letter to go home to families in Wednesday folders. Please review this with your students. We do ask that you help us to give the kids an incentive to return these sheets, even if a parent or family member is unable to help us out with proctoring. There is a space on the form for the parent to indicate if they are not available to help. But we are asking for your help in promoting the securing of as many proctors as possible for the testing window. Remember that the more proctors we have, the less stress on our own staff!
7. EVAAS roster verification and instructions have been forwarded to all staff. Core and EC teachers, please review and make plans to attend an April 30 help session.
8. The staff questionnaire for next school year will be forwarded to all staff members very soon. This will be your opportunity to give us input on your current teaching assignment as well as any concerns we need to be aware of as we plan for next school year.
9. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day. In addition, we are working on plans to have our retirement party on June 15 to celebrate all of our retirees this year.
10. WSFCS will conduct a summer Collaborative Learning Conference. It will take place at Walkertown HS on August 12 and 13. The conference will have breakout sessions in regards to struggling students and how to help them be more successful in the classroom. If you are interested in presenting at this conference, please let me know. I will submit your name to the district. If you'd like to attend, please stay tuned for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
April 23 - 24 - 8th grade Family Life Presentations
April 30 - EVAAS Help Sessions during grade level planning/after school
May 4 - Staff Mtg.
May 4 - NJHS Applications DUE
May 6 - Core and Encore Progress Reports
May 11 - EVAAS Help Session (2:20, Computer Lab)
May 13 - 3rd Qtr All A Celebrations
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 18 - SIT Mtg.
May 20 - NJHS Rehearsal (12:50pm)
May 21 - NJHS Induction (8:00am, GYM)
June 5 - Athletic Celebration (2-4:30pm)
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015
1. Congratulations to Irma Jones, who will be retiring April 30. We sincerely appreciate her service to our students and staff. Irma, we wish you well in your new adventure!
2. An email with student NJHS application procedures is coming your way! There are new application procedures that we ask you to review with your students. The deadline to submit NJHS applications is May 4.
3. The drafts of the May and June calendars have been sent to all staff for review. Please note that this is in DRAFT form, especially the testing dates. Final drafts will be out very soon. One adjustment that has already been made - the All A celebrations had to be moved to May 13.
4. Please celebrate and post your HB students who earned Honor Roll and Straight A's on their report cards for the 3rd quarter. The date for the 3rd Quarter All A's celebrations has been changed from May 14 to May 13 due to a scheduling conflict.
5. If you have any quarter grade changes that need to be made, please fill out a grade change form and turn in to my mailbox. I will review, approve, and then give to Cindy Wilkes to make the appropriate changes. Please make sure that ALL information is completed on this form.
6. Soon all students will receive a proctor letter to go home to families in Wednesday folders. Please review this with your students. We do ask that you help us to give the kids an incentive to return these sheets, even if a parent or family member is unable to help us out with proctoring. There is a space on the form for the parent to indicate if they are not available to help. But we are asking for your help in promoting the securing of as many proctors as possible for the testing window. Remember that the more proctors we have, the less stress on our own staff!
7. EVAAS roster verification and instructions have been forwarded to all staff. Core and EC teachers, please review and make plans to attend an April 30 help session.
8. The staff questionnaire for next school year will be forwarded to all staff members very soon. This will be your opportunity to give us input on your current teaching assignment as well as any concerns we need to be aware of as we plan for next school year.
9. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day. In addition, we are working on plans to have our retirement party on June 15 to celebrate all of our retirees this year.
10. WSFCS will conduct a summer Collaborative Learning Conference. It will take place at Walkertown HS on August 12 and 13. The conference will have breakout sessions in regards to struggling students and how to help them be more successful in the classroom. If you are interested in presenting at this conference, please let me know. I will submit your name to the district. If you'd like to attend, please stay tuned for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
April 23 - 24 - 8th grade Family Life Presentations
April 30 - EVAAS Help Sessions during grade level planning/after school
May 4 - Staff Mtg.
May 4 - NJHS Applications DUE
May 6 - Core and Encore Progress Reports
May 11 - EVAAS Help Session (2:20, Computer Lab)
May 13 - 3rd Qtr All A Celebrations
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 18 - SIT Mtg.
