High Point News
Week of: August 24th, 2015
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News
It is with very sad emotions that we tell you Chellye Pomeroy will be retiring at the end of this month. We all know that Chellye is a powerhouse and someone we can all rely on to fix any problem or get any technology device up and running. Now it's time for her to be the same powerhouse for her family. We are tremendously sad to see Chellye leave but were lucky to have her with us! Please join me in congratulating her on her retirement and wishing her well!
Chellye's official last day will be Monday, August 31st.
The county will be sending out people to support us and will be in charge of finding someone to replace our "irreplaceable Pomeroy."
In the meantime, please continue sending emails to the ITservicedesk@fultonschools.org if you have an issue you need assistance with.
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PKES and TKES
This is a friendly reminder of the PKES and TKES due dates:
TKES
This is a friendly reminder of the PKES and TKES due dates:
TKES
- Complete Online Orientation and Self-Assessment by August 31st.
- The pre-evaluation conference will be put in by an administrator.
PKES
- Complete online review by August 31st
- Submit SMART goals by September 18th.
- SMART goals approved by manager by September 30th
See Pitchford or Alexander for questions.
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"GPS" Starting
We are beginning to "Get the Pulse of our School." These are quick 2-3 minute drop-ins in order for us to be in classrooms more and give effective feedback. These are NOT evaluative. We will write you a note and leave it with you.
Our focuses will be on: Student engagement, Connections to Real-World, Digital Learning, Specific Content Areas, and Student Ownership.
You will see either Carrie, Jacinta, Sheri, Lib, Kerstin, or Brian during these drop-ins.
We are here to support you and make sure we are catching all of the great things happening in your classrooms.
We are beginning to "Get the Pulse of our School." These are quick 2-3 minute drop-ins in order for us to be in classrooms more and give effective feedback. These are NOT evaluative. We will write you a note and leave it with you.
Our focuses will be on: Student engagement, Connections to Real-World, Digital Learning, Specific Content Areas, and Student Ownership.
You will see either Carrie, Jacinta, Sheri, Lib, Kerstin, or Brian during these drop-ins.
We are here to support you and make sure we are catching all of the great things happening in your classrooms.
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Who do I go to if I need assistance with…?
Who do I go to if I need assistance with…?
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RTI Tier 3-Radford
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RTI Tier 2-Madej
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STAR-Madej
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Scheduling-Alexander
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Math Block Scheduling/Math Interventions “Do the
Math” and Numeracy -Long and Madej
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Morning Reading RTI block-Hess and Madej
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Reading Block Scheduling-Hess and Roberts
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Class Lists and Class Changes-Hess
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Curriculum-Hess
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Emotional Needs of Students-Salmons
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504-Salmons
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Discipline/PBIS-Alexander
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Classroom Assessments-Madej, Long, Hess
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SLOs, GKIDS, State Assessments-Alexander
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TKES and PKES-Alexander and Pitchford
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What I've Been Thinking About…
What I've Been Thinking About…
Check out this great article from Ms. Roberts about how videos can increase student ownership in our classrooms. From creating videos for peer-to-peer instruction to recording themselves reflecting on their learning, videos are a powerful tool to help increase student achievement.
Cafeteria Corner
What an AWESOME job you have
done teaching the students
the right way to come through
the serving line. Thank You…J
I have a few corrections
with email addresses.
www.mypaymentsplus.com prepay
students meal accounts (need student ID number)
www.fcsnutrition.com for menus and more
info
Please encourage your
students to eat breakfast each morning.
If someone comes in late, I
can get them breakfast. Send them my way!
Debbie Uhlar
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TAC Upgrade Videos
All teachers need to make sure they watch the TAC upgrade videos by Friday, August 28th.
The link was sent to all grade level chairs. These videos will help explain how to put in grades, take attendance, pull class lists, etc... These videos are in place of meeting face-to-face so please make sure you watch them.
Thank you!
The link was sent to all grade level chairs. These videos will help explain how to put in grades, take attendance, pull class lists, etc... These videos are in place of meeting face-to-face so please make sure you watch them.
