High Point News
Week of: November 30th, 2015
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Condolences
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Kelle Pereira as she lost her mother this past weekend. Please keep Kelle and her entire family in your thoughts and prayers. As we get more information regarding funeral arrangements, we will let you know. Her class will be covered by Ms. Ehlers this week.
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SCC Committee
A huge thank you to the SCC committee for having Chick-fil-a for our SCC members! If you have not joined our School Culture and Climate committee, please do so!! We don't want you to miss out on the fun!!!!!!
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Principal's Blog
Please click below to view the November Principal's Corner.
http://eepurl.com/bF5-fP
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Retention Letters
County retention letters will be going home December 17th. In order to prepare for this, we are asking that each grade level turn in their list of "possible" retention candidates (students who will be receiving a letter) by December 11th Brian Madej.
The criteria for retention candidates is as follows:
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Community & Southern Bank
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Condolences
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Kelle Pereira as she lost her mother this past weekend. Please keep Kelle and her entire family in your thoughts and prayers. As we get more information regarding funeral arrangements, we will let you know. Her class will be covered by Ms. Ehlers this week.
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SCC Committee
A huge thank you to the SCC committee for having Chick-fil-a for our SCC members! If you have not joined our School Culture and Climate committee, please do so!! We don't want you to miss out on the fun!!!!!!
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Principal's Blog
Please click below to view the November Principal's Corner.
http://eepurl.com/bF5-fP
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Retention Letters
County retention letters will be going home December 17th. In order to prepare for this, we are asking that each grade level turn in their list of "possible" retention candidates (students who will be receiving a letter) by December 11th Brian Madej.
The criteria for retention candidates is as follows:
- RTI Tier III OR RTI Tier II+6-8 Weeks of Data
- SGP on STAR < 50% in Reading or Math
- Parents have been previously contacted regarding students' lack of progress
- Report cards show low grades OR comments reflect supportive programs
- Not new to the country within a year
- Not previously retained
- Enrolled in a supportive program - EIP, ESOL, SPED, or RTI Tier groups
For questions or concerns, please see Sheri Hess or Brian Madej.
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Community & Southern Bank
Community
& Southern Bank offers an incentive program for local public schools to
encourage the opening of new personal & business checking accounts. CSB
will donate $25.00 for each new checking account.
For additional
information regarding a bank account, please contact Steve Goins at steven.goins@myCSBonline.com or
678-293-1554.
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Facilities Survey
Parents and staff are invited to provide input via the Facilities
Assessment Survey: https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=144664703752.
The purpose of the survey is
to gather input to update the district’s five-year facility plan. The
district needs your input regarding concerns related to the condition of
facilities and the educationally appropriate use of spaces within facilities (classrooms, media center, gym, etc...). This is
your opportunity to share your views regarding school system facilities. Please feel this out if you would like.
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What I've been thinking about...
Balancing structure versus choice.....
"Learning is a messy, communal, back-and-forth process. Just as we look to peers and outside inspiration to enrich our own teaching and learning, we should remember that students need a balance between structure and choice. Too much structure can remove individual investment and creativity. When choice is not backed up with clear modeling of expectations and guidelines, many are left unsure of how to proceed. As educators, if we are more attentive to the dance of structure and choice, we enable more students to produce work that is both powerful and profound."
"Learning is a messy, communal, back-and-forth process. Just as we look to peers and outside inspiration to enrich our own teaching and learning, we should remember that students need a balance between structure and choice. Too much structure can remove individual investment and creativity. When choice is not backed up with clear modeling of expectations and guidelines, many are left unsure of how to proceed. As educators, if we are more attentive to the dance of structure and choice, we enable more students to produce work that is both powerful and profound."
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The Answer Is....What is the Question?
Who has been tired for 3 months (and since '82)?
Who loves carbohydrates now more than ever?
Who had no business running in two 5K's in a weekend?
Who is now wearing a knee brace as a result of the 5K?
Who is getting a package June 4th that will be delivered by stork and not UPS?
What is the Answer?
PITCHFORD
*****VISUALS OF BEST PRACTICE*****
Mrs. Sexton's kindergarteners have been using the Inquiry Strategy "The Answer is____ ", all week. Here is what they came up with by the end of the week!
Mrs. Sexton's kindergarteners have been using the Inquiry Strategy "The Answer is____ ", all week. Here is what they came up with by the end of the week!
*****WRITERS' GALLERY**********
The pledge and writers' gallery is hosted by Ms. McClelland's class this week.
The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Arnold's class next week.
The pledge and writers' gallery will be hosted by Ms. Arnold's class next week.
******CALENDAR OF EVENTS*******
Monday, November 30th
9:30 - Parent Tour
Tuesday, December 1st
2:50 - New Kids on the Block Meeting
2:50 - Paraprofessional PLC
2:50 - Paraprofessional PLC
Wednesday, December 2nd
IB PLC During Specials
Thursday, December 3rd
1:30 - ETT for 1st Grade
2:50 - PLCs
Grade Level Newsletter Goes Home
2:50 - PLCs
Grade Level Newsletter Goes Home
Friday, December 4th
College Spirit Wear
Book Fair Begins
K Writing Data Due
Student of the Week Certificate
College Spirit Wear
Book Fair Begins
K Writing Data Due
Student of the Week Certificate
******BIRTHDAYS! ****************
Happy birthday to Kristen Trenbeath and Latissa Southerland on the 4th!!! We hope you each have a wonderful birthday!
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