May 20 - NJHS Rehearsal (12:50pm)
May 21 - NJHS Induction (8:00am, GYM)
June 5 - Athletic Celebration (2-4:30pm)
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Weekly Update 4/16/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015
1. Please wish good luck to Allie Koester. She has been written out of work and put on bed rest with her pregnancy. We wish Allie the best in this new journey! We are excited to have April Bocholis as Allie's substitute for the 4th quarter. We really appreciate April stepping in on such short notice!
2. Please celebrate and post your HB students who earned Honor Roll and Straight A's on their report cards for the 3rd quarter. We will have a small celebration for our All A's students very soon.
3. If you have any quarter grade changes that need to be made, please fill out a grade change form and turn in to my mailbox. I will review, approve, and then give to Cindy Wilkes to make the appropriate changes. Please make sure that ALL information is completed on this form.
4. We will have our March Madness event on Friday, April 17. It was intended to take place in March, but we had to push it back due to weather. During this event, students will take on the faculty in a basketball game and the students will be able to participate in other contests. This event will take place after school, similar to a social. There are opportunities for trade out time for this event, even if you participate in the game. Please sign up in the staff workroom if you are interested in earning trade out time.
5. The Blue author visit and presentation is scheduled for April 21. Please refer to the details forwarded out by Lisa Turner. We are also offering trade out time for this event. Sign ups and details are posted in the workroom next to the March Madness sign ups.
6. EVAAS roster verification and instructions will be forwarded to you very soon.
7. Test training dates for staff will be forwarded to you very soon. These will be mandatory training sessions for staff.
8. The staff questionnaire for next school year will be forwarded to all staff members very soon. This will be your opportunity to give us input on your current teaching assignment as well as any concerns we need to be aware of as we plan for next school year.
9. The NJHS rehearsal and induction dates have been pushed back in order to get all information out and reviewed in sufficient time. A timetable will be sent to you to share with your students.
10. PLT Facilitators: Please remember to submit your weekly meeting minutes to me by the end of each week. This is a requirement.
11. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day.
12. Soon we will begin working on an end of year calendar. The 15-day testing window officially starts on Friday, May 22 through the last day of school. We will be putting out more information after Spring Break in regards to 8th grade ceremonies, cut off dates for field trips, etc. Please do not plan to take personal leave time during this window of time. I will not be able to accommodate your requests.
13. We have received word that the A-B calendar WILL be adjusted during the test window to accommodate high school exams. We hope to have that information to you with the May/June calendar.
14. WSFCS will conduct a summer Collaborative Learning Conference. It will take place at Walkertown HS on August 12 and 13. The conference will have breakout sessions in regards to struggling students and how to help them be more successful in the classroom. If you are interested in presenting at this conference, please let me know. I will submit your name to the district. If you'd like to attend, please stay tuned for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
April 18 - Music to Carowinds!
April 21 - KCK Lunch and Listen
April 21 - Visiting Author Presentation (rescheduled from March 5)
April 23 - 24 - 8th grade Family Life Presentations
May 4 - Staff Mtg.
May 6 - Core and Encore Progress Reports
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015
1. Please wish good luck to Allie Koester. She has been written out of work and put on bed rest with her pregnancy. We wish Allie the best in this new journey! We are excited to have April Bocholis as Allie's substitute for the 4th quarter. We really appreciate April stepping in on such short notice!
2. Please celebrate and post your HB students who earned Honor Roll and Straight A's on their report cards for the 3rd quarter. We will have a small celebration for our All A's students very soon.
3. If you have any quarter grade changes that need to be made, please fill out a grade change form and turn in to my mailbox. I will review, approve, and then give to Cindy Wilkes to make the appropriate changes. Please make sure that ALL information is completed on this form.
4. We will have our March Madness event on Friday, April 17. It was intended to take place in March, but we had to push it back due to weather. During this event, students will take on the faculty in a basketball game and the students will be able to participate in other contests. This event will take place after school, similar to a social. There are opportunities for trade out time for this event, even if you participate in the game. Please sign up in the staff workroom if you are interested in earning trade out time.