Thank you!
Schedules
All teachers' schedules should be placed on the G-drive under Schedules 2015
by Tuesday afternoon. Thank you!
by Tuesday afternoon. Thank you!
Curriculum Night
Reminder that Curriculum Night will be this Thursday, August 27th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
4:45-5:00 - General PTA Meeting
5:00-5:45 - Title I Informational Meeting (Principal's Address)
5:50-6:30 - Session 1 with Homeroom Teacher
6:30-7:00 – Meet and Greet for Other Teachers (Homeroom, Math, Special Area, Special Program, etc..) and Informational Stations for Parents
*Please make sure you have handouts to give to parents who can't attend the first session or Curriculum Night.
*Please make sure you have handouts to give to parents who can't attend the first session or Curriculum Night.
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****VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE****
In Ms. Silverman’s 5th
grade math class, students were utilizing the Promethean White Board as an
independent work station while she met with a small group to deliver targeted
instruction. Not only were her students trained and trusted to use the
active board independently but it also allowed this device to be used to its fullest
potential. Setting up procedures and routines is important as well as
empowering students to be in charge of their own digital learning.
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*****WRITERS' GALLERY**********
*****MATH CORNER**********
Thank you,
everyone, for a great start for our math PLCs!
Brian and I enjoyed getting together with you to help you get going with
your data and Standards of Math Practice.
The GADOE
has put together a very nice wiki for common core math. You can find tons of info on math routines,
lessons, how-to’s for number talks, and other teaching resources. You will find the links you need on the
right side of the webpage. Check it out!
This Prezi
from the GADOE links to math resources across the web. It also has the problem solving video we
viewed in PLCs. Swoop around and uncover
some good stuff!
ILLUMINATIONS
LESSONS FROM NCTM
Pre-k to Grade 2
How Many Letters Are in Your Name?
How Many Letters Are in Your Name?
This is a great beginning get-to-know-you
activity for first grade as an activity and as a review of ordinal numbers. For
a kindergarten class, students should be familiar with their own name, and this
lesson should be taught after you have taught the numbers 1 to 10.
Grades 3-5
Exploring with Math Trails: Using Pictures
to Expand Students Awareness of the World
“Where’s the math?” This is a question that
can be answered by students as they examine pictures from a virtual math trail.
Expanding a student’s awareness of the world is emphasized throughout this
activity. As students share thoughts and verbally express ideas, they are able
to grow and communicate with other mathematically.
BRAIN
TEASERS FOR GREAT MATH CONVERSATIONS
You can download these strategy-based brain teasers and
solutions in PDF. Good for homework and
for activating lessons!
Take advantage of NCTM to find lessons and interactives for
your math class. These are great ways to
start the year and add fun to units all year long.
SIGN
UP FOR NCTM BRIGHT IDEAS
And have the latest from NCTM at your fingertips.
*****WRITERS' GALLERY**********
The pledge and writers' gallery is hosted by Ms. Simon's class this week.
The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Nobles' class next week.
******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******
Monday, August 24th
STAR Testing Window Opens
Tuesday, August 25th
2:50 pm - Faculty Meeting in Media Center
*Snacks beginning at 2:30; please bring your own drink
3:30 - Committee Meetings
*Committee chairs will email the locations of each meeting
*Snacks beginning at 2:30; please bring your own drink
3:30 - Committee Meetings
*Committee chairs will email the locations of each meeting
Wednesday, August 26th
Math PLC during Specials
Thursday, August 27th
No PLCs unless needed
Pitchford to AdStaff Meeting
5:00-7:00 - Curriculum Night
Pitchford to AdStaff Meeting
5:00-7:00 - Curriculum Night
Friday, August 28th
10:45 - Staff Luncheon in the Media Center by Admin
10:45 - Staff Luncheon in the Media Center by Admin
******BIRTHDAYS! ****************
Happy birthday to Tiffany Churchwell on the 28th, Haley Rattray on the 29th, and Chellye Pomeroy on the 30th!! We hope you each have wonderful birthdays!!!
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