High Point News
Week of: August 25th, 2014
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Weight Watchers at Work
Last year some of you were interested in starting a W/W at work program. Unfortunately at that time, we didn’t have enough weeks left in the school year to implement it. If you signed up last year and are still interested, or if you would like to sign up this year, please let Marie know and she will contact W/W to see if it can be possible. We have to have a minimum of 20 names of interested people before they will consider coming out. Please let her know no later than Friday, August 29th.
Weight Watchers at Work
Last year some of you were interested in starting a W/W at work program. Unfortunately at that time, we didn’t have enough weeks left in the school year to implement it. If you signed up last year and are still interested, or if you would like to sign up this year, please let Marie know and she will contact W/W to see if it can be possible. We have to have a minimum of 20 names of interested people before they will consider coming out. Please let her know no later than Friday, August 29th.
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Technology Tip of the Week
All FCS Laptop Users: Fulton County now requires a digital copy of ALL Laptop Registration Forms. It is imperative that ALL teachers and staff who currently have a Fulton County laptop please submit a new Laptop Registration form (even if you filled out a paper copy in the past). Although the link specifies new teacher, the form is necessary for any and ALL staff members in possession of a county issued laptop.
Complete the Laptop Registration Form located on the FCS Employee Portal acknowledging you have been made aware of the policies and guidelines regarding use and care of your FCS issued laptop at the following address no later than August 29, 2014. Directions for how to complete this task were sent to your email.
All FCS Laptop Users: Fulton County now requires a digital copy of ALL Laptop Registration Forms. It is imperative that ALL teachers and staff who currently have a Fulton County laptop please submit a new Laptop Registration form (even if you filled out a paper copy in the past). Although the link specifies new teacher, the form is necessary for any and ALL staff members in possession of a county issued laptop.
Complete the Laptop Registration Form located on the FCS Employee Portal acknowledging you have been made aware of the policies and guidelines regarding use and care of your FCS issued laptop at the following address no later than August 29, 2014. Directions for how to complete this task were sent to your email.
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What I've Been Thinking About…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZdMnkWHG7s
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ABSENCES
Please make sure that when you are requesting leave (sick or personal) you put the CASE # as well as the substitute's name in the notes box. If you have tried to get a sub and have been unsuccessful, still put in the CASE number and note that. It's difficult for me to approve absences until I know the job is covered. Thank you!! - Pitchford
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PBIS This Week
- We would like to refocus on HALLWAY behaviors. Please make sure that you are reviewing proper hallway behavior with your students and complimenting others who are displaying PAWS up hallway behavior. If you would like examples of lessons, they are in the PBIS folder on the T-drive.
- Don't forget to discuss any PBIS concerns at your PLC.
- Last week to recognize a colleague! Please fill out our Buddy Brags!
Check out Julie Ellis' classroom expectations matrix! What a great idea to do with your class!!!
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TKES
TKES
All certified teachers should have completed the follow components of TKES:
- Orientation
- Familiarization
- Self-Assessment
Jacinta, Sheri, and I will be walking around beginning today to complete Walkthrough #1. We are evaluating the following three standards:
- 1. Positive Learning Environment
- 2. Instructional Planning
- 3. Instructional Strategies
Strategies That Most Impact Achievement
Summarizing Activity: Synectics
This is a fun strategy for kids and teachers! Students review the topic they have studied
by comparing that topic to some other randomly selected familiar object or
situation.
Here is an example.
How is a pencil like
math strategies?
Students could say:
“An effective math
strategy is like a pencil because it makes my brain sharper.”
“Pencils and good
strategies are both straight to the point.”
“If my strategy
doesn’t work, I can be like an eraser and start again.”
“My pencil says No. 2,
and I know two good strategies to solve that problem.”
“When my pencil wears
out, I get a new one. When a strategy
wears out and doesn’t work anymore, we make a new one so we can keep going.”
For older or for advanced learners, get silly with synectics
(How is place value like a bulldozer?) or let the kids come up with one of
their own to journal about! You can post
your students’ synectics along with your standards to show your class’s level
of understanding.
****VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICES****
In Ms. Rutledge’s Kindergarten class, she has her I CAN
STATEMENT written on a white board easel next to her small reading group table.
This is written clearly and easily accessible for the students
so that they know what they are learning.
Having the I CAN STATEMENT at the small group table allows
the teacher (and the students)to refer back to it during that lesson.
The I CAN STATEMENT tells students what they need to know
to fulfill the standard as well as what they should be able to do to show the
teacher they know the standard.
*****WRITERS' GALLERY**********
The writers' gallery/pledge is hosted by Ms. Nobles' class this week.
The writers' gallery/pledge will be hosted by Ms. Silverman's class next week.
******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******
Monday, August 25th
Writer's Workshop with Hess During Specials
Girls on the Run Practice
Tuesday, August 26th
1st-4th to Meet with Everybody Wins
2:50 - New Kids on the Block Meeting
Girls on the Run Practice
Wednesday, August 27th
Girls on the Run Practice
2:50 - New Kids on the Block Meeting
Girls on the Run Practice
Wednesday, August 27th
Girls on the Run Practice
Thursday, August 28th
Firehouse Subs for Lunch - Order by Wednesday
PLC Day
Girls on the Run Practice
Pitchford to Ad Staff
PLC Day
Girls on the Run Practice
Pitchford to Ad Staff
Friday, August 29th
Parent Involvement Day
Send your tickets down and change your Student of the Week
Parent Involvement Day
Send your tickets down and change your Student of the Week
******BIRTHDAYS! ****************
Happy birthday this week to Tiffany Churchwell and Katie Bailey on the 28th, Haley Rattray on the 29th, and Chellye Pomeroy on the 30th.
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