5. The Blue author visit and presentation is scheduled for April 21. Please refer to the details forwarded out by Lisa Turner. We are also offering trade out time for this event. Sign ups and details are posted in the workroom next to the March Madness sign ups.
6. EVAAS roster verification and instructions will be forwarded to you very soon.
7. Test training dates for staff will be forwarded to you very soon. These will be mandatory training sessions for staff.
8. The staff questionnaire for next school year will be forwarded to all staff members very soon. This will be your opportunity to give us input on your current teaching assignment as well as any concerns we need to be aware of as we plan for next school year.
9. The NJHS rehearsal and induction dates have been pushed back in order to get all information out and reviewed in sufficient time. A timetable will be sent to you to share with your students.
10. PLT Facilitators: Please remember to submit your weekly meeting minutes to me by the end of each week. This is a requirement.
11. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day.
12. Soon we will begin working on an end of year calendar. The 15-day testing window officially starts on Friday, May 22 through the last day of school. We will be putting out more information after Spring Break in regards to 8th grade ceremonies, cut off dates for field trips, etc. Please do not plan to take personal leave time during this window of time. I will not be able to accommodate your requests.
13. We have received word that the A-B calendar WILL be adjusted during the test window to accommodate high school exams. We hope to have that information to you with the May/June calendar.
14. WSFCS will conduct a summer Collaborative Learning Conference. It will take place at Walkertown HS on August 12 and 13. The conference will have breakout sessions in regards to struggling students and how to help them be more successful in the classroom. If you are interested in presenting at this conference, please let me know. I will submit your name to the district. If you'd like to attend, please stay tuned for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
April 18 - Music to Carowinds!
April 21 - KCK Lunch and Listen
April 21 - Visiting Author Presentation (rescheduled from March 5)
April 23 - 24 - 8th grade Family Life Presentations
May 4 - Staff Mtg.
May 6 - Core and Encore Progress Reports
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Weekly Update 4/9/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
1. Congratulations to Gene Mabry once again. He was voted by his peers as the Forsyth County Band Director of the Year!
2. During the week of April 13, the A/B day schedule has changed. It has been altered by central office in an effort to not have the same day affected by the Early Release days. The schedule for that week is B, B, A, A, and then B. Please reflect these changes on your calendars and inform your students.
3. Report cards will be distributed on Wednesday, April 15. Since this is an Early Release Day, we will start announcements at 11:48 to send students back to homebase to receive their report cards. We will make an announcement for 6th and 7th grade followed by 8th grade. Then we will proceed with the normal dismissal. Encore teachers: Please be at your alternate supervisory locations for dismissal by 11:55.
4. If you have any quarter grade changes that need to be made, please fill out a grade change form and turn in to my mailbox. I will review, approve, and then give to Cindy Wilkes to make the appropriate changes. Please make sure that ALL information is completed on this form.
5. Please recognize and post your HB students who earned Honor Roll on their report cards for the 3rd quarter. We will have a small celebration for those who earned All A's for the 3rd quarter soon. Details will be forwarded to you.
6. We will have our March Madness event on Friday, April 17. It was intended to take place in March, but we had to push it back due to weather. During this event, students will take on the faculty in a basketball game and the students will be able to participate in other contests. This event will take place after school, similar to a social. There are opportunities for trade out time for this event, even if you participate in the game. Please sign up in the staff workroom if you are interested in earning trade out time.
7. PLT Facilitators: Please remember to submit your weekly meeting minutes to me by the end of each week. This is a requirement.
8. The Blue author visit and presentation has been rescheduled on April 21. Please refer to the details forwarded out by Lisa Turner.
9. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day.
10. Soon we will begin working on an end of year calendar. The 15-day testing window officially starts on Friday, May 22 through the last day of school. We will be putting out more information after Spring Break in regards to 8th grade ceremonies, cut off dates for field trips, etc. Please do not plan to take personal leave time during this window of time. I will not be able to accommodate your requests.
