August 4, 2014

High Point News

Week of: August 4th, 2014

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Welcome Back! 

We are so excited to have our teachers and support staff back from summer vacation. Last week was a great start to the school year and this week will be even better as we get rooms ready, collaborate about our students, and look towards meeting our future goals!

All assistants will be coming back on the first day of school. Some might be here for our Back to School Orientation so if they are here, please take a moment to welcome them back!

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Congratulations!

We wanted to say congratulations again to Alisha Rutledge on her recent engagement and to Lindsey O'Daniels on her recent marriage! We are very happy for you both!!

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Tasks to Complete

 

There were a lot of upcoming tasks that were given to you last week and we want to make sure we are clear about what needs to be completed soon. They are:

• Call every parent in your homeroom class by Thursday, August 7th

• Grade Level Dismissal Plans: Due by August 8th for the first day of school.

• Grade level Weights for Gradebooks: Should be turned in prior to August 11th.

• Class Disbursement Sheet for K-5 should be completed and placed on the G-drive under Disbursement Plans 2014. You will find your grade level and place your sheet in your grade level folder. This needs to be completed by August 12th.

• Handbook sign-off sheet should be turned in to Ms. Alexander by August 15th. Please make sure you have throughly read through the Handbook. An electronic copy is also placed on the T-drive.

• Staff Information Survey: Jenna will be sending out an important survey for you to fill out. This survey helps us make sure we know all about our staff such as degrees earned, birthday, and accomplishments. Thanks for taking the time to fill it out!!! Please fill out prior to August 22nd!!

• TKES Orientation/Familiarization and the Self-Assessment need to be completed by August 22nd.

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What I've Been Thinking About…

I know a lot of you weren't able to see or hear the video I showed at the end of our staff meeting last week. I'm attaching it here in case you would like to view it. It's a great 5 minute video about the impact we can all make and how we are all truly leaders!

http://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership

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PBIS For Next Week!

We will be discussing PBIS with Amie Dean tomorrow as well as review our PBIS system. Everything you will need will be given out at this time.
Here is a reminder of the things we are doing to support our students and staff:

• Student of the Week Certificates
• Tickets, tickets, tickets!
• Post Cards for your students
• Buddy Brags for Staff
• PAWS Up forms for students
• Pep Rally on Friday, August 15th!

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Back to School Orientation

We are hoping that our Back-to-School Orientation will be a one-stop-shop for all parents’ needs. Parents have been told that our Orientation is for them to:

1)    Meet your child’s teacher

2)    Fill out forms for each homeroom class i.e clinic cards, publicity releases, student compacts, etc.

3)    Complete your Affidavit of Residence: one form submitted per family.

o   Returning HPES Students: Parents must complete the Affidavit of Residence but are not required to show ID or 2 proofs of residency unless they have moved.

o   Newly Enrolled HPES Students: Affidavits were required at the time of enrollment. If the Affidavit was not completed at the enrollment time, please bring a picture ID and two proofs of residency to the school in order to have the Affidavit notarized by one of our notaries.  If you reside with someone else, that person must be present and provide proper identification and two proofs of residency in order to have their signature notarized.  OR, you may have the Affidavit completed in advance by any other notary. 

4)    Discover Parental Involvement Opportunities; At Home or At School

5)    Complete Volunteer Information Form and Video (http://www.fultoncountyschoolssafetysecurity.org/)

6)    Register for afterschool enrichment activities (Primetime, tennis, chess, karate, etc…)

7)    Enroll in meal-pay or complete meal applications – (new forms must be completed each year)

8)    Obtain your child’s bus or carpool number

9)    Join PTA for a minimum of $10 per family – payable using cash/check/credit card

10) Purchase HPES Spirit Wear – payable using cash/check/credit card

11) Visit the Parent Resource Center for Learning Resources and Materials

12) Visit the Media Center for information regarding our Accelerated Readers Program

 

We really want parents to take advantage of this time so please encourage them to fill out the paperwork WHILE THEY ARE HERE!!!! We want 100% of Affidavits, Compacts, Clinic Cards, forms, etc...

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

The writers' gallery/ pledge is hosted by Ms. Simon's class the second week of school (August 18th).
 

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

Monday, August 4th
8:00-10:00 - Data Dig
10:00-11:00 - Co-Teaching Training
 

Tuesday, August 5th

7:15-8:00 - Breakfast by Waffle House
8:00-11:00 - Amie Dean and PBIS
11:00-11:15 - Review PBIS for High Point

Wednesday, August 6th
8:00-9:30 - 2nd-5th Grade Humanities Training with Hess
10:00-11:30 - K-1st Grade Humanities Training with Hess
11:30 - PTA Luncheon

Thursday, August 7th

7:30 - Mandatory Child Abuse Training: Media Center
 

Friday, August 8th
8:30-10:30 Back to School Orientation
10:35 - Take Pictures in Courtyard 

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

Happy birthday to Jackie Dejo TODAY!!!!! We hope you have a wonderful birthday!