SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2015
1. Please plan to have your updated rosters on your safety clipboard and your updated absorption plan to Mrs. Raya by January 30.
2. We have received a lot of interest for the Eric Jensen district training. As discussed, we will have a lottery system to determine who will get an opportunity to go. Those selected will be contacted by Gentry this week to confirm attendance. Thanks to everyone who has submitted interest! I wish we had more training slots for our school.
3. If you need to change a second quarter grade after finalizing your grades, please fill out a grade change form with Cindy Wilkes and put that in my mailbox. I will review, approve, and then direct Cindy to make the change. She will then give you instructions on any changes you need to make in Powerschool. Please do not make a change in the computer unless/until directed to do so. Remember that this year final grades will be calculated using numerical grades, so if a student's grade goes from a 94 to a 98, we still need to change that in the computer even though the grade remains an A.
4. Our afterschool at-risk tutoring program will kick off next week. Ms. Gardner sent out information to all staff in December. We are looking for tutors in Math and Reading, bus driver for the tutoring bus, and lesson plan writers. Please see Ms. Gardner if you are interested! Tutoring pay is $25/hour ($17/hour classified). I encourage all of you to tutor our students - this is such an important program for them!
5. We will need to use some classrooms on tutoring afternoons. We will periodically rotate the hallways that will be used in the afternoons to share the burden. Ms. Gardner will confirm if and when your classroom will need to be used. You are allowed to stay in your classroom to plan, etc. when your classroom is being used.
6. The PTSA will have their annual Chicken Pie Fundraiser from February 2-13. Students and staff can participate by ordering Mrs. Pumpkin's chicken pies and baked spaghetti. Order forms were placed in mailboxes this week. The fundraiser will officially kick off on Monday, February 2. There will be incentives for both students and staff to sell. The staff member who sells the most pies and baked spaghetti plates will win $50 cash from the PTSA!
7. On February 5, the state will release the School Performance Grades as discussed in our grade level meetings. A letter will go home with all students on Wednesday, February 4, explaining the school grade calculation.
8. A flyer was placed in all staff mailboxes about PTSA membership. Why should you join our school's PTSA? The PTSA folks do so much for our staff and students - lunches, celebrations, concessions, student materials and supplies, technology purchases, and the list goes on and on. Please show your support by join our PTSA for only $5. Staff members who join by February 9 will be eligible for a gift card drawing. The winning staff member will earn a $40 gift card to WalMart, Target, or the grocery store of their choice! Not a bad deal for only a $5 investment with our PTSA! Our goal is at least 80% staff participation.
9. February 11 is our next Early Release Day. A detailed schedule for that day will be forwarded to all staff members in the next few days. In addition, we will send out instructions for signing up for training sessions on this day.
10. Please be sure to post and recognize your students who have achieved straight A's and Honor Roll. We will have All A's celebrations on Friday, February 13.
11. We will have another round of socials this winter for our students. Social dates: 8th grade = February 20, 7th grade = February 27, 6th grade = March 6. We are offering a half day of trade out time for any certified staff members who wish to work one of the social events. Working hours will be 2:15 - 4:30pm. I will be posting a sign up sheet for the socials soon. Stay tuned. Easy way to earn some trade out time!
12. February 16 is now considered a regular student day and will be an A-day on the schedule. This means that Feb. 13 and Feb. 16 will be two back-to-back A-days on the schedule. Please mark these changes on your schedules.
13. The Rising 6th Grade Open House will take place on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00-7:30pm. All 6th grade and Encore teachers are required to attend. This will count as your required semester night event.
14. February 23-27 is SEMS Spirit Week! We will designate a different type of day each day of the week. Staff members may dress casual on these days as long as you participate in that day's activity. In addition, we will have a door decorating contest to show your Jaguar Pride. Doors will be judged by the administration and prizes will be given away for the most creative. Stay tuned for more information!
15. The Spring Arts Festival will take place on Thursday, March 5. We are looking for interested staff members to assist in organizing, planning, and participating in this event. Trade-out time will be given for individuals who participate. We plan to have music performances, book fair, arts and crafts show, and a visit from a local author. We'd love to have as many staff members involved! Please let me know if you are interested in participating.
16. The SEMS Book Fair will take place the week of March 2-6. The fair will be organized by Lisa Turner and Collette Holbert (as well as volunteers). Please stay tuned for details regarding classrooms visiting the fair throughout that week.
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.
Feb. 2-13 - PTSA Chicken Pie Fundraiser
Feb. 2 - Staff Mtg.
Feb. 6 - Go Red for Women!
Feb. 11 - Early Release Day!
Feb. 13 - All A's Celebrations
Feb. 17 - Rising 6th Grade Open House
Feb. 18 - Core and Encore progress reports
Feb. 23-27 - SEMS Spirit Week!