11. WSFCS will conduct a summer Collaborative Learning Conference. It will take place at Walkertown HS on August 12 and 13. The conference will have breakout sessions in regards to struggling students and how to help them be more successful in the classroom. If you are interested in presenting at this conference, please let me know. I will submit your name to the district. If you'd like to attend, please stay tuned for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
April 9 - SEMS/GHS Benefit Concert (GHS, 6pm)
April 13 - SIT Mtg.
April 15 - Early Release Day!
April 15 - Report Card Distribution
April 18 - Music to Carowinds!
April 21 - KCK Lunch and Listen
April 21 - Visiting Author Presentation (rescheduled from March 5)
April 23 - 24 - 8th grade Family Life Presentations
May 4 - Staff Mtg.
May 6 - Core and Encore Progress Reports
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
1. Congratulations to Gene Mabry once again. He was voted by his peers as the Forsyth County Band Director of the Year!
2. During the week of April 13, the A/B day schedule has changed. It has been altered by central office in an effort to not have the same day affected by the Early Release days. The schedule for that week is B, B, A, A, and then B. Please reflect these changes on your calendars and inform your students.
3. Report cards will be distributed on Wednesday, April 15. Since this is an Early Release Day, we will start announcements at 11:48 to send students back to homebase to receive their report cards. We will make an announcement for 6th and 7th grade followed by 8th grade. Then we will proceed with the normal dismissal. Encore teachers: Please be at your alternate supervisory locations for dismissal by 11:55.
4. If you have any quarter grade changes that need to be made, please fill out a grade change form and turn in to my mailbox. I will review, approve, and then give to Cindy Wilkes to make the appropriate changes. Please make sure that ALL information is completed on this form.
5. Please recognize and post your HB students who earned Honor Roll on their report cards for the 3rd quarter. We will have a small celebration for those who earned All A's for the 3rd quarter soon. Details will be forwarded to you.
6. We will have our March Madness event on Friday, April 17. It was intended to take place in March, but we had to push it back due to weather. During this event, students will take on the faculty in a basketball game and the students will be able to participate in other contests. This event will take place after school, similar to a social. There are opportunities for trade out time for this event, even if you participate in the game. Please sign up in the staff workroom if you are interested in earning trade out time.
7. PLT Facilitators: Please remember to submit your weekly meeting minutes to me by the end of each week. This is a requirement.
8. The Blue author visit and presentation has been rescheduled on April 21. Please refer to the details forwarded out by Lisa Turner.
9. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day.
10. Soon we will begin working on an end of year calendar. The 15-day testing window officially starts on Friday, May 22 through the last day of school. We will be putting out more information after Spring Break in regards to 8th grade ceremonies, cut off dates for field trips, etc. Please do not plan to take personal leave time during this window of time. I will not be able to accommodate your requests.
11. WSFCS will conduct a summer Collaborative Learning Conference. It will take place at Walkertown HS on August 12 and 13. The conference will have breakout sessions in regards to struggling students and how to help them be more successful in the classroom. If you are interested in presenting at this conference, please let me know. I will submit your name to the district. If you'd like to attend, please stay tuned for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
April 9 - SEMS/GHS Benefit Concert (GHS, 6pm)
April 13 - SIT Mtg.
April 15 - Early Release Day!
April 15 - Report Card Distribution
April 18 - Music to Carowinds!
April 21 - KCK Lunch and Listen
April 21 - Visiting Author Presentation (rescheduled from March 5)
April 23 - 24 - 8th grade Family Life Presentations
May 4 - Staff Mtg.
May 6 - Core and Encore Progress Reports
May 15 - Dr. Emory Visit
May 15 - NJHS Induction Ceremony
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Weekly Update 3/25/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015
1. Congratulations to Gene Mabry and the SEMS Band. Yesterday they received a Superior rating at the MPA festival! In addition, Gene has been selected to direct a Piedmont Honors Band later this week. Proud of our Music program!
2. The report card distribution date has been pushed back one week. Therefore, all teacher grades and verification reports are due by Tuesday, April 7, at 3:00pm. Then the report card distribution will take place on Wednesday, April 15. This is an early release day, we will report back to homebase just a few minutes early for students to receive their report cards before they go home.
