High Point News
Week of: February 3rd, 2014
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THANKFUL
I have said it before and I will say it again....I am so thankful for each and every one of you.
- Thank you for stepping up and helping out when we needed it the most.
- Thank you for making students feel safe during a time of fear and uncertainty.
- Thank you for constantly communicating with each other and to our parents.
- Thank you for braving the cold.
- Thank you for bonding together and helping each other in need.
- Thank you for keeping your spirits up and being positive even after the strenuous events.
We are so lucky to have all of you at High Point!!!
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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
TODAY....To say thank you to everyone, PTA will be serving muffins, donuts, and breakfast items in each of the lounges today! Please help yourselves!!!
WEDNESDAY...PTA will also be serving lunch on Wednesday!!! Firehouse subs will be offered in the lounge areas for all staff members.
- Thank you for stepping up and helping out when we needed it the most.
- Thank you for making students feel safe during a time of fear and uncertainty.
- Thank you for constantly communicating with each other and to our parents.
- Thank you for braving the cold.
- Thank you for bonding together and helping each other in need.
- Thank you for keeping your spirits up and being positive even after the strenuous events.
We are so lucky to have all of you at High Point!!!
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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
TODAY....To say thank you to everyone, PTA will be serving muffins, donuts, and breakfast items in each of the lounges today! Please help yourselves!!!
WEDNESDAY...PTA will also be serving lunch on Wednesday!!! Firehouse subs will be offered in the lounge areas for all staff members.
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Technology Tip for the Week!
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Technology Tip for the Week!
Click on the link below to see some of the best apps that you can use in the classroom! They are EASY and most of them are FREE!!!
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This week, I have been thinking about questioning in the classroom. I am sure that you are already asking a lot of these questions because they make such a huge impact on your students and their thinking. I encourage you to take a moment to self-reflect and see how often these 5 questions are incorporated in your daily lessons.
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/five-powerful-questions-teachers-ask-students-rebecca-alber?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-simple-questions-repost
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What I've Been Thinking About…
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/five-powerful-questions-teachers-ask-students-rebecca-alber?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-simple-questions-repost
Reminder: 50th Birthday Celebration
High Point turned 50 and it's time to celebrate! We will be having our 50th Celebration at the Church of Atonement on March 1st. It is an adult only party/fundraiser for our school! Tickets are normally $50 but are half-price for teachers and their guests. There will be a live band, excellent food, and your ticket includes 2 drink tickets.
PTA will be selling tickets at the February luncheon and will take cash, credit, or check. We REALLY hope you will be there along with everyone who has been a part of High Point!
High Point turned 50 and it's time to celebrate! We will be having our 50th Celebration at the Church of Atonement on March 1st. It is an adult only party/fundraiser for our school! Tickets are normally $50 but are half-price for teachers and their guests. There will be a live band, excellent food, and your ticket includes 2 drink tickets.
PTA will be selling tickets at the February luncheon and will take cash, credit, or check. We REALLY hope you will be there along with everyone who has been a part of High Point!
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International Night Canceled
Due to the recent events and lack of time, we will be canceling the International Night which was originally scheduled for this Friday.
Due to the recent events and lack of time, we will be canceling the International Night which was originally scheduled for this Friday.
As I am sure most of you already know, Ericka Camp's last day was last Friday. She found a job outside of Fulton County but still working with children.
I apologize for not being able to notify everyone sooner and I hope everyone had a chance to wish her well!
We will be looking for a Kindergarten assistant and will hopefully find a replacement as soon as possible.
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I apologize for not being able to notify everyone sooner and I hope everyone had a chance to wish her well!
We will be looking for a Kindergarten assistant and will hopefully find a replacement as soon as possible.
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PBIS This Week!
Because of the short week, we will be extending Buddy Brags to the end of this week. We will be pulling a name on Friday in order to give the GIFT OF TIME!
New Buddy Brags and post cards are also in your boxes for the month of February.
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UPDATE ON TKES
Because of the weather, February 18th will be the sign-off date for the county in terms of TKES. Please make sure that you have had your observation, evaluation, conference, and have signed-off before then. Because of last week, I'm sure that there are plenty of mid-year conferences to reschedule. Please reach out to Barb or myself and we will get them rescheduled.
If you are having any difficulty accessing or signing-off on TKES, reach out to another staff member or ask your administration.
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PD360 Contest!!!
The Professional Learning Department has created an opportunity to reward teachers and staff for their hard work and to encourage everyone to discover the many useful features of our great new platform.
Starting February 3rd and running through March 31st , Professional Learning will be running a PD360 Highest Usage Contest.
Starting February 3rd and running through March 31st , Professional Learning will be running a PD360 Highest Usage Contest.
The county will be providing the one elementary, middle and high school with lunch for their entire staff that has the highest total average video viewing usage in the county! The single highest individual user from each Learning Community will also be recognized with an IPad Mini!
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Meetings with Pitchford
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Meetings with Pitchford
Due to a lot of unforeseen circumstances, many of my 15 minute meetings will have to be rescheduled. I have added more slots so please click on the link below if we never got to meet. If there is not a time that works for you, please let me know.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5A92CA7FB6-meetings
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5A92CA7FB6-meetings
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TOTY AND PEOTY CELEBRATION
We don't want to waste a single "MINUTE" trying to appreciate you!
Please join us Tuesday, February 4th in the cafeteria at 2:50 pm for our "MINUTE TO WIN IT" celebration!
Please feel free to wear JEANS and your AMAZING RACE T-SHIRT on this day.
Dips, veggies, crackers, and cake will be served this afternoon.
Please join us Tuesday, February 4th in the cafeteria at 2:50 pm for our "MINUTE TO WIN IT" celebration!
Please feel free to wear JEANS and your AMAZING RACE T-SHIRT on this day.
Dips, veggies, crackers, and cake will be served this afternoon.
****VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICES****
******WRITER's GALLERY**********
The writer’s gallery/ pledge is hosted by Ms. Long's class this week.
The writer's gallery/pledge will be hosted by Ms. Churchwell's class next week.
******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******
Monday, February 3rd
Muffins and Donuts provided by PTA
Pitchford Out - Attending LKES training
Tuesday, February 4th
5th Grade Collegial
2:50 - TOTY AND PEOTY CELEBRATION
Wednesday, February 5th
Lunch Provided by PTA
2:50 - PLC Meetings
Pitchford Out - Attending CLC Principals' Meeting
2:50 - TOTY AND PEOTY CELEBRATION
Wednesday, February 5th
Lunch Provided by PTA
2:50 - PLC Meetings
Pitchford Out - Attending CLC Principals' Meeting
Thursday, February 6th
Tazikis Lunch - Order by Wednesday
Friday, February 7th
******BIRTHDAYS! ****************
Happy belated birthday to Rebecca Quist and Kerstin Long on the 1st! Happy Birthday to Kelle Periera on the 9th. We hope you all have a good birthday!!!
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