Feb. 25 - NAEP testing for select 8th graders
March 2-6 - SEMS Book Fair!
March 2 - Staff Mtg.
March 5 - Spring Arts Festival
March 11 - Early Release Day!
March 13 - Spring Picture Day
March 23-27 - 3rd Quarter Testing
March 27 - Last Day of 3rd Quarter!
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Weekly Update 1/22/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
1. New Wednesday folders for the second semester have been ordered and should be here by Monday. We will distribute to all homebases as soon as we get them so that you can hand them out next Wednesday.
2. Report cards will be distributed next Wednesday, January 28. We will send all students back to homebase by announcement starting at 1:48 on this day. Encore teachers: Please be prepared to go to your alternate supervision spot for this dismissal. We will dismiss by grade level - 6th and 7th by announcement and then administration will dismiss 8th grade classrooms.
3. Please be sure to post and recognize your students who have achieved straight A's and Honor Roll. We will have an All A's celebration later in February.
4. February 16 is now considered a regular student day and will be an A-day on the schedule. This means that Feb. 13 and Feb. 16 will be two back-to-back A-days on the schedule. Please mark these changes on your schedules.
5. If you need to change a second quarter grade after finalizing your grades, please fill out a grade change form with Cindy Wilkes and put that in my mailbox. I will review, approve, and then direct Cindy to make the change. She will then give you instructions on any changes you need to make in Powerschool. Please do not make a change in the computer unless/until directed to do so.
6. We will have grade level meetings on Friday, January 23. The topics of discussion will be school performance grades and upcoming district training for staff members. I will also hold an additional meeting at 2:15 that day in the Media Center for any staff members who were not able to attend the grade level meeting during the day. Please make plans to attend one of the meetings. This meeting will not extend into both planning periods.
7. A flyer was placed in all staff mailboxes about PTSA membership. Why should you join our school's PTSA? The PTSA folks do so much for our staff and students - lunches, celebrations, concessions, student materials and supplies, technology purchases, and the list goes on and on. Please show your support by join our PTSA for only $5. Staff members who join by February 9 will be eligible for a gift card drawing. The winning staff member will earn a $40 gift card to WalMart, Target, or the grocery store of their choice! Not a bad deal for only a $5 investment with our PTSA! Our goal is at least 80% staff participation.
8. The WS Foundation is accepting grant proposals from educators for professional development. Please see a December email from Leah Gardner with details and how to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain some professional development of your choice. Previous winners of this grant include Mara-Lea Coston, Don Fought, and Rachel Holmes.
9. Our afterschool at-risk tutoring program will kick off in late January. Ms. Gardner sent out information to all staff in December. We are looking for tutors in Math and Reading, bus driver for the tutoring bus, and lesson plan writers. Please see Ms. Gardner if you are interested! Tutoring pay is $25/hour ($17/hour classified). I encourage all of you to tutor our students - this is such an important program for them!
10. Please plan to have your updated rosters on your safety clipboard and your updated absorption plan to Mrs. Raya by January 30.
11. The PTSA will have tentatively set their annual Chicken Pie Fundraiser from February 2-13. Students and staff can participate by ordering Mrs. Pumpkin's chicken pies. Next week the order forms will be forwarded to you for all staff and students. The fundraiser will kick off on Monday, February 2. There will be incentives for both students and staff to sell. Stay tuned for more information! We will let all staff know the confirmed fundraiser dates very soon.
12. On February 5, the state will release the School Performance Grades. We will discuss the possibility of our grade and the impact prior to this date.
13. Our students will soon be completing the registration process for next school year. Our 8th graders will complete this process first during the month of February. Then our 6th and 7th graders will complete their process by the beginning of March.
14. **Social dates have been changed** We will have another round of socials this winter for our students. Social dates: 8th grade = February 20, 7th grade = February 27, 6th grade = March 6. We are offering a half day of trade out time for any certified staff members who wish to work one of the social events. Working hours will be 2:15 - 4:30pm. I will be posting a sign up sheet for the socials soon. Stay tuned. Easy way to earn some trade out time!
15. The Rising 6th Grade Open House will take place on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00-7:30pm. All 6th grade and Encore teachers are required to attend. This will count as your required semester night event.
16. The Spring Arts Festival will take place on Thursday, March 5. We are looking for interested staff members to assist in organizing, planning, and participating in this event. Trade-out time will be given for individuals who participate. We plan to have music performances, book fair, arts and crafts show, and a visit from a local author. We'd love to have as many staff members involved! Please let me know if you are interested in participating.
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.
Jan. 23 - Grade Level Mtgs.
Jan. 28 - Report card distribution
Feb. 2-13 - PTSA Chicken Pie Fundraiser
Feb. 2 - Staff Mtg.
Feb. 11 - Early Release Day!
Feb. 17 - Rising 6th Grade Open House
Feb. 18 - Core and Encore progress reports
Feb. 23-27 - SEMS Spirit Week!
March 2-6 - SEMS Book Fair!
March 5 - Spring Arts Festival
March 27 - Last Day of 3rd Quarter!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
1. New Wednesday folders for the second semester have been ordered and should be here by Monday. We will distribute to all homebases as soon as we get them so that you can hand them out next Wednesday.
2. Report cards will be distributed next Wednesday, January 28. We will send all students back to homebase by announcement starting at 1:48 on this day. Encore teachers: Please be prepared to go to your alternate supervision spot for this dismissal. We will dismiss by grade level - 6th and 7th by announcement and then administration will dismiss 8th grade classrooms.
3. Please be sure to post and recognize your students who have achieved straight A's and Honor Roll. We will have an All A's celebration later in February.
4. February 16 is now considered a regular student day and will be an A-day on the schedule. This means that Feb. 13 and Feb. 16 will be two back-to-back A-days on the schedule. Please mark these changes on your schedules.
5. If you need to change a second quarter grade after finalizing your grades, please fill out a grade change form with Cindy Wilkes and put that in my mailbox. I will review, approve, and then direct Cindy to make the change. She will then give you instructions on any changes you need to make in Powerschool. Please do not make a change in the computer unless/until directed to do so.
6. We will have grade level meetings on Friday, January 23. The topics of discussion will be school performance grades and upcoming district training for staff members. I will also hold an additional meeting at 2:15 that day in the Media Center for any staff members who were not able to attend the grade level meeting during the day. Please make plans to attend one of the meetings. This meeting will not extend into both planning periods.
7. A flyer was placed in all staff mailboxes about PTSA membership. Why should you join our school's PTSA? The PTSA folks do so much for our staff and students - lunches, celebrations, concessions, student materials and supplies, technology purchases, and the list goes on and on. Please show your support by join our PTSA for only $5. Staff members who join by February 9 will be eligible for a gift card drawing. The winning staff member will earn a $40 gift card to WalMart, Target, or the grocery store of their choice! Not a bad deal for only a $5 investment with our PTSA! Our goal is at least 80% staff participation.
8. The WS Foundation is accepting grant proposals from educators for professional development. Please see a December email from Leah Gardner with details and how to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain some professional development of your choice. Previous winners of this grant include Mara-Lea Coston, Don Fought, and Rachel Holmes.
9. Our afterschool at-risk tutoring program will kick off in late January. Ms. Gardner sent out information to all staff in December. We are looking for tutors in Math and Reading, bus driver for the tutoring bus, and lesson plan writers. Please see Ms. Gardner if you are interested! Tutoring pay is $25/hour ($17/hour classified). I encourage all of you to tutor our students - this is such an important program for them!
10. Please plan to have your updated rosters on your safety clipboard and your updated absorption plan to Mrs. Raya by January 30.
11. The PTSA will have tentatively set their annual Chicken Pie Fundraiser from February 2-13. Students and staff can participate by ordering Mrs. Pumpkin's chicken pies. Next week the order forms will be forwarded to you for all staff and students. The fundraiser will kick off on Monday, February 2. There will be incentives for both students and staff to sell. Stay tuned for more information! We will let all staff know the confirmed fundraiser dates very soon.
12. On February 5, the state will release the School Performance Grades. We will discuss the possibility of our grade and the impact prior to this date.
13. Our students will soon be completing the registration process for next school year. Our 8th graders will complete this process first during the month of February. Then our 6th and 7th graders will complete their process by the beginning of March.
14. **Social dates have been changed** We will have another round of socials this winter for our students. Social dates: 8th grade = February 20, 7th grade = February 27, 6th grade = March 6. We are offering a half day of trade out time for any certified staff members who wish to work one of the social events. Working hours will be 2:15 - 4:30pm. I will be posting a sign up sheet for the socials soon. Stay tuned. Easy way to earn some trade out time!
15. The Rising 6th Grade Open House will take place on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00-7:30pm. All 6th grade and Encore teachers are required to attend. This will count as your required semester night event.
16. The Spring Arts Festival will take place on Thursday, March 5. We are looking for interested staff members to assist in organizing, planning, and participating in this event. Trade-out time will be given for individuals who participate. We plan to have music performances, book fair, arts and crafts show, and a visit from a local author. We'd love to have as many staff members involved! Please let me know if you are interested in participating.
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.
Jan. 23 - Grade Level Mtgs.
Jan. 28 - Report card distribution
Feb. 2-13 - PTSA Chicken Pie Fundraiser
Feb. 2 - Staff Mtg.
Feb. 11 - Early Release Day!
Feb. 17 - Rising 6th Grade Open House
Feb. 18 - Core and Encore progress reports
Feb. 23-27 - SEMS Spirit Week!
March 2-6 - SEMS Book Fair!
March 5 - Spring Arts Festival
March 27 - Last Day of 3rd Quarter!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Weekly Update 1/15/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015
1. Please consult yesterday's email from me regarding changes to the A/B schedule due to the cancellation of school on Wednesday. Today is A-day and Friday is B-day. February 16 is now considered a regular student day and will be an A-day on the schedule. This means that Feb. 13 and Feb. 16 will be two back-to-back A-days on the schedule. Please mark these changes on your schedules.
2. We are waiting to see how Wednesday will be coded for teachers as an absence. Once that is determined, we will confirm any trade-out time earned by staff who came in to work on Wednesday. Please note that all staff present were asked to sign in AND out in the main office if they reported for work. For those who followed those instructions, we will grant that time for trade-out.
3. Thanks to all of our quarter testing groups so far this week. You all have done a fantastic job of completing this testing! Please remember that per district policy, no quarter tests can be used as a student grade. The purpose of the quarter test is for teachers to target strengths and weaknesses for your students based on the standards tested.
4. Mrs. Gardner sent home tutoring packets with our first round of at-risk students last week. In addition, she will be sending some home via US mail to ensure the parents see them. If any students turn in their tutoring registration sheet to you, please forward it immediately to Mrs. Gardner.
5. The end of the quarter is January 16. All grades will be due onWednesday, January 21, by 3:00pm. Per district guidelines now, teachers are only to use the standard comments in the Powerschool system for your report card comments. Please do not create your own comments.
6. Monday, January 19, is a holiday for the district (MLK holiday).Tuesday, January 20 is an RS Teacher Workday. That day is not protected, meaning that staff may take an annual leave day. Staff may also use any trade-out time earned during this workday. You may check with Susie on your total trade-out time you have earned. We will post the staff sign up sheet next week for each of you to indicate your plan for January 20.
7. We will have grade level meetings on Friday, January 23. The topics of discussion will be school performance grades and upcoming district training for staff members. I will also hold an additional meeting at 2:15 that day in the Media Center for any staff members who were not able to attend the grade level meeting during the day. Please make plans to attend one of the meetings. This meeting will not extend into both planning periods.
8. The WS Foundation is accepting grant proposals from educators for professional development. Please see a December email from Leah Gardner with details and how to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain some professional development of your choice. Previous winners of this grant include Mara-Lea Coston, Don Fought, and Rachel Holmes.
9. Our afterschool at-risk tutoring program will kick off in late January. Ms. Gardner sent out information to all staff in December. We are looking for tutors in Math and Reading, bus driver for the tutoring bus, and lesson plan writers. Please see Ms. Gardner if you are interested! Tutoring pay is $25/hour ($17/hour classified). I encourage all of you to tutor our students - this is such an important program for them!
10. Please plan to have your updated rosters on your safety clipboard and your updated absorption plan to Mrs. Raya by January 30.
11. On February 5, the state will release the School Performance Grades. We will discuss the possibility of our grade and the impact prior to this date.
12. Our students will soon be completing the registration process for next school year. Our 8th graders will complete this process first during the month of February. Then our 6th and 7th graders will complete their process by the beginning of March.
13. **Social dates have been changed** We will have another round of socials this winter for our students. Social dates: 8th grade = February 20, 7th grade = February 27, 6th grade = March 6. We are offering a half day of trade out time for any certified staff members who wish to work one of the social events. Working hours will be 2:15 - 4:30pm. I will be posting a sign up sheet for the socials soon. Stay tuned. Easy way to earn some trade out time!
14. The Rising 6th Grade Open House will take place on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00-7:30pm. All 6th grade and Encore teachers are required to attend. This will count as your required semester night event.
15. The Spring Arts Festival will take place on Thursday, March 5. We are looking for interested staff members to assist in organizing, planning, and participating in this event. Trade-out time will be given for individuals who participate. We plan to have music performances, book fair, arts and crafts show, and a visit from a local author. We'd love to have as many staff members involved! Please let me know if you are interested in participating.
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.
Jan. 16 - End of 2nd Quarter!
Jan. 19 - MLK Holiday - No school!
Jan. 20 - RS Teacher Workday
Jan. 21 - 2nd quarter grades/verifications due by 3pm!
Jan. 23 - Grade Level Mtgs.
Jan. 28 - Report card distribution
Feb. 2 - Staff Mtg.
Feb. 11 - Early Release Day!
Feb. 17 - Rising 6th Grade Open House
Feb. 18 - Core and Encore progress reports
March 5 - Spring Arts Festival
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015
1. Please consult yesterday's email from me regarding changes to the A/B schedule due to the cancellation of school on Wednesday. Today is A-day and Friday is B-day. February 16 is now considered a regular student day and will be an A-day on the schedule. This means that Feb. 13 and Feb. 16 will be two back-to-back A-days on the schedule. Please mark these changes on your schedules.
2. We are waiting to see how Wednesday will be coded for teachers as an absence. Once that is determined, we will confirm any trade-out time earned by staff who came in to work on Wednesday. Please note that all staff present were asked to sign in AND out in the main office if they reported for work. For those who followed those instructions, we will grant that time for trade-out.
3. Thanks to all of our quarter testing groups so far this week. You all have done a fantastic job of completing this testing! Please remember that per district policy, no quarter tests can be used as a student grade. The purpose of the quarter test is for teachers to target strengths and weaknesses for your students based on the standards tested.
4. Mrs. Gardner sent home tutoring packets with our first round of at-risk students last week. In addition, she will be sending some home via US mail to ensure the parents see them. If any students turn in their tutoring registration sheet to you, please forward it immediately to Mrs. Gardner.
5. The end of the quarter is January 16. All grades will be due onWednesday, January 21, by 3:00pm. Per district guidelines now, teachers are only to use the standard comments in the Powerschool system for your report card comments. Please do not create your own comments.
6. Monday, January 19, is a holiday for the district (MLK holiday).Tuesday, January 20 is an RS Teacher Workday. That day is not protected, meaning that staff may take an annual leave day. Staff may also use any trade-out time earned during this workday. You may check with Susie on your total trade-out time you have earned. We will post the staff sign up sheet next week for each of you to indicate your plan for January 20.
7. We will have grade level meetings on Friday, January 23. The topics of discussion will be school performance grades and upcoming district training for staff members. I will also hold an additional meeting at 2:15 that day in the Media Center for any staff members who were not able to attend the grade level meeting during the day. Please make plans to attend one of the meetings. This meeting will not extend into both planning periods.
8. The WS Foundation is accepting grant proposals from educators for professional development. Please see a December email from Leah Gardner with details and how to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain some professional development of your choice. Previous winners of this grant include Mara-Lea Coston, Don Fought, and Rachel Holmes.
9. Our afterschool at-risk tutoring program will kick off in late January. Ms. Gardner sent out information to all staff in December. We are looking for tutors in Math and Reading, bus driver for the tutoring bus, and lesson plan writers. Please see Ms. Gardner if you are interested! Tutoring pay is $25/hour ($17/hour classified). I encourage all of you to tutor our students - this is such an important program for them!
10. Please plan to have your updated rosters on your safety clipboard and your updated absorption plan to Mrs. Raya by January 30.
11. On February 5, the state will release the School Performance Grades. We will discuss the possibility of our grade and the impact prior to this date.
12. Our students will soon be completing the registration process for next school year. Our 8th graders will complete this process first during the month of February. Then our 6th and 7th graders will complete their process by the beginning of March.
13. **Social dates have been changed** We will have another round of socials this winter for our students. Social dates: 8th grade = February 20, 7th grade = February 27, 6th grade = March 6. We are offering a half day of trade out time for any certified staff members who wish to work one of the social events. Working hours will be 2:15 - 4:30pm. I will be posting a sign up sheet for the socials soon. Stay tuned. Easy way to earn some trade out time!
14. The Rising 6th Grade Open House will take place on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00-7:30pm. All 6th grade and Encore teachers are required to attend. This will count as your required semester night event.
15. The Spring Arts Festival will take place on Thursday, March 5. We are looking for interested staff members to assist in organizing, planning, and participating in this event. Trade-out time will be given for individuals who participate. We plan to have music performances, book fair, arts and crafts show, and a visit from a local author. We'd love to have as many staff members involved! Please let me know if you are interested in participating.
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.
Jan. 16 - End of 2nd Quarter!
Jan. 19 - MLK Holiday - No school!
Jan. 20 - RS Teacher Workday
Jan. 21 - 2nd quarter grades/verifications due by 3pm!
Jan. 23 - Grade Level Mtgs.
Jan. 28 - Report card distribution
Feb. 2 - Staff Mtg.
Feb. 11 - Early Release Day!
Feb. 17 - Rising 6th Grade Open House
Feb. 18 - Core and Encore progress reports
March 5 - Spring Arts Festival
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Weekly Update 1/8/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015
Congratulations to Jamie Sherman on the birth of her baby boy yesterday. Both are healthy. In addition, Hannah Harmon is now out on maternity leave. She is on bedrest, waiting for baby Tripp! Please welcome Paula Turner, who is substituting for Jamie for the remainder of the school year. Please also welcome Kathy Pierce back to the SEMS family - she is filling in for Hannah while she is out. Welcome to SEMS!
1. Each of you received an email before the winter break with the following attachments: Student Handbook Review, delay schedule, January testing information, etc. Please review this information for this week. Now is the time to practice your routines with your students and review the expectations for classroom and hallway procedures.
2. Staff development credit is now available for staff to gain credit for the Critical Incident/Lockdown training and the Bloodborne Pathogen training. An email was sent out just before the break with detailed information on how you can access to receive this
3. Please review the January quarter testing memo - this was emailed to staff several times in December. Several groups will need to complete online quarter testing in January (6-8 SS, 6-7 Sci). We do plan to run a normal schedule during the January testing window. The test window will run from January 12 - 23. The schedule was made based on the availability of our technology in the building. We appreciate your cooperation in making this online testing successful!
4. Mrs. Gardner is in the process of sending home tutoring packets with our first round of at-risk students this week. In addition, she will be sending some home via US mail to ensure the parents see them. If any students turn in their tutoring registration sheet to you, please forward it immediately to Mrs. Gardner.
5. The end of the quarter is January 16. All grades will be due on Wednesday, January 21, by 3:00pm.
6. Monday, January 19, is a holiday for the district (MLK holiday). Tuesday, January 20 is an RS Teacher Workday. That day is not protected, meaning that staff may take an annual leave day. Staff may also use any trade-out time earned during this workday. You may check with Susie on your total trade-out time you have earned. We will post the staff sign up sheet next week for each of you to indicate your plan for January 20.
7. We will have grade level meetings on Friday, January 23. The topics of discussion will be school performance grades and upcoming district training for staff members. I will also hold an additional meeting at 2:15 that day in the Media Center for any staff members who were not able to attend the grade level meeting during the day. Please make plans to attend one of the meetings. This meeting will not extend into both planning periods.
8. The WS Foundation is accepting grant proposals from educators for professional development. Please see a December email from Leah Gardner with details and how to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain some professional development of your choice. Previous winners of this grant include Mara-Lea Coston, Don Fought, and Rachel Holmes.
9. Our afterschool at-risk tutoring program will kick off in late January. Ms. Gardner sent out information to all staff in December. We are looking for tutors in Math and Reading, bus driver for the tutoring bus, and lesson plan writers. Please see Ms. Gardner if you are interested! Tutoring pay is $25/hour ($17/hour classified). I encourage all of you to tutor our students - this is such an important program for them!
10. Please plan to have your updated rosters on your safety clipboard and your updated absorption plan to Mrs. Raya by January 30.
11. On February 5, the state will release the School Performance Grades. We will discuss the possibility of our grade and the impact prior to this date.
12. We will have another round of socials this winter for our students. Social dates: 8th grade = February 13, 7th grade = February 20, 6th grade = February 27. We are offering a half day of trade out time for any certified staff members who wish to work one of the social events. Working hours will be 2:15 - 4:30pm. I will be posting a sign up sheet for the socials soon. Stay tuned. Easy way to earn some trade out time!
13. The Rising 6th Grade Open House will take place on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00-7:30pm. All 6th grade and Encore teachers are required to attend. This will count as your required semester night event.
14. The Spring Arts Festival will take place on Thursday, March 5. We are looking for interested staff members to assist in organizing, planning, and participating in this event. Trade-out time will be given for individuals who participate. We plan to have music performances, book fair, arts and crafts show, and a visit from a local author. We'd love to have as many staff members involved!
15. We will rotate AM duties for the remainder of the school year. Encore and support staff will be assigned a different AM duty spot by the end of January. This is in an effort to rotate folks between inside and outside to share the responsibility. I will forward the updated list to staff members once it has been finalized.
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.
Jan. 9 - Fundraiser Limo Lunch
Jan. 12 - SIT Mtg.
Jan. 16 - End of 2nd Quarter!
Jan. 19 - MLK Holiday - No school!
Jan. 20 - RS Teacher Workday
Jan. 21 - 2nd quarter grades/verifications due by 3pm!
Jan. 23 - Grade Level Mtgs.
Jan. 28 - Report card distribution
Feb. 2 - Staff Mtg.
Feb. 11 - Early Release Day!
Feb. 17 - Rising 6th Grade Open House
Feb. 18 - Core and Encore progress reports
March 5 - Spring Arts Festival
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015
Congratulations to Jamie Sherman on the birth of her baby boy yesterday. Both are healthy. In addition, Hannah Harmon is now out on maternity leave. She is on bedrest, waiting for baby Tripp! Please welcome Paula Turner, who is substituting for Jamie for the remainder of the school year. Please also welcome Kathy Pierce back to the SEMS family - she is filling in for Hannah while she is out. Welcome to SEMS!
1. Each of you received an email before the winter break with the following attachments: Student Handbook Review, delay schedule, January testing information, etc. Please review this information for this week. Now is the time to practice your routines with your students and review the expectations for classroom and hallway procedures.
2. Staff development credit is now available for staff to gain credit for the Critical Incident/Lockdown training and the Bloodborne Pathogen training. An email was sent out just before the break with detailed information on how you can access to receive this
3. Please review the January quarter testing memo - this was emailed to staff several times in December. Several groups will need to complete online quarter testing in January (6-8 SS, 6-7 Sci). We do plan to run a normal schedule during the January testing window. The test window will run from January 12 - 23. The schedule was made based on the availability of our technology in the building. We appreciate your cooperation in making this online testing successful!
4. Mrs. Gardner is in the process of sending home tutoring packets with our first round of at-risk students this week. In addition, she will be sending some home via US mail to ensure the parents see them. If any students turn in their tutoring registration sheet to you, please forward it immediately to Mrs. Gardner.
5. The end of the quarter is January 16. All grades will be due on Wednesday, January 21, by 3:00pm.
6. Monday, January 19, is a holiday for the district (MLK holiday). Tuesday, January 20 is an RS Teacher Workday. That day is not protected, meaning that staff may take an annual leave day. Staff may also use any trade-out time earned during this workday. You may check with Susie on your total trade-out time you have earned. We will post the staff sign up sheet next week for each of you to indicate your plan for January 20.
7. We will have grade level meetings on Friday, January 23. The topics of discussion will be school performance grades and upcoming district training for staff members. I will also hold an additional meeting at 2:15 that day in the Media Center for any staff members who were not able to attend the grade level meeting during the day. Please make plans to attend one of the meetings. This meeting will not extend into both planning periods.
8. The WS Foundation is accepting grant proposals from educators for professional development. Please see a December email from Leah Gardner with details and how to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain some professional development of your choice. Previous winners of this grant include Mara-Lea Coston, Don Fought, and Rachel Holmes.
9. Our afterschool at-risk tutoring program will kick off in late January. Ms. Gardner sent out information to all staff in December. We are looking for tutors in Math and Reading, bus driver for the tutoring bus, and lesson plan writers. Please see Ms. Gardner if you are interested! Tutoring pay is $25/hour ($17/hour classified). I encourage all of you to tutor our students - this is such an important program for them!
10. Please plan to have your updated rosters on your safety clipboard and your updated absorption plan to Mrs. Raya by January 30.
11. On February 5, the state will release the School Performance Grades. We will discuss the possibility of our grade and the impact prior to this date.
12. We will have another round of socials this winter for our students. Social dates: 8th grade = February 13, 7th grade = February 20, 6th grade = February 27. We are offering a half day of trade out time for any certified staff members who wish to work one of the social events. Working hours will be 2:15 - 4:30pm. I will be posting a sign up sheet for the socials soon. Stay tuned. Easy way to earn some trade out time!
13. The Rising 6th Grade Open House will take place on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00-7:30pm. All 6th grade and Encore teachers are required to attend. This will count as your required semester night event.
14. The Spring Arts Festival will take place on Thursday, March 5. We are looking for interested staff members to assist in organizing, planning, and participating in this event. Trade-out time will be given for individuals who participate. We plan to have music performances, book fair, arts and crafts show, and a visit from a local author. We'd love to have as many staff members involved!
15. We will rotate AM duties for the remainder of the school year. Encore and support staff will be assigned a different AM duty spot by the end of January. This is in an effort to rotate folks between inside and outside to share the responsibility. I will forward the updated list to staff members once it has been finalized.
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.
Jan. 9 - Fundraiser Limo Lunch
Jan. 12 - SIT Mtg.
Jan. 16 - End of 2nd Quarter!
Jan. 19 - MLK Holiday - No school!
Jan. 20 - RS Teacher Workday
Jan. 21 - 2nd quarter grades/verifications due by 3pm!
Jan. 23 - Grade Level Mtgs.
Jan. 28 - Report card distribution
Feb. 2 - Staff Mtg.
Feb. 11 - Early Release Day!
Feb. 17 - Rising 6th Grade Open House
Feb. 18 - Core and Encore progress reports
March 5 - Spring Arts Festival
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Winter Break Update 1/4/15
SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2015
1. Happy New Year! I hope that all of you had a relaxing winter break. I am looking forward to seeing all of you back on Monday refreshed and ready for the second half of the year!
2. Please welcome Molly Carter to SEMS. She is our new 7th grade LA teacher. Molly replaces Anne DiPiazza, who retired in December. Molly, we welcome you to the SEMS family!
3. We will have a staff meeting on Monday, January 5, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Topics of discussion include January quarter testing, CHAMPs review, potential staff survey, and delay schedules.
4. Each of you received an email before the winter break with the following attachments: Student Handbook Review, delay schedule, January testing information, etc. Please review this information for this week. We are asking that all teachers review the Student Handbook Review with your students on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week. Now is the time to practice your routines with your students and review the expectations for classroom and hallway procedures. All staff will receive student copies of the handbook review.
5. Staff development credit is now available for staff to gain credit for the Critical Incident/Lockdown training and the Bloodborne Pathogen training. An email was sent out just before the break with detailed information on how you can access to receive this
6. Several groups will need to complete online quarter testing in January (6-8 SS, 6-7 Sci). A copy of the schedule and details was sent to all staff members before the break in two separate emails. We do plan to run a normal schedule during the January testing window. The schedule was made based on the availability of our technology in the building. We appreciate your cooperation in making this online testing successful!
7. The end of the quarter is January 16. All grades will be due on Wednesday, January 21, by 3:00pm.
8. Monday, January 19, is a holiday for the district (MLK holiday). Tuesday, January 20 is an RS Teacher Workday. That day is not protected, meaning that staff may take an annual leave day. Staff may also use any trade-out time earned during this workday. Once we return from the break, you may check with Susie on your total trade-out time you have earned.
9. The WS Foundation is accepting grant proposals from educators for professional development. Please see a December email from Leah Gardner with details and how to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain some professional development of your choice. Previous winners of this grant include Mara-Lea Coston, Don Fought, and Rachel Holmes.
10. Our afterschool at-risk tutoring program will kick off in January. Ms. Gardner sent out information to all staff in December. We are looking for tutors in Math and Reading, bus driver for the tutoring bus, and lesson plan writers. Please see Ms. Gardner if you are interested! Tutoring pay is $25/hour ($17/hour classified).
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.
Jan. 5 - Staff Mtg.
Jan. 8 - School Spelling Bee!
Jan. 9 - Fundraiser Limo Lunch
Jan. 12 - SIT Mtg.
Jan. 16 - End of 2nd Quarter!
Jan. 19 - MLK Holiday - No school!
Jan. 20 - RS Teacher Workday
Jan. 21 - 2nd quarter grades/verifications due by 3pm!
Jan. 28 - Report card distribution
Feb. 2 - Staff Mtg.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2015
1. Happy New Year! I hope that all of you had a relaxing winter break. I am looking forward to seeing all of you back on Monday refreshed and ready for the second half of the year!
2. Please welcome Molly Carter to SEMS. She is our new 7th grade LA teacher. Molly replaces Anne DiPiazza, who retired in December. Molly, we welcome you to the SEMS family!
3. We will have a staff meeting on Monday, January 5, at 2:20pm in the Media Center. Topics of discussion include January quarter testing, CHAMPs review, potential staff survey, and delay schedules.
4. Each of you received an email before the winter break with the following attachments: Student Handbook Review, delay schedule, January testing information, etc. Please review this information for this week. We are asking that all teachers review the Student Handbook Review with your students on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week. Now is the time to practice your routines with your students and review the expectations for classroom and hallway procedures. All staff will receive student copies of the handbook review.
5. Staff development credit is now available for staff to gain credit for the Critical Incident/Lockdown training and the Bloodborne Pathogen training. An email was sent out just before the break with detailed information on how you can access to receive this
6. Several groups will need to complete online quarter testing in January (6-8 SS, 6-7 Sci). A copy of the schedule and details was sent to all staff members before the break in two separate emails. We do plan to run a normal schedule during the January testing window. The schedule was made based on the availability of our technology in the building. We appreciate your cooperation in making this online testing successful!
7. The end of the quarter is January 16. All grades will be due on Wednesday, January 21, by 3:00pm.
8. Monday, January 19, is a holiday for the district (MLK holiday). Tuesday, January 20 is an RS Teacher Workday. That day is not protected, meaning that staff may take an annual leave day. Staff may also use any trade-out time earned during this workday. Once we return from the break, you may check with Susie on your total trade-out time you have earned.
9. The WS Foundation is accepting grant proposals from educators for professional development. Please see a December email from Leah Gardner with details and how to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain some professional development of your choice. Previous winners of this grant include Mara-Lea Coston, Don Fought, and Rachel Holmes.
10. Our afterschool at-risk tutoring program will kick off in January. Ms. Gardner sent out information to all staff in December. We are looking for tutors in Math and Reading, bus driver for the tutoring bus, and lesson plan writers. Please see Ms. Gardner if you are interested! Tutoring pay is $25/hour ($17/hour classified).
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.
Jan. 5 - Staff Mtg.
Jan. 8 - School Spelling Bee!
Jan. 9 - Fundraiser Limo Lunch
Jan. 12 - SIT Mtg.
Jan. 16 - End of 2nd Quarter!
Jan. 19 - MLK Holiday - No school!
Jan. 20 - RS Teacher Workday
Jan. 21 - 2nd quarter grades/verifications due by 3pm!
Jan. 28 - Report card distribution
Feb. 2 - Staff Mtg.
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