3. Karen Cole will be here on campus on Thursday, March 26, from 11:00 - 1:00. The main office and Guidance office will be hosting a celebration lunch for her. Feel free to stop by during this time to say hello and goodbye to her. Karen does plan to return at the end of the school year for our annual retirement party.
4. The 4th quarter traveling teacher schedule will NOT be ready in time for the start of the 4th quarter. Therefore, we will need to run the current 3rd quarter traveling schedule until I can roll out the new one to you. Once you have a copy of it, we will allow time for those affected to notify their classes of their classroom changes before it takes affect. Thank you for your patience with this plan.
5. The building will be open for staff on Monday, March 30, from 8:00 - 4:00 for those who wish to earn trade out time. Certified staff can work 3.5 hours to earn a 1/2 day trade or 7 hours to earn a full day of time. Please be prepared to sign in AND out in order to earn your time. This is a optional day for staff members. There are several of you who owe time for the optional teacher workdays. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have earned your required time. Susie Hook has an updated master list of staff trade-out time that reflects timed owed, timed used on optional teacher workdays, and any time earned from events.
6. We will have a staff meeting on Monday, April 6. Topics include: Teacher letter of intent/transfer options, 4th quarter calendar, UNCG grant for next year, upcoming allotment for next year's teachers, staff attendance and leave time, etc.
7. During the week of April 13, the A/B day schedule has changed. It has been altered by central office in an effort to not have the same day affected by the Early Release days. The schedule for that week is B, B, A, A, and then B. Please reflect these changes on your calendars and inform your students.
8. We have concluded our interviews for the AP position. Thanks to Mr. Bailey, Mrs. L. Turner, Mrs. Wells, and Mrs. Miller for their service on this committee. We have submitted our recommendation to central office and are awaiting approval to move forward. We will keep you up to date on our progress.
9. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) will take place during the first week back from Spring Break. Random second period classes have been selected by the district to complete this student survey. Selected classes and teachers have been notified and have received instructions in order to prepare for the survey.
10. We will have our March Madness event on Friday, April 17. It was intended to take place in March, but we had to push it back due to weather. During this event, students will take on the faculty in a basketball game and the students will be able to participate in other contests. This event will take place after school, similar to a social. There will be opportunities for trade out time for this event, so please stay tuned for the instructions and sign up sheet if you are interested.
11. The Blue author visit and presentation has been rescheduled onApril 21. Please refer to the details forwarded out by Lisa Turner.
12. The Spring Arts Festival will not be rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts. We hope to have an arts festival early next school year.
13. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day.
14. Soon we will begin working on an end of year calendar. The 15-day testing window officially starts on Friday, May 22 through the last day of school. We will be putting out more information after Spring Break in regards to 8th grade ceremonies, cut off dates for field trips, etc. Please do not plan to take personal leave time during this window of time. I will not be able to accommodate your requests.
15. WSFCS will conduct a summer Collaborative Learning Conference. It will take place at Walkertown HS on August 12 and 13. The conference will have breakout sessions in regards to struggling students and how to help them be more successful in the classroom. If you are interested in presenting at this conference, please let me know. I will submit your name to the district. If you'd like to attend, please stay tuned for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
March 27 - Last Day of 3rd Quarter!
March 30 - Optional work time for staff (bldg open 8-4)
April 6 - Staff Mtg.
April 7 - Grades due by 3pm!
April 9 - SEMS/GHS Benefit Concert (GHS, 6pm)
April 13 - SIT Mtg.
April 15 - Early Release Day!
April 15 - Report Card Distribution
April 18 - Music to Carowinds!
April 21 - KCK Lunch and Listen
April 21 - Visiting Author Presentation (rescheduled from March 5)
April 23 - 24 - 8th grade Family Life Presentations
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015
1. Congratulations to Gene Mabry and the SEMS Band. Yesterday they received a Superior rating at the MPA festival! In addition, Gene has been selected to direct a Piedmont Honors Band later this week. Proud of our Music program!
2. The report card distribution date has been pushed back one week. Therefore, all teacher grades and verification reports are due by Tuesday, April 7, at 3:00pm. Then the report card distribution will take place on Wednesday, April 15. This is an early release day, we will report back to homebase just a few minutes early for students to receive their report cards before they go home.
3. Karen Cole will be here on campus on Thursday, March 26, from 11:00 - 1:00. The main office and Guidance office will be hosting a celebration lunch for her. Feel free to stop by during this time to say hello and goodbye to her. Karen does plan to return at the end of the school year for our annual retirement party.
4. The 4th quarter traveling teacher schedule will NOT be ready in time for the start of the 4th quarter. Therefore, we will need to run the current 3rd quarter traveling schedule until I can roll out the new one to you. Once you have a copy of it, we will allow time for those affected to notify their classes of their classroom changes before it takes affect. Thank you for your patience with this plan.
5. The building will be open for staff on Monday, March 30, from 8:00 - 4:00 for those who wish to earn trade out time. Certified staff can work 3.5 hours to earn a 1/2 day trade or 7 hours to earn a full day of time. Please be prepared to sign in AND out in order to earn your time. This is a optional day for staff members. There are several of you who owe time for the optional teacher workdays. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have earned your required time. Susie Hook has an updated master list of staff trade-out time that reflects timed owed, timed used on optional teacher workdays, and any time earned from events.
6. We will have a staff meeting on Monday, April 6. Topics include: Teacher letter of intent/transfer options, 4th quarter calendar, UNCG grant for next year, upcoming allotment for next year's teachers, staff attendance and leave time, etc.
7. During the week of April 13, the A/B day schedule has changed. It has been altered by central office in an effort to not have the same day affected by the Early Release days. The schedule for that week is B, B, A, A, and then B. Please reflect these changes on your calendars and inform your students.
8. We have concluded our interviews for the AP position. Thanks to Mr. Bailey, Mrs. L. Turner, Mrs. Wells, and Mrs. Miller for their service on this committee. We have submitted our recommendation to central office and are awaiting approval to move forward. We will keep you up to date on our progress.
9. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) will take place during the first week back from Spring Break. Random second period classes have been selected by the district to complete this student survey. Selected classes and teachers have been notified and have received instructions in order to prepare for the survey.
10. We will have our March Madness event on Friday, April 17. It was intended to take place in March, but we had to push it back due to weather. During this event, students will take on the faculty in a basketball game and the students will be able to participate in other contests. This event will take place after school, similar to a social. There will be opportunities for trade out time for this event, so please stay tuned for the instructions and sign up sheet if you are interested.
11. The Blue author visit and presentation has been rescheduled onApril 21. Please refer to the details forwarded out by Lisa Turner.
12. The Spring Arts Festival will not be rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts. We hope to have an arts festival early next school year.
13. The last day for students will be Friday, June 12. The last teacher workday on the calendar is now Monday, June 22. The Monday, June 15 workday is protected, meaning it is required for all staff. We will have our final staff meeting and meal provided by PTSA on that day.
14. Soon we will begin working on an end of year calendar. The 15-day testing window officially starts on Friday, May 22 through the last day of school. We will be putting out more information after Spring Break in regards to 8th grade ceremonies, cut off dates for field trips, etc. Please do not plan to take personal leave time during this window of time. I will not be able to accommodate your requests.
15. WSFCS will conduct a summer Collaborative Learning Conference. It will take place at Walkertown HS on August 12 and 13. The conference will have breakout sessions in regards to struggling students and how to help them be more successful in the classroom. If you are interested in presenting at this conference, please let me know. I will submit your name to the district. If you'd like to attend, please stay tuned for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please remember that this calendar does NOT include all school events, meetings, etc. The online master calendar (SEMS School Calendar, through your email) contains all of these events. Please consult the master calendar for more detailed information.
March 27 - Last Day of 3rd Quarter!
March 30 - Optional work time for staff (bldg open 8-4)
April 6 - Staff Mtg.
April 7 - Grades due by 3pm!
April 9 - SEMS/GHS Benefit Concert (GHS, 6pm)
April 13 - SIT Mtg.
April 15 - Early Release Day!
April 15 - Report Card Distribution
April 18 - Music to Carowinds!
April 21 - KCK Lunch and Listen
April 21 - Visiting Author Presentation (rescheduled from March 5)
April 23 - 24 - 8th grade Family Life Presentations
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