April 14th, 2014

High Point News

Week of: April 14th, 2014

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Reminder: CRCT Trainings
CRCT trainings will be held during the following times: 

• April 15th = grades 3, 4, and 5 during your common planning time in the conference room
• April 15th = teachers who are unable to attend the training during the day will need to attend the training offered from 3:30-4:00 Tuesday afternoon in the media center (immediately following the staff meeting). 
• April 15th = proctor meeting from 3:20-3:30 in the media center (immediately following the staff meeting).

An email will be sent out letting you know if you are needed during testing or if you will need to attend the training as a back-up test examiner or as a proctor.

Additional trainings might be offered. Stay tuned for updates and email Jacinta if you are unable to attend one of the following sessions. 

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UpComing CRCT
We greatly appreciate everyone's effort in preparing our students to be successful on the upcoming CRCT. Please be mindful of the pressures that testing has on students. We want them to be confident and show what they have learned all year!! For teachers in grades 3, 4, and 5, the following link is a video for students which reminds them to "let it go and let their knowledge show" (thank you Frozen). 

http://vimeo.com/m/90603566

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What I've Been Thinking About…

I've been thinking about what a huge job we have as educators. This very quick article from the Boston Globe recognizes the power of teachers and how "through a thousand small acts of attention, encouragement, guidance, and discipline we inspire learning." Kudos to all of you for your hard work and love of the job! 

http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2014/03/22/what-great-teachers/vmeEwseIKWDxgvGNywNgjK/story.html
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PBIS This Week!

Congratulations to Pre-K for turning in the most tickets before spring break!!! This grade level can have 10 minutes of extra recess today as well as a jean's day pass Tuesday!! 

Congratulations also to Mr. Baker for getting recognized by one of his colleagues through a Buddy Brag. Mr. Baker has earned the "gift of time!!" Thank you to everyone who took a moment to thank those who work with them everyday!

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FAT Tuesday NOT Held

There is NOT a FAT Tuesday meeting with Hess this week. Teachers in grades 3,4,and 5 will be having CRCT training during this time. 

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Condolences

Please keep Katie Marchioli in your thoughts as her mother has been in the ICU last week and this week. Katie is currently in Florida with her mother and family and will hopefully return soon. 

******WRITER's GALLERY**********

The writers' gallery/ pledge is hosted by Ms. Rutledge's class this week.

The writers' gallery/ pledge will be hosted by Ms. Barnes's class next week. 

******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******

Monday, April 14th 

Tuesday, April 15th 

CRCT Trainings for 3rd, 4th, and 5th during Planning 
2:50 - Staff Meeting in Media Center
3:20 - Proctor Training
3:30 - CRCT Training 

Wednesday, April 16th
Pre-K Registration in Media Center
2:50 - PLC Meetings

Thursday, April 17th 

Honey Baked Ham for Lunch - Please order by Wednesday

Friday, April 18th 
7:30 am - School Governance Council Meeting in Media Center
Select and Change Student of the Week

******BIRTHDAYS! ****************

Happy birthday to Ashley Crow on Friday, the 18th!! We hope you have a special